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issues 39-54

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The Local Voice Number 54
May 15-29, 2008
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featuring cover artwork by Michael Ikeda-Chandler

"Rebels Fall in Large Pack of Unknown in SEC"
Ole Miss Baseball finds itself in a must-win situation.
article by Carver Rayburn, artwork by Keelan Stokes

The Speed of Sound: "That One Song by Backyard Tire Fire"
Live at Proud Larry's on May 17th. by Tom Speed

Munsell, inc.: "Ted Gainey ...Ain't No Songbird"
The former drummer of Blue Mountain, Kudzu Kings, and the metal-fusion band Wobitty has released his solo album. by Mary Unsell

Local Q&A: "How do you beat the high price of gas?"

Cochlear Thrills: Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band
live at Proud Larry's
Wednesday May 21, 2008
article & live photos by Rebecca Long

Cochlear Thrills:
Dickey Do & The Don’ts
Live at Two Stick Thursday, May 29, 2008


Cochlear Thrills:
Lightnin' Malcolm with Cedric Burnside
live at Proud Larry's Friday May 16th
live at Two Stick Friday May 23rd

Parrish's Pot Liquor: “A New Deed of Trust” by Parrish Baker

TLV Art Project: "Everett Mize"
Last May, The Local Voice held a special One-Year Anniversary concert
to help raise money for a special art project.
interview by Newt Rayburn

The Oxford Music Snob:
Looking back on the last two weeks
and forward to the next two weeks in local music.
by Daniel Morrow

TLV Column:
"What the Faulkner #4"
by Charles Hale

a cartoon by Michael Ikeda-Chandler

"Pave Paradise" by Vera P.

"March 10, 2008" by Thad Lee

"Ellen's Turban" by Grantley Rushing

Know Your Bartender: Adrian Dickey of Proud Larry's

plus The Local Voice Community Calendar
sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub, the return of both The Local Voice Crossword Puzzle and The Local Voice Word Search, Local Correspondence, Totally Useless Trivia, and much more!

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The Local Voice Number 53
May 1-15, 2008
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The Second Anniversary Issue!

"Another Slice of (Blind) Melon"
Mississippi's Homegrown Blind Melon Blossums
with First CD Release of New Music in 12 Years.
by Tommy Boyles

"The Local Voice Celebrates
Second Birthday"
TLV Party is Friday, May 2nd at the Jubilee
with live music by The Sleepwalkers,
St. Andrew of the Blood & Guts, and Tom Queyja
article by Mary Unsell and Nature Keesee

"It all started two years ago..."
by Nature Keesee

Local Q&A: "What is your favorite thing
about The Local Voice?"

"Congressman Ron Paul to Visit Oxford"
Local Constitutionalists hosting the Republican with
Libertarian ideals the weekend of the Presidential debates.
by Justin Head

Cochlear Thrills: British Sea Power
live at Proud Larry's Friday May 2nd

Cochlear Thrills: Free Sol
Thursday, May 8th @ Two Stick

Cochlear Thrills: Mark Olson
Wednesday, May 14th @ Proud Larry's

"Zoogma Brings Noise Organization into the Fold"
Friday, May 9th at Two Stick.
article by Barrett O'Donnell

TLV Art Project: "Libby Matthews"
Last May, The Local Voice held a special One-Year Anniversary concert
to help raise money for a special art project.
interview by Newt Rayburn

Critically Speaking:
"Hidden Treasures"
Thank God for packrats, their style of life
makes for an interesting find once in a blue moon.
by Carver Rayburn

The Speed of Sound: "Seeing Double"
Tom Speed takes a look
at the Double Decker Festival.
by Tom Speed

The Oxford Music Snob:
Looking back on the last two weeks
and forward to the next two weeks in local music.
by Daniel Morrow

TLV Column:
"What the Faulkner #3"
by Charles Hale

The Speed of Sound:
"Fixin' to Rock!"
by Tom Speed

"Thursday Night Family" by Emily Witt

"To Lose A Job is to Be Free" by Louis Bourgeois

"Unrest" by Jimmy Pitts

Know Your Bartender:
Drew Clowney of Parrish Baker Pub

Cook of the House:
Bill Buckholts of Prime Steakhouse

plus The Local Voice Community Calendar
sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub, the return of both The Local Voice Crossword Puzzle and The Local Voice Word Search, Local Correspondence, and much more!

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The Local Voice Number 52
April 17 - May 1, 2008
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This issue is better, bigger, and badder
than ever before!
Twenty awesome pages of local culture...

"Double Decker is here!"
Ready or not, here it comes. Double Decker season is here.
article by Sarah Reddick, artwork by Michael Ikeda-Chandler

Local Q&A: "What do you love best about Double Decker?"

"An interview with Balance"
Local Jazz trio Balance is performing at the Rib Cage on Thursday, April 24th. Balance will also be live at the Double Decker North Lamar Stage on Saturday, April 26th at 12:30 pm, from 2-5 pm at The Library, and 5-7 pm at Parrish’s.
article and photos by Nature Keesee

"An interview with Afrissippi"
Live at 2:30 pm on the North Lamar Stage at Double Decker and CD release party at Two Stick on Wed, April 30th
article by Sarah Reddick

Cochlear Thrills: Galactic live at The Library Friday April 18th

Cochlear Thrills: Theresa Andersson
Saturday, April 19th @ Two Stick

Cochlear Thrills: Patterson Hood Saturday, April 19th @ Two Stick

"The Avett Brothers"
The Avett Brothers headline the South Lamar Stage at Double Decker at 9 pm on Saturday, April 26th.
article by Daniel Morrow

Local Interview: "Rodney Holley"
By day, Rodney Holley is the Sysco Kid, your friendly food rep for Oxford’s restaurants. By night, Rodney is a music heavyweight who deals in festivals and making live music happen on a large scale. But Rodney is not just the man that books Oxford’s Double Decker Festival. He’s a camera-shy friend of mine.
by Newt Rayburn

"Avenue Hearts"
April 18th at Parrish’s and April 26th
at 12:15 pm on Double Decker South Stage
article by Weldon Pless, Photo by Newt Rayburn

TLV Cover Artist: "Michael Ikeda-Chandler"
The cover artwork for this issue of The Local Voice was drawn by local cartoonist Michael Ikeda-Chandler.
interview by Newt Rayburn

TLV Art Project: "Gara Gillentine"
Last May, The Local Voice held a special One-Year Anniversary concert
to help raise money for a special art project.
interview by Newt Rayburn

Munsell, inc.:
"The Rebel Stage is at The Jubilee
Saturday, April 26, 2008"
featuring The Night Lights, The Sleepwalkers,
Kill The Ego, The Cooters, and Megacooter!
by Mary Unsell.

Critically Speaking:
"Bianco ball proves
to be solid investment"
Once again, Ole Miss baseball is heating up at the right time.
by Carver Rayburn

The Speed of Sound: "Seeing Double"
Tom Speed takes a look
at the Double Decker Festival.
by Tom Speed

The Oxford Music Snob:
Looking back on the last two weeks
and forward to the next two weeks in local music.
by Daniel Morrow

TLV Column: "The 6th Annual Rebel Stage is at The Jubilee."
by Brandon Niemeyer

The Rocking Chair: "double deckerie" by Matthew Smith

God, Allah, Yaweh, etc:
G.A.Y. overcomes writer's block
and weighs in on Springtime in Oxford.

"The End is Near." by SomethingRedemptive.net

Ode to the Crosswalk by Grantley Rushing

plus The Local Voice Community Calendar
sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub, the return of both The Local Voice Crossword Puzzle and The Local Voice Word Search, and much more!

Download the PDF here: The Local Voice issue no. 52 PDF


The Local Voice Number 51
April 3-17, 2008
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The PDF now has more COLOUR than ever before!

"Colour Revolt Plunder, Beg, and Curse"
The local band with the national buzz has a new compact disc out now on Fat Possum and they are playing The Library Friday, April 4th.
article by Weldon Pless, photography by Newt Rayburn

Local Q&A: "What color is absolutely revolting?"

"Zombies and Robots Take Over Oxford!"
World Premiere of two Oxford children’s films at 10 am on April 12, 2008.
by Melanie Addington

The Speed of Sound: Joan Baez & The Geriatric Ford Center
George Porter, Hill Country Revue coming to town as well.
by Tom Speed

Cochlear Thrills: Porter Batiste Stoltz
PBS features members of the Meters and the Neville Brothers.
April 10, 2008

The Modern-Day Musician: "Sound & Universe (conclusion)"
part 3.5 by Bill Perry, Jr.

Munsell, inc.: "Avi Ghosh is Severing the Tie"
Record Release of the Week
part 3.5 by Mary Unsell

"The Jubilee Diversifies a Bit"
Sleeping Bulls, Jay Lang Trio, and Solid Gold upcoming as well as
a CD release party for Kill The Ego and The Cooters .
by Brad Porter, etc.

The Oxford Music Snob:
Looking back on the last two weeks and forward to the next two weeks in local music. by Daniel Morrow

Two Taste Buds: "Old Venice Pizza Co."
by Liz Barrett and Tracy Morin

"What the Faulkner?" by Charles Hale

"Spam Email" by Jimmy Pitts

"Satanic Notebook" by Louis E. Bourgeois

Cook of the House: Andy Simms of Two Stick

Local Correspondence

plus The Local Voice Community Calendar
sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

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The Local Voice Number 50
March 20-April 3, 2008
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Cochlear Thrills: Vinyl Soup live at Two Stick Wednesday March 26th
with FREE Pabst Blue Ribbon

The Speed of Sound: "Rocket 88 Celebrate New CD Release"
Afrissippi, Blue Mountain, and Shady Deal also tearin' up the scene.
by Tom Speed

The Modern-Day Musician: "Sound & Universe" part 3 by Bill Perry, Jr.

Parrish's Pot Liquor: "State of the Square part two: The Blood-Shark"
by Parrish Baker

"Complete With Missing Parts"
Vox Press announces an avant-garde literary event on March 28th at the Powerhouse. by Louis E. Bourgeois

"Get your kicks at the Jubilee’"
The Black & Whites, Tyler Keith, and The Sleepwalkers
are all rockin' soon on the Square.
by Drew Burns

The Oxford Music Snob:
Looking back on the last two weeks and forward to the next two weeks in local music. by Daniel Morrow

Upcoming Shows: "Perpetual Groove’"
Wednesday, March 26th at The Library

Two Taste Buds: "Kabuki Hibachi"
by Liz Barrett and Tracy Morin

"What the Faulkner?" by Charles Hale

Local Voice Short Story "Crossline White" by John Gunn

"Winter Fog" by Jimmy Pitts

"The Jerk" by Louis E. Bourgeois

Totally Useless Knowledge: "L.Q.C. Lamar II"

Local Q&A: "What is the best way to beat a Recession?"

Local Correspondence

plus The Local Voice Community Calendar
sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

Download the PDF here: The Local Voice issue no. 50 PDF


The Local Voice Number 49
Special Mississippi Primary Edition
March 6-20, 2008
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Critically Speaking: "Obama Makes History During Black History Month
Is America ready for an African-American President?"
by Carver Rayburn

"John McCain: The Case for President" by Shad White

Gravity and Magic "Barack Obama for President" by Matthew Smith

Stand by Your Woman "I’m with Hillary" by Jacob Newberry

"Why Ron Paul Deserves Our Votes" by Vance Justice

"It all comes down to this: Who would make the best wingman?"
by God Allah Yaweh

Visions from the Apathetic Camp: "The Real American Freedom"
by D. Luke Johnson

The Speed of Sound: "Blues Marker Announced for Junior’s Juke Joint
by Tom Speed

Munsell, Inc. "The Black & Whites release new album"
Album of the Week by Mary Unsell

Upcoming Shows: "The Jubilee Keeps on Rockin’"
Tyler Keith's new band the Apostles,
Before I Hang, and The Cooters coming up

The Godfrey Show "Let’s Suspend Reality for a Second"
by Steven Godfrey

"The Bitter Bartender Talks Politics" by Brandon Niemeyer

Two Taste Buds: "Windy City Grille" by Tracy Morin and Liz Barrett

Local Q&A: "What's the best thing about Spring Break in Oxford?"
by Mary Beth Stanton

Totally Useless Trivia: "Presidential Election Trivia"

plus The Local Voice Community Calendar
sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

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The Local Voice Number 48
February 21-March 6, 2008
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Critically Speaking: "Rebel Baseball is Back in Swing"
Is anything short of Omaha a disaster?
by Carver Rayburn

"Local Buzz: Rebel Baseball"
There are 10 local Ole Miss games in the next 14 days.

by Newt Rayburn

Parrish's Pot Liquor: "State of the Square Pt. 1 The Triple Net Lease"
by Parrish Baker Pub

The Speed of Sound:
"George McConnell Launches The Rockin’ Teen Combo
Local guitarist and former member of
Beanland and Widespread Panic comes full circle.
by Tom Speed

Munsell, Inc. "Turbo Lo"
John Barrett's Bass Drum of Death releases new CD.
by Mary Unsell

Cochlear Thrills: "The Zydepunks"
Live at Two Stick Thursday, February 28, 2008.

Upcoming Show: "Caroline Herring"
Live at the Proud Larry's Thursday, February 28, 2008.

Upcoming Shows:
"The Jubilee is the Place to Be"
Barking Spiders, The Black & Whites, John Barrett,
Tom Queyja, and New Madrid Click all
playing in the next week.
by Nature Keesee

"A live show review of Michelle Malone" Garrison Starr stole the show.
by Sarah Reddick

"Ukuleles and Bubbles" A review of Dent May’s residency at Proud Larry’s.
by Weldon Pless

5 More Things That Piss Off Godfrey" by Steven Godfrey

Two Taste Buds: "Tips Around Town"
For this installment of Two Taste Buds we’ll be providing some food-related tidbits we’ve picked up while eating around town.
by Tracy Morin and Liz Barrett

Local Voice Short Story: "What the Faulkner?" by Charles Hale

Creative Non-Fiction: "Barack Obama is a Muslim or 666 words on Hussein"
by God Allah Yaweh

Local Q&A: "How do you celebrate Leap Day?"
by Mary Beth Stanton

Sports Q&A: "What advice would you give Rebel Basketball?"
by Mary Beth Stanton

"Light and Anti-Light" by Louis Bourgeois


"Wheel in the Sky" by Jimmy Pitts

Totally Useless Knowledge: "Marquis de Lafayette"

plus The Local Voice Community Calendar
sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

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The Local Voice Number 47
February 7-21, 2008
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"A Fifth Annual Oxford Film Festival Begins February 7th and there is something for everyone"
The independent movies will be screened February 7-10, 2008.
by Michelle Emanuel

"My Hoka, My Home"
Remembering Oxford's infamous Hoka Theatre.
by Clara Lee Arnold

"A Brief History of Hoka"
by Newt Rayburn

Visual Thrills: "Sorry, We're Open"
An interview with Joe York, director of the documentary on Hoka.
by Newt Rayburn

Visual Thrills: "The Listening Project"
Have you ever wanted to know what the rest of the world thinks about U.S.?
An interview with director Hans Shan. by Sarah Reddick

The Speed of Sound: "Bouncing Around The Square"
by Tom Speed

Cochlear Thrills: "BoomBox"
Live at the Library Wednesday, February 13, 2008.

Critically Speaking:
"Super Mississippians Shine in the Super Bowl"
It was proof that if you can get up one more time than you fall down, then destiny will always prevail. by Carver Rayburn

5 More Things That Piss Off Godfrey" by Steven Godfrey

Upcoming Show:
"The Silver Lions and Model Citizen will bring the RAWK"
Live at the Jubilee Friday, February 8, 2008.

Upcoming Show: "Bonerama" Live at Two Stick on February 14th

Upcoming Show: "Amy LaVere to play Two Stick
on Thursday, February 7, 2008"

Munsell, Inc. "15 Years of The Cooters" by Mary Unsell

Cochlear Thrills:
"Dent May & His Magnificant Ukelele"
Live at the Proud Larry's Every Wednesday in February.

Visual Thrills: "Blood Car"
Showing Friday, February 8 at 10 PM.
by Mohammed Reza Pahlavi

Two Taste Buds: "A review of Waltz on the Square"
by Tracy Morin and Liz Barrett

The Rocking Chair: "Deadline to Register to Vote in Mississippi Primary is
Friday, February 8th!" by Matthew Wesley Smith

Local Q&A: "What is the best film you've seen recently?"

"Local Buzz: Eli Manning"


Sports Q&A: "Any thoughts on Eli's Super Bowl victory?"

"Autobiographia" by Louis Bourgeois


"Narcoleptic" by Jimmy Pitts

Totally Useless Trivia: "Super Bowl XXXII"

plus The Local Voice Community Calendar sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

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The Local Voice Number 46
January 24-February 7, 2008
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The Speed of Sound: "A Musical Feast at Mardi Gras"
There is a lot of great live music coming to Oxford in the next two weeks.
by Tom Speed

Cochlear Thrills:
"Michelle Malone to play Proud Larry’s January 26th with Garrison Star"
An interview with the artist. by Sarah Reddick

"10 More Things That Piss Off Godfrey"
Deep down inside we all have a bit of Godfrey in us.
by Steven Godfrey

"Interesting Shows Coming to The Jubilee this week"
Check out Kill The Ego, Matt Smith, Ed Dye with Tate Moore
and Dave Woolworth, The Cooters 15th Anniversary Tour,
and the new lineup of Goodmorning Powerheart.

Upcoming Show:
"Yonder Mountain String Band to play the Library on
Wednesday, February 6th"

Upcoming Show: "Amy LaVere to play Two Stick
on Thursday, February 7, 2008"

"Local Skaters Organizing to Build Skate Park in Batesville"
by Mary Unsell

"Mississippi Gulf Coast Still Experiencing Continuing Needs"
Two and a half years after Katrina, our Gulf Coast citizens still need out help.
by Gara Gillentine

God Allah Yaweh:
"When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for the most
holy of holy to intervene, I often shirk responsibility."
by G.A.Y.

Local Q&A: "Which Presidential candidate do you like best?"

"Local Buzz: Eli Manning"


Sports Q&A: "What is your Super Bowl prediction?"

"In the Garden of Fallen Angels" by Louis Bourgeois


"Knuckles" by Jimmy Pitts

"Water, Water Everywhere (and I'm not Thirsty)" by Parrish Baker

Totally Useless Trivia: "The Presidential Campaign Money Race in Mississippi"

Totally Useless Knowledge: "Mardi Gras"

plus The Local Voice Community Calendar sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

Plus The Local Voice has the coolest ads in town by some of the hippest businesses in our area! Yes, these businesses and ads are cool and we are grateful to our advertisers for supporting the cause of producing a publication that is really dedicated to the locals' art, music, business, and culture of Lafayette County, Mississippi. Please let our advertisers know that you read The Local Voice and support our advertisers at maximum volume!!!

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The Local Voice Number 45
January 10-24, 2008
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"Shannon McNally takes residency at Proud Larry’s"
An interview with the artist by Sarah Reddick.
by Sarah Reddick

"10 Things That Piss Off Godfrey"
When Steven Godfrey talks, people listen. Now its your turn.
by Steven Godfrey

Cochlear Thrills: "Zoogma Live at Parrish's on January 17th"
by Barrett O’Donnell

"The Sleepwalkers: Local Punks on the Scene" by Mary Unsell

Local Q&A: "How do you describe our local weather?"

"Local Buzz: Patrick Willis"


Sports Q&A: "Who would you like to see in the Super Bowl?"

"The Dangers of Rationality" by Louis Bourgeois


"Been A Long Time" by Tom Speed


plus The Local Voice Community Calendar sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

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The Local Voice Number 44
December 27, 2007 - January 10, 2008
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"Fare Thee Well, 2007" Tom Speed looks back at the year in music.
by Tom Speed

"Festivus Grievances" by God Allah Yaweh"

Critically Speaking:
"Andy Kennedy Rocks! Rebel Basketball Rolls!"
by Carver Rayburn

Local Q&A: "What is your new year's resolution?"

"Rebel Hoops Cracks the Top 25"
Dwayne Curtis and Chris Warren grab weekly honors.

"Houston Nutt's First Rebel Staff To Include Shibest"

"Local Buzz: Michael Spurlock"

Sports Q&A: "Sum up the Ole Miss Basketball team in one word."

Two Taste Buds: "A review of El Sombrero"
by Liz Barrett and Tracy Morin


"Illuminations at the End of History" by Louis Bourgeois


"Daddy’s Little Girl" by Shannon Nicole Thweatt

"Holidays" by Sarah Reddick

"De-stress yourself" by Taylor Bryan

plus Local Correspondence, and The Local Voice Community Calendar sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

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The Local Voice Number 43
December 13-27, 2007
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"Family Crisis Services Benefit December 21st"
The Sleeping Bulls and The Live Parrots play host at Southside Gallery.
by Sarah Reddick"

"Writers in the Round: One Stage, One Night"
Cary Hudson, Tate Moore, Aaron Hall, and Patrick McClary joining forces.
by Kyle Massey"

The Godfrey Show:
"Rebel Basketball Team is Strong"
I’ve got a man-crush on Andy Kennedy.
by Steven Godfrey"

Local Q&A: "What is your most memorable Christmas Gift?"

"New Psalms for Old Souls"
Matthew Smith and the Vessels CD release party
at the Jubilee Saturday, December 15, 2007.
by Yoko Vag

"Local Buzz: Patrick Willis"

Parrish's Pot-Liquor: "As Good As Yesterday, Great Today" by Parrish Baker

Two Taste Buds: "A review of Ajax Diner"
by Liz Barrett and Tracy Morin


"Current Events" by Louis Bourgeois


"The Hardest Part" by Jimmy Pitts

"Finish The Job: If Each Person in U.S. Donates $1" by Gara Gillentine

plus Totally Useless Trivia, Local Correspondence, and The Local Voice Community Calendar sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

Plus The Local Voice has the coolest ads in town by some of the hippest businesses in our area! Yes, these businesses and ads are cool and we are grateful to our advertisers for supporting the cause of producing a publication that is really dedicated to the locals' art, music, business, and culture of Lafayette County, Mississippi. Please let our advertisers know that you read The Local Voice and support our advertisers at maximum volume!!!

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The Local Voice Number 42
November 29-December 13, 2007
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The Godfrey Show: "Welcome to Oxford Coach Houston Nutt"
It should come as no surprise that we have open arms.
by Steven Godfrey"

The Speed of Sound: "Round and Round And Round We Go"
by Tom Speed

Local Q&A: "What do you want for Christmas?"

"Upcoming Shows: Zachary's Stone
live at The Rib Cage Friday, November 30, 2007"


"Upcoming Shows: Colonel Bruce Hampton & The Quark Alliance
live at Proud Larry's Thursday, November 29, 2007"


"Upcoming Shows: Afrissippi
live at Two Stick Wednesday, December 5, 2007"


"Jingle Bells Rocks?" by Brandon Niemeyer

"Orgeron Gets The Axe" by Carver Rayburn

"Local Buzz: Kent Austin & Eric Tillman"

Sports QnA: "What Houston Nutt slogan would you put on a sticker?"

Parrish's Pot-Liquor: "The 10 Percent Plan" by Parrish Baker

"A conversation with Coach O" by God Allah Yaweh

"A Letter to Joe Gomez" by Louis Bourgeois


"Homemade Haircut" by Jimmy Pitts

"Saturday Morning Wake-Up" by Gara Gillentine

Two Taste Buds: "A review of Ravine"
by Liz Barrett and Tracy Morin


plus Totally Useless Trivia, and The Local Voice Community Calendar sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

Plus The Local Voice has the coolest ads in town by some of the hippest businesses in our area! Yes, these businesses and ads are cool and we are grateful to our advertisers for supporting the cause of producing a publication that is really dedicated to the locals' art, music, business, and culture of Lafayette County, Mississippi. Please let our advertisers know that you read The Local Voice and support our advertisers at maximum volume!!!

Download the PDF here: The Local Voice issue no. 42 PDF


The Local Voice Number 41
November 15-29, 2007
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This issue has a special centerfold as well.
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"Jamo Sells Hot Dog Cart, Buys Video Store"
Local video store and cultural icon As Seen On TV
set to reoopen Thursday, November 15, 2007"
by Newt Rayburn

The Speed of Sound: "Blue Mountian: Don't Call It a Reunion".
by Tom Speed
photography by Newt Rayburn


Local Q&A: "What should Jamo do now that he sold his hot dog cart?"

"Upcoming Shows: The Soul Rebels Brass Band
live at Two Stick November 16, 2007"


"Upcoming Shows: Moanin' Michelle Malone
live at Proud Larry's Wednesday, November 28, 2007"


"Local Artist Lowdown: Paul Goggins"

"1 LSU vs. Ole Miss Should Produce a Thriller of a Game in Oxford"
by Carver Rayburn

"Local Buzz: Trevor Gaskins"

"GEAUX TO HELL LSU"
a special centerfold courtesy of The Library Sports Bar
This issue has a special centerfold.
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"10 Stories of Cajuns You'll Love to Hate"
by various writers"

"LSU Fans Smell Just Like Corn Dogs"|
This interesting phenomenon is explained.


"The Godfrey Show: 'Lemme Tell You a Little Story'"
by Steven Godfrey


"You Tell 'em I'm coming... and hell's coming with me!"
by God Allah Yaweh

"Doin' Shots: The Pros and Cons of Being and Idiot" by Tommy Boyles

"Letter to Harry" by Louis Bourgeois


"Thrift Store Stolen Moment" by Jimmy Pitts

"On Moral Victories and Other Problems"
by Brandon Niemeyer


Parrish's Pot-Liquor: "Ask A Soldier" by Parrish Baker

"The Local Voice's Oxford, Mississippi Bar Guide"Two Taste Buds:
"A review of City Grocery" by Liz Barrett and Tracy Morin


Totally Useless Knowledge: "Coonass"

plus Totally Useless Trivia, The Local Voice Crossword Puzzle and Word Search, The Local Voice Community Calendar sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!


The Local Voice Number 40
November 1-15, 2007
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"Give To Your Local Pantry"
by The Two Taste Buds: Tracy Morin and Liz Barrett

"Before I Hang: Mississippi’s Longest Running
Rock Band Playing FREE Show in Oxford
at the Jubilee Friday, November 9, 2007 with NO COVER".
by Newt Rayburn


Local Q&A: "What question do you want answered?"

"The Speed of Sound: 'Diary of a Stage Gal'" by Tom Speed

"Upcoming Shows: Robert Randolph & The Family Band
live at Proud Larry's November 10, 2007"


"Upcoming Shows: The Disclaimers
at Proud Larry's Thursday, November 1, 2007
and Friday, November 9th at Parrish's with NO COVER"


"Upcoming Shows: Texas Rocker Roger Creager
live at the Library Thursday November 8, 2007"


"Upcoming Shows: Willie Waldman live at Two Stick
November 9, 2007"

"Upcoming Shows: Gary Pfaff live at Proud Larry's
November 10, 2007 with NO COVER"


"Upcoming Shows: Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band
live at the Library Thursday November 15, 2007"


"Postcard from the Ole Miss Motel:
A Review of the 'One Night Stand'"
by Gara Gillentine"

"Critically Speaking: 'Ole Miss Basketball: Who Are These Guys?'"|
by Carver Rayburn


"The Godfrey Show: 'The 'Boom' Era of UMAA'"
by Steven Godfrey


"Local Buzz: Bobby Kielty"

"Fort Tommy and the Mayoral Race"
by Tommy Boyles

"The Dangers of Having a Son"
by Louis Bourgeois


"The Difference Between the Great Poet and Myself"
by Jimmy Pitts


"Sports Q&A: "What is your Ole Miss Basketball preseason prediciton?"

plus columns by God Allah Yaweh and Brandon Niemeyer, Local Correspondence, Totally Useless Trivia, Totally Useless Knowledge, The Local Voice Crossword Puzzle and Word Search, The Local Voice Community Calendar sponsored by Parrish Baker Pub and much more!

The zine has been distributed across the area, but as always you can download the PDF here: The Local Voice issue no. 40 PDF


The Local Voice Number 39
October 18-November 1, 2007
Read at Maximum Volume
Download and Read:
The Local Voice issue no. 39 PDF


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