Exploring the Deep South: Music, Food and Culture
The Deep South is perfect for
a taste of true America! It’s a great road trip destination with
vibrant cities, small American towns, varied history, live music all year-round
and you’ll taste some of the most incredible food....all topped off with a big
dose of Southern hospitality!
Music
There's no better way to
understand the life of Deep South USA than to take a tour through its musical
landscape - soulful blues, brassy jazz, country twang, Cajun accordions and
gospel choirs. With live music performed in authentic and intimate settings,
you'll find your sound in Deep South USA.
The Deep South region has been
home to many famous musicians. Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Lionel
Ritchie, Louis Armstrong, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Britney Spears, Taylor
Swift, Lainey Wilson and many more were inspired by the blues, gospel and
country music history of the area. Tour music museums such as Country Music
Hall of Fame in Nashville, or music studios such as Muscle Shoals Sound Studio –
the ‘Hit Recording Capital of the World’.
The biggest Mardi Gras
festival is in New Orleans and the oldest is in Mobile, Alabama. Both of which
are on many people’s bucket list as a wonderful street party full of sound
& colour, but there are many Mardi Gras celebrations and festivals
throughout Louisiana and along the coast in Mississippi & Alabama too.
Food
What's on the menu in the Deep
South? Sumptuous Southern specialties such as fried green tomatoes, beignets,
gumbo, soul food, jambalaya, fried chicken, cornbread, barbecue ribs, iced tea,
grits, catfish, soft shell crabs and fresh seafood from the Gulf Coast.
Good food is guaranteed on any
Deep South road trip, so go with an appetite! You can follow many culinary
trails including barbecue trails or something more unique like the tamale trail
to explore different recipes and find your favourite flavours. BBQ and Seafood
is enjoyed at many restaurants, festivals and competitions throughout the
region with generational dining
producing great, home-style food that’s good for the soul!
Culture
One of the best reasons to
visit Deep South USA is to experience the distinctive culture, which is
intimately linked with the history, the land and the whole Southern experience.
Southern literature is celebrated with many authors inspired by the people and
places, take a literature-themed road trip and visit the homes and museums of
authors from the region to see the inspiration behind the novels and plays.
Southern homes give you a
chance to learn about the centuries of history and step back in time as you explore.
So, now that you’ve had a
taste of what Deep South USA has to offer, let’s start planning that Southern
road trip!
