Proof of Fountain of Youth Found!

Take a look at the fan visible just above George Harrison's head. Look familiar? I can think of no other possible explanation than sorcery. I wonder if he had any inkling he'd be playing the character of Jack on the popular TV sitcom "Will & Grace." Oh, but of course that must have been in the contract he signed...WITH THE DEVIL!!!

BBQ 4 NYE!

I'll be doing the folk/pop/country/blues/etc thing at John T's BBQ to get an early start on the New Year's Eve celebrations. If you have big plans, you can come by for a "warm up" for later with some music and a meal (you'll need your strength)...AND if you're the type to skip the parties and screaming crowds and turn in early, this will be a great way to ease from one year to the next!

John T's BBQ
115 First Ave. NE, Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-9600

"Silver and (Ring)gold..." Dec. 22

The Mark Kelly Hall Christmas Ensemble, with singer/songwriters Mark Kelly Hall and Charlsey Etheridge, along with a surprise special guest or two, will bring a holiday mix of original tunes and “songs you already like” to the Acoustic Café in Ringgold, GA, on Thursday, December 22. The family-friendly acoustic show will feature a blend of blues, pop, folk, ...and NO matching outfits...and will start at 8 pm.

Admission is free, but as always, sincere compliments, tips and lucrative recording and/or publishing contracts will be accepted.

The Acoustic Café is conveniently located near the Ringgold/Lafayette exit off of I-75, and offers a menu of sandwiches, sides and more. For info and directions go to ringgoldacoustic.com or call 706-965-2065.

Acoustic Café
www.ringgoldacoustic.com
61 RBC Drive
Ringgold, GA 30736
Phone: 706-965-2065

Have a (Celtic) Cup o' cheer!

It's time again for what is becoming a holiday tradition (hey, we work with what we've got!). The Mark Kelly Hall Christmas Ensemble will help celebrate with some acoustic music & a few corny jokes thrown in for good measure.

I'll be teaming up with Charlsey Etheridge and instrumentalist Daniel Heacock to share the holiday spirit. There may even be festive hats! Feel free to wear your own.


The Celtic Cup Coffee House
Find it on Facebook
106 North Anderson Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Phone: 931-563-7733
Free admission

Another Pleasant Valley Sunday Brunch, Sept. 25

OK, I'm not sure about the "Valley" part, but the rest is the Gospel truth. A great time to be had at the Listening Room! Featuring some pioneers in the world of contemporary Christian music who have continued to create music that speaks to all audiences...that means you!

Brunch is from 10am-2pm and features Eggs Benedict, Croque Monsieur, Croque Madame, French Toast, Mini Quiche Lorraine, Omelet Du Jour and more. (Regular ol' menu items are available, too, if your tastes run to the familiar like mine).

This week's performers:
Noon-1PM: Steve & Annie Chapman, Bill DiLuigi and Bonnie Lee Panda
1PM-2PM: Pam Mark Hall with Jerry Chamberlain

(No, I'm not related to Pam; the fact that we share 2 out of 3 names is sheer awesome coincidence).

I doubt Jerry C. will be pulling out any of the Daniel Amos tunes known and loved around the world...much less those by the Swirling Eddies, another of the bands his talents helped make semi-famous...but there's always hope.

The Listening Room Cafe has been voted one of the top music venues in town. It's in the Cummins Station building (the giant brick bldg. off the Demonbreun exit) in downtown Nashville. Park free on 10th Avenue or in the designated lot across the street just past the end of the building.

Sunday Brunch Rolls On

This is a great place to meet up for a bite after church or before the ballgame. Or just keep tabs on the Titans on TV as you enjoy the music with your meal--best of both worlds!

Brunch is from 10am-2pm and features Eggs Benedict, Croque Monsieur, Croque Madame, French Toast, Mini Quiche Lorraine, Omelet Du Jour and more. (Regular ol' menu items are available, too, if your tastes run to the familiar like mine).

This week's performers:
11am-noon: Gary Talley (guitarist for the Box Tops)
Noon-1PM: Jennifer Brantley, Rachel Morgan Perry
1PM-2PM: Karen Staley ("Take Me As I Am," "Keeper of the Stars")

The Listening Room Cafe has been voted one of the top music venues in town. It's in the Cummins Station building (the giant brick bldg. off the Demonbreun exit) in downtown Nashville. Park free on 10th Avenue or in the designated lot across the street just past the end of the building.

Sunday Brunch @ the Listening Room, Sept. 11

The first brunch was so much fun, we're going to do it again! Also it was planned already.

Brunch is from 10am-2pm. Come by for Eggs Benedict, Croque Monsieur, Croque Madame, French Toast, Mini Quiche Lorraine, Omelet Du Jour and more.

And what would a Nashville event be without live music? And on Sunday morning in the South, naturally you can expect to hear some Gospel in the mix. This week's performers include multi-instrumentalist Tom Shinness, Charlsey Etheridge, Sabrina, J.P. Williams and yours truly.

The Listening Room Cafe has been voted one of the top music venues in town. It's in the Cummins Station building (the giant brick bldg. off the Demonbreun exit) in downtown Nashville. Park free on 10th Avenue or in the designated lot across the street.