Archive for February, 2005

Meanwhile in Achewood…

Monday, February 14th, 2005

Monthly Achewood pushing: Everybody is mad at Ray.

Hothamdogs!

Monday, February 14th, 2005

Thanks to Mike for tipping me off to this: Mulligan’s “Hamdog” has hit the AP news wire. Feast your eyes: (O, that I had a photograph to share) The dish, a specialty of Mulligan’s, a suburban bar, is a hot dog wrapped by a beef patty that’s deep fried, covered with chili, cheese and […]

The State of the Union, Part Two

Saturday, February 12th, 2005

Just over a week ago I posted that I’ve “removed myself from dating for the time being.” Well, I guess that time is over. For the time being? Who can say. You can’t control these things happening. Hold that thought. When I decided to stop looking for someone, I […]

So Long, Jimmy Smith

Thursday, February 10th, 2005

Jimmy Smith, perhaps the father of organ jazz (talkin’ about the B-3 here, folks), has died. NPR has an audio report with some tasty smooth cutlets of tonewheel, as well as Jimmy’s comments on how he plays: Speak to ‘em - with that soulful sound, that funky-ass feeling that you have. I want to […]

The Return of Clem Snide!

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

Whew. In January my favorite alt-country-punk-that-needs-a-nap-ish band, Clem Snide, announced their tour dates, none of which included Atlanta. Today, however, is a brighter day: they will play The Earl here in Atlanta on Wednesday March 23, 2005. Rule! You are all going [to buy your own tickets and go]! After […]