The Loyal Opposition, July 30, Luggnutts and Sweet Mylo
The Loyal Opposition - Sumner County Continues to Produce World Class Music And Highlights Vol State Students Making It Happen
In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, host Len Assante takes the reins solo to present a special all-musical edition of the show. Michele is off and Carolina arrives late, but the energy remains high. Len kicks off the episode with an introduction to the Luggnutts, a bluegrass band with roots in Castilian Springs, who perform a tribute to the historic Possum Hunters—a band that played a significant role in the birth of American country music and opened the Grand Ole Opry. Special guest Cole Shepherd, a Gallatin-based Vol State student recording engineer, shares his experiences working on the Luggnutts' album at the world-class studio at Vol State. Listeners are treated to a historical overview of the Possum Hunters and their impact on American music, touching on their significant contributions and the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry. The episode includes a lively discussion on the making of the tribute album, its relation to the upcoming celebration events, and the unique recording process. Later in the show, Len and Carolina introduce Sweet Mylo, the musical duo comprised of Kevin and Grace Jones. The couple shares their musical journey, the creation of their album 'Melancholy Before Matrimony,' Also mostly recorded at Vol State, and their deep influence from 60s and 70s pop rock, particularly Lennon-McCartney. The episode concludes with the debut of their song 'The Three of Us,' a perfect summer driving tune. Sweet Mylo's upcoming performance details and vinyl pre-order information wrap up this rich exploration of Sumner County's vibrant musical landscape.
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Sumner County Museum. Learn about the Possum Hunters and purchase the album.
https://www.sumnercountymuseum.org/possum-hunters-project
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