Scott Low - Blues Songwriter and Virtuoso From Georgia | Rugged Revival
Scott Low sings songs in the American Folk tradition with a touch of Country and Appalachia performing solo or with his band, The Southern Bouillon.With a wide ranging background stretching from jazz to punk to southern rock, Low pulls from all the things that have shaped him. From Townes and Dylan to Miles and Zappa. Initial comparisons to Jamey Johnson, Ryan Bingham, and Hayes Carll have been written by the more Americana press, but there are touches of Tom Waits, and Nina Simone that linger in the shadows.Over the years Scott has shared the tour stage/road with Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Caleb Caudle, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Sammy Kershaw, Shovels & Rope, Chris Knight, and many more.Watch out for his new album "Grateful Blues" which will be out 10th October 2025.
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Georgia
Appalachian Blues Steeped In Sweet Tea
Scott Low is a Southern songwriter with a bluesman's heart, a folk singer’s storytelling, and a river guide’s patience. His most recent albums—Struttin’ Round Town (2025) and The Appalachian Blues (2024)—dig deep into the soul of the rural South, blending gritty guitar work, slow-burn vocals, and road-worn lyricism. From swaggering blues-rock grooves to stripped-down acoustic confessionals, these records trace a life shaped by heartbreak, resilience, and the crooked backroads of Appalachia.
When he’s not on stage, Scott finds solace with a fly rod in hand, casting into the cold, clear creeks of North Georgia and the Carolinas. That connection to the river shapes his music—intentional, free-flowing, and grounded in something older than the road itself. Fly fishing isn’t just a hobby; it’s a rhythm, a reset, and a reminder that the best songs—like the best casts—come when you stop forcing it.
Since late 2023, he’s been back in motion, holding down Blues Thursdays at the Ruffed Grouse Tavern in Highlands, NC, and building a steady road rhythm again—playing intimate rooms, mountain-town taverns, and regional festivals across the Southeast. With eyes on Europe for the first time, Scott is preparing to take his music overseas, sharing his distinct blend of Southern soul, storytelling, and slide guitar with new audiences abroad.
His upcoming album, Grateful Blues, is a modern homage to the crossroads between traditional blues and psychedelic Americana. It reimagines the classic blues numbers often covered b…Read More
