shot and a beer - View this location on map every college town needs a dank beer-and-a-shot bar; longshot (662-236-7063) is oxford's. bands play on the narrow stage by the front window. local favorites include wiley and the checkmates, fronted by 61-year-old herbert wiley, who runs a shoe repair shop and has a penchant for spangled capes and james brown theatrics; and big e and the impersonators, an elvis band that includes the bar's owner. the cover charge is usually $5. fair warning: last calls on the weekend are 12:45 on friday night and 11:45 on saturday night. New York Times 1107 jackson avenue east, Oxford, MS Nightlife, Local spot

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