Z to A: Asia

No, not Asia the continent. Another great band from the 80's.

Hope you enjoy these two videos and the blog will be back to regular programming tomorrow.

Z to A: Beau Torbert

It looks like Beau Torbert has retired from baseball after being cut by the Atlanta Braves after Spring Training. He had a great run in Independent Ball. He did reach AAA as a member of the Astros organization. However being cut by the Tigers and Braves recently and continuing to grow older appear to have dampened Beau's baseball dreams. I wish him success in his next venture whatever that may be.

Z to A: Cole

There is a new musical about Nat King Cole by the Penumbra Theatre called "I Wish You Love." It made it's World Debut on April 21, 2011. It will be making a short stay at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. opening on June 11, 2011 and running through June 19, 2011.

Stayed tuned to the blog as I mightr be covering this for a new writing venture...

Z to A: Devon Allman's Honeytribe

Devon Allman and his band Honeytribe will be playing the Western Maryland Blues Festival next Saturday at 1PM. If you like Blues, Southern Rock, and Jam Rock then this band is not one to miss. I did catch the band down at Wanee and they put on a heck of a show.

Z to A Challenge: Ernie Hawkins

Since, the June festivals are around the corner and I need to catch up with a few blogs I thought I would promote some of the artist performing. Next Sunday Ernie Hawkins will be performing for free at the Western Maryland Blues Fest in Hagerstown, Maryland. He will be performing 2PM-3:15PM at the City Park.He will also be conducting a free workshop from 12-12:45.

More info on Ernie Hawkins can be found here.  More information on the Western Maryland Blues Fest can be found on my Examiner article.

Z to A:Gym

Went to the gym today. So, I am up to three weeks in a row going to the gym twice a week. Still, have a long way to go to get n shape. Plus I have gained back a few extra pounds.

Z to A: Hagerstown Blues

It is time to get ready for the Western Maryland Blues Fest in Hagerstown. It starts Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of next week. Here is an article I published on the Examiner previewing the festival.

Joanne Shaw Taylor will be playing Sunday in City Park.

Davy Knowles will highlight Saturday. Lots of good guitarists will be at the festival.

Z to A: Ice, Ice Baby is it better than

Is Ice, Ice Baby better than..

This song?


Funny SNL comment back in the day when Vanilla Ice was on the show, on the weekend update they played under pressure and said who knew 10 years later it would be a hit.

Z to A: Jiffy Lube Live

Jiffy Lube Live, which used to be Nissan Pavilion, is a 25,000 seat amphitheater in Bristow, Virginia.  Bristow is a suburb of Washington. Anyway, they have been making news for banning tailgating. As a fan of Jimmy Buffett I don't like this since a major part of the experience is the parking lot. No, tailgating is not all about getting drunk. When I see Jimmy Buffett is it usually something to do to celebrate my wife's birthday. I definitely meet up with old friends and make new ones in the parking lot. I've shared some great grilled meals in the parking lot. We have discovered a wonderful BBQ place on the way. A place we would pick up a rack of ribs, some pulled pork, and all the sides. More than drinking, it is the added social aspect of the concert. Now, apparently it is no more.

Z to A: Okra

Why is it I only like okra mixed in a bowl of gumbo? Is okra a vegetable to be picky about? Maybe, my wife only likes it extra crispy. Of course she is talking about fried okra.

But believe it not okra is big. There are a ton of videos on okra on youtube. Here is one for all you gardeners out there.

I know my dad grows it and his dad grew it. I know my Uncle grows it. I grow a ton of weeds, trees and really tall grass. Yes it is late at night. I spent way too much time on the highway and I might be a little goofy .

Z to A: Poetry

In the A to Z Challenge I used poetry for P as well. I am still at it, I have some new poems I have published since the last challenge. I think they are getting better.

Old River , just to make clear I didn't redo song lyrics written by someone elese, I  just wrote a poem on the same river.

How Do You Keep The Flame Alive? It has been a sad month for some of my friends. One friend's wife died of cancer and one friend's mom died on Mother's Day. So, death was on my mind and the thoughts of keeping the flame of someone specials love after they die alive was the subject matter.

If you like my poetry I have signed up to write a couple more soon. If you don't like them, well at least I warned you. 

Z to A:quit

Blogger Quit working!  Have no fear the blog will go on. I'm note done writing. I have not quit yet.