Les Kerr captures the spirit of the Gulf Coast and his native Mississippi with clever, original songs that range from roots rock to bluegrass.

16 MP3 Songs
POP: Folky Pop, FOLK: Folk Blues



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Southern Sounds Sessions was recorded in the heart of the Gulf Coast at Southern Sound Productions using all Gulf Coast musicians. Les Kerr writes songs from his heart and that is evident in this collection of tunes. From Southern Belles to Pool People, from his grandmotherâs Button Box to a Midriff Mama from New Orleans, Les describes his world in words and music.
A native of Mississippi, Les Kerr carries on the tradition of storytelling and songwriting found in his home state.
âRailroads and sailboats are both part of my background,â Les says. âMy grandfatherâs favorite train was the Gulf, Mobile and Ohioâs Little Rebel and I sailed quite often to the Round Island Lighthouse mentioned in my song Destination: Gulf of Mexico. I love to write and sing about people Iâve met and places Iâve been and I hope these songs illustrate that.â
Les captures the spirit of the South in songs like Seductive Eyes and Dinner at Aunt Stellaâs and modern day sun-worshipers in Pool People. The humorous âloveâ song If It Werenât for You won an American Song Festival honor and always draws a laugh from listeners.
Southern Sound Sessions takes the listener on a trip filtered with unique places and fascinating people.