Americana Music

Mary Bragg "More Than You Do"

The Super Bowl© is upon us, and it came so close for my teams this year. Alas, they didn’t make it and since I have no horse in the race, I am rooting for a good game and for great commercials. And for the food, always! While I was flying back through Florida from the Delbert Cruise, they had Super Bowl 56 swag for sale. I almost bought a t-shirt, as the Roman numerals spell out LIV, which I thought was great messaging. But at first glance I thought it was LVI. Yes, I probably need new glasses.

Today’s video is from Mary Bragg, and it reminds us how precious each day is. This is made especially poignant by the passing of David Olney at 30A two weeks ago, while on stage with Amy Rigby and Scott Miller. The night before, Olney was on stage with Amelia White and Mary Bragg. Hold someone close and tell them you love them whenever you can.

- Jessie Scott

Sugarcane Jane "Cabin on the Hill"

2020 is so fast! Blink, and we are already knocking on the door of February. It has been a blur for me, including being on the Delbert & Friends Sandy Beaches Cruise which was a delightful diversion, filled with friends and music. It seems we are all so busy that it can’t hurt to remind each other to make time. We have a house rule that there are no cell phones at dinner. That’s really hard to do these days…the whole dinner, not just the main course. Ha!

Photo Credit: MCE Photography

Photo Credit: MCE Photography

Today’s video comes from Savana Lee and Anthony Crawford. I got turned on to Anthony back in the 90’s when I was working in Orlando at WMMO. His self-titled album came out on Little Dog Records, which is Pete Anderson’s label. He is a master songwriter and an in-demand session player. With wife Savana, they are Sugarcane Jane, and have two albums out, not to mention being part of the larger artist collective Willie Sugarcapps, along with Will Kimbrough, Grayson Capps, and Corky Hughes.

It’s all about family and friends and a feeling of belonging in today’s video from Sugarcane Jane. They extoll the virtues, and vices, of their “Cabin On The Hill,” which Music Fog filmed in early 2019 in a private session.

- Jessie Scott

 

Seth Walker "No More Will I"

Hello from the Love Boat. Not to be too loosey goosey about it, but I set sail for the Caribbean this past Saturday with Delbert McClinton on his 26th Annual Sandy Beaches Cruise. Performances have flowed from the likes of The Mavericks, Shinyribs, Band Of Heathens, Marcia Ball, Mingo Fishtrap, Bonnie Bishop, The McCrary Sisters, and more, so you know I am among friends. And there are so many cool folks in the audience that have come to bask in the sunshine and in the love of the music. I recommend it highly, it’s a great winter break. Check out 2021!

Photo Credit: Joshua Black Wilkins

Photo Credit: Joshua Black Wilkins

Seth Walker just wrapped up his set on the pool deck, and Jimmy Hall, of Wet Willie fame, oh - and who plays with Jeff Beck too, said “You have to lean in a little on Seth.” Seth does draw you in, with his oboe like voice and sweet syncopation. I always feel the water in his music, and here on the boat that is especially apropos. See if you don’t agree, on the tune “No More Will I,” filmed during our last private Music Fog sessions in Nashville.

- Jessie Scott