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Scott Avett Sings, Untitled #4

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tagged by @seamgreen to shuffle my spotify on repeat playlist and put the first five songs in a poll for y'all to choose your favorite :-)

hiii @babooshka-yah-yah @appalachianetiquette @mezzanineangel @dr-i-have-beards @dune1984 @justanapparatus I cast TAG upon ye

[ledenews]

Jason Burge: He Didn’t Always Have That Beard

He does like a good t-shirt and he’s not opposed to ugly Christmas sweaters. He roots for WVU, likes to fish, kayak, work on cars, and ride his Harley. And he likes taking pictures of all of it, and of everything else for that matter, because it’s the  He’s good at it, too, because he has an eye for a certain angle and a different perspective, and the vision of his version most often comes from the sound everything makes simultaneously and individually. It’s that ever-changing symphony performed by an everyday orchestra that, when it all finally melts into harmony, pauses him to take his usual listen. That's when, almost always without fail, he chuckles at it all. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Jason Burge. Jason and his brother, Chad, have been close since the two were kids growing up in Cameron. What is it about music? Music is something I've leaned on my whole life. It can transport you to distant places, calm your nerves, energize you, and evoke a wide range of emotions. Despite my attempts, I've discovered I'm just not wired for playing music myself, but there's nothing quite like hearing it emanate from speakers, especially in a live setting. Growing up, I sailed the seas with Jimmy Buffett, experienced moments of profound enlightenment and heartache through lyrics and the strumming of guitars. Most of my happiest memories and even my saddest moments have been accompanied by music. During times of depression and distress, it's been the one constant that has gotten me through. What songwriter’s lyrics have impacted you the most? Can there really be just one? I'll refrain from delving into the Garcia-Hunter vs. Barlow-Weir argument and let that debate play out in the universe, all while hoping that the music never stops. While I can't pinpoint the exact moment I became a Deadhead, I owe much of my musical journey to my parents and a couple uncles that were literal rock stars to me growing up.  They exposed me to a diverse array of genres. From Mom's classics by Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke, Bill Withers and Patsy Cline, to Dad's rock anthems of CCR and Led Zeppelin, Willie and Waylon, The Band. And then one day Dad dropped the needle on Funkadelic's "Maggot Brain" album, and it sort of funked me up for life. Flea and the Chili Peppers followed that with those same bass lines. As for songwriters, I'm drawn to the styles of Amos Lee and The Avett Brothers, whose lyrics shaped a few rough times. There are those guys that started this conversation though, and they will forever be truckin’ through my brain. Locally, that Adrian Niles guy will make you stop and try to figure out the universe if you let him. Jason and his father, Cliff, have worked on all things musical for many years. If you ever prepared dinner for your favorite person on the planet, what would that dinner be? It would likely involve steaks on the grill, accompanied by linguine Alfredo and a side of green beans—though I admit, my dietary habits leave much to be desired. What is the best kayak course you have discovered in the Wheeling area? I'm a big fan of Big Wheeling Creek. When the conditions are right, it offers a serene and relaxing journey down lazy waters, with a few exciting stops along the way and a generally great vibe. Unfortunately, the fluctuating water levels in recent years have made it either too raging or too low to be passable often. Burge loves his Harley and rides as often as possible here in the valley region. Is silence a sound? Silence can be the loudest presence on Earth, overwhelming and leaving me feeling deafened. That's why, for me, music is a constant companion—it fills the void and shuts it off! Read the full article

[summersun4youforever]

✨ Tag 9 people to learn more about their interests!

tagged by my fav @loulovehome thank you pu hope that this quells your curiosity! 

MUSIC

fav genre? not to be that person but i think i have a toe in most genres, i suppose my favorites have got to be anything taylor swift does, pop punk, r&b pop/new age r&b, and bluegrass

fav artist? again, not to be that person but i love so many artists! let’s do this based off of genre: taylor swift, 1D, 5sos, massive focus on ZAYN, the Avett brothers, and counting crows

fav song? fav song of all time (since i was young) is going to be come around by rhett miller but more currently i’d say you are in love by taylor swift and dRuNk by ZAYN

song currently stuck in your head? i have no idea how it got there but i have stressed out by 21 pilots stuck in my head??

5 fav lyrics? ok let’s do this kids. edit: this went in a “fav love song lyrics” way so sorry in advance.

1)  I hope that I don't sound to insane when I say / There is darkness all around us / I don't feel weak but I do need sometimes for her to protect me / And reconnect me to the beauty that I'm missin' (January Wedding - The Avett Brothers)

2)  Hands around my waist / You're counting up the hills across the sheets / And I'm a falling star / A glimmer lighting up these cotton streets / I admit I'm a bit of a fool for playing by the rules / But I've found my sweet escape when I'm alone with you (Disconnected - 5sos)

3)  This is the worthwhile fight / Love is a ruthless game / Unless you play it good and right / These are the hands of fate / You're my Achilles heel / This is the golden age of something good / And right and real (State of Grace - Taylor Swift) 

4)  What if I changed my mind / What if I said it's over / I been flying so long / Can't remember what it was like to be sober / What if I lost my lives? / What if I said "Game over"? / What if I forget my lies? / And I lose all my composure (Back to Life - ZAYN)

5)   I never said I was perfect / Or you don't deserve a good person to carry your baggage / I know a few girls that can handle it / I ain't that kind of chick, but I can call 'em for you if you want / I never said that you wasn't attractive / Your style and that beard, ooh, don't get me distracted / I'm tryna be patient, and patience takes practice / The fact is I'm leaving, so just let me have this (Jerome - Lizzo)

radio or your own playlist | solo artists or bands | pop or indie | loud or silent volume I slow or fast songs | music video or lyrics video | speakers or headset | riding a bus in silence or while listening to music | driving in silence or with radio on

BOOKS

fav book genre? murder mystery and young love!

fav writer? jane austen, lisa jewell, and rick riordan (nostalgia ok?!)

fav book? the way i used to be my amber smith, rebecca by daphane du maurier, and then she was gone OR watching you (both by Lisa Jewell)

fav book series? i guess the whole percy jackson situations? i have everything RR every wrote, and i liked it all but i havent touched the older ones in ages

comfort book? not one specifically but the nancy drew books

perfect book to read on a rainy day? bird summons by leila aboulela

5 quotes from your fav book that you know by heart? i hope i can name five...

1)  “The point is, life has to be endured, and lived. But how to live it is the problem.” “I am no traveller, you are my world.” (both are My Cousin Rachel by Daphne Du Maurier)

2)  “And I’m terrified he’ll see through the tough iceberg layer, and he’ll discover not a soft, sweet girl, but an ugly fucking disaster underneath.” (The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith)

3)  "I cannot make speeches, Emma," he soon resumed; and in a tone of such sincere, decided, intelligible tenderness as was tolerably convincing. "If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more. But you know what I am. You hear nothing but truth from me. I have blamed you, and lectured you, and you have borne it as no other woman in England would have borne it. Bear with the truths I would tell you now, dearest Emma, as well as you have borne with them. The manner, perhaps, may have as little to recommend them. God knows, I have been a very indifferent lover. But you understand me. Yes, you see, you understand my feelings and will return them if you can. At present, I ask only to hear, once to hear your voice.” (Emma by Jane Austen) (sorry for the length, the shortened versions were not cutting it for me)

4)  “Read, read, read. That's all I can say.” (The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene)

5)  “...amazing how boring you can get away with being when you’re pretty. No one seems to notice. When you’re pretty everyone just assumes you must have a great life. People are so short-sighted, sometimes. People are so stupid. I have a dark past and I have dark thoughts. I do dark things and I scare myself sometimes.” (Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell)

hardcover or paperback | buy or rent | standalone novels or book series | ebook or physical copy | reading at night or during the day | reading at home or in nature | listening to music while reading or reading in silence | reading in order or reading the ending first | reliable or unreliable narrator | realism or fantasy | one or multiple POVS | judging by the covers or by the summary (im a very judgmental reader) | rereading or reading just once

TV AND MOVIES

fav tv/movie genre? i like dramedies, mockumentaries, and procedurals 

fav movie? ive got a massive list on my phone but ill pick Doob (No Bed of Roses) and 3-Iron as my favs for today

comfort movie? 2000s romcoms, im talking clueless, 13 going on 30, how to loe a guy in ten days, ten things i hate abt you, legally blonde

movie you watch every year? mamma mia and all listed in prev question

fav tv show? too many, currently im rewatching arrested development

comfort tv show? new girl

most rewatched tv show? new girl

ultimate otp? shawn and jules from psych (ultimate bc ive been watching since diapers literally)

5 fav characters? winston bishop, stiles stilinski, bellamy blake, clarke griffin, lydia martin

tv shows or movies | short seasons (8-13 episodes) or full seasons (22 episodes or more) | one episode a week or binging | one season or multiple seasons | one part or saga | half hour or one hour long episodes | subtitles on or off | rewatching or watching just once | downloads or watches online

super fun even though it took me an hour lmao, I'm tagging @technosoot @hometothecanyonmoon @sassylilnoodle @sushiniall @rosegold-thorns no pressure and sorry if youve already been tagged!

edit: i somehow managed to forget what i consider to be one of the greatest opening verses ever???? so bonus lyrics:

Step out the front door like a ghost into the fog / Where no one notices the contrast of white on white / And in between the moon and you / The angels get a better view / Of the crumbling difference between wrong and right (Round Here - Counting Crows)

[thrillingdetectivetales]

Got a Discord DM for this Tumblr Jukebox fill, but wanted to share it here anyway just in case anyone was interested! The lovely Muccamukk requested some Ted/Beard. The song I landed on for her was The Avett Brothers’, “True Sadness,” which was just so apropros for some Ted Lasso feels. There are spoilers for season 2 in this fic, so if you’re not caught up it may be best to avoid it. Here’s a spoiler-free snippet, for those of you who might enjoy it:

Without a word, Beard unscrewed the cap and availed himself of a long, slow swig. When he was finished, he dropped the bottle down to rest against his thigh and exhaled a controlled breath through the astringent burn of alcohol sparking its way down his throat.

He looked back over at Ted and held the bottle out. After a second, one side of Ted’s mouth quirked and he reached across the cushions to take it back, his fingers curling over Beard’s for just a second as he did so.

“Well, I s’pose that’s one way to do it,” he murmured with a smirk, and took a pull of his own, not quite as excessive. He wrinkled his nose and bared his teeth, hissing out a breath, then proffered the bottle in Beard’s direction again. Beard shook his head and held up a hand, palm out. Ted shrugged, took one more sip, and sighed a little, “Wow!” before twisting the cap half-heartedly back into place and tucking the bottle down into the crack in the cushions between them so it wouldn’t spill.

“That stuff’s got quite a kick to it,” he observed, leaning back against the cushions and tipping his head toward the bottle while he folded his hands over his stomach.

“Whisky, Coach,” Beard offered by way of explanation, using a shallow shrug to punctuate his point.

Read ‘Take the Time’ on AO3.

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ig: cortneyarmitage

[diaryofafreshie]

about me:

as my @ states, i’m a freshman in high school (as of july 2021), meaning i’m a minor so if you don’t vibe with that then that’s completely fine!

speaking of my @, i plan to keep it the same for however long i use this account. being a freshman means new experiences, and i think life in general is full of those. we’re all freshman to some degree.

i love writing. i have a memoir that i intend to publish, and collections of poetry that i hope to do the same with.

i also love reading! my favorite books currently are the glass castle, the lightness of hands, symptoms of being human, i was here, girl interrupted, the bell jar, and my sister’s keeper.

my pronouns are they/them and i think i fall somewhere in the bisexual spectrum.

my favorite food is fettuccine alfredo.

i have a lot of pets. shelby (cat), scarlet (cat), stevie (cat), chloe (dog), blaze (goldfish), severus (leopard gecko), hamilton (leopard gecko), alan (bearded dragon), orin (white’s tree frog), and bernie (syrian hamster).

i’m both mentally and chronically ill. my biggest struggles currently are cPTSD and bipolar II. in terms of physical health, my biggest struggles right now are dysautonomia, ehlers danlos syndrome, and type one diabetes.

my hobbies are drawing, reading, writing, ukulele, and listening to music.

my favorite musical artists/bands are johnny cash, my chemical romance, melanie martinez, fun., fleetwood mac, kacey musgraves, the avett brothers, and joni mitchell. there’s others too but those are my biggest obsessions.

DNI if:

you’re racist, homophobic, transphobic, a terf, anti semitic, ableist, etc.

a conservative.

a pedo/MAP

support non fictional cops or ALM/blue lives matter

are anti weed

are pro ED, self harm, etc

that’s it for now, i might add more to here as i think. honestly, as long as you aren’t a terrible person you’re free to stay.

also, i love interacting with people so feel free to tell me about your day on my posts :)

[irelandhoneybee]

Tagged by the awesome @murdocklovespage    This was fun; thanks my dear!

1. Nickname: I actually don’t really have one.  My name is short and doesn’t really lend itself easily to nicknames.  

2. Gender: F

3. Star sign: Gemini

4. Height: 5′5″

5. Time: 6:13 pm

6. Birthday: June 16

7. Fave Bands: The Beatles (to paraphrase Paul McCartney the Beatles are first, second and third)  But other faves include Lord Huron, The Head and the Heart,   Keane, The Lumineers, HoneyHoney, The Shins, U2, Sleeping At Last (although I guess it’s mostly a solo act now), The Everly Brothers, The Avett Brothers, Counting Crows

8. Fave solo Artists:  Ingrid Michaelson, Birdy, Donovan, A Fine Frenzy, Sara Bareilles, Marvin Gaye, Hozier, Don Henley, Sia (I literally just learned last night she has a Christmas album coming out and I could not be more excited),Sting,  Adele, Paul Simon, Taylor Swift,  Gregory Alan Isakov, Ben E. King, Brandi Carlile, David Gray, Eva Cassidy, Lucy Schwartz

9. Song stuck in my head: Birdy’s cover of “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight”

10. Last Movie I Saw: In the theater: Goodbye Christopher Robin and over the weekend I re-watched one of my favorites: Good Will Hunting

11. Last Show I Saw: Finally finished Mindhunter and also got all caught up on Black Mirror.  Next up are Man in the High Castle and Alias Grace

12. Favorite Actors:  Colin Firth, Brie Larson, Greta Gerwig, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Lemmon, Michael Imperioli, Emma Thompson, Charlie Cox, Zoe Kazan, Michelle Williams, Jessica Chastain, Ethan Hawke, Jason Schwartzman, Minnie Driver, Sarah Paulson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gina Rodriguez, Mark Ruffalo, Rosario Dawson, Deborah Ann Woll, Adam Driver, Krysten Ritter, David Tennant

13. What do I post: Karedevil (I love my precious babies so damn much), lately a lot of autumn photography, Beatles, DuckTales, various TV, movies and books

14. Last thing I googled: “How big can my carry-on bag be?”  I’m going to be traveling over Christmas and I am not what you would call a light packer.  lol

15. Any other blogs: nope

16. Do I get asks: Rarely these days since the plagiarizer went away.  But feel free to ask; I’m always down to talk about whatever!

17. Why did I pick my URL: It’s the meaning of my first and middle names.  Erin=Ireland and Melissa (according to my cousin’s baby names book anyway)=honeybee

18. Following: 201

19. Followers: 67

20. Fave color: blues and purples

21. Fave place(s) on earth: Venice, Italy (I only spent a day there, but fell in love with it); a cafe near where I live that makes their own chocolate, and it’s such a cozy atmosphere and I just love everything about it; my couch curled up either with a book or watching TV, with the cat on my lap

22. Lucky number: 16

23. Instruments: clarinet through junior high and high school

24. Fave hobby: reading, watching tv/movies (and then analyzing them to death)

25. Crushes: Oh boy... Colin Firth, Charlie Cox, Matt Murdock (my scruffy blind ninja), Karen Page (my beautiful badass), Dorothy Zbornak (I basically want to BE Dorothy Zbornak), Jessica Jones, Marisha Pessl (my literary crush; I cannot recommend her books enough. I re-read them every single year, in fact I just started Night Film again over the weekend.  I NEVER get tired of them), Prince Harry (if he decides to ditch the beard I will sob), Fox Mulder, Dhani Harrison, David Tennant, Luke Cage,  Brie Larson (I love her so much; she’s my imaginary celebrity bff), Tony Stark, Barack and Michelle Obama, Pacey Witter, Prince Kit (from the live action Cinderella), Chris Evans (my favorite Chris)

26. Dream Career: owning my own bookshop

27. Dream Trip: England (Liverpool, and I’m dying to explore London), and Paris (mainly just to go to Shakespeare & Company.  I don’t even need to see the Eiffel Tower!  lol) and Hawaii

28. Fave anime: I have to skip this one, as I am not familiar with anime at all (I have a friend who would smack me if she read this)

29. Nationality: American

30. Fave musical: I’m not a big musical person but I do love The Wizard of Oz and Singin’ in the Rain 

Tagging @fiphigenie @trombonesinspace @musings-from-liverpool-street @lifeisjustalonelyhighway @meinhiding @hoedontblink  @karedevil4ever and anyone else who wants to.  

[wikitopx]

When you visit Raleigh, N.C., these are essential to check now.

From famous state-owned museums to some of the best restaurants in the country, you haven't fully experienced the destination until you check these out on your list.

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1. The Ultimate Fall Bucket List in Raleigh, N.C

So long summer, hello fall! Raise your hands, who is ready for the falling leaves, cooler weather, hearty feasts, N.C. State Fair adventures, explore museums and all sorts of pumpkins?

We have big plans for the coming months in Raleigh, N.C.! To jump-start your plans and keep you busy during this gorgeous time of year, we've put together this list of 30 items for your fall bucket list, perfect for planning a trip to the Raleigh area with friends and family. Need more inspiration?

2. Carolina Hurricanes

Location: 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC 27607 Area: West Raleigh/N.C. State Univ/PNC Arena

The NHL's Carolina Hurricanes play at PNC Arena, Oct.-Apr. For ticket information, call 866.NHL.CANES or visit CarolinaHurricanes.com/tickets. For general information, visit the website.

3. Exhibition Puts Works from Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera on Display at North Carolina Museum of Art

Big news, art fans! Two new exhibitions will fill the galleries at the North Carolina Art Museum in Raleigh this fall.

Make your plans now to explore the work of two of the world’s most revered artists—Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera—in a remarkable exhibition of their masterpieces (and surely one of the museum’s most popular exhibits for years to come), plus see oil paintings from Avett Brothers band member Scott Avett in his first solo museum exhibition.

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Masterpieces of Modern Mexico from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection will open on Sat., Oct. 26, 2019, and run through Sun., Jan. 19, 2020. This exhibit will be ticketed in conjunction with Scott Avett: INVISIBLE, which will run through Sun., Feb. 2, 2020.

4. Ashley Christensen Restaurants

Chef Ashley Christensen's drinking, dining and event spaces are smart, stylish and inviting, the sort of places where you're just as likely to see tuxedos as T-shirts. Focus on food, done seasonally, simply and correctly, using a portion of fresh ingredients, many of which are grown on artisanal farms or harvested from the nearby coast.

5. Raleigh Beer Trail

From Wake Forest to Raleigh to Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina, the Raleigh area's 30+ breweries have barstools waiting just for you and your friends. If you like to try different beers, Raleigh Beer Trail is designed for you. Check-in at the breweries you visit in the Raleigh area and earn prizes. The more you visit, the more prizes you'll earn.

6. Food Halls in Raleigh, N.C

Raleigh's food scene? It's booming. Passionate mind and James Beard Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen was named national Chef of the Year by Eater;

Garland co-owner and chef Cheetie Kumar earned a raving piece in The New York Times, and Maggie Kane's A Place At The Table earned a feature on The TODAY Show Opens in New Window thanks to the pay-what-you-can cafe's noble mission to provide the community healthy food for all.

What else is booming? Food halls. The trend of building large venues containing a larger number of smaller restaurants Neighborhoods and shopping malls moored in metropolitan areas throughout the United States have officially landed in Raleigh, NC, with Morgan Street Food Hall and Transfer Co. Food Hall nation.

7. Upcoming Concerts

Here, why: because Raleigh has the most live music in North Carolina. Most dates, the most venues, the most bands, the most genres, almost every music believer can hope to find.

You can find a show here every day of the year and from one end of the county to the other. Big band, small band, slow band, fast band, hard rock, and soft ballads. Large-scale arenas, medium-sized concert halls, mother and pop houses, and divers only know the locals. All. Find. Here.

8. North Carolina Museum of History

North Carolina has a fascinating history, and if you want to discover all of it in a dynamic and immersive setting, then the North Carolina Museum of History is the place to go. Located in downtown Raleigh, the museum showcases more than 14,000 years and 150,000 artifacts of N.C. history.

9. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

A trip to Raleigh provides a unique opportunity to experience one of the Southeast’s most valuable cultural resources and one of the nation’s most amazing museums about the natural world.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Science is the most visited museum in the state of Pennsylvania, and its high standards are reflected in association with the Smithsonian Institution.

If you love museums and are fascinated with the natural world around you, this is one spot you simply can’t miss. The museum includes four floors of exhibits in its Nature Exploration Center and Nature Research Center—some including live animals—plus gift shops and cafes serving up delicious food.

All exhibits can easily be explored through various self-guided tours.

10. North Carolina State Capitol

Address: 1 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601 Area: Downtown Raleigh

Completed in 1840, this National Historic Site is one of the best-preserved examples of a Greek Renaissance-style civilian building. It originally housed the governor's office, cabinet offices, legislative chambers, state library, and state geologist's office.

The building was restored from 1840 to 1865. Admission is free. Hours: Mon-Sat., 9 am to 5 pm; close the sun.

More ideals for you: Top 10 things to do in Jacksonville

From : https://wikitopx.com/travel/top-10-things-to-do-in-raleigh-nc-703848.html

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“It’s hard getting to the States” says singer/guitarist/mandolinist Scott Pringle of Saskatchewan-based band The Dead South. 

We are downstairs in the green room of Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom, chatting while Pringle and his bandmates writhe out of sweat-soaked white shirts and black trousers, and bandleader Nate Hilts’s mother collects the boys’ dirty laundry, beaming with pride.

At first Pringle’s comment seems like a typical Dead South joke: What’s so hard about getting to the States from Canada? Just about any southbound highway should do it, right? But as he continues, his meaning becomes clearer.

“We’ve played Europe like eight times. They love us over there. We’re huge in Germany. But it’s been a lot harder to break in here. Lot of dive bars and half-empty rooms.”

Well, mom may still be doing their laundry, but there’s no question that The Dead South have arrived on this, their first full-scale US tour. From the moment they took the stage of the Ballroom, they held the near-capacity crowd in their clutches and didn’t let go until the last encore. Their high-energy mix of folk-punk-bluegrass came off more like a rock show than a pickers’ jam, thanks both to their larger-than-life stage presence, and to a precision-timed light show, replete with vintage Edison lightbulbs in front of each bandmember’s microphone and old Hollywood fresnels pulsating through silk backdrop screens embroidered with the band’s signature antler/tree-branch motif.

“Technically he’s called a production designer,” says Pringle. “But yeah, our lighting guy is pretty sick.”

It was more than just clever set design, though, that made the show feel so big. The band’s furious attack on their acoustic instruments and growling vocal harmonies infused the set with a wall-of-sound vibe that belied the minimalism of their setup. Driven only occasionally by a steer-horn-adorned kick-drum at the feet of banjoist Colton “Crawdaddy” Crawford, the Dead South conjured up an unholy racket out of wooden soundboards and steel strings that filled the Ballroom to the rafters and sent the notoriously indifferent Nashville audience into fits of hooting, hollering, and hand-waving. They closed to two encores, each member finally walking off the stage separately, leaving Crawford alone under a single spotlight to drive his frenetic banjo playing into the crowd’s ears for another 60 seconds or so before he too set down his instrument and exited stage left.

When, downstairs, I ask about the band’s history, Nate’s mom pipes up. “They’ve been doing this since they were kids!” But cello-bassist Danny Kenyon is quick to correct her. “Scott and Nate and I grew up together, but we’ve only been playing together as a band for about five years.”

As the legend goes, Crawford showed up at Hilts’ university flop-house sporting a banjo, which he had just recently bought and barely knew how to play. The introduction of the banjo kicked off a house jam, and in the spirit of the night, Hilts jotted down a few lyrics, which eventually found their way into the song “Every Man Needs a Chew”. A few months of woodshedding and open mics later, Kenyon and Pringle joined the band, and the Dead South was born.

Since then the band has earned a reputation as one of the hardest-working acts on the indie scene, touring incessantly and racking up over a thousand club and festival dates, as well as countless informal jams with other bands on the circuit. And as their reputation has grown, so has their command of their craft, their command of the stage, and the iconoclastic nature of their look and sound. Critics have started to pay attention, and in the viral wake of director Zach Wilson’s ingenious video for their song “In Hell I’ll be in Good Company” (which at the time of this writing has racked up over 83 million views), their fan base has been multiplying exponentially. 

As to exactly what to call the Dead South’s music, that discussion could fill the rest of this article, and remains a favorite topic of argument among their social media followers. “We call it bluegrass, but it’s definitely got some punk in it” says Hilt. “And some other stuff. We weren’t raised playing bluegrass, so it’s not exactly traditional.”

To say the least. The Dead South are about as far from bluegrass as you can get while still being categorized as such, and their outlier status has been part of the secret to their success, as fans of the genre love nothing more than to debate whether a band like TDS is really bluegrass — and that debate has only fueled the fire of their notoriety. Trolls aside, the band have earned their membership in the club with their latest album Illusion and Doubt (Curve Music), which peaked at #5 on the Billboard US Bluegrass charts, and also placed respectably on the iTunes Country charts.

As with any great musical act, though, what sets these boys apart from the the pack is the hold they take on the imagination. Stepping out in wide-brimmed hats, snap suspenders, and turn-of-the-century neckwear, and proceeding to sing surreal and raucous tales replete with references to whiskey, murder, the Devil, the Civil War, and all the usual tropes of old-time music, the Dead South manage to simultaneously butcher American history and lampoon the old-school posturing of so much of the Americana scene, while at the same time making you feel like you are witnessing one of the most authentically American bands on the indie stage. It’s an ingenious sleight-of-hand work of performance art, one that hearkens back to minstrel shows of yore, where satire and earnestness went hand in hand, often indistinguishable from each other. Punctuating their act with the occasional finger-snapping dance routine, the passing-around of an old bottle of whiskey, and the cracking-open of red-white-and-blue beer cans, the band have developed a sense of comic timing that only adds to their Through-the-Looking-Glass take on American folk music and culture.

Who’s in charge of this madcap revival troupe? While Hilts definitely comes off as a bandleader, alternating lead vocals with Pringle and occasionally Kenyon, the fact that the members of the band perform side-by-side, each with their own Edison bulb, speaks volumes to their egalitarian spirit. “It’s a pretty collaborative process,” says Kenyon. “We  write the songs together, and work out the instruments and harmonies together. The wardrobe thing has evolved over the years but it’s definitely something we’ve agreed on. We just like having fun with it.”

However you describe them, and however you categorize their music, one thing is for sure: The Dead South are on the rise, and they are engaging fiercely loyal fans around the world. Clutching a set list thrown from the stage after the show was one Robbie Watson, bearded and bedecked as if he could be a member of the band himself. In certain East Nashville circles, Watson’s turn-of-the-century attire probably wouldn’t bat an eyelid, but his turning up at a show dressed like the band speaks to a new level of fandom, the kind enjoyed by acts like the Avett Brothers, Taylor Swift, and the surviving members of the Grateful Dead.

“We love Nashville” says Hilts. “We’ve played AmericanaFest a couple of times and at first we were completely unknown, but now we’ve got people coming back because they saw us at those early shows. And the crowds keep getting bigger, which is cool.”

Cool indeed. Though their home might be thousands of miles away in Canada’s Great White North, The Dead South seemed very much at ease — and in command — this October night in downtown Nashville. It’s not easy making an impression in Music City, but the Dead South, after five years of hard touring —  and countless hours honing their craft, their aesthetic, and their surrealist American mythos — walked off the stage of the Cannery Ballroom as conquerors. And politely handed their sweaty dress shirts to Nate’s mom for cleaning.

Find music and tour dates, here: https://www.thedeadsouth.com/

Show Review: In Good Company Indeed: The Dead South at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville Words & Photos by Chris Bickford ____ “It’s hard getting to the States” says singer/guitarist/mandolinist Scott Pringle of Saskatchewan-based band The Dead South. 

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At a time when so many small towns in Mississippi are drying up, Oxford keeps getting bigger.

The presence of a thriving university, a dynamic arts community, a renowned restaurant scene and top-notch public schools make Oxford a highly desirable place to live. But just in case you’re not quite convinced, we asked Visit Oxford, the town’s tourism organization, to break it down for us in a little more detail:

Arts and Culture

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For those looking for a place to live with plenty to do on the weekends, Oxford provides a huge variety of art and cultural events for locals. You can tag along for the monthly Oxford Art Crawl on the Double Decker bus every fourth Tuesday, or take in the new and permanent exhibits at the University Museum. Be sure to catch the Thacker Mountain Radio show, live at Off Square Books on Thursdays, for great music and amazing authors.

Shopping on the Square

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Spend your Saturday afternoons walking around the Square and wandering into some of the South’s most charming stores and boutiques, such as Neilson’s, Miss Behavin, Cicada, The Lily Pad, My Favorite Shoes, and Landry’s. These shops have the perfect outfits for any fashion occasion: formals, tailgating, work wear or Sunday best.

Tailgating in the Grove

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Speaking of football, if you haven’t spent a Saturday in the Grove, then you’ve never truly experienced tailgating. Set up a fancy tent with your friends and pack it full of chandeliers, McCarty pottery, fine china, pretty flowers, lavish displays of food, and great company, and you’ll fit right in. If you don’t know anyone in Oxford, this is the perfect place to make new friends. Just pop in to the nearest tent; that Ole Miss-style hospitality ensures you’ll get offered a warm welcome, a cold beer and a few hot wings.

Music in the Grove

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The Grove isn’t only there for tailgating. In the spring and summer, the Grove hosts Music in the Grove as well as the Summer Sunset Series, which takes place every Sunday in June. Bands come from all over the country to play at one of the most unique and gorgeous venues in America. Past musicians to play in the Grove include Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, Need To Breathe and Iron & Wine.

Rowan Oak

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Literary buffs will want to make a pilgrimage to Rowan Oak, the home of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner. And after you’ve been there once, you want to keep coming back. You can venture through his garden, hike through Bailey’s woods, or read notes carved in the wall by Faulkner himself. It’s the perfect place to picnic on a quiet afternoon or just relax from a stressful week.

Best Restaurants in the State

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Oxford offers one of the most impressive culinary scenes in the country, full of wonderful local cuisine. Oxford is home to five restaurants owned by renowned chef, contestant on “Top Chef Masters” and James Beard Award winner John Currence. His restaurants (known collectively as the City Grocery Group) include Big Bad Breakfast, Bouré, SnackBar, City Grocery and Fat Eddie’s Lamar Lounge. And those are just a few of the many fine restaurants, eateries and diners all around Oxford. The list also includes Ajax Diner, Boure, Stella, McEwen’s, Saint Leo’s, Proud Larry’s, Volta, South Depot Taco Shop … and we could go on and on.

Double Decker Arts Festival

Courtesy of Visit Oxford.

Last, but most certainly not least, is the Double Decker Arts Festival. Every year, people around the state – and in other parts of the U.S. – look forward to this exciting weekend filled with fun, food and music. The festival is the apex of culture and art for Oxford, featuring a wide selection of regional art and music. You can also sample some of the best foods and cocktails the South has to offer. The event has hosted some of the biggest names in music, including the Avett Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Michael Franti, Dr. John and Trampled By Turtles.

By Emily Defenbaugh, an intern for HottyToddy.com. She can be reached at eadefenb@go.olemiss.edu.

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Found on Facebook..... a throwback Thursday from 2006 when Deborah Triplett was the photographer for Skirt Magazine. She took pictures of all types of men in skirts, and was fortunate enough to photograph these beautiful brothers!!! They are The Avett Brothers. The photos were taken at their studio in Concord, North Carolina. ***please do not remove text***

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