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The Penguin – Amos Brewer 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Henry Rhodes and the Mo Money Band

Martini Room, Regency – Martini Fridays 9 p.m.

Hot Shots, Byram – Karaoke 8 p.m.

Debo’s Lounge – Karaoke

Soul Wired Cafe – Karaoke w/ DJ Smooth

Bottoms Up – DJ Dancing w/ Special Events 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 18+ $5 cover

Ole Tavern – The Colonels

Underground 119 – Grady Champion (blues) $10

Shuckers – Larry Brewer 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Martin’s – Hvy Yeti w/ Guest 10 p.m. hvyyeti.bandcamp.com

Burgers & Blues – Acoustic Crossroads 6-10 p.m.

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The Mississippi Free Press produced this story through the MFP Solutions Lab, supported by the Solutions Journalism Network. This series digs into Mississippi’s systemic issues and sheds light on responses to them in other communities. Beyond just reporting on problems, these stories interrogate their causes and inspect potential solutions.