Live at Spirit Park: Tulane vs. Southern Miss Pregame Concert (Hattiesburg, MS)
Schedule
Sat Sep 16 2023 at 12:00 pm
Location
University of Southern Mississippi | Purvis, MS
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The University of Southern Mississippi proudly presents THE POWELL BROTHERS live in concert at Spirit Park on Saturday, September 16th before the big game between the Tulane Green Wave vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles! Join us at Spirit Park, located right outside M.M. Roberts Stadium, for an incredible pregame tailgate experience featuring different food trucks from around Hattiesburg and super-sized video screens so fans can watch games from around the country! Admission to Spirit Park is free and open to the public of all ages. THE POWELL BROTHERS is a Country music recording artist fronted by brothers Taylor Powell (lead vocals, guitar) and Blake Powell (guitar, backing vocals). With music that uniquely blends Country and Rock genres, a robust annual tour schedule with over 150 dates across 25 states, and a high energy live show that must be seen to be believed, The Powell Brothers have garnered a vast and diverse following. Music releases include 12 singles, 4 EPs and 1 full length album.
The group’s current single is "Be Somebody.” The single was released on March 31, 2023, and is available now on all streaming platforms. "Be Somebody" was inspired by a landmark in The Powell Brothers’ hometown of Houston, Texas; a railroad bridge over I-10 and I-45 north of downtown tagged with message “Be Someone." Over the years, drivers have been greeted and inspired by the colorful graffiti art. The creator of the artwork stated “I’d like to thank y’all for showing so much love and living up to the ‘Be Someone' movement. Keep going, keep representing and go make a difference in your daily life. Go out there and do it for your own sanity, your own joy and spread the love!”
With the iconic “Be Someone” bridge in mind, The Powell Brothers wrote “Be Somebody.” The inspirational message behind the graffiti art and the song is one and the same; make a difference in your daily life and spread joy and love. The song expresses the human condition of wanting to succeed and do something great in this world. We all want to be somebody. The tricky part is figuring out the person you want to be and defining your own version of success. The song is written to be inspirational, motivational, and self-reflective. Who do you want to be? How can you make a difference in this world?
The artwork for the new single “Be Somebody” is an edited version of one of the most popular photos of the “Be Someone” graffiti art tagged on the railroad bridge north of downtown Houston. Charles Holt, the photographer who captured the image, generously granted The Powell Brothers permission to use and edit the photo for the new single.
The Powell Brothers’ music is best described as a pulse pounding, addictive musical elixir blending elements of County and Rock in a unique way that is unmistakably The Powell Brothers. The group’s music really comes to life in their high energy live show. Past festival performances include the following:
▪︎ Oregon Jamboree (Sweet Home, OR)
▪︎ Bands In The Backyard (Pueblo, CO)
▪︎ Hwy 30 Music Fest (Filer, ID)
▪︎ Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival (Stephenville, TX)
▪︎ Way Out West Fest (El Paso, TX)
▪︎ Corn Palace Festival (Mitchell, SD)
▪︎ Merchants & Music Festival (Fort Thomas, KY)
▪︎ Sweet Pea Festival (Bozeman, MT)
▪︎ Oyster Ridge Music Festival (Kemmerer, WY)
▪︎ Chinook Fest (Naches, WA)
The group has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, both on extended tours and at individual festivals, fairs, and events across the United States. Some of the artists The Powell Brothers have supported include:
▪︎ Brothers Osborne
▪︎ 311
▪︎ Flo Rida
▪︎ Jon Pardi
▪︎ Cody Johnson
▪︎ Parker McCollum
▪︎ Billy Currington
▪︎ Josh Turner
▪︎ Lee Brice
Taylor and Blake Powell have many interests outside of music, including sports. The brothers found a way to combine their passions for music and sports by performing at collegiate and professional sporting events. The group has performed pregame concerts at some of the most exciting sporting events in the world, including:
▪︎ MLB World Series
▪︎ NFL Playoffs
▪︎ NHL Draft
▪︎ National Finals Rodeo
▪︎ Las Vegas Bowl
▪︎ Alamo Bowl
▪︎ Armed Forces Bowl
▪︎ Red River Rivalry
This Fall, The Powell Brothers hit the road for their College Football Kickoff Tour, performing pregame concerts at major universities across the South. The tour schedule includes performances before these exciting college football games in the SEC, ACC, and BIG 12:
@ Southern Miss vs. Tulane (Saturday, Sept. 18th)
@ Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky (Saturday, Sept. 23rd)
@ TCU vs. West Virginia (Saturday, Sept. 30th)
@ Ole Miss vs. Arkansas (Saturday, Oct. 7th)
@ South Carolina vs. Florida (Saturday, Oct. 14th)
@ Arkansas vs. Mississippi State (Saturday, Oct. 21st)
@ North Carolina State vs. Miami (Saturday, Nov. 4th)
@ Tennessee vs. Georgia (Saturday, Nov. 18th)
@ Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss (Thursday, Nov. 23rd)
@ LSU vs. Texas A&M (Saturday, Nov. 25th)
When asked about The Powell Brothers’ explosive growth and what the future holds, Taylor Powell states:
“It all boils down to good songs and good people. We are committed to the craft of songwriting. Our goal is to make every song and every album better than the last, and to surround ourselves with the best people.”
Blake Powell echoes his brother’s thoughts and adds:
“Our goal is to deliver recorded music and live performances worthy of the love and support we are so blessed to receive."
For more information on The Powell Brothers, including a full list of tour dates, links to recorded music, live music videos, merchandise and more, please visit the band's official website at www.PowellBrothersmusic.com
Learn more about The Powell Brothers by clicking the links below:
Music Video: "BUY A TICKET":
Music Video: "HOW IT'S DONE":
Music Video: "BLINDING LIGHTS":
Spotify: https://sptfy.com/dBOQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/.../the-powell-brothers/481171831
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brotherspowell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotherspowell
Website: www.PowellBrothersMusic.com
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University of Southern Mississippi, Purvis, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: