Briefs

Bret Michaels

Date: Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m.

Venue: Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi (777 Beach Blvd.)

Tickets: $60 available through Ticketmaster.

As the frontman for Poison, Bret Michaels and his band employed glam metal and pseudo-feminine wiles to topple the world of rock in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Songs like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” “Unskinny Bop” and “Talk Dirty to Me” exploded up the charts and sent hearts fluttering. Poison ruled the airwaves until the grunge movement obliterated mainstream metal, and Poison faded into obscurity.

In 2007, Michaels has made his way back into the limelight with the success of his VH1 reality shows “Rock of Love” and “Rock of Love 2.” While finding love with Ambre Lake, Michaels was in the process of recording his June 3 release “Rock My World.”

When Michaels takes the stage at the Hard Rock, the audience will experience not only cuts off his new album but also some Poison favorites.

The Legends of Country Soul

Date: Saturday, May 24, doors at 5:30 pm

Venue: The Blue Gill (3775 Battleship Pkwy)

Tickets: $25 available at The Blue Gill and www.frontgatetickets.com

As Southern rock grew in popularity, music icons like The Allman Brothers Band, Capricorn Records and the legendary FAME Studios with its production of the “Muscle Shoals Sound.” The Blue Gill is bringing some forefathers of that scene to the Causeway with the Legends of Country Soul.

Headlining the event will be a special performance from The Decoys, a band comprised of five legendary Muscle Shoals session musicians who helped mold Southern rock.

Guitarist Scott Boyer is a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and has performed with the Capricorn Rhythm Section.

Bassist David Hood is a member of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and has recorded with everyone from Aretha Franklin to Paul Simon.

Kelvin Holley has spent time playing guitar with Bobby Blue Bland and Little Richard, and N.C. Thurman (keys/harmonica) has performed with Bocephus and Gregg Allman.

Rounding out the group is drummer Mike Dillon, a founding member of Clutch.

Jimmy Hall, Donnie Fritts and Russell Smith are also schedule to perform with The Decoys.

Theresa Andersson

Date: Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m.

Venue: Callaghan’s Irish Social Club (916 Charleston St.) 433-9374

Tickets: $8 at the door

Although she spent a good part of her life in Sweden, Theresa Andersson has built quite a reputation for herself in the NOLA music scene with her unique and admirable sound, an ethereal voice and sublime instrumental talent – a sound that attracted the attention of Basin Street Records, home of such artists as Kermit Ruffins and Jon Cleary. There she recorded a self-titled release as well as “Shine.”

April 25, Basin Street premiered Andersson’s latest release, “I The River,” a limited edition “prelude” to her full-length “Hummingbird, Go,” due out in August. Not only does “I The River” contain five new cuts from Andersson, but it also has two videos.

The Rundown

The prayers of Port City music lovers were answered when tickets went on sale May 16 for Tom Waits’ July 2 performance. Waits is using the “Glitter and Doom” tour to perform in cities he either rarely or never played.

Waits claims he wants to hit the Deep South because it’s a place, “where they still love a man who wears red pants, and they make him feel welcome.”

Fans are encouraged to pick up tickets as soon as possible, available only through Ticketmaster.com and by calling 251-434-0033.

Buyers won’t receive a paper ticket for the event. When they arrive at the Saenger, they will present the credit card used for purchase and a government issued I.D. for the party to enter.

Emerging scene

The anti-folk scene is Mobile is growing with the emergence of musicians such as CBend and William Wallace. Both of these talented musicians were the entertainment for the MobileSucks.net Meet and Greet at Langan Park.

Wallace kept the crowd’s attention under the arms of a mighty oak with his unfiltered lyrics and unbridled guitar skills.

CBend has been gathering quite a fan base with her brawny vocals and furious playing. Her sheer emotion during her set displayed her passion for her art and was quite complimentary to her sound and lyrical content. Both of these up-and-comers boast fresh sounds and add to Mobile’s diversity.

Missionary position

Analog Missionary is gearing up for a beneficial and eventful summer. After releasing their upcoming third album, they will hit the road for a schedule full of performing across the Gulf Coast.

This eclectic band has employed the use of many obscure instruments such as the Chapman Stick and the Theremin. Now, Luthier Edwin Paanakker from the Netherlands is adding to their arsenal with the “Quitar.”

Look for an Analog upcoming release soon.

In the Cove

Pirate’s Cove will start having a regular Sunday afternoon jam session. Guitarist John Joiner will host this cavalcade of local performers, singers and songwriters every Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. for a tune-filled afternoon. If you wish to participate in these jam sessions, then see their MySpace blogs at www.myspace.com/piratescoveriffraff for more info.

Stephen Centanni is Lagniappe music editor. Contact him at scentanni@lagniappemobile.com.

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