I spent much of the late summer working on a series we called Old South. It’s a look at some of the late and great traditions that make this region unique.
Here’s what I learned: Raccoon still tastes like raccoon, even under layers of ketchup, mayo and pineapple.
Alsom, handmade is made to last. Edgefield potters would know.
There’s something to be said for singing your heart out, loud as you can, even when you can’t, if you’re doing it for all the right reasons.
There are a few more lessons to be found in the stories below. Take a look. It sure was a trip.
Barking at Tradition. Raccoon hunting in the Old South.
The voice of revival. Shape note singing in the Old South. We’ve got great video to go with the story, but it will never do justice to a real live shape note sing. Do yourself a favor and get out to one.
A parlor for pickin’. Music in the Old South.
A jug of a face. Making pottery in the Old South.
Noodling. Catching catfish in the Old South. (If you haven’t seen this thing, it’s one of the craziest I’ve ever experienced. Oh. My.)