Somewhere On A Beach with Laura: Muscadine Bloodline
Muscadine Bloodline, a duo group, consisting of Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster, are (as their bio states in its' first sentence) Unapologetically Alabama. They are straight out of the gate telling you who they are and they make no bones about that. Charlie's vocals and Chris' harmonies are, to say the least, amazingly coordinated. When we discussed this, Chris said, "Charlie makes it easy".
There is something immediately unique about these two, separately and as a duo. There are no mixed messages here. The lyrics in their songs, such as "Shut Your Mouth" and "Porch Swing Angel" are direct and in your face to the point. Same as sitting and talking with these guys. Watch our conversation as we discuss the music and their friendship.
Additionally, I would be remised not to note that while they were on stage, which happened to be right next to the RV we were conducting interviews in, the artists in the RV all stopped when they started playing "Porch Swing Angel" and took note saying "Oh, that's Muscadine Bloodline" and "That's 'Porch Swing Angel' I love that song." Being noticed and admired by your peers, from those in the business for over 15 plus years to those with debut albums out, is an honor that can not be explained. These two receive this with humility that is truly unique in this business at times.
Make sure you get your hands on the latest music as well as the previously released singles. Keep up with these guys as I think this is just the beginning for them and you do not want to miss a thing.
Chris and Charlie, thank you both for hanging out with us during CCMF! I am a huge fan and look forward to watching ya'll continue to achieve more and more as this journey has just begun! I look forward to catching up again soon!
About Laura Lou
JournalistBeginning about age 13, music always been my “safe place”, my “escape”, it became a part of who I am. My background includes being a photographer/journalist for newspapers, magazines and radio stations and more recently I have been an artist manager. What I continue to strive to learn is, what is important to the fans/readers? I find that the answer is always that they want to feel close to the artist they are supporting. The human contact that we all need is something that I want to deliver to anyone that happens to read something I write or see a photograph I shoot. It is important to me to provide that experience, because I am, after all, still always a “fan” and that giddy 13-year-old girl is simply amazed! I never imagined that my passion and love for music would lead me where I am today! I use the hashtag #iamtheluckiestgirliknow because I cannot believe how blessed I am! I’m excited to see “what happens next” and take you all along with me! This is going to be amazing…
