Thank you, Jamie Pierce.

Our Tats For Tots party was a success.  I’ll let the video explain.  There are so many more people who want tats that we’re already planning another such party to benefit a different cause we believe in.  I’ll keep you posted.   Thanks to the raddest and baddest tat artist, Jamie Pierce.     Btw, the musical underscore is an old Moxie Davis song I found that was never released.  I like it.

4 Things You Could Do This Weekend

Friday: Evan McHugh’s Show at Eddie’s Attic

 

Saturday: Tats for Tots party at my house to raise money for our trip to East Asia next month.  (Our team will be doing volunteer work in orphanages and children’s camps over there.)  Professional tattoo artist Jamie Pierce will be doing the honors and will give half his fees toward the trip.  There are only a few slots left; please contact us here to get a slot and directions.  Also, anyone is welcome just to come and hang out.  We’ll be going from noon to 11pm and will have refreshments.  Want to sign up for a tat?  

 

Saturday: Meghan Coffee opening for Edwin McCain at Chastain Park.  If Meghan brings it like she did last week at her album release concert (and she will), then this show will be amazing; great venue, too!  

 

Sunday: Browns Bridge Community Church in Cumming.  My Summer Vacation is the name of the new series beginning at BBCC.  I’ll be tinkling the ivories, so come see me.

Rumor has it…

I’ve been holding off on blogging about this for weeks in hopes of some official announcement.  But it’s already all over the net, so I’d love to get your thoughts.   Click here for the word on the street.  

 

If Louie Giglio/Passion is indeed involved in the alleged venture, I’m willing to bet that it will be intense, well-attended, and extremely well done.  If it’s true, will you be going to check it out?

Musicians gotta eat.

I know this is a music blog, but check this out.  Had lunch today with Dan Hannon and vocal coach to the stars Jan Smith.  We grabbed food at a decent restaurant that’s part of a big chain, after which I realized we were very near an El Torero (the best Mexican food in the ATL, IMHO).  Ouch.

 

Then, there was this article into today’s Atlanta Journal Constitution about an amazing, decades old restaurant that I used to frequent when I lived on the other side of town: Matthews in downtown Tucker.  

 

Another AJC article today tells of the passing today of longtime Varsity counterman, Erby Walker, who coined much of the Varsity lingo Atlantans know and love.

 

So, here are my Top 10 Atlanta-area restaurants, in no particular order (large chains excluded).  (I know I’m leaving out Mary Mac’s.  And the Majestic.  Somehow, I’ve never eaten at either!)

 

1. The Varsity (the original on North Ave)

 

2. El Torero (5 of them)

 

3. Matthews Cafeteria, Tucker

 

4. The Flying Biscuit Cafe (6 of them)

 

5. Einsteins, Midtown

 

6. Waffle House (It all started in the ATL so it counts.)

 

7. The Old Post Office Country Buffet, Stone Mountain

 

8. Buckhead Diner

 

9. Kurt’s, Duluth GA

 

10. Ippolito’s (6 of them)

 

Do you agree?  What would you change?

 

 

 

On this day…and some Atlanta trivia.

On this day in 1945, Paul Goddard, bassist for Atlanta Rhythm Section, came into this world.  But did you know that Goddard and others from ARS also, at one time, were in Mylon LeFevre’s band?  I was a big Mylon fan as a teen.   You want more? One of Mylon’s signature songs was Trains Up In The Sky (link to video), written by Jerome Olds.  Jerome’s three sons are in the Atlanta band Family Force 5.   You want more?  Mylon is father-in-law to Peter Furler, who fronts the Newsboys.  Many of you will remember that they, too, were an Atlanta band for a few years upon their arrival in the States from Australia.   You want more?  Atlanta’s Tim Huffman of iVideosongs, buddy to me and many of you, was also in Mylon’s band for a time.  I think that’s him in the picture below, on the far right.  Can anyone confirm?   Anyone have anymore degrees of Kevin Bacon?  I’m tired.

   

Today at BC.

Today was a long day, but a good day, at Buckhead Church.  Carlos led well.  Rachel sang like a bird.  I didn’t knock over any computers.  I saw too many of you guys to name.  Thanks to Carlos for the pics!  (Better, Adam?) 

 

Get Funky on the 4th.

 

ONE Atlanta Music is a sponsor for Instituto CanZion’s Funky 4th of July Event.  It features Seth Condrey, among others.  (To hear Seth, use the 1ATL player at right.)  Should be a great event.  Check it out.

Pasted.

48 hours til Meghan Coffee’s album release at Smith’s.  Yes, I’ve blogged about it already.  But, hey, I’m a fan.  Scroll down 2 entries for info ad nauseam.  Also, you can click here for her new site.

Meanwhile, today she shared a few songs with the staff at Paste Magazine.  If you read Paste, let us hear from you.  Tell us why.

Here’s what I’m missing…

…by not being at Bigstuf Camp. Every summer, many of my friends head off to Panama City Florida for several weeks to play for this thing. It appears they’re having a blast. Return safely, guys, and have a ridiculous summer.

Mad props (does anyone say that anymore?) to the first person who can name everyone in the picture.

Another season, another reason for Meghan Coffee.

Apologies to those who don’t “get” that title.  Anyway, Meghan’s CD release show is a week from tonight at Smith’s.  Says Meg, “ I can’t wait.  It’s going to be great.  Really.  I really, really can’t wait. Please click this link to watch a little video I made announcing a free mp3 download deal I am offering as an incentive to buy your tickets now instead of at the door.” (You must be logged into Facebook).  Click here for tickets.

 

Another cool thing is that Meghan has been doing house concerts, her most recent one being at her friends’ the Siebers this past Saturday.   To host one yourself, make an inquiry here which we will pass along to her manager Melissa.  

 

Finally, here’s a sneak peek at one of the background videos that were created for the upcoming show.  This is very cool.  It was created by my new friend Joe Wiggleston.  He’s for real.

 

Holla here if you’re going to the show.

 

 

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