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Article by Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson 2019 marks The Southland Music Line’s 6th year of celebrating great music. Over the past twelve months, we have continued our ongoing pilgrimage in search of more great music. Our staff in 2019 consisted of Johnny Cole (editor/writer), Stephen “Andy” Anderson (photographer), Robby Amonett (artist) and Brenda Germany (associate editor/writer). We were also joined by article contributors, Connie Gibbs and Cindy Thamert.…
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By Johnny Cole & Brenda Germany Photos by Stephen Anderson We at The Southland Music Line have been attending the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival for six straight memorable years. Since September of 2014, we have enjoyed sensational music by such artists as Anders Osborne, Bobby Rush, Cedric Burnside, Danielle Nicole, Devon Allman, JJ Grey & Mofro, Johnny Sansone, Jon Cleary, Keb’ Mo, Marc Broussard, Mike Zito, North Mississippi Allstars,…
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An Article by Johnny Cole & Connie Gibbs Photos by Stephen Anderson There is something very special about the connection between a song, its songwriter and those of us who embrace the music. It is one of the wonderful things that make songwriter inspired events both memorable and valuable. In the last few years, we at The Southland Music Line have enjoyed attending the annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival – this…
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An Article by Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson We encourage our readers and friends to be on the lookout for these 15 music artists during the remainder of 2019: ● Analog Missionary (Silverhill, AL) – these veteran rockers are back! A recent show at The Listening Room of Mobile provided all the proof needed. We are excited to see them ready to resume their career. ● Della Memoria (Gulf…
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An Article by Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson We are now more than six months into 2019 and speaking for everyone who is a part of The Southland Music Line, it has been a rewarding year of experiences and new challenges. As editor of “The Line”, I consider it a privilege to work with several good friends who have a true love for music. We do our very best…
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An Article by Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson When several talented musicians and performers come together to celebrate the release of a friend’s and peer’s latest music, it’s a special thing to behold. On the evening of Saturday, April 20, 2019, one such occasion, the “Soul Mexican Single Release Party with Red & the Revelers and Guests”, took place at Cedar Street Social Club, the popular Mobile, Alabama music…
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An Article by Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson For the seventh straight year, The Southland Music Line aka “The Line” has made its way to Austin, TX for several days of exciting music and fun during South By Southwest (SXSW). We have been introduced to an untold number of music artists and met some great folks during each visit to the annual event. Each year, we have learned more…
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An Article by Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson On the evening of Thursday, March 7, 2019, The Southland Music Line photographer, Stephen “Andy” Anderson had the privilege of attending a much anticipated event featuring Josh Ritter, songwriter-musician and author of “Bright’s Passage”, at the University of South Alabama “Main Stage Theater” in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. The event welcoming Ritter as 2019’s Annual Songwriter Keynote was co-sponsored by…
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An Article by Brenda Germany Photos by Stephen Anderson “It’s my dream job and I get to do it…making a living by playing my songs. It’s like, what else could you ask for?” – Edward David Anderson Edward David Anderson, or EDA as his fans refer to him, is a storyteller of exceptional insight and ability. His gentle smile and approachable demeanor entice the listener to join in the journeys…
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What does “Breakfast in America” by Supertramp (1979) and “Sideshow Love” by Will Kimbrough (2014) have in common? In the year of their release, they were both named my favorite album of the year. The same can be said of such albums as 1982’s “Nebraska” by Bruce Springsteen, 1989’s “New York” by Lou Reed, 2013’s The Ghost of Escondido” by Escondido and 2017’s “First Cigarette” by Travis Meadows. Songs (singles/album…
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