Author Nora Jane Struthers

Uncle Dave Macon Days 2009

by Nora Jane Struthers in Uncategorized




Dear Friends,
Every July there is a festival, Uncle Dave Macon Days, in Mufreesboro, TN, which honors the late musician, performer, and Grand Old Opry Star, Uncle Dave Macon.
I put on my Saturday night barn dance 1940’s floral cotton dress, complete with quilted trim around the neckline, sleeves, and sparkly pink buttons.  
In the above photos, in order of appearance:  Me, Emily Miller (in the grey 1940’s–which I found for her 🙂 and Alison Williams, Anna Roberts (Red-skirt and bass), Bailey Cook (red gingham shirt and denim jean skirt overalls).
The video is wonderful.  Check it out.
Thanks for reading friends!
Sincerely, 
Nora Jane
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Sweetback Sister Style

by Nora Jane Struthers in Vintage Fashion Blog, Western Wear




Dear Friends,

I spent my July 4th with some of my best friends–The Sweetback Sisters– in Johnson City, TN at the Acoustic Coffee House.  They are AMAZING.  Find them–right now– at http://www.thesweetbacksisters.com/  and buy their brand new album.
Not only are they talented musicians–but they are coordinated dressers!  Take a look.  
I tried to keep up in my 1950’s favorite black flowered dress.
Thanks for reading friends.
Sincerely,
Nora Jane
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Dress-Up with Nora Jane

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Dear Friends,

I just moved into a new apartment in East Nashville and one of my favorite features of this new apartment is the wall-bracket dress bar I installed all by myself–and then again with the help of some friends after it proved a bit shaky.  
Last Thursday I had some of my lady friends over for dinner and they, overwhelmed by my new display of dresses, decided they better try some of them on!
Here’s Emily Miller and Rachel Hester in Nora Jane Vintage:
Rachel’s feet are just a little to small for my favorite pair of fancy heels.  🙂
Thanks for reading friends!
Sincerely,
Nora Jane
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JALOPY!!!!

by Nora Jane Struthers in 1950's, Vintage Fashion Blog



Dear Friends,

One of the highlights of the tour was our home-coming show at New York’s newest bestest music venue, Jalopy located in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
On the bill with us was the fantastic performer, Micheal Daves–he owned the stage and rocked the mic and I’m not kidding you brother!  Micheal was kind enough to get me up to sing harmony with him on the Louvin Brothers classic “If I could Only Win Your Love”. 
The guys, Ben and Grant, played great, the sound was great, and the crowd was great!  Thanks to everyone who came out!
I wore my favorite 50’s paisley-print skirt with a black tank and a big brown woven belt.  I mean hey, When amongst hippsters…
Thanks for reading friends.
Sincerely,
Nora Jane
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An Ocean of Plaid

by Nora Jane Struthers in Uncategorized






Dear Friends,

On this past tour, I brought my band to The Albert Music Music Hall in Waretown, NJ and what a show it was!  
As you can see, plaid is the new black.  I brought this sweet green and pink plaid early 1950’s number in West Virginia on my way back from The Purple Fiddle.  Only $15 big ones and it fits like a dream!
Ben and Grant followed suit–I think we look snazzy.
Thanks for reading friends.
Sincerely,
Nora Jane
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