Mason grew up going to fiddler’s conventions and music festivals around NC and VA, where he was steeped in the rich Appalachian culture that surrounds the area. Picking and singing from an early age, Mason combines soulful high lonesome singing with prodigous instrumental prowess. Mason’s lyrics are also considered by many to be the driving force behind his music, and his vocals back up the deep emotion that his lyrics possess. Catch Mason performing solo, or with his flaming hot “new-grass” band, Hot Trail Mix, and with the Old Crow Medicine Show.
“Big City” is a cheerful bluegrass composition that is simply going to live in your head forever. The positive energy is infectious, and, as Via writes below, catchy as hell. Whether you’re from a big city or heading there to make your way, this one will make you excited to walk through crowded city streets.
“‘Big City’ is a song that I wrote as a playful fantasy, but it turned into something bigger, a personal hillbilly mantra of sorts,” Via writes. “This past year has brought a lot of big changes in my life, from landing a Top 40 placement on American Idol, joining the legendary Old Crow Medicine Show, to signing a record deal with Mountain Fever Records. ‘Big City’ is the first single off of my upcoming debut album with the label. The melody to this song is so catchy. I’ve been singing it for a while now, but it still gets stuck in my head, and I reckon that’s a good thing.
Nice write up! Luv “Big City” and boy is it catchy!