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Introducing Season Two of Sites & Sounds, a Travel Guide with a Twist

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Southwest Airlines introduces season two of Sites & Sounds, a travel series that features musicians in the destinations that have inspired them. Season two features artists like Shovels & Rope and Matthew Logan Vasquez as they guide through Charleston, Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey as they explore Nashville, and Durand Jones and Maria Gough as they showcase New Orleans. Read to for details about the series and how to tune in.

 

Beginning today, you can catch the three all-new episodes of Sites & Sounds on Southwest.fm and onboard Southwest Airlines flights via the Inflight Entertainment Portal.

 

 

Sites & Sounds: Charleston

For the first episode of Sites & Sounds season two (episode four of the series), husband and wife duo Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst of Shovels & Rope bring their longtime friend and fellow musician Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit) along to their beloved hometown of Charleston. The trio covers much of the picturesque southern town; from a traditional low country boil at Fast and French - a beloved locale where the couple previously worked - to a waterfront adventure with the good people of Charleston Water Keepers, who showcase what they’re doing to keep the waters clean and expand beyond Charleston as the featured act of kindness. The episode concludes with a visit to Dock Street Theater, known as America’s original theatre, and a peek into what it’s like to jam at Cary Ann and Michael’s island home.

 

Husband and wife duo Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst of Shovels & Rope bring their longtime friend and fellow musician Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit) along to their beloved hometown of Charleston.Husband and wife duo Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst of Shovels & Rope bring their longtime friend and fellow musician Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit) along to their beloved hometown of Charleston.

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Sites & Sounds: Nashville

Episode five follows Nashville sweetheart Margo Price as she and her husband, musician Jeremy Ivey, traverse the town she's called home for more than 20 years. Together, they wade through an endless world of vintage goods, from clothing at High Class Hillbilly to records and more at Grimey’s, showcase the city’s growing and diverse food and beverage scene with stops at Heart’s and Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge, and spend a day on the water kayaking with fellow artist Kelsey Waldon before getting inked with new tattoos at their home. The community work of Thistle Farms is highlighted in this episode’s act of kindness.

 

Margo Price as she and her husband, musician Jeremy Ivey in Nashville.Margo Price as she and her husband, musician Jeremy Ivey in Nashville.

 

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Sites & Sounds: New Orleans

Episode six brings viewers to the soulful city of New Orleans where artist Durand Jones showcases the city he grew up into current up-and-coming local artist Maria Gough. The duo satisfies their culinary cravings with a visit to Toup’s Meatery, a 300+ year institution known for bringing classic Cajun fare to the present day. Intimate performances are highlighted at the legendary Preservation Hall - the staple that has and continues to give back to the music community in impactful ways - this episode’s featured act of kindness. A stop to local favorite Euclid Records rounds out the tour. Viewers will walk away from this episode tasting and hearing the spirit of New Orleans.

 

Durand Jones in New OrleansDurand Jones in New Orleans

 

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Today also kicks off the Sites & Sounds sweepstakes* on Southwest.fm. As you watch the episodes and learn about some of the best places to see, restaurants to visit, and local venues to visit, you can enter from November 1-30, 2021, for a chance to win round trip airfare for a winner and a guest, plus a $500 Visa gift card to experience a featured city of your choice.

 

Sites & Sounds season one debuted in 2019 with Nikki Lane and Lukas Nelson in Hawaii, Micah Nelson and Sunny War in Austin, and Chuck Prophet and Aaron Lee Tasjan in San Francisco. The episodes of Sites & Sounds center around key areas of focus including culinary destinations with restaurants and chefs, the creative culture of the city with artists and musical venues, influential locals who make the city great, and perspectives from the artists in their respective cities. This second season introduces a fifth area of focus by incorporating acts of kindness, where a local cause that the host artist champions is highlighted in each of the three episodes, underscoring the One Million Acts of Kindness challenge that Southwest set in celebration of our 50th anniversary.

 

Be sure to watch both seasons of Sites & Sounds on Southwest.fm and enter the sweepstakes. Follow @SouthwestAir and @LuckReunion on social media, along with #sitesandsounds for additional content from this travel series.

 

**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  Open to legal residents of 50 United States and the District of Columbia (excluding Alaska) age 19 or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited.  All fields must be completed.  Approximate retail value of prize: $1,300. For complete details and Official Rules, visit http://southwest.fm/sitesandsounds. By submitting this entry, you agree to the Official Rules. By entering, information collected will be used in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy at https://www.southwest.com/privacy/. Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Co., 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas, TX 75235. Enter by Nov. 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. CT.