In July 2017, broadcaster, author and founder of Stony Plain Records, Holger Petersen was invited to the WC Handy festival in Florence, Alabama to do a book signing for his "Talking Music 2: Blues and Roots Music Mavericks" book and to interview members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (The Swampers) and other successful musicians, producers and songwriters in the area.
This area of three small towns – Florence, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals - has long been regarded as one of the most notable regions in the United States for the creation of the brilliant music we have listened to for decades and still listen to today. The rich history was captured in the documentary "Muscle Shoals".
The region has an annual event called the WC Handy Festival which celebrates the stories and song of the region.
In Episode Three, Holger spends time with Scott Boyer, a revered singer/songwriter/musician who has become an integral part of the Muscle Shoals story. Scott has written songs for and worked with such luminaries as Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers, eventually signing with Capricorn Records. Scott was and still is part of the group of musicians who helped define the Muscle Shoals sound.
Thanks to the Florida-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitor Center, the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, and Nutthouse Recording Studio.
Special thanks to Andreas Werner for making this happen and to Natalie Jewell for her assistance.
Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holger_Petersen
http://www.stonyplainrecords.com/
http://www.ckua.com/programs/natchl-blues/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_Shoals_(film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_Shoals_Rhythm_Section
http://thenutthouse.com/
http://www.storydon.com