by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 21, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Mobile. My dream was to be a band director, but that dream changed to rock star. I completed three years of music school in Mississippi then moved to Nashville. I was one of the few jazz trombonists in Nashville. I enjoyed improvising and exploring the...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 16, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I’m a nurse in Nashville. I recently turned 30 and my sister and I went to the Taylor Swift concert. It was the best night ever. I read about Fairhope in Southern Living, and it sounded cute, so I came down here for a quick break. I started college at the...
by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 27, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“My dad was homeless, and my mom was a nurse. She wouldn’t let him see us unless he was sober. He would get it together for his visit, then return to his life. He died while he was on the streets. These ‘life goes on’ and heartbeat tattoos are for him. My mom...
by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 26, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“My family has lived in Daphne for generations. My dad taught me how to sew when I was eight and showed me how to save money by making and repairing clothes. He also taught me to be independent and not ask anyone for anything. He said you never know when your loved...
by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 25, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“Playing music has taken me around the world – including Japan and Mexico. My mom sang, and I started singing in church when I was 7 or 8. I am 66, and music keeps me active. I work security at concerts to make extra cash. My favorite song to sing is...
by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 20, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I was kicked out of high school and got my GED when I was 17. My older brother, Pikasso, is an artist and showed me how to use a camera. He painted clothes, and I took pictures of them. Pikasso also made music videos, and I followed his lead learning how to shoot...
