The Local Voice “Know Your Bartender”
Scott King of Proud Larry’s
Oxford, Mississippi
from The Local Voice #146
Name: Scott King
Your Bar: Proud Larry’s, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Hometown: Cleveland, Mississippi
In your experience, what is the most common reason to have a drink? Every day I wake up is a reason to celebrate.
What do you prefer on the rocks? Jameson
What are your specialties? shots and fruity junk
Early alcohol experience: Buying moonshine in Alligator, Mississippi.
Most famous customer you’ve served: Freddie Foster
Who would you most like to have a drink with? Gary Busey – Let the rabble begin.
What’s your jam, lately? “Hold On,” Alabama Shakes
Favorite movie: A Christmas Story
Favorite sport & team: Ole Miss Basketball
What are you reading? Power of the Dog by Don Winslow
Who’s your favorite Rebel? The Colonel.
Where’s your favorite spot to sip? The Grove
What’s the best band you’ve ever seen in Oxford? Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
What do you like best about living here? The music.
What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen in your bar lately? The Patrick Fuze Incident.
Where would you be if you weren’t behind a bar? Bellied up to it.
