Nashville is the 4th best place to hear live music

The Society of American Travel Writers has named Nashville one of the 10 best cities to see live music.

Nashville ranked No. 4 on the list.

See the entire list at their website.

Battle of New Orleans Commemoration at The Hermitage- Free Admission

Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 10:00am

FREE Admission all day!

Visit The Hermitage and celebrate the 194th anniversary of the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans, which ended the War of 1812, sometimes referred to as the "Second War of Independence." This victory, led by General Andrew Jackson, left no doubt of America's independence and propelled Jackson on to an incredible journey in American politics. Join us for this patriotic celebration that was once rivaled in national importance only by the Fourth of July. Our special "Eighth of January" event includes a traditional ceremony at Jackson's tomb, walking tours, tour of the Hermitage mansion and more!

Our friend and famous praline maker is gone

Our friend Leon Vlahos, of Pralines by Leon, passed away not to long ago. He will be missed for his gentle manner and his gracious welcome to his candy store. It wont be the same without him but his wife is keeping the business open, so be sure to stop in. Help keep the legacy of the man alive by insuring his business continues to thrive.

Keep his family in your prayers, please.

~Corey


Leon and the ladies on one of the Nashville Experience walking tours.



138 2nd Ave N # 102
Nashville, TN 37201
615- 254-5030



Visit Pralines by Leon on the web to order and keep the business going. Be sure to stop in and say hi, by some wonderful candies and share a smile.

Tim McGraw will perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Tim McGraw, Jimmy Buffett and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss will perform at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival taking place April 25-27 and May 1-4. The event at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans will feature 11 stages presenting a wide variety of musical styles.

This year's performers also include Sheryl Crow, John Prine, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, Delbert McClinton, Del McCoury, Richard Thompson, Widespread Panic, Dr. John, Al Green, Diana Krall, Chick Corea, the Roots and many others.

Emeril Leaves the Food Network

I hate to see him go but I actually quit watching a good while ago. I still enjoyed but the BAM BAM's just didn't entertain me anymore. The gimmick grew old.

Now here is the this from the USA Today blog.

Can no one get along in TV land? After contract negotiations went sour between Emeril Lagasse and parent corporation Scripps, the chef is leaving the network. Foodies can savor their last morsel of Lagasse's live show on Dec. 11.

But Lagasse will continue to work with the Food Network on his other show, the take-it-down-a-notch Essence of Emeril.

Thanks to my friend ChezBez for sharing this with me.