Published: June 11, 2008 10:56 pm      

Hot Ticket

LOCAL



Meridian/Lauderdale County



• Thursday, June 12 — Ned Addy at The Echo Lounge on C Street.

Friday, June 13 — Martinis at the Museum at the Meridian Museum of Art, 7 p.m. Cost: $15. Call (601) 693-1501 for more information.

• Friday-Saturday, June 13-14 — Rubber Soul at The Echo Lounge on C Street. $5 cover.

• Sunday, June 15 — Denton and Styx with Chris Ethridge at The Echo Lounge on C Street.

• Tuesday, June 17 — All Around Hounds at The Echo Lounge on C Street.

• Wednesday, June 18 — Kenny Suire at The Echo Lounge on C Street.

• Saturday, June 21 — Juneteenth Celebration, downtown Meridian. Call (601) 484-6850 for more information. Entertainment includes Al Hudson and One Way.



MISSISSIPPI



Biloxi



• Friday, June 13 — Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Friday, June 20 — The Grass Roots at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Sunday, June 22 — Merle Haggard at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $54.95. Call 1-888-566-7469 or visit www.beaurivage.com.

• Thursday, June 26 — Hootie and The Blowfish at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35, www.ticketmaster.com.



Hattiesburg



• Thursday, June 12 — Galactic at The Bottling Company, 10 p.m., www.thebottlingco.com



Jackson



• Friday-Saturday, June 13-14 — Jubilee Jam, downtown Jackson. Friday entertainment includes: Eric Church, Blind Melon, ZZ Top, North Mississippi Allstars, The Ohio Players, and The Electric Mudd. Saturday entertainment includes: The Mississippi Mass Choir, Citizen Cope, Old Crow Medicine Show, Pat Green, Lucero, and Absence of Concern. Gates open at 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. Single day tickets are $23 in advance and $40 for a weekend pass. Tickets at the gate are $28 for a single day and $50 for a weekend pass. Visit www.jubileejam.com.



Robinsonville/Tunica



• Friday, June 13 — B.B. King at the Horseshoe Casino, 9 p.m. Tickets: $100, www.ticketmaster.com.



Vicksburg



• Thursday, June 12 — B.B. King at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45-$75. Call (601) 355-5252 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.



ROAD TRIPS



ALABAMA



Birmingham



• Friday-Sunday, June 13-15 — “City Stages.” Friday entertainment includes: Diana Ross; Galactic; Citizen Cope; Jason Isbell; Old Crow Medicine Show; and The Roots. Saturday entertainment includes: Al Green; Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals; Buddy Guy; and The North Mississippi Allstars. Sunday entertainment includes: Robert Earl Keen; Shooter Jennings; and The Flaming Lips. Advance weekend passes purchased through June 8 are $45. Visit www.citystages.org.

• Monday, June 16 — Jakob Dylan at WorkPlay Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $22, www.workplay.com.

• Tuesday, June 24 — Merle Haggard at Alabama Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $41.50-$47.50, www.ticketmaster.com.

GEORGIA



Atlanta



• Monday, June 16 — “True Colors” with Cyndi Lauper, Rosie O’Donnell, The B-52s and more, Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 7 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$79.50, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Wednesday, June 18 — Jakob Dylan at Variety Playhouse, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20, www.ticketmaster.com.



TENNESSEE



Nashville



• Friday, June 20 — Eddie Izzard at Ryman Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets: $49-$59, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Wednesday, June 25 — Merle Haggard at Ryman Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$49.50, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Thursday, June 26 — Earl Scruggs at Ryman Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $24.50, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Thursday, June 26 — Jason Isbell at The Mercy Lounge, 9 p.m. Tickets: $10, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Thursday, June 26 — Gin Blossoms at Wildhorse Saloon, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10-$100, www.ticketmaster.com.



TEXAS



Dallas



• Sunday, June 15 — Chicago and Doobie Brothers at Superpages.com Centre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10-$85, www.ticketmaster.com.