Somebody's playing without a full deck!

Here we are again thrashing about like courting loons in the name of one of the world’s most widespread and seemingly incurable of social ills: racism.  Actually, we’re all hyped up simply because someone...

Through 'The Cycles' of AutoVaughn

Friends, my dreams have come true!  Some weeks ago, AutoVaughn finally released the long-awaited follow up to their 2005 debut EP, Space.   Of course, I was unable to attend the CD release party in...

The American Revolution (1776-?)

The New York Times recently described the Liberty Counsel as an organization that “defends traditional marriage”.  Now, before I go on, let us assess the ramifications of ‘liberty’ and 'defend' when used...

Seoul World DJ Festival: Just Gettin' It!

I'm sure you've all heard the expression, "When it rains, it pours."  And, as much as I'd love for that to be an apt description of my experience with music happenings in Seoul, a gurgling water fountain may be...

Opera in My Seoul

YAY! After much wailing and gnashing of teeth, I have finally managed to attend a music performance in my new home. Unexpectedly, my introduction to Seoul's caliber appeared in the make of the Western world's...

The "Journey of Harmony" Reaches Seoul

In 1996, I was fortunate enough to experience an insider's view of the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.  You see, when my father was appointed as an attaché to St.Vincent and the Grenadines, I, at the tender...

Made in China

For those of you who have garnered some small pleasure from reading my previous compositions, I present to you this short diatribe.Last month, I happened upon several online news articles reporting that one of my...

Audacity in Reality

I will never cease to be amazed by White folks' (Yes, I often speak colloquially.) ironclad inability to distinguish between racism (i.e. the belief that the inherent differences between the human “races” are...

Happy Birthday Mercy Lounge!

Dearest friends and readers, I have come to pay tribute to Mercy Lounge and to those who performed at the filled-to-capacity, fifth-year celebration of her day of establishment.  On this occasion, J-to-the-J,...

World-class Songwriters at Blue Bar

Normally, I would present newsworthy events to you in their order of appearance; however, recent hoopla at Blue Bar bids me out with pertinent information.  Friends, I bring to you tidings of great...

Diva conducts master class in Nashville

The average bear may not be so inclined to jump for joy upon hearing news that Jennifer Larmore would be performing a recital and teaching a master class in their city.  Let it be known, then, that I am...

Super Tuesday Tempest

As I sit here dividing my post-Super Tuesday morning between writing this article, watching Cartoon Network,  The Arts Channel, CNN (Yes, T.J. Holmes.), and listening to the unseasonable and incessant wailing of...

Sunday Night Shakedown

If you are not already familiar with my undying love affair with the Nashville live music scene, welcome to another exciting edition of me sharing moments from my undying love affair with the Nashville live music...

Next Big Nashville: The Music Fête That Started It All

I would like to offer an apology to you, my dear readers, for withholding valuable information in 2007.  As penance for my misdeed, I will make this pledge for 2008: never to keep from you any worthy experience,...

Sunday School ain't sanctified, but it's worth a visit

Just when I thought it was safe to go out in Nashville on a Sunday night, I was introduced to Sunday School, an invite-only weekly soirée.  You see, I was sitting at Red Door East, finishing this article’s...