This Sunday, Nov. 12th, L.C. Ulmer will be performing at the 3rd annual Shedhed Blues Festival at The Shed BBQ in Ocean Springs, MS and to celebrate we have L.C. performing live at Martin's in Jackson recorded on Sept. 15th. He will be joining an all star line up including: Coco Robicheaux, Duwayne Burnside, Big Joe Turner, Henry Gray, Eden Brent and T-bone Pruitt. For Shedhed details go to http://www.theshedbbq.com and join us! Check out L.C.'s page at http://www.myspace.com/lculmer .  Enjoy, my little taters, enjoy. RW

Today, I've got Tha 2 Zigg Zaggs from their new CD Ridin' High. They are joined on one track by Hattiesburg rapper Afroman. They have been his band for several years and their new CD combines funk and rap.  Several other local rappers were pressed into service including Poboy, Strainj and Fatsoe.

Also we'll hear from punk band Hoodcrowd. A staple in the Hattiesburg music for many years, their best known song "Bought a Bag on my Credit Card" is a local classic.

Rap, funk and punk! Truely a South Mississippi Music Sampler.

This one is for an adult crowd because of the language. Enjoy!

Today I've got "Old Scool Hot Wings" the new CD from Jimbo Mathus and "Now is the Time" from Olga. I know you are going to love this music from Jimbo's studio in Clarksdale. Also, I've got exciting news about T-Bone Pruitt and I'll answer the burning question "Where have I been?"

This episode features just some of the artists scheduled to appear at Kenny Brown's North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic in Potts Camp, MS on July 3rd. You'll hear Duwayne Burnside and the Mississippi Mafia, the Kenny Brown Band, the Burnside Exploration, and the Rising Star Fife and Drum Band. Admission is $15 per person. Check out the details at www.nmshillcountrypicnic.webhop.net . rw

This week we have Thomas Jackson doing a one man show late night at Nicks on April 25th. Thomas mixes blues and folk with his own unique style. His song writing skills continue to develope and his covers are always fun. Please check out his webpage listed in the linkage section. The above picture was taken at a recent art walk in downtown Hattiesburg. Enjoy.... rw

This week we have the Taylor Grocery Band with Carey Hudson, Jimbo Mathus, Guelel Kumba and Pithecanfunkus Erectus recorded live at the 4th Annual Crawdad Festival on April 15th at Joe's Crawdad Hole in Jackson.

Today we have two Indianola bands that share a common member. Levan Lortkipanidze is from the Republic of Georgia and winner of the Mississippi Blues Society's Blues man of the Year Award. First, we'll hear Levan playing keyboard and flute (yes, flute) with David Lee Durham's True Blue Band, recorded live at the Jesse Robinson Annual Musicians Christmas Ball at Hal and Mals. Then, we'll hear Levan playing keyboard and harmonica with his other band The Electric Mudd, recorded live on March 11th at The Shed in Ocean Springs. All related websites are in the Linkage section. rw

Todays show features the Lynn Drury Band recorded last Friday Night at Nick's Ice House with my new toy, a Tascam DP01fx digital recorder. I'm no Kevin, but I think I'm off to a good start. Of course, it helps to have such a great band as a subject. Lynn would sound good through a tin can telephone. Post your comments below. Check out lynndrury.com in the linkage section. rw

Today, I've got Casey Phillips and the Hounds with Greg "Fingers" Taylor from the CD Bad Luck Soul. Also, I've got Markus James from his CD Calabash Blues. Like Afrissippi, his is a blend of African Traditional and Delta blues. It is amazing. Check em out at firenzerecords.com. Afrissippi comes to the Hippo, March 11th! Don't forget Roots Reunion March 4th at the Saenger! rw

Its time for Mardi Gras and there is alot to celebrate. The next Roots Reunion will be held on March 4th at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Hattiesburg. Admission is free and you can hear it on WUSM 88.5. To celebrate, we have 21 minutes of highlights from the Dec.2005 show featuring the Patchwork String Band, the Veal Brothers and Hattiesburg bluesman Vasti Jackson. Be sure to check out Vasti's website over in the Linkage section, vastijackson.com. I also have three cuts from T-bone to celebrate his new website: t-bonepruitt.com. Come celebrate Mardi Gras with T-Bone and the guys at Copelands on Feb. 24th and 25th. rw

Today I've got Jerry Joseph of Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons recorded live at the Maple Leaf in New Orleans nine days ago. Check out this talented singer songwriter at jerryjoseph.com. rw

Today I have Jimbo Mathus and the Knockdown South with guest Casey Phillips recorded live at the Thirsty Hippo on January 16th. Also, I have tracks from the debut CD, Fulani Journey from Afrissippi featuring singer songwriter Guelel Kumba of Senegal, West Africa and Mississippi bluesmen Cedric Burnside, Kinney Kimbrough, Jimbo Mathus, Herman Green and the Taylor Grocery Band. Check out their website in the linkage section. rw

This week we have an interview with Age of Rust plus tracks from their new EP. We also have music from the Molotov Brothers and the Eames Era. Check out their websites in the linkage section. Find out when these talented groups are playing this month by visiting deadmandancing.com

By popular request, we have 45 mins of NMAS recorded on December 27th in Jackson, Mississippi at Hal & Mals. Be sure to check out nmallstars.com and support our young blues guns. Don't miss the Hill Country Blues Review live at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Hattiesbug, January 28th. Featuring L.C. Ulmer, Carey Hudson and more. Check out the Saenger's website listed in the linkage section for details. RW

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.