Exquisite Desserts at Nonnah's in Columbia
When I left out of Pearlz Oyster Bar, I was thinking of how nice it would be if Columbia had a dessert cafe that was …
Finding Jazz in Columbia, South Carolina: Pearlz Upstairs Lounge @PearlzColumbia @PearlzOysterBar
Ironically, when I made it back to the Vista district in Columbia, I found the live jazz I had been looking for in the upstairs …
Looking For Jazz in Columbia: Le Cafe Jazz
After dinner, I wanted to enjoy some live music, and set off in search of jazz. On my phone, I had seen a place called …
Having Fun in Columbia, South Carolina's Vista District
On Friday June 27, I flew into Columbia, South Carolina to be a panelist at the Vocalis Music Industry Conference which was being held over …
Cedric Burnside's Hill Country Blues at Memphis' @LevittShell
R. L. Burnside was one of the most famous musicians in the blues tradition of the North Mississippi Hill Country, and many of his children …
A Summer Band Battle at Memphis' Oakhaven Park
There is a Black marching band tradition which is distinct from its white equivalent, despite points of similarity, and, not surprisingly, that tradition is deeply …
Indianola's Blues Legacy on Church Street
Our whole goal for the afternoon had been to make it to Indianola for lunch, but we were in for a disappointment, because when we …
Historic Beauty in North Carrollton and Carrollton, MS
Often in Mississippi, the coming of railroads led to the formation of new towns that led to the death of the older original communities in …
Holcomb, Mississippi's Abandoned Main Street
Holcomb, Mississippi is a little unincorporated town in western Grenada County, Mississippi at the junction of two railroads and three highways. It is a rather …
Charleston, MS: Gateway to the Delta
My homeboy Travis McFetridge, the owner of Great South Bay Music publishing firm, was down from New York City for an event sponsored by the …