There’s something about spring that makes me crave a refreshing cocktail. With Derby and Steeplechase season upon us, there’s no better time to learn how to create the perfect Mint Julep. Being a self-professed, amateur bourbon enthusiast, sipping on a Mint Julep while listening to the birds chirp on a warm afternoon calms my spirit. [...]
Derby and Steeplechase season is here. Horse racing's premier event, the Kentucky Derby, takes place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and Nashville's Iroquois Steeplechase happens on Saturday, May 10. 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 their [...]
Levi Lowrey is a singer-songwriter based in Dacula, Georgia. His hit song, "Colder Weather," was a chart-topping success for the Zac Brown Band. In collaboration with fellow songwriter Wyatt Durrette, Levi forms the duo "Yesterday's Wine," and together they continue to produce incredible music. https://traffic.libsyn.com/b274fb41-ed89-47af-b3af-6f7726ca2830/Levi_Lowery.mp3 I had the opportunity to catch up with Levi [...]
Wyatt Espalin, a native of Hiawassee, Georgia, began his musical career with the encouragement and influence of his grandfather. He released his debut album, Songwriter/Singer, in 2015, and his latest EP, Diamondback, is currently available. I had the opportunity to catch up with Wyatt during the 2025 30A Songwriters Festival, where he has performed for [...]
Growing up in rural areas of the southeastern United States, I was exposed to a healthy dose of Southern Rock. At the time, I had no idea that legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, and Molly Hatchet were creating some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. https://traffic.libsyn.com/southernamericana/Charlie_Starr_and_Benji_Shanks.mp3 Most of us [...]
