Patriot Idol 2 at Page High School tonight

// February 9th, 2009 // No Comments » // Media, Music

I have the privilege of playing bass for some very talented high schoolers tonight at Page High School in Franklin TN.  These students wrote and will perform songs in front of their parents, teachers, and peers.  Industry pros will be judging the performers, and 3 winners will play at the Blue Bird with the top performer getting a day in the studio.  As part of the production, the entire music and arts department will take part in putting on the show to a live audience but also to the web through live streaming video.  The performers will be seen, but many back stage hands including lights, audio, video, web, and production crews will have just as important roles, all part of the learning process.  You are sure to hear about some of these folks in years to come.  Pros in the making for sure.

The live weblink is http://video.wcs.edu/phs-tv. Check it out at 7 pm Central time.  Or if you are in the area and want to see it live, you can visit

Lightning capped

// July 13th, 2008 // No Comments » // Nature

Caught this picture from my front steps. We had an amazing light show without the rain as the heavy stuff just passed over downtown Nashville initially. Rains came later, but the sky lit up in many beautiful colors.

Morning at Henpeck Market

// September 1st, 2006 // No Comments » // Economy, Health

Morning at Henpeck Market

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Following along the thread of yesterday, here is a great place to grab a real authentic breakfast. Don and Jackie own Henpeck and its a great place to meet friends. I meet with Jack, Bruce, and Tony here Friday mornings for eggs, bacon, and a topic of the day. We were discussing economics of all things. You can find Henpeck south on 431, just past Mack Hatcher. As you enter, say hello to Don, who you`ll find behind the register most mornings.