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Ole Miss alumni celebrate 25 years of music, cement legacy

Local band Kudzu Kings, formed by alumni during their time at Ole Miss, celebrated their 25th anniversary on Oct. 4 and became the first band to start the Oxford Local Music Project.

October 8, 2019

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Grammy-nominated blues group performs tonight

The Grammy-nominated blues artist and renowned drummer Cedric Burnside will return to the Proud Larry’s stage with the Cedric Burnside Product tonight to showcase this merging of music cultures. The Cedric Burnside

November 10, 2017

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Malian blues quartet Songhoy Blues to bring ‘tropical garage political punk’ to Proud Larry’s

Songhoy Blues, a blues guitar quartet that has captivated audiences since it first formed in 2012 at a refugee camp, has grown from street performances to tours since escaping its home country

October 10, 2017

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Bishop Gunn returns to Oxford with familiar blend of rock, blues

Bishop Gunn, a Natchez-based rock ‘n’ roll band, will be bringing back its classic sound to Proud Larry’s at 9 p.m. this Friday. This high-energy, soulful band has been influenced by various rock ‘n’ roll

September 28, 2017

Arts & Culture

Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival to kick off this Saturday with authentic music

Delta natives and blues fans of all walks of life will gather in Greenville to kick off the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival this Saturday. On the 40th anniversary of this staple

September 15, 2017

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