Originally published in the Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Mar 2018. Memphis is a music city with a rich musical heritage. With Beale Street and the wide assortment of music venues across the metro area, on any given night you can find just about any kind of live music that you want. But did you know... Continue Reading →

Originally published in the Memphis Commercial Appeal, 15 Mar 2009. I LOVE FOOD. No, really. I love to eat. It’s one of my favorite things to do in the world. Fortunately, all my life I have been blessed with being able to eat anything I want. I’ve always been a skinny guy, although when I... Continue Reading →

(Originally published in the Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Aug 2009) Joey Easterling was killed in a motorcycle accident in April, a tragedy that was witnessed by his wife, Cassie, and child.   In a short span recently, we lost Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson — both icons of at least one generation if not more... Continue Reading →

Here's a fact that may surprise live music lovers: Artists may not see a cent from songs played on jukeboxes, radio, karaoke or any other music played at bars, restaurants, fitness centers or clubs throughout the U.S. Despite this, thousands of venues are required to pay as much as $5-10,000 per year to allow these... Continue Reading →