Seven Hours in Jackson, Mississippi
On a recent August Saturday, I had occasion to drive to Jackson, Mississippi’s capital city, and it gave me an opportunity to spend an afternoon …
Fondren
A Prescription For A Great Breakfast at Brent’s Drugs
Once upon a time, believe it or not, you could go to the drugstore to eat. People did it all the time. Local drugstores like …
Taylor Hildebrand (@TaylorHildebran) LIve at @morningbelljxn @RecordStoreDay
Jackson singer-songwriter Taylor Hildebrand performs with Valley Gordon at Morning Bell Records in Fondren for Record Store Day, 4/20/13
Taylor & Valley Gordon Live at @morningbelljxn @TaylorHildebran @RecordStoreDay
When I walked back from my coffee break, singer-songwriters Taylor Hildebrand and Valley Gordon were performing at Morning Bell Records. I was not familiar with …
Cups in Fondren @cups_roasters
Cups Espresso Cafe is the other coffee option in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood, and the main location of a venerable chain that extends throughout the Jackson …
Enjoying a Breve Latte at Sneaky Beans in Fondren @sneakybeansjxn
I wrote about the superb coffee at Jackson’s Sneaky Beans back in January, having stopped there while on my way back to Memphis from New …
Walker’s Drive-In, Fondren, Jackson MS
Walker’s Drive-In. despite the name, is one of Jackson’s more upscale restaurants. The art-deco building style and bright tropical color scheme are attractive.
Bobby Rush-Down In Louisiana-Live at @morningbelljxn @RecordStoreDay
The legendary Bobby Rush performs his song “Down in Louisiana” for a crowd of all ages at Morning Bell Records in Jackson, MS on Record …
Bobby Rush-You Don’t Have To Go-Live at @morningbelljxn
Mississippi bluesman Bobby Rush kicks off Record Store Day at Morning Bell Records in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood, 4/20/13
Celebrating Record Store Day with Bobby Rush at Morning Bell Records @morningbelljxn
Record Store Day proved to be a warm and beautiful day in Jackson, and I headed over to Morning Bell Records in the old Duling …