Artist: Erin Slaver (violinist/fiddler/back-up vocalist of JD & the Straight Shot)
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Latest Album: Good Luck and Good Night
Personal Nicknames: “Pirate” and sometimes “E-Dawg.”
If you could safely have any animal in the world as a pet, which would you choose?
A dragon — I’ve been watching a lot of Game of Thrones.
Do your socks always match?
No. Sock monsters have lived inside my dryer for years, causing me to suffer from “missing sock syndrome.” Anyone know how to get rid of those pests?
If you could have a superpower, what would you choose?
I think perfect pitch is a super power. I’d take that.
Which describes you as a kid — tree climber, video gamer, or book reader?
Can I add choice d) “practice nerd”? I literally have photos, as a 4-year-old, practicing my violin with my dolls as an audience.
Who was the best teacher you ever had — and why?
My college violin teacher, Soovin Kim. He believed in me, and that meant everything.
What’s your favorite city?
New York City, cause it still has it all.
Boots or sneakers?
Hmm … a year ago, boots. But since I became a mom, sneakers are my new best friends.
Which brothers do you prefer — Avett, Wood, Stanley, Comatose, or Louvin?
Tough call! But I’ll say Stanley Brothers, because “Man of Constant Sorrow” is one of my favorite tracks and O’ Brother, Where Art Thou? is one of my favorite films.
Head or heart?
I chose to be a musician for a living … need I say more ?
Photo credit: Kristin Barlowe
Caroline swings a simple long black dress into the West with tan cowboy boots, a vintage tooled leather clutch, and classic silver and turquoise jewelry.
Caroline is attracted to fun patterns that look like they could have been on her great grandmother’s china. She keeps the look simple — and far from grandma — by pairing with her favorite concho earings by Three Wolves Trading Post and tan cowboy boots creating a look that is unique to her personality.
I love the juxtaposed vintage/modern styles within this dress alone. The washed-out, muted stripe pattern on a simple cut denim dress contrasted with oversized ruffled sleeves allows this dress to make a statement on its own. Caroline tossed out the original belt this dress came with, and paired it with a vintage concho belt making it her own. 
The combination of classic prep with a vintage Western twist found in Caroline’s style gives this tall beauty Modern Western vibes for days.
