The Death of Michael Jackson
Early in the morning, I checked out of the Kingsgate Resort, and ate breakfast at a First Watch near Florence, Kentucky so I would already …
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Cornhole in Cincinnati
I had breakfast at the Half Day Cafe in the little village of Wyoming, Ohio, just north of Cincinnati, then started the day going around …
RIP Indianapolis’ Joe Lee Records
I went to breakfast at Sunrise Cafe on East 86th in the Castleton neighborhood of Indianapolis It was another extremely hot day, mostly spent going …
A Rap Conference in Greenwood, Mississippi
I had been asked to speak at a rap conference in Greenwood,Mississippi, and the weather in Memphis was horrible, but I headed out anyway, and …
Al Kapone and Lord T & Eloise Bring Memphis Rap to Starkvegas
I took off work early so that I could pick up Al Kapone and Sir Vince and head to their show at the State Theatre …
Memphis Invades Austin During SXSW
Somebody had recommended the Magnolia Cafe for breakfast, so I drove down the Mo Pac Expressway to Lake Austin Boulevard, and to the restaurant, but …
The Early Bird Catches the Breakfast in Beaumont, Record Hunting in Houston, and the First Day of SXSW in Austin
I ate breakfast in Beaumont at the Early Bird Cafe on Washington Boulevard, and then I drove west to Houston, stopping at Black Dog Records …
A Rap Music Conference and Showcase in the Mississippi Delta
I had been asked to speak at a music conference in Leland, so, although winter weather was being predicted for Memphis, I headed out driving …