It was hard to decide who or what to highlight for the iconic New York City -- but Jordan's lightning bolt tattoo and love for '70s artist culture steered us toward the eclectic and ever-changing Patti Smith. We are nearing the end of our cross country adventure and see the towering buildings of the big city, with all of its pizza and bagel glory! We discuss our road trip griminess that seems to reflect the grunge which was Patti's world, as she journeyed down her music path alongside other huge music acts from the '70s NYC scene.

WATCH OUR PATTI SMITH COVER VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/MwLaa5EuOwU

Additional links:
New York Times on Patti's Book 'Just Kids':
https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/18/books/18book.html
Robert Mapplethorpe: https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/artist/robert-mapplethorpe
Native Land App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/native-land/id1194356597?ls=1

Thank you to Patrick Hagan for helping out with the editing, and Ian LeSage for playing lead guitar on the intro tune!

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Loretta Lynn! And random (yet somehow related) rants about the music industry taking advantage of artists! We're driving through the winding roads and lush, green trees of the Appalachian mountains. It's the perfect place to explore Loretta Lynn's impressive mark in music, how her creative journey was propelled and supported by mentor and friend Patsy Cline, and the way that this small town gal turned heads and won over our hearts with catchy, "controversial" songs.

WATCH OUR LORETTA LYNN COVER VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/6kOwmmCA9yU

Additional links:
Fred Armisen Does Every North American Accent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G72tZdjnS2A&ab_channel=NetflixIsAJoke
Coal Miner's Daughter Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080549/
Loretta Lynn's Controversial and Banned Songs: https://theboot.com/loretta-lynn-the-pill-secret-history-of-country-music/
Native Land App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/native-land/id1194356597?ls=1

Thank you to Patrick Hagan for helping out with the editing, and Ian LeSage for playing lead guitar on the intro tune!

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We're really in the South now -- Muscle Shoals, AL! This small town doesn't really stand out as anything unique at first glance. That is, until you know the little gem that birthed such a rich music history: Fame Studios. It's where Aretha Franklin found her voice and where tons of huge artists honed their sounds and topped musical charts. We explore the story of Mavis Staples, her influence on and collaboration with so many inspirational musicians of the 60s and 70s, and her family's intricate ties with political music and the Civil Rights Movement. The incredible local musician Victoria Jones (@v_c_j) enlightens us on her story, and the vibrant music culture in her neighboring town of Huntsville, AL!

WATCH OUR MAVIS STAPLES COVER VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/6HNFeCHdD0c

Additional links:
Muscle Shoals Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3591416089?playlistId=tt2492916&ref_=tt_ov_vi
Native Land App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/native-land/id1194356597?ls=1

Thank you to Patrick Hagan for helping out with the editing, and Ian LeSage for playing lead guitar on the intro tune!

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