Memphis’ South Main District on a Friday Afternoon
On what was really the first warm Friday afternoon of the year in Memphis, I headed downtown to the South Main Arts District. Memphis gets …
Food
You Can Go Home Again: Traveling to Recover the Taste of Youth
The saying is “You can’t go home again,” but it’s not always true. The recent announcement of Pizza Hut’s financial struggles occasioned a considerable amount …
Friday Night Jazz at the Westin Hotel Lobby in Memphis
While Jazz goes on frequently (Tuesdays and Sundays) at The Cove in Binghamton, it also has been going on every other Friday at the Westin …
To Jackson, Tennessee for a Birthday Celebration
Although I did not have the money to take a long trip out of town, on the day after my birthday, I decided to drive …
Coffee with a Note of Jazz at Ridgeland’s Fusion Coffeehouse
A jazz-themed coffee house is not common anywhere, but probably doubly less so in the Jackson, Mississippi area. But as someone who loves both jazz …
Comforting Food in a Welcoming Environment at Zea Rotisserie and Bar in Ridgeland
Zea Rotisserie and Bar is a regional chain based in Louisiana, and one of those kind of places that looks good, but which I had …
A Great Brisket Sandwich At Simon’s Fish Camp in Bolivar
I had to travel to Bolivar on a Saturday to play music for a renewal of vows ceremony, and afterwards, I was hungry. I don’t …
Mason, Tennessee Celebrates Its Heritage With The Annual Fall Jubilee
Every fall, the small town of Mason in Tipton County, Tennessee holds an annual fall festival with vendors food trucks and live music. It generally …
On the Patio with Joshua McCain and the Soul Seven at the Greyhound
After I walked up to the Dollar General Store on the Main Street Mall to buy batteries for my camera, I was closer to Union …
Suavo J and the M-Town Band at Alley Dayz in Downtown Memphis
Originally, I had just planned to go downtown and see my friends Joshua McCain and the Soul Seven, who were playing at a bar called …