MS Coast prepares for big summer of live musical entertainment. Here’s who is performing
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- Mississippi Coast hosts a summer slate of music, comedy, art and festival events
- Twurt Chamberlain to debut on the Coast at historic 100 Men Hall on the Chitlin’ Circuit
- Colt Ford resumes touring post-heart attack, performs June 21 in Biloxi with Drake White
Often dubbed the “birthplace of America’s music,” Mississippi boasts an impressive musical history and is home to legends such as Elvis Presley, Riley “B.B.” King and Howlin’ Wolf. The Coast alone features eight Mississippi Blues Trail markers, with cities such as Gulfport and Biloxi still echoing with sound from established and up-and-coming entertainers alike.
Between June and August, the Coast will host a packed lineup of performances from artists across genres including Christian singer Anne Wilson, Grammy-winning country star Dierks Bentley and rising Memphis-based rock band Sleep Theory. You can catch them—and many more—at venues, clubs and restaurants stretching from Gulfport to Biloxi and beyond.
For young talent, Mississippi can be a gold mine of inspiration and connection, making it a prime destination for music lovers seeking to enjoy both classic and emerging sounds.
Twurt Chamberlain, a blues, rock and hip-hop artist from Lexington, is looking forward to his first gig on the Coast at 100 Men Hall.
“Going to play at this venue is really cool because it’s the first venue I’ve played on that’s officially recognized as being on the Chitlin’ Circuit,” Chamberlain said.
The Chitlin’ Circuit is a network of venues where Black musicians could perform during segregation, when they were barred from performing on white-only stages.
Chamberlain said his June 20 performance will deliver a unique and authentic sound that’s difficult to find anywhere else.
“I’m not saying you can’t go to Los Angeles and get that experience, but you’re definitely gonna get in Mississippi,” Chamberlain said. “I want everybody to know that people travel from all around the world to visit and indulge in our culture.”
Colt Ford and Drake White
Concert-lovers interested in a more traditional country set can look forward to Colt Ford and Drake White’s June 21 performance at the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi.
Ford, an American country musician and former professional golfer, performed on the Coast countless times and returns because of the region’s rich atmosphere.
“The people are generally happy down there and excited to be there, because the casinos are awesome. I’m always looking forward to coming back,” Ford said.
Despite suffering a near-fatal heart attack in April 2024, Ford is already back on tour.
“It’s just a blessing to be able to still be on stage. When I get the chance, I just give it all I got. That’s the only way I know how to do it,” Ford said.
From poetry readings to live wrestling and soft rock shows, the Coast is gearing up for a summer filled with diverse performances and nonstop entertainment. Here’s a look:
JUNE
June 18, 5:30 p.m. Sons of uh Beech | L&N Train Depot Grounds
June 18-19, 8 p.m. Trigger Proof | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 18-19, 7 p.m. Tom Sawyer Children’s Show | Center Stage Theatre Biloxi
June 19, 6 p.m. Otis | Ground Zero Blues Club
June 19, 6 p.m. Matt and Amber | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 19-20, 7 p.m. Grease the Musical | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 20, 5 p.m. Poetry Night | Denise Hopkins Fine Art
June 20-29, 7 p.m. The Sound of Music | Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center
June 20, 7 p.m. Eden Brent | Band Ground Zero Blues Club
June 20, 7 p.m. Twurt Chamberlain | 100 Men Hall
June 20, 8 p.m. Jay Dupuis: Ultimate Elvis | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
June 20-21, 9 p.m. Trigger Proof | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 21, 8 p.m. Erica Duchess Juneteenth Comedy Show | The Venue
June 21-22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scrapin’ the Coast | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention
June 21-22, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Grease the Musical | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 21, 2 p.m. JZ 94.5 Juneteenth Celebration | 19th Street & 31st Avenue
June 21, 6 p.m. Brandon Green | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 21, 8 p.m. Colt Ford & Drake White | IP Casino Resort Spa
June 22, 8 p.m. Tinh Dau First Love Asian Concert | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
June 22-24, 8 p.m. Chris Gavin | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 25-26, 8 p.m. Trigger Proof | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 26, 6 p.m. Gram Rea | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 26-27, 7 p.m. Grease the Musical | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 27-28, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Blues & BBQ Festival | St. Rose De Lima Catholic Church
June 27-28, 9 p.m. Trigger Proof | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 28, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 4th of July Jubilee | Long Beach City Hall
June 28-29, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Grease the Musical | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 28, 6 p.m. Justin McLendon | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
June 28, 7 p.m. Anne Wilson | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
June 29, 7 p.m. Jupiter Pilot, DollHause & Shades of Wisteria | The Sanctuary
June 30, 8 p.m. Eash & Tush | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
JULY
July 1, 8 p.m. Eash & Tush | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
July 4, 7 p.m. Unfazed Show & Band & First Friday Block Party | Biloxi Main Street
July 5, 7 p.m. The Molly Ringwalds | Boomtown Casino Biloxi
July 5, 8:30 p.m. Kyle Turner | Satchmo’s Jazz Cafe
July 5, 8 p.m. The Band Perry: A Homecoming | Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
July 5, 8 p.m. The Chee Weez | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
July 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blessing of the Fleet & Shrimp Festival | Harrah’s Gulf Coast
July 6, 12 p.m. D. Scott Riggs | The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint
July 6, 3 p.m. Independence Day Weekend Blues & Southern Soul Concert | Ground Zero Blues Club
July 10-11, 8 p.m. Matt Mathews | IP Casino Resort Spa
July 11, 7 p.m. The Velcro Pygmies | The Sanctuary
July 12, 3 p.m. Quartetin’ on the Coast | Good Deeds Community Center
July 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. George E. Ohr Birthday Bash | Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art
July 13, 11 a.m. The Josh Garrett Band | 100 Men Hall
July 13, 11 a.m. Derby-Diamonds, and Divas Drag Brunch | The Cypress Taphouse
July 16, 8 p.m. One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
July 17-19, 7:30 p.m. Honky Tonk Angels | Center Stage Theatre Biloxi
July 18, 8 p.m. Commodores | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
July 19, 4 p.m. Kokaine Kowboys | Pelican Landing
July 19, 7 p.m. Three Dog Night | The Sound Amphitheatre
July 20, 2 p.m. Honky Tonk Angels | Center Stage Theatre Biloxi
July 23-26, 7:30 p.m. Honky Tonk Angels | Center Stage Theatre Biloxi
July 25, 8 p.m. Johnny Mathis | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
July 25, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
July 27, 7 p.m. Extreme Midget Wrestling | Elmer Joseph Grant VFW Post 3373
July 27, 2 p.m. Honky Tonk Angels | Center Stage Theatre Biloxi
July 27, 7:30 p.m. Counting Crows with The Gaslight Anthem | The Sound Amphitheater
July 28-29, 8 p.m. Eash & Tush | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
July 30, 7 p.m. Jus’ Blues Music Foundation Awards 25th Anniversary | IP Casino Resort Spa
AUGUST
Aug 1-2, 8 p.m. Queensrÿche | IP Casino Resort & Spa
Aug 2, 5 p.m. Shores of Acheron | Trax Bar & Grill
Aug 2, 7:30 p.m. Mississippi Gulf Coast Black Rodeo | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
Aug 2, 8 p.m. Danae Hays | IP Casino Resort Spa
Aug 3, 7 p.m. Skillet with Lacey Sturm | The Sound Amphitheater
Aug 7, 8 p.m. Billy Vs. Elton : A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Aug 8, 8 p.m. Steve Treviño | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Aug 9, 8 p.m. Framing the Red | Trax Bar & Grill
Aug 15, 7 p.m. Cash Money Millionaires | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
Aug 16, 7 p.m. Falling In Reverse | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
Aug 16 7 p.m. Sleep Theory | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
Aug 16, 7 p.m. Alabama Big Earl | Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Aug 16, 7 p.m. J. Carmichael | Government Street Grocery
Aug 20, 8 p.m. Girls Night Out the Show | Whiskey River
Aug 20, 5 p.m. Molly Thomas | Ground Zero Blues Club
Aug 22, 7 p.m. Mia Borders | Ground Zero Blues Club
Aug 22, 8 p.m. Becky Robinson | IP Casino Resort Spa
Aug 23, 7 p.m. Dierks Bentley | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
Aug 23, 7 p.m. Zach Top | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
Aug 29, 8 p.m. George Thorogood & The Destroyers | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Aug 30, 8 p.m. Dusty Slay | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Aug 30, 8 p.m. Steel Panther | IP Casino and Resort
