Southern Goodness With Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
There's an old saying that one is American by birth, but Southern by the grace of God. In 2009, the South remains in vogue, musically-speaking. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster vocalist Dallas Taylor, who has the distinction of being the original singer of a little band you may have heard of called Underoath. The Birmingham, Alabama band is about unleash "III" via Ferret Music this summer and when prodded, Taylor told Noisecreep his top three things about being Southern. He said, "The hospitality is one. Being able to feel at home talking to a stranger and growing up saying 'Ma'am' and 'Sir.'" Taylor also stated that the "laid back life and letting the stress of daily life take a back seat while just enjoying life" is another of the things he likes about being from the South. Last, but certainly not least, the food is another reason Southern-ness reigns supreme. "Southern cooking and soul food is where it's at," Taylor said.
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