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When Kerry Collins threw an interception on the Titans’ first play from scrimmage, LP field exploded in stunned silence. But we watched ol’ KC shake it off – something he has had his fair share of experience of, on and off the field -  and go on to guide Tennessee to three touchdowns and 21 first half points.  Last year, 21 points would have come from seven Rob Bironas field goals!  It is just so refreshing to see this team having fun and congratulating each other. With Indianapolis losing to Jacksonville, we’ve got an early two game lead in the division. Honeymoon’s not over yet… (continue reading…)

After twice reading this review of the new Kings Of Leon album, I am even more convinced that this review had to be written by a bitter, former lover of frontman Caleb Followill. Follow the link to read cringe worthy zingers such as “though his band has toured the world several times over, [Followwill] can’t see past his own dick” and, my personal favorite, “surely, we can do better for the platonic ideal of a rock band than four guys gunning for a spot rightfully inhabited by My Morning Jacket but instead coming up with the best songs 3 Doors Down never wrote.”

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I originally thought this space would be taken up reviewing the latest episode of “The Vince Young and the Restless”, but thank gawd Kerry “Tom” Collins and the rest of the Tennessee Titans football team gave us something else to talk about yesterday.  A victory over the hapless Bungles, and guess what, everybody?  Still undefeated and leading the division!  If the season ended today….. (continue reading…)

Maybe you’re busy thinking about Next Big Nashville right now, but I’m betting you’ve gotten so tired of music that sounds the same and the same and the same that you’ve already given your free wristband away. Here’s an event to juxtapose against all the NBN egos and decibles. Monday, September 15, Belmont University’s Music and Discourse lecture series presents Visiting Scholar Sounak Chattopadhyay, a popular young singer and performer of classical Hindustani music who is beginning a U.S. tour. He will be joined by percussionist Ben Mawhorter and a Nashville-based harmonium player whose name is missing from the info I have. The following events are all free and open to the public.

10:00, Massey Concert Hall: “India—Land of Myriad Colours” Lecture of general interest for the university community.

2:00, Neely Dining Room: Workshop with Sounak and tabla player Ben Mawhorter.

7:30, Massey Concert Hall: Concert. “Colours after Sunset: Ragas for Evening Moods.”

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When it was announced last year that the original lineup of Superdrag would be getting back together for the first time in over a decade, true rock n’ roll fans all over the country rejoiced.  When the band decided to record a new record, it was set in stone: this would be the greatest thing since, well, the first go ’round of the ‘Drag.  All signs point to the new LP being a continuation of the Nashville/Knoxville quartet’s signature melding of 60’s pop, 70s crunch, and 80s college rock.  We caught up with Mr. John Davis in anticipation of Superdrag’s performance in Nashville this Friday night…. (continue reading…)

As of this morning, the Tennessee Titans are undefeated and have a commanding first place lead in the AFC South.  Of course, only one game has been played.  The return of some familiar faces – namely DE Jevon Kearse, Offensive Coordinator Mike Heimerdinger, and WR Justin McCareins – has sparked some excitement that the Titans might win the division and make a run at the conference title.  Some questions were answered yesterday, such as how the defense would perform.  The answer was a resounding “Totally badass!”  Other questions were not answered, such as “Why do we still not have any receivers?” and “Why didn’t we pick Jay Cutler instead of Vince Young?”  At least we can ponder these concerns while celebrating a win.  We can do that, can’t we? (continue reading…)

Every August, friendly Greek cartoon-like characters decorate the city’s billboards, and I am filled delight knowing that the Greek Festival is back. Starting tomorrow the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is hosting their 21^st Annual Greek Festival. The three day event is filled with Greek food and drink, dancing, craft fair and tours of the church. There is nothing quite like it anywhere else in Nashville, and for those, like me, who have loved Greece from afar, this is the perfect opportunity to experience a little piece of it minutes from home. (continue reading…)

Thankfully, Squeeze rolled into the Mother Church not to impress us with some of their latest compositions, but to give the people what they wanted: the hits. Looking much older and a bit larger than they did when they wrote the nearly thirty year old songs that made them pop darlings, Glenn Tillbrook, Chris Difford and co. proved they’ve still got it. (continue reading…)