Photographed in Talking Rock, GA
Raised in:
Spring, Texas
Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Favorite southern treat to bake:
I was raised on Texas Sheet Cake to celebrate any special occasion, or let’s be honest, your morning cup of coffe. Like any good mother, mine taught me to know the recipe by heart and I always have the ingredients on hand!
Now would ya look at that:
One of my very best friends, Caroline Tigner, who, since we share a first name, I call “Tig.”
Photographed in Nashville, TN
Raised in:
Him: Memphis, TN
Her: Nashville and Franklin, TN
Lives in:
Nashville, TN
Favorite bar in Nashville:
We love The Patterson House. It’s quiet enough to hear the folks you’re enjoying a drink with. It feels like a speakeasy as you walk through a velvet curtain into a dimly lit room with incredible vibe. They put your receipt in an old book before you sign it for them. The bartenders know what they’re doing and can always give a good recommendation based on your likings, and every drink is worth every penny of the $11 you’ll spend. That’s saying a lot.
Now would ya look at that:
Drew + Ellie Holcomb, who are no stranger to this blog. Get Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Chasing Someday (Deluxe Edition), released yesterday, for $3.99 on Amazon!
On Him: Lucchese boots from Hinton and Hinton in Oxford, Mississippi. Shirt from The North End, now a closed restaurant on North Main in Memphis, one of his favorite places to eat as a kid.
Her: Purchased these “pre-loved” boots, along with two other pairs, at a western store in Taos, New Mexico for $150! It was a “B” sale day, so anything that started with “B” was over half price off. The man who sold them to her was a genuine gentleman and cowboy. Ellie gets these re-soled almost every year because she wears them so often.
Photographed in Jasper, GA
Raised in:
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Favorite item in closet:
I have a bunch of Nike dunks & Nike SB’s that I don’t wear often. They stay in boxes and come out for special occasions. I’d say those, or my Carolina Panthers Steve Smith jersey.
Now would ya look at that:
Hey, it’s Jamie Clayton, strutting in a Billy Reid bow tie and Cole Haan Air Colton wingtips. Jamie is formerly known as “The Ginger Beard Man!”
Photographed in Atlanta, GA
Raised in:
Opelika, Alabama
Lives in:
Atlanta, Georgia
What the south sounds like to you:
I never realized until college or until I moved to Atlanta that no one else calls there mom “Mother,” with a strong molasses like emphasis on the first syllable. Or that around small town south people politely ask “howyou?” instead of “how are you?”
Now would ya look at that:
Her grandfather’s original Ray Bans.
I’ve said for a while now that “mashups” are one of my favorite things to listen to. As in, the top three. Combining multiple beats, even genres, and creating music that’s not only fascinating but makes me bob around in my office on weekdays and want to throw a party on the weekend – what’s not to love? To quote DEV, “I like my beats fast and my bass down low.” I can’t help it.
I often spend too much time in my day trying to discover new music (to be honest, spending my time doing this is my dream job). On Wednesday, I came across Bruneaux while in the mashup room on Turntable FM. Let it be known that not just any mashup wins me over. About five had previously played as I worked that didn’t impress me enough to see who it was. Then, while jamming to one, a Mumford & Sons riff came on, and I quickly pulled up the page. Bruneaux? The name intrigued me. I went to the song on Soundcloud, downloaded it, and listened to it again. I then spent my next hour searching his work, downloading his albums, liking him on Facebook, and following him on Twitter. I played his albums on repeat the rest of the day, excited about my discovery. And to top it all? He’s a UGA student. Yes, I’d struck gold.
Stream: Bruneaux “That’s My Word” – as with most songs on a mashup album, they are best when part of the album as a whole. I chose this one to share because of the shorter length and lack of obscenities. Though the slew of profanity in rap songs in these mashups do not bother me personally, I thought I’d respect the handful of mom readers this blog has, my own mother being one of them.
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Year at UGA:
I’m a senior at UGA, but currently taking the semester off to focus on my music and do some shows.
Favorite place to DJ in Athens:
My favorite place is probably The Bad Manor. That was where I played my first show, so it’s always gonna have a place in my heart. I remember my first DJ set. I was nervous as I’d never done anything like that before. I also had to use dj finance to make sure I could purchase some DJ equipment. My first show was good, but there was a lot of room for improvement. I really need to break into the frat party scene and start playing shows there.
Favorite UGA moment:
I used to be on the drum line in UGA’s Redcoat Band…so I have a bunch of favorite moments. My favorite one was probably when we beat the Florida Gators in 2007.
Southern musician who most inspires you:
I really am a huge Outkast fan. More specifically, Andre 3000’s stuff. The Love Below is one of my favorite of all time. The stuff that Outkast comes up with is just incredible. They’re probably the most original and innovative rap artists in the game.
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UGA frat boys: I think Bruneaux would be a amazing edition to one of your parties!
Download his albums Pure Magic and Too Hot to Hoot on for free.
Photographed in Jasper, GA
Raised in:
Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee
Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Favorite book set in the south:
To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s a classic, and you can almost smell and hear and taste the south as you read through the pages and fall in love with the characters.
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Photographed in New Orleans, LA
Raised in:
Spring, Texas
Lives in:
Jasper, Georgia
Highlight from our recent trip to New Orleans:
In Louisiana, the answer is always “food.” We ate one of the best brunches of our lives at Stanley: boudin, cheese, poached eggs, cornmeal-crusted oysters with creole hollandaise sauce, all over french bread. We also were eager to try a John Besh restaurant. Domenica did not disappoint, as I quickly declared the pizza in the top five best I’ve ever had.
Now would ya look at that:
This has become my cool weather uniform: Etienne Aigner riding boots, J.Crew cords (these champagne ones are my current favorite), classic oxford, and Patagonia retro vest. My favorite watch was found for $5 at an antique shop in Decatur, Georgia.
Photographed in Franklin, TN
Raised in:
Him: Nashville, Tennessee
Her: Chicago, Illinois
Lives in:
Splits time at homes in Nashville and Chicago.
Favorite southern city:
Him: Definitely have to be Oxford, Mississippi. While I may be biased having attended Ole Miss, the atmosphere around the town is unmatched by any other place I’ve ever been. With a top-notch social scene, shopping on the Square, and great food (from places like City Grocery, Handy Andy’s, and Chevron…yes, the gas station). I miss it everyday!
Her: Nashville. Hillsboro Village, The Gulch and the 12th South areas of town remind me of some of my favorite “neighborhoody” spots in Chicago with their cute boutiques and tasty restaurants. And Broadway is people-watching at its finest. Nashville will always hold a special place in my heart because it’s where I met the love of my life!
Now would ya look at that:
Y’all met Paul yesterday, now add Elise to the picture and you’ve got a happily engaged couple! This image was taken during their engagement session and we had a blast wandering the streets of Franklin with them.
On Him:
On Her:
Photographed in Franklin, TN
Raised in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Lives in:
Splits time at homes in Nashville and Chicago.
While spending your time in Chicago, what do you miss most about the south:
The relaxed pace of life. Everything just happens quicker up there. Also, the streets of Chicago are built on a grid, and I miss driving through the windy roads in the hills around Nashville. Lastly, it’s way too cold in Illinois.
Now would ya look at that:
Meet Paul, the man behind Dreams of Perfection.
Five days remain until the National Championship and we are counting down like the rest of y’all. We each have our opinions about the Great Rematch and who will win, so you might as well put those opinions to use and try to snag some goodies. We’ve teamed up again with our friend Mason of Volunteer Traditions to give you a chance to win all of the above (in your state of choice, of course). How? It’s real simple this time around.