This week we have 45 minutes of Lucero from Memphis recorded live at Hal&Mals in Jackson, Mississippi. If you like the Drive By Truckers, you will love this band. This will be a combined podcast serving as a bonus blues podcast as well. The regular blues podcast will return next week. Have a Merry Christmas from the South Mississippi Music Sampler! Ross

More great music recorded last month at The Sheds 2nd Annual Shedhead Blues Festival. The sons of R.L. came together to form a new group to honor his memory in this historic recording. Check out our new homepage: southmissmusicsampler.com. Hit the play button on the player in the top left and hear this podcast and all the rest in streaming audio format.

Today we feature ten bands affected directly by Katrina: Lynn Drury Band, Consumption, Fifty-Seven Grill, The Pull, II Far Gone, Bad Charism, Joshusa Sun, Lodos, Edge Set Mary and One Like Son. Check out deadmandancing.com and gulfcoastbands.com and go check out some of these talented groups live.