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Paul Thorn
Fri, 23 April 2027, 8:00 PM CDT
Doors open
7:00 PM CDT
Brewsky's
3818 W 4th St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
ON SALE SOON
Friday, Oct 30 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
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PAUL THORN!!
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Paul Thorn: Mission Temple Fireworks Stand — 25th Anniversary Tour
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, stories, and Southern soul as Paul Thorn celebrates the 25th anniversary of his beloved album Mission Temple Fireworks Stand.
This special show kicks off with Paul taking the stage solo for a 30-minute all-request acoustic set, giving fans the chance to hear their favorite songs stripped down to their roots, along with the stories and humor that have made him such a compelling live performer. Then, Paul and his band take over for a celebration of Mission Temple Fireworks Stand, performing songs from the landmark album alongside fan favorites spanning his remarkable career.
Released in 2002, Mission Temple Fireworks Stand helped establish Thorn as one of Americana music’s most distinctive voices, blending Southern rock, blues, country, and gospel influences with his signature storytelling. A former professional boxer turned singer-songwriter, Thorn has built a devoted following with his soulful voice, sharp wit, memorable characters, and songs that find humor, heart, and humanity in everyday life.
Whether delivering a heartfelt ballad, a gritty rocker, or a hilarious tale from the road, Thorn has a rare ability to make every audience feel like they're part of the show.
More than a concert, this anniversary tour is a celebration of the songs, stories, and unforgettable performances that have defined Paul Thorn’s career—with a personal, fan-driven acoustic opening and a full-band trip back to one of his most cherished albums.
One artist. One landmark album. Twenty-five years of songs worth celebrating.
Event Information
Age Limit
18+

Alternative Rock
Paul Thorn
Paul Thorn
Alternative Rock
Among those who value originality, inspiration, eccentricity and character – as well as talent that hovers somewhere on the outskirts of genius, the story of Paul Thorn may be familiar. Raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, among the same spirits (and some of the actual people) who nurtured the young Elvis generations before, Paul Thorn has rambled down back roads and jumped out of airplanes, worked for years in a furniture factory, battled four-time world champion boxer Roberto Duran on national television, signed with and been dropped by a major label, performed on stages with Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Sting, and John Prine among many others, and made some of the most emotionally restless yet fully accessible music of our time. He’s also appeared on major television shows such as Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live, received numerous National Public Radio features and charted multiple times on the Billboard Top 100 and Americana Radio Charts.
His mission for his latest record, “Too Blessed To Be Stressed,” which can be heard as a running conversation about life between Paul and listeners – is to ignite a conversation leavened with gentle insights, small inspirations and plenty of cheer.“I wrote these songs hoping they might put people in a positive mindset and encourage them to count their own blessings, like I count mine,” Thorn observes. “There’s no higher goal I could set for myself than to help other people find some happiness and gratitude in their lives.”
Paul Thorn has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of roots music – bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American, yet also speaking universal truths.