Shawnee Kilgore A while back I was searching through Bandcamp.com for songs about the Mississippi and came across this lovely tune from Austin-based Shawnee Kilgore. It fits perfectly with our August theme of songs that celebrate good times on the river, and what better way to enjoy the Mississippi than spending some time
August is prime vacation time in these parts, those parts being along the Upper Mississippi River, so what better time to feature songs that celebrate the good times to be had along the river? We'll start with one of my personal favorites, Mississippi Mud, by Hank Williams III. There was a time not too long
It's the heart of the summer, and the Mississippi River is running like molasses, at least in the South, just like John Phillips (formerly of the Mamas and Papas) sings in this song from 1969. Listen to more Songs of the Day here.
It's Memorial Day weekend, time to give thanks to fighting men and women who sacrificed for our country. It's also time to get out on the river and kick off summer 2012! If you are one of those folks heading out on the river this weekend (or if you just wish you were), here's a
Take a trip along the Mississippi River with these musicians.
Life on the road can be entertaining and immensely rewarding, but there are times I feel isolated and disconnected from home, friends, family, and the world around me. Thanks to these folks and the kindness of many others whose names I never learned, people I’m unlikely to cross paths with again, those times are easier to weather.
