Must See (and Hear): May & June Live Music and Shows in JXN

With live music (even at lunchtime!) somewhere in the capital city every week in May and June, you can expect cold drinks and hot beats.

Moon Taxi band
Moon Taxi plays Martin's May 20

MAY

May 18
Grace Askew with T.B. Ledford at Hal & Mal’s in the Red Room. Memphis-native Grace Askew’s eight albums of music are best described by Rolling Stone as “raw, real and righteous.” Tickets start at $10.

May 19
Jackson’s own classic Southern Komfort Brass Band will blast off at Martin’s Downtown. Grab tickets for $15.

May 19
Heather Land – “The Age Gap Tour” at Duling Hall. Comedienne, author, and singer Heather Land tells it like it is with sarcasm and Southern charm. GA tickets start at $45.

May 20
The Molly Ringwalds at Duling Hall. GA tickets start at $25.

May 20
Moon Taxi with The Criticals at Martin’s Downtown (part of Martin’s Outdoor Concert Series). Moon Taxi has an “endlessly forward-thinking sound, and its lyrics offer a thoughtful reflection on days gone by.” Tickets start at $35.

May 22, 29 (Mondays)
The Central Mississippi Blues Society presents Blue Mondays in the Red Room of Hal & Mal’s. Get there early and have a bite before the music starts at 7 PM. ($5 cover at the door)

May 23, 30 (Tuesdays)
Every Tuesday, enjoy some Dinner, Drinks and Jazz with the Raphael Semmes Quartet in the main dining room of Hal & Mal’s (no cover).

May 26
Before There Was Rosalyn, with Reclaim the Empyre, Empty Hands, Empty Atlas and Crypt Eater at Hal & Mal’s. Tickets start at $12.

May 26
Fooshee’s Forecast (Widespread Panic Pre-Party) brings a fusion of folk, funk, and blues to Martin’s Downtown. Get tickets for $10.

May 27
Widespread Panic after show feat. The Stolen Faces (Nashville’s tribute to the Grateful Dead) at Martin’s Downtown. Tickets start at $10.

May 28
The Iceman Special (Widespread Panic After Show Night 2) at Martin’s Downtown. These Big Easy Bombardiers pack an ample amount of audio artillery in their set and you better believe that the funkadelic swamp will rain down heavy! Tickets start at $10.

May 31
Heavy Boy with special guest Pink Palaces at Duling Hall. GA tickets are $5 at the door (no presale). More info.

Michael Palascak plays Hal & Mal's June 24
Credit: Bass Schuler Entertainment

JUNE

June 1
Jackson Superjam: A Musical Improv Experience at Duling Hall. There’s no rehearsal for this unique night of completely improvisational music, pushing the musicians to listen and perform to their highest level. An unforgettable night of music! GA tickets start at $10.

June 5, 12, 19, 26 (Mondays)
The Central Mississippi Blues Society presents Blue Mondays in the Red Room of Hal & Mal’s. Get there early and have a bite before the music starts at 7 PM. ($5 cover at the door)

June 6, 13, 20, 27 (Tuesdays)
Every Tuesday, enjoy some Dinner, Drinks and Jazz with the Raphael Semmes Quartet in the main dining room of Hal & Mal’s (no cover).

June 8
Devin the Dude with 5th Child. Martin’s Downtown is hosting the critically acclaimed performer dubbed Houston hip hop’s “best kept secret.” Tickets start at $20.

June 9
Red and the Revelers with special guest Valleyfire at Duling Hall. GA tickets start at $10.

June 10
Country music singer/songwriter Frank Foster with Trea Landon (part of Martin’s Outdoor Concert Series). Tickets start at $25.

June 22
Rod: The Tribute at Duling Hall. GA tickets start at $30.

June 23
Dirty Streets at Duling Hall. GA tickets start at $10.

June 24
See award-winning comedian Michael Palascak at Hal & Mal’s. Tickets start at $15.

BONUS

July 1
Elevate: An Immersive Sound Experience and Holistic Bazaar at Duling Hall. Join community musicians and healers for a one-of-a-kind evening of sound collaboration including soul, drumming, and ending with an ecstatic dance set. GA tickets start at $22.

For the full event calendars for each location, visit Hal & Mal’s, Martin’s Downtown, Duling Hall and Thalia Mara Hall.

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Michele D. Baker

Michele D. Baker is a published author and the editor of Eat Drink Mississippi who lives in Belhaven in a restored 1920s bungalow with her two cats, 200 cookbooks, and way too many bottles of wine. When not baking bread or eating local, she enjoys international travel and photography. Find out more at MicheleDBaker.com.

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