The Currys, a musical trio formed of two brothers and a cousin in 2013, continues developing a fan base outside their southern roots. RELATED: Carol Chase, Lynyrd Skynyrd's Backup Vocalist Is Ready to Sing Again A few years ago, my good friend and Curry devotee, Deb Van Pelt, suggested that I record a podcast episode [...]
David Dunavent grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, along the banks of the Mississippi River, and in the heart of "Blues Country." Not only is David an accomplished singer-songwriter who tours extensively across the Southeastern U.S., he also has an incredible knowledge of Blues history. RELATED: Jeffrey Steele: A Songwriter's songwriter https://traffic.libsyn.com/southernamericana/01_David_Dunavent.mp3 I met David through [...]
A Panama City Beach, FL, area native, Will Thompson has played in local and regional music venues for years. When he was 18, he sold everything to raise enough money for a recording studio. Along with his wife and band, the Will Thompson Band is one of 30A's most popular acts. https://traffic.libsyn.com/b274fb41-ed89-47af-b3af-6f7726ca2830/Will_Thompson.mp3 RELATED: Jeffrey Steele, [...]
Taki Brown writes and delivers original rhymed and narrative poetry. After meeting at SOWAL House Creative Studio in 2022, I sat down with Taki to discuss our Tennessee background and his creative work. RELATED: Best 30A Restaurants In 2023 https://traffic.libsyn.com/southernamericana/Taki_Brown.mp3 Taki is a trailblazing poet who has a gift for both Rhymed and Narrative [...]
Derby and Steeplechase season is here. Horse racing's premier event, the Kentucky Derby takes places on Saturday, May 6, and Nashville's Iroquois Steeplechase happens on Saturday, May 13. Now all that's left to decide is what to wear. Horse racing events allow men - most notably southern men - a chance to break out of [...]
