Amped & Wired
Season 4
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Eilen Jewell
Singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell taps into the rich roots of country western music with thoughtful lyrics and an ear for the nostalgic.
Spacewolf
Based in Jackson, Mississippi, Spacewolf has developed a powerful post-grunge rock sound.
7evenThirty
Marques Phillips, aka 7evenThirty, has found success in the world of hip-hop through diligence and embracing his own eccentricity.
Bark
The husband and wife duo of Tim and Susan Bauer Lee play a “swampedelic” remix of blues and rock with songs like “Gator Lake Road” and “Our Lady of the Highway”.
Young Bluesmen
Scott Barretta, host of Highway 61, talks with Marquise Knox and Jontavious Willis at the Grammy Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi. The musicians speak about being young bluesmen in the digital age, and perform original blues compositions.
Antwone Perkins
From early childhood, Antwone Perkins had a love of performing and learning how to engage his audience. His songs incorporate elements of hip hop and neo-soul into a musical blend that breaks the borders of any single genre.
Alfred Banks
New Orleans based hip hop artist Alfred Banks features songs from his recent LP, "The Beautiful," which draws on his life and family experiences to deliver powerful and moving messages.
Holley Peel
Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Holley Peel tells stories with a strong Mississippi influence and a bluesy, Americana style.
The Tallahatchies
Hailing from Cleveland, Mississippi, The Tallahatchies have a fresh indie rock sound with a distinctive Southern flavor. This band sprung from the music program at Delta State University.
Empty Atlas
Jackson, Mississippi’s Empty Atlas performs melodic indie rock with a lyrical focus on personal growth and connections.
Revel in Romance
Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Revel in Romance is an alt-pop/rock band who have made well received appearances at festivals across the United States.
Chris Gill
Chris Gill is a seasoned Mississippi blues performer, whose original songs are infused with a variety of influences.
Betzenzo
Instrumental jazz trio Betzenzo incorporate elements of rock and hip hop into a stirring performance of original compositions. The group calls Cleveland, Mississippi home.
Clouds & Crayons
Clouds and Crayons in an electro-soul duo based in Jackson, Mississippi. Vocalist Astin Rocks’ moving, topical lyrics reflect her roots as a poet.
Compilation Show
A compilation of performances from musicians of various genres, filmed on location at Mississippi venues.