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A teenage girl leaves her one-traffic-light town and heads for Jackson, Mississippi, with nothing but a guitar and passion for music. A young drummer left without a band suddenly gets his chance to perform in front of thousands of screaming fans. A global rock icon is convinced to hang out at a loca…

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    • Dec 20, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


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    2: Bob & Sherry & Tim & Alice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 44:30


    Hear how a group of talent contest winners lit a fire under all other local performers. Plus, how one band's incredible success led to tension and heartache for some others. This installment features original music from Doc Booger: https://www.amazon.com/Picks-Drive-Doc-Booger/dp/B01LX4WEK1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=doc+booger+drive-in&qid=1576729508&sr=8-1 Plus songs from... Banana Blender Surprise: https://www.amazon.com/Paint-Brown-BANANA-BLENDER-SURPRISE/dp/B000EQ60B8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?crid=12HART9NDJHAL&keywords=banana+blender+surprise&qid=1576729612&sprefix=banana+blender+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-2-fkmr0 The Windbreakers: https://music.apple.com/us/album/time-machine-1982-2002/6438182 The Germans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptUBBcLBC9s Beat Temptation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZpskzonTMM&t=1907s Access more USry Network content: https://www.usrynetwork.com

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    1: Talk to God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 54:40


    In the first episode of this six-part series breaking down the Jackson, Mississippi music scene of the 80’s and 90’s, hear how three young people forever changed the city, and ultimately, the music business. Plus, at one JackTown high school, both punk and metal kids prepare to make themselves heard. This installment features original music from Doc Booger: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LLRR2R84LTfUwnhSh5jYQ Plus songs by… Superband Wasteband: https://superbandwasteband.bandcamp.com Ed Nasty and the Dopeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8uSMcjZWS0 Access other Usry Network content: https://www.usrynetwork.com

    Introducing Play Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 5:34


    A prelude? A prologue? Let's call it a Preview of what is to come in the six-part series dedicated to documenting an incredible collection of musicians, entertainers, promoters, entrepreneurs and music fans. This "Introducing" piece contains original music by: Dog Booger https://www.amazon.com/Picks-Drive-Doc-Booger/dp/B01LX4WEK1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=doc+booger+drive+in&qid=1573692678&sr=8-1 Plus, songs by: The Windbreakers https://open.spotify.com/album/3ohEIPtMjJxOlgSnTxMVGJ Webb Wilder https://music.apple.com/us/album/mississippi-moderne/1034026578 Square Root of Now https://www.amazon.com/Bent-Around-Corners-Square-Root/dp/B00NC7JZF4 The Eunuchs https://www.facebook.com/The-Eunuchs-124287717582659/ Ground zero for Usry Network content: https://www.usrynetwork.com

    This Is The Usry Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 7:20


    Before the introduction of the new audio docuseries "Play Dead: The Jackson, MS Music Scene of the 80's and 90's," here's a quick intro to the company putting the show together.

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