Bishop Gunn "Anything You Want"

This time of year brings an avalanche of lists! It is great to look back on all the amazing music that was released in 2019, but I just saw a list of the top 15 cities for musicians. Weirdly, Nashville was not Number 1. Of course, you know that I think it is the very best location for artists along with the music business in general. As far as the other kinds of lists, WMOT just published the Top 100 Album Spins of 2019, and I encourage you to check it out, there is lots of tasty stuff to be found on it.

We are all looking forward to 2020, and I am hoping we see a new album from Bishop Gunn in the new year. Bishop Gunn is steeped in the music of The Delta, and along with the likes of Marcus King, Whiskey Myers and Black Stone Cherry, they keep the Southern Rock cooking. They will finish out the year in style, on the road with Blackberry Smoke for a few more dates, including New Year’s Eve in Florida. From a private session at the start of the year, here is the Music Fog recording of Bishop Gunn with “Anything You Want.”

- Jessie Scott

Sarah Potenza "Diamond" (explicit lyrics)

Twinkle Twinkle, the season is now upon us. The Music Foggers hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, no matter what you did, what you ate, or who you might have been with. Thanksgiving has become a do-as-you-please kind of holiday, and we Foggers believe in independence and individuality. Today we celebrate someone who makes it her own, no matter what.

Photo Credit: Jeremy Ryan

Sarah Potenza marches to her own drummer. When she played the 895 Festival in middle Tennessee this past summer, she and husband Ian Crossman appeared in bathing suits and beach attire, and they rocked the crowd of course. Her latest album, Road To Rome, is a throwdown for defining your persona and owning your truth from within. We salute that here at Music Fog, for sure. As folks fly south for the winter, Sarah is touring the northern tier.  Go see her, and bring your rhinestones, animal prints and big glasses when you do. Forthwith, is the Music Fog recording of “Diamond” from a private session we filmed in Nashville. It has a couple of swear words going on it in, so beware of playing while the kiddos are around

- Jessie Scott

Parker Millsap "Singing To Me"

I was driving around Nashville yesterday, and the ever expanding construction is overtaking this once sleepy town and turning it into a bona fide CITY! There are cranes perched aloft and skyscrapers being built where there were empty lots. It is a bit disconcerting to drive through a neighborhood you have known for decades that bears no resemblance to how it was just a couple of months ago. So it goes with progress. The good news is that building explosion is being accompanied by an influx of Americana artists from all over the place.

Photo Credit: David McClister

Today’s video is from Oklahoman, Parker Millsap. Parker has relocated to Nashville, and has made quite the mark at his still tender age of 26. It has been an incredible five plus year run for him. He is presently writing for a new album, and is gracious, humble and uber talented. We were lucky to catch up with him solo back in February of 2019. Today’s tune is “Singing To Me.” It was included in Parker’s genre bending Other Arrangements album, but you know what we say, it is all about the song. Enjoy!

-- Jessie Scott