Southern Music Collection
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A name continuously being mentioned wherever I go (or discussed regularly with those serious about music) is Oklahoman, John Moreland. The singer-songwriter, Moreland, might not be a household name to a large number of people, but that’s quickly changing. When he releases a brilliant album like 2015’s “High on Tulsa Heat” following the critical successes of “In The Throes” (2013) and “Earthbound Blues” (2011), it’s abundantly clear why there’s such…
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It is often suggested by friends to check out a variety of bands and musicians. No matter the genre, most know I enjoy all music when there is striking enthusiasm and passion for what is being performed or recorded. One name has been mentioned more times than I can remember…..that band is Delta Reign from southern Alabama. Their authentic name is synonymous to their music and home. Delta Reign’s name…
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The last time I had the privilege of seeing Steve Winwood, one of the musicians to his side was none other than Anthony Crawford (now of Sugarcane Jane; and Willie Sugarcapps). It is crazy how time flies – that was during Winwood’s “Roll With It” tour of 1988-89. (I had also previously seen Crawford on stage with Neil Young’s band). Steve Winwood is a longtime favorite of mine (though I…
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Several years back at the Government Street Grocery in Ocean Springs, MS on a random Friday night, I decided to check out the band that was playing. I had never heard them before; however, the Grocery is one of those venues that’s known for their steady flow of good music. So, I gathered up my tools of the trade and headed over early for an awesome veggie burger with a…
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The long-awaited and much anticipated new album “Dirt Road’s End” from Sugarcane Jane is scheduled to be officially released on April 28th. Those of us who follow Sugarcane Jane could not be happier for them and it’s exciting to see what is taking place. Anthony and Savana Crawford, aka Sugarcane Jane, open up for their friend Steve Winwood’s Birmingham, AL show on May 2; a scheduled series of shows with…
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While attending 2014’s South By Southwest in Austin, TX, we, from The Southland Music Line, had the pleasure of seeing the performance of one of the most unique and down right incredible musicians we’ve come across in the last few years – his name “Lincoln Durham”. For the last 10-plus months we have waited anxiously for him to come to a place we felt would welcome him readily and where…
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When choosing 2014’s Artist of the Year, several things were considered by those contributing to “The Line”. Since we see and hear a staggering number of bands/musicians, quite literally hundreds of shows, travel thousands of miles to see their performances various bands/musicians were considered and eventually narrowed down to a few that have had a huge impact on us and our readers over the last year. What was “The Line”…
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When searching the South or other parts of the country in our travels, The Southland Music Line intently looks for those musicians with a deep passion for what they are doing. There is so much to be said about such ones and what they are striving to achieve. Failure isn’t an option. The passion we speak of isn’t about commercial success, because many highly successful entertainers do not have the…
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Evolution: The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more advanced form or identity. Beautiful: pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically; alluring, attractive or fascinating. Dream: visionary creation of the imagination; desired purpose or something that fully satisfies a wish. The above three simple words are used in our vocabulary in referring to a multitude of people, places, ideas and things. The process of a band or…
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It’s easy to say that The Southland Music Line has been a huge fan of Larkin Poe for quite some time. For the last few years, we have been telling others just how impressed and enthusiastic we are about them. We have felt that bigger and better things had to be destined for the two sisters who front Larkin Poe, “Rebecca and Megan Lovell”. For many fans, one of the…
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