 Country/Folk Artist and Songwriter Sarah McCulloch has announced her brand new full-length album Driving Me Home with the release of the new single, “Hippie Tattoo.” The song's production style has a bluegrass-tinged feel, featuring Pat Severs, a legendary Grand Ole Opry star, on the banjo and dobro. McCulloch showcases her smart and witty songwriting style in this track, with lyrics that are charming, entertaining, and relatable.
“It’s a clever and fun song, but the message is quite deep: we are more alike than not, and we all have scars,” shares McCulloch. “Tattoos are important symbols of our happy times but also our traumas, and they are deeply personal that way. People want to talk about their tattoos, so the song is a fun conversation starter, too!” LISTEN TO THE SINGLE HERE. McCulloch’s new album, Driving Me Home features “Hippie Tattoo” as its lead single. The full-length acoustic project was produced and mixed by Jim Bickerstaff (Widespread Panic, Loretta Lynn, Chuck Leavell, Gladys Knight) at Waterview Studios in Southport, NC, and written entirely by McCulloch. Driving Me Home is an inspiring collection of 12 song stories, many of which feature strong capable female archetypes who showcase the strength to triumph over adversity and the courage to move forward with independence. “Because of my own life experiences, I’ve learned no matter how bad your situation is, you have to keep moving,” shares McCulloch. “But the last song I wrote for the album, ‘Driving Me Home,’ which ended up being the title track, is ultimately about relinquishing a little of that independence and allowing for vulnerability.” Driving Me Home was recorded mostly in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with live recording engineer Mark Thompson. The album features widely acclaimed Florida musicians Raiford Starke (Guitar, Dobro, Accordion), Jeanie Fitchen (BGVs), William Ellis (Bass), and Wayne Martin (Fiddle), as well as Pat Severs (Dobro, Banjo), Matthew Mundy (Mandolin), Stan Garber (Harmonica), and Savannah Bickerstaff and Landis Yarovvy (BGVs). The album artwork was designed by Jeremy Fetzer with photography by Nina Babel. “The overall message of this album is hope. Not becoming a victim of circumstance. Finding your voice through adversity,” shares McCulloch. “I think it is ultimately a shout-out to us women who do it all - work, take care of families, create. This album is to tell all my sisters that you’re doing it and you’re doing it well. But it’s also okay to be vulnerable because that’s what makes us human.” Born in Miami, McCulloch was raised in a swampy remote enclave of northeastern Collier County, near the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation. Her family built their home with hand-milled cypress from her Father's sawmill. She was homeschooled for most of her formative years and drew songwriting inspiration from her colorful childhood, surrounded by the Seminole Tribe and Florida pioneers. The renowned folk singer-songwriter and country artist has become known for her exceptional ability to weave captivating stories through her music. McCulloch has gained significant recognition for her songwriting skills. She has won several awards, including the South Florida Folk and Acoustic Music Festival Songwriting Competition. Additionally, she was among the top three finalists in the 2023 Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest. With her knack for poignant lyrics and soulful melodies, the native Floridian is carving a niche for herself in the world of music, earning a loyal fan base and attracting attention both locally and across the pond in Europe. Sarah McCulloch’s full-length LP Driving Me Home will be available on all major distribution streaming platforms on May 3, 2024. Visit www.sarahmacmusic.com for more information and STREAM 'HIPPIE TATTOO' NOW.
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