There is something about the south that holds such fascination for me. I can’t stop exploring, and can’t stop reading about it. The latest book I’ve been digging into is The Chitlin' Circuit: And the Road to Rock 'n' Roll. If the past is prologue, I do believe there are seeds from that era that I see being replicated in today’s world. The story starts in the 1930’s with Big Bands, and continues into the 40’s and mid 50’s with the stirring of rock and roll. The clubs were more important than recording and radio; they provided a path for a working musician, and these days, once again, touring is probably the most important thing again. Of course, we are in a new age, what with our social networking allowing for music discovery without ever leaving the comfort of the glow of your laptop/tablet/smartphone. And so we take live performances and showcase them for you here on Music Fog.
The amazing Mike Farris was one of the 44 artists we filmed during our Spring Music Fog Marathon. When he sings, it causes the air to shimmer in delight. There are just a few dates scattered about the country in June, so have at it if he is near you. Mike moves through Gospel, Soul and R&B, he if firmly anchored in the old school. So glad we can bring you another video of “O Mary, Don’t You Weep.”
- Jessie Scott
