Photographed in Nashville, TN
Raised in:
Cottontown, Tennessee
Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Favorite movie based in the south:
The Firm
Now would ya look at that:
Mason founded Volunteer Traditions in 2005 and is sporting both his Tennessee belt and hat. The cowboy boots were his dad’s from the 70’s.
Make sure to come back tomorrow for a Volunteer Traditions giveaway!
Photographed in Atlanta, GA
Raised in:
Montgomery, Alabama
Lives in:
Atlanta, Georgia
Favorite city in the south (outside Alabama):
I think I’m supposed to say Atlanta because that’s where I picked to move, huh? Austin, Charleston, Nashville, Birmingham, Auburn, Athens–my list is extensive. But it’s Atlanta that won my heart. Anytime you can meld big-city culture with Southern soul, and be able to escape to the country in just a quick drive, it’s a win.
Now would ya look at that:
I was first introduced to Alabama Shakes (formerly just The Shakes) while reading one of my favorite music blogs, TwentyFourBit. I watched this video and got an immediate girl crush on front women Brittany Howard. I gravitate to, for lack of better words, bad ass front women. There are few things cooler to me than a woman who can rock. If you like what you hear, check them out live in Alabama, Tennessee, or Mississippi in the upcoming months!
Raised in:
Steve (drums) was born in Athens, Alabama but was raised across the USA, and the rest of us were all born and raised in Athens.
Southern city that you haven’t performed in but would like to:
Jackson, Mississippi
Why people should buy this EP:
Because you do not own anything like it yet.
Ole Miss Alums
Raised in:
Dallas, Texas (left), Clarksdale, Mississippi (right)
Lives in:
Dallas, Texas (left), Nashville, Tennessee (right)
Favorite thing about Ole Miss:
Game day traditions in Oxford.
Now would ya look at that:
Tailgating in Nashville for the Vanderbilt vs Ole Miss game. Sammy (left) refuses to go to games without a face tattoo.
Photographed in Nashville, TN
Raised in:
San Antonio, Texas
Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee
What she misses most about Texas:
Mexican food and boys who wear cowboy boots.
Now would ya look at that:
Confidently sporting a guajaca (named for where they are sewn in Mexico). This one was passed down from grandmother to mom, who sent it to her to wear for her and her roommates’ fabulous housewarming fiesta! I attended the fiesta and can confirm that it was, indeed, fabulous.
Photographed in Roswell, GA
Raised in:
Atlanta, Georgia
Lives in:
Roswell, Georgia
Favorite southern city to travel to:
Charleston because it always has a cool vibe. It has so much to offer – awesome food, great night life, and the beach is close.
Now would ya look at that:
Founded and runs Jack Donnelly, high quality khakis American made in the South with superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. Currently wearing a pair of his Dalton pants. Can’t help but point out his cowboy boots as well, something that he picked up a liking for while attending college at TCU in Ft. Worth.
“I love being a part of the singer/songwriter tradition because it’s timeless, authentic, and vulnerable. The connection is personal, and my goal is to use that connection to point towards truth.” – Steve
Photographed by my great friend, Jamie Clayton.
He rocks the film (above, Canon EOS-3 + Ilford 3200)
Steve Moakler migrated south from Pennsylvania after graduating high school to Nashville, where he still lives today (because, honestly, why would you leave?) Johnny T, from Music City Unsigned, describes Moakler’s new album perfectly, so I’ll let him do it:
Watching Time Run is about beginnings and ends, hellos and goodbyes, searching for yourself and finding someone to share the journey with. It represents the personal stories of a 23-year old making his way through life and watching time move on, set to a backdrop of pop, rock and country music. Many of us can related to trying to move forward, but watching things move by too fast. We long to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the ride and people that come in and out of our lives. Moakler has experienced a lot of growing up in the past two years and crafted it into his finest work. He may be “watching time run” but he certainly isn’t letting it slip by. Read more here.
Favorite southern city to visit on tour:
My favorite southern city I’ve played in is probably Birmingham, Alabama. I’m not sure why. They just love really hard. A woman brought us homemade fried chicken, mac ‘n cheese, and sweet tea backstage for a show at the The Workplay. It really left a mark on my heart for that town.
Most proud of regarding this album:
I’m most proud that each song on the record was written from real place in my heart. I mean it sincerely. I tried to keep the bar really high as far as song “craftsmanship” goes. I was patient and made sure that I made a record of songs that I’d be excited about for a long time.
Buy the new album on iTunes! You will not be disappointed. Want more? Download his sampler on NoiseTrade for free.
Auburn Alum
Raised in:
Opelika, Alabama
Lives in
Atlanta, Georgia
How football and family intersects for you:
It’s not just the football and tailgates that I love. It’s the Auburn family. It’s sitting with my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins and hearing their stories about being at Auburn. I mean, we’ve sat in the same seats in Jordan-Hare for 50 years.
Now would ya look at that:
The shaker that got the Auburn Tigers through the National Championship game.
Photographed in Nashville, TN
Raised in:
Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee
Lives in:
Nashville, Tennesee
Favorite song about the south:
“Oh My Sweet Carolina” by Ryan Adams and “Where the Green Grass Grows” by Tim McGraw (guilty pleasure song in high school).
Now would ya look at that:
Seryn has a special place in my heart since I was good friends with Nathan, amazing guitar/banjo man, in college. I have the fondest memories of “family dinners,” his red beard, and hours of listening to him pick his guitar on our couch. When I got engaged, the first person that came to my mind as to who I wanted to play music during our ceremony was Nathan. Now that Seryn has formed and is getting the credit they are due, I feel extremely lucky to have had a “Song for Caroline” performed as I walked down the aisle. It is my most treasured song on my iPod.
I haven’t met any other members of Seryn but have only heard the best things about them. This Denton, Texas band is touring the southeast this fall and I highly recommend crossing paths with them if you can. I also highly recommend purchasing their debut album This is Where We Are. Every song on it is pure gold. Enjoy “We Will All Be Changed,” one of Paste’s best songs of 2011 (so far).