The Drink: Half Andygator (our favorite Abita beer) and half Purple Haze. The first time I had one was at The Chimes in Baton Rouge. See some more Abita beer mixes here…but try a Barney first.
The Glass: Andygator glass we picked up at the brewery in November.
The Attire:
Photographed in Atlanta, GA
Raised in:
Born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in Jacksonville, Floria
Lives in:
Auburn, Alabama
Favorite book based in the South:
To Kill a Mockingbird. Timeless story that just stuck with me and one of the few books I actually enjoyed reading in high school (Plus Gregory Peck does a phenomenal job as Atticus Finch in the film adaptation).
Now would ya look at that:
Photographed in Atlanta, GA
Raised in:
Melbourne, Florida
Lives in:
Auburn, Alabama
Favorite southern getaway:
It’s a tie between Lake Martin, Alabama – for the beautiful relaxing rustic lake setting, and Key West, Florida – for the beachy atmosphere, nightlife and historic spots that make up the area. Where else can you walk a couple blocks down from Ernest Hemingway’s house to see a a drag show?
Now would ya look at that:
Photographed by Paige Newton
Yes, I’ve shared Penny and Sparrow once before (here), but a few minutes into Tenboom and I wanted the entire world to know about this album. I sent them a little love during their Kickstarter campaign, so I received the album early and felt like I was sitting on a mountain of gold, waiting for everyone else to start digging in. But now, you can dig, too.
What I want to say about this album has already been said in an email to Kyle and Andy, so I found it most fitting to simply tell you what I told them:
I’ve been trying to figure out what to say since my first listen – about two minutes after I received the email last night. Sitting on my computer, editing photos, rain hitting the window outside. My heart was in the right place to take in beauty – I was already overwhelmed listening to Peter Bradley Adams “Bring You Home,” on it’s second repeat in a row. And then my inbox dinged, and my heart dropped. I have been anticipating this album since the EP – three songs not being close to enough of the beauty I knew could be created. My expectations were so high – probably unfairly high. After all, you’re only men, right? It’s just music…
But we know it’s not. It’s more. And somehow, what I didn’t think possible has become so – you exceeded my expectations. You may have seen my tweet: that only 2 minutes into the album, I lost it. Jesus, singing to me through Andy. “Come and look for me – I’m sorry but it’s like that sometimes. I hate to make you bleed – unless it leads you limping homeward….Come back to my house – I’ll give what they can’t offer. It’s just blood on the couch – we’ll clean it up together.” I’m not sure which of you wrote this – but this is without a doubt one of the most hauntingly beautiful lyrics I have ever heard. Ever. Maybe it’s Advent, maybe it’s the tragedy our heavy hearts are holding in this country. Maybe it’s just Jesus in His overwhelming beauty – but I can’t get enough of this one.
And then the album goes – beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, stopped in my tracks. Turns out you can write one helluva sexy song. I, who have an entire playlist called Go Sexy, am a harsh judge. “Duet” is unreal. The tone, the lyrics, the truth. This song is marriage. It’s the first one I played for Mark, and he said before listening to any other song on the album yet that this is his favorite. It’s pretty unreal, boys.
I could go on. I could write about how “Bones” is the second song that makes my eyes well up the most. I could do this for every song – and maybe you wish I would. But I’m lacking words, I really don’t know else to say. I haven’t stopped listening to it since I downloaded it, and it has a way of becoming more and more beautiful.
Thank you, thank you for this album.
Stream: “Just and Just As”
Stream: “Duet”
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What was your experience with the Kickstarter campaign like:
Kyle: It was so great – we went back in forth about using it, but decided that it would be a good chance to involve others in our adventure. Tons of generous people donated and we are so thankful for it. The site is crazy easy to use also. We’re still in the process of redeeming people’s rewards (including yours!)
Describe the new album in five words or less:
Kyle: Very pretty and soulful folk.
Andy: Music I would wanna hear.
What is “Tenboom?” I guess from Corrie Ten Boom? I’ve been intrigued since I heard the title announced.
Kyle: You nailed it. It’s named after Corrie Ten Boom – we love her story and we love her name. Both beautiful.
(If you can pick) what’s your favorite song on Tenboom:
Kyle: Currently it’s “A Woman Caught.” It’s my favorite song to play live right now. It switches all the time though.
Andy: Mine is still “Duet.” My favorite musical moment in the album is that stand-up bass solo in the middle of the song…
Anything else you want people to know about your music, or this album:
Kyle: Somebody told us to write music we would wanna listen to….and so we did!!
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Listen to Tenboom here.
And then buy it.
Welcome to a new series, Drink This. If you follow the Tweets and/or ‘Grams, you know that we often share delicious beverages that we come across, or make ourselves. It’s time to extend the beverage love to the blog. Here, we’ll be sharing favorites from beers to bourbons, and classics to new creations. Cheers!
The Drink: I had my first Toronto on Saturday at Leon’s Full Service in Decatur, GA. Every night since, I’ve made one at home. A few months ago, I impulsively bought a bottle of Fernet-Branca and hadn’t opened it…until now. Ignore the Canadian whiskey that this was originally intended for and use 2 oz American Rye (I’ve been using Sazerac). Add 1/4 oz simple syrup (take it up a notch with Demerara), 1/4 oz Fernet, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters. Stir for about 20 seconds in a mixing glass filled with ice, strain into your cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.
The Glass: $2.19 mallard glass found antiquing in Jasper, Georgia.
The Attire:
Photographed in Atlanta, GA
Raised in:
Fairfax, Virginia
Lives in:
Atlanta, Georgia
Describe KP MacLane in 5 words or less:
Elegant, timeless, luxury.
Favorite thing about running a business out of Atlanta:
It’s a short plane ride to most places I need to travel to, most importantly, overseeing manufacturing in NYC.
Now would ya look at that:
I had the pleasure of meeting Katherine MacLane, of KP MacLane, at Jess‘s house last week over lunch.
Photographed in Nashville, TN by Jamie Clayton
Raised in:
Greenville, North Carolina
Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Favorite southern based brand:
I don’t know if it’s classified as a ‘brand’ but I love Garden & Gun. They never fail to deliver and have got me right on the edge of becoming a hunter every time they release their Best of the Sporting South issue.
Now would ya look at that:
Wiley, almost head to toe in Ralph Lauren (Polo jacket and rugby, Purple Label shawl collar cardigan and pants).
As for the rest…
Photographed in Athens, GA
Raised in:
New York, New York
Lives in:
Athens, Georgia
Favorite Georgia based band:
Reptar.
Now would ya look at that:
Morgan’s got ups.
Photographed in Shellman’s Bluff, GA
Raised in:
Born in Ft. Worth, raised on the state line of Georgia/Florida.
Lives in:
Atlanta, Georgia
Favorite place to grab a beer in Atlanta:
In my neighborhood, I love to sit bar side at Holeman & Finch. Five bucks gets you a cold Ommegang in a glass.
Now would ya look at that:
You should know JNG by now, as this is her fourth appearance on the blog (but who’s counting?) Jess road tripped with us to Shellman’s Bluff for a wedding I was shooting, and she was attending. We had a little downtime before the ceremony to enjoy a beer, and had no complaints about it.
Photographed in Victor, MT on Christmas morning
Raised in:
Tomball, Texas
Lives in:
Jasper, Georgia
Favorite thing about visiting Montana:
I love feeling no shame in sitting in a room, warmed by a large fire, enjoying a book or sporting event, and only getting up to eat, drink, or use the bathroom. I can relax there like I can’t in my own home. The hot tub doesn’t hurt, either.
Now would ya look at that:
Yes, this was photographed far away from the South, but sometimes Southerners head West, young man. When my parents retired, they left Texas for the Montana mountains, replacing the Houston humidity with fresh Bitterroot air. The house behind Mark has become my home.