Starting the CHATTANOOGA SIDE TRIP on the Tennessee River

[@gulfbum4]

I am a lifelong resident of Chattanooga . Made the trip from Cedar Point Yacht Club on the Cumberland back home with friends on their 53’ Atlantic! Really have enjoyed your trip and stay in Chattanooga. It’s interesting to see home from a visitors perspective ! You really gave ‘Nooga a good look .

[@jameslovelace8958]

I now live 80 miles from Chattanooga so you guys are in my area.

[@MrRemphoto]

“Swampers” was the name of the studio musicians who backed up many famous recording artists who cut records at a nearby Muscle Shoals recording studio. These artists included Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Leon Russell, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod Stewart, Bob Seger and The Staple Singers. A huge piece if music history there.

[@richardstever3242]

They've been known to pick a tune or two.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

A good percentage of music, hits and otherwise were recorded at these studios back in the late 60s and all through the 70s. They are still at it with a resurgence of the remaining studios thanks in large part to the incredible 2013 Doc film, "Muscle Shoals." The legacy of these studios continues on in the current generation of musicians with the connection of Patterson Hood of The Drive By Truckers and Jason Isbell learning much of what he knows about music thanks to being mentored by Patterson's dad David, one of the main players in the musicians that are responsible for the "Muscle Shoals Sound." In the music industry, as much musical history is found here as it is in places like Nashville, Austin, New Orleans, New York, Chicago and Memphis. I hope that they let you do some filming when taking the studio tours.

[@richardstever3242]

That is some awesome trivia to save for jam nights...even way up here in Ontario.

[@MrRemphoto]

Guitar legend (and my favorite guitarist) Duane Allman was a studio musician at FAME Studio in Muscle Shoals. He first gathered attention for his distinctive guitar riffs on Wilson Pickett’s hit version of “Hey Jude.” He also backed up Aretha Franklin, Boz Scaggs, Delaney & Bonnie and many more. Soon after he formed the Allman Brothers Band and the rest is history.

[@richardstever3242]

@@MrRemphotoDoes that make Duane Allman a "Swamper"?

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

Florence looked really cute and the diner was adorable not to mention how yummy that grilled pimento sandwich and ice cream looked!!!😋

[@marcelarzner172]

Concert is special, with tv on side😂

[@jetlag4754]

Chattanooga is a great town. There are some great restaurants there. Awesome you ran into the Boomershines! I watch their KZbin channel as well.

[@daneulekowski929]

Cool to see you at Swampers, I was hoping you guys were gonna show the view from the 360 grille. Great episode, have fun

[@richardstever3242]

The three of you make a great show...thanks from a "Beausoliel Island Camper". It was great to see you in my area.

[@woldds]

Our family took a yearly trip to J. P. Coleman State Park on Pickwick Lake. A lot of good memories.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

I’m looking forward to seeing this trip and Chattanooga since I’ve been there twice.

[@leenix7923]

A little background on the musicians playing in this vlog at Swampers at about the 15 minute mark. The first two are Angela Hacker and James Leblanc. They are very talented singer/songwriters from here (Florence is my hometown). Angela won the first season of "Nashville Stars" and her brother was runner up. James has written many songs including "Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde" recorded by Travis Tritt. They both have various albums available wherever you stream music and should give them a listen. Angela has just started recording under the name 2xflAsH for more non-country style music and it is really good (also available for streaming). Angela's son Bay is also a singer/songwriter on his way up and is lead for the band "Outlaw Apostles" (and yes you guessed it available for streaming). They have all been friends of mine for years and are extremely talented very nice down to earth people.

[@SchoandJo]

We SUPER APPRECIATE this comment, we had been told in the moment who the artists were but forgot. They were extremely talented, and we appreciate you giving us the recap.

[@SchoandJo]

🗺 Read our Chattanooga Side Trip Cruising Guide: schoandjo.com/chattanooga-side-trip/ 💰 Find out how much the Great Loop Costs: schoandjo.com/great-loop-expenses/ 🔒 Learn how to lock: schoandjo.com/how-to-lock 💌 Want to keep up with us in real-time? Sign up for our weekly email to be filled in our current cruising plans and adventures. schoandjo.com/sunday-summary This video was filmed on November 7, 2022. Thank you for watching!

[@jonathanhall7290]

love watching these - they make my day!!! love following along - pets to Ollie!!!

[@paulreding8589]

I live in Middle Tennessee. It has been fun watching you explore all around me. I would love to do the Loop someday.

[@LarryPortouw]

Repeatable glitch (freezes) about 9:20. ? Manually jump over it and it works fine.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks for letting us know Larry!

[@streetphilosophy1902]

Thanks for sharing your travels are enjoyable to watch.

[@karenprice5439]

Love the video... All the sites....awesome....😂

[@jimcooke1712]

I rarely comment but dang that Ice Cream looked good! Keep up the great vids!

[@annhysell6064]

Oh my goodness, I love that area. I hope you visited the Frank Lloyd Wright designed house..Jen. Muscle Shoals..best rock and roll recording there.. Bruce, etc, lol. Pickwick Lake is awesome. The food there is fantastic.

[@johnmarschalk1977]

Don't know if you did, but should have gone all the way up to Knoxville. Gameday Saturday, could have been in with the Vol Navy. An experience, even if no tickets to game.

[@phil6746]

Great content! I love Florence, Al! Did you see the famous house designed by Frank Loyd Wright?

[@SchoandJo]

Florence is awesome! Unfortunately we missed that house, ran out of time!

[@jameslovelace8958]

I was born and raised in Florence Alabama.

[@SchoandJo]

It's a cool town!

[@SavorTheJourneyDave]

I just knew ya'll were gonna say their signature flavor was pimento cheese related.... 😂🤣😂🤣😁😋

[@pitakid2006]

I'm confused, is the video we are watching from a few days ago? didn't the Bloomershines end their trip this past summer ?

[@SchoandJo]

We are releasing loop videos twice a week from our past loop, so while this video was released a few days ago it wasn't filmed a few days ago.

[@DonaldGarside-p9e]

I have a place in counce tn and will be bringing my new boat back from guntersville al to pickwick landing state park this coming saturday.. when's the return back to the Tom bigbee from chatt?

[@DonaldGarside-p9e]

The waterfall is def one of the spots to spend the day while out on the lake at pickwick for the day and def some great campfires at night

[@jeremystory6981]

😮😮😮

[@Jeffreyperez-rp6ow]

How many chances do you get to have a waterfall sing you to sleep ?? OF COURSE stay on the way back !!!

[@SchoandJo]

haha right on!

[@ChrisGoosman]

Maybe it's just me but there seems to be a glitch at 9:03. Feel free to delete this message if you reupload it, or if there's no way to fix it.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks for letting us know Chris! Unfortunately we can't do anything about it, short of re-uploading it. I was able to remove the other one though, thanks!

[@mikepech6822]

There you are at it again. My favorite Canuckoopers have now turned into hillbilloopy boaters. But you have to make this more realistic. Ya'all get thet southern drawl going. Lets hear some serious country music and see you guys and friends into some serious line dancing, and two step. Hop on a mechnical bull ride. C.mon guys, lets get with it,Ya'all gotta get with the territory to experience what it has to offer. Lol,

[@ayp7715]

"Filmed on November 7, 2022" - checking to see if this was a typo. Just curious to see if their current trip is in real time.

[@SchoandJo]

Not a typo, we are producing two videos a week capturing our daily experience on the Great Loop

[@ayp7715]

@@SchoandJo Thanks for the reply! Love your videos. I hope to be lucky enough to have my own trawler one day and to make this epic trip. You guys have given me something to shoot for!

[@dalemorris8609]

Tha Boomershine KZbin fans are still waiting on their Great Loop videos. Your fans appreciate your awesome videos. The education you provided & your commeradity with the viewers. Your affection as couple. Odei's escapades. Thank you from my heart. 🦜

[@toddekstrom7963]

What about the Chattanooga Choo Choo?

[@SchoandJo]

Yes, thats a fun ride!

[@Eva-zy1wl]

Hello! Am I watching videos from last year? 2222???

[@Eva-zy1wl]

Sorry 2022. Not 2222. Are these last years videos?

[@markdimaio8396]

Yes the video footage is from one year ago. It takes untold number of hours to put each video togther for a once a week posting. I forgot how many hours it takes to produce one video. Yes thier loop ended a while ago and boat was sold. Currently this couple in the Balkens area of Eastern Europe.