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The contributors to The Southland Music Line frequent several music festivals throughout the year. Since the autumn of 2016, we have attended a number of such events including South By Southwest, 30A Songwriters, Coachella, Desert Trip, Summerfest, Bottle Rock, Arroyo Seco Weekend, Americana Fest, Classic East, British Summer Time at Hyde Park and more. Each year one of our highlights has been the annual Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival in…
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The gift of song has a unique power all unto itself while often providing a lasting effect on others. We can all name a song that has brought joy and, at times, a profound meaning in our lives. For every song, there is that person or persons who has poured their heart and soul into writing something so special. Recently, I spent three enjoyable days along the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
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* This article is written based on generalizations from recent experiences and not aimed at anyone in particular. There are many things that separate live music today from yesterday . Advancements in technology have improved several aspects to live shows. No doubt we reap the benefits in the capability of sound + vision. Some stage productions by artists such as Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters and U2 are nothing short of…
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Attending live music events whether it be a small venue, large concert hall, stadium or festival grounds are meant to be enjoyed. That often contains several means of expression in showing your love for the music. Not every venue is the same and each draws a variety of crowds. When I attended shows at the legendary CBGB in New York City, they were certainly different than the listening rooms in…
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One of the benefits living in an area with numerous music venues is the good fortune of never being without a variety of places to enjoy live music. Several areas throughout the country have thriving local music scenes with each location claiming to be more special than the other. That personal pride for a local music scene is priceless and to be commended. Supporting the local musicians, various music venues…
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During the month of March, The Southland Music Line continued its busy 2017 schedule with another trip to South By Southwest in Austin, Texas. It has become an anxiously awaited annual event for us and this year was no exception. Prior to our satisfying adventure covering Bruce Springsteen’s Australia and New Zealand tour, we made our SXSW plans early. Once again, we concentrated on a group of music venues and…
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Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Who, and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters performing over the course of three nights at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA – how could this be true? When first announced a few months prior to the event, it seemed like another “Rock & Roll Tall Tale”, but the reports were real, thus leaving me with one thing to do –…
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In recent years, Bogalusa has become home to one of the best and most welcoming music festivals in the Deep South. For three consecutive years, The Southland Music Line has been traveling to Bogalusa for the annual event. A long list of talent has graced the two stages in picturesque Cassidy Park in a town with a long history associated with great music. Bogalusa is the birthplace of Henry Roeland…
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After a busy 2015, I decided in early 2016 to reign things in for the coming year. The 300+ shows attended in 2015 seemed far from an attainable goal or was it? Now six months into the new year, despite bouts with illness along with two car accidents, I’m steadily moving ahead with similar numbers and the quality of music couldn’t be more outstanding. Early 2016 Festivals: Festivals are a…
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The month of March means one thing above all for The Southland Music Line – “South By Southwest” in Austin, TX. Each year we travel to the annual festival to enjoy some of the very best music, often discovering new and exciting musicians as they break onto the scene. In addition, seeing a number of acclaimed musicians throughout the music industry is always a pleasure. 2016 was no different from…
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