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Morningbell Records – Greg Ginn (Black Flag) w/ Argiflex

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

Hot Shots, Byram – Karaoke 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk – Karaoke

Hal & Mal’s – Molly Ringwalds w/ DJ Young Venom (red + big), Swing de Paris (rest), National Tequila Day (brewpub + patio)

Union Station (300 W. Capitol St.) – First Friday w/ Karen Brown, DJ Phil 9 p.m. 21+ firstfridayjxn.com

Hot Shots, Byram – Karaoke 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk – Karaoke

Table 100 – David Pigott

Club Magoo’s – Dylan Moss

Ole Tavern – Blue Mountain

Reed Pierce – Trademark

Martin’s – Southern Komfort Brass Band

Julep – Larry Brewer

Soulshine, Lakeland Dr. – Ben Peyton

Soulshine, Township – Dain Edwards

Soul Wired Cafe – Smooth Funk Night

Yellow Scarf – Booker Walker Quartet

Olga’s – Joseph LaSalla

Fenian’s – Blind Dog Otis

Pop’s – Ghost Town

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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.