Soul Asylum at Vinyl…Seriously, Once They Were Near-Great
comments Minneapolis veteran rock act Soul Asylum is coming to Vinyl Music Hall on Feb. 2, and I’ve already heard the snickers. People whose musical opinion I respect roll their eyes when I mention...
View ArticleStuders Pledge Millions to Better Pensacola: Let’s Find Fault!
comments I haven’t even looked at the comments, but I’m sure someone is attacking the Studers for pledging $5 million for a new downtown YMCA. There’s got to be a conspiracy in there somewhere. I’m...
View ArticleWhy Beyonce? Why?
comments I know you’re not the first. But God, I hate lip-synching. Yes, Beyonce lip-synced the National Anthem at the president’s shindig on Monday. From what I hear from others, the woman has talent....
View ArticleAfter Skateboards, Council to Target Wii Safety
comments Sources in my head confirm that the Milton City Council will require all people who play the Wii video game system at home to wear proper safety gear. Apparently, there have been too many...
View ArticleGo Blues Dudes, Go!
comments No, not those Blues. We’re not talking the angelic breed. We’re talking Gulf Coast Blues musicians Johnny Barbato and Dwight Everett, longtime staples on the beach bar scene, are competing in...
View ArticleStudio Amped: New Season Starts Feb. 18
comments WSRE’s “Studio Amped” series is Pensacola’s own version of “Austin City Limits.” Just without the stars. That’s not a slam. But while Austin City Limits celebrates big names (everyone from...
View ArticleSee History of Belmont Devilliers on WSRE This Weekend
comments A few weeks back, I did a little story on Robin Reshard — owner of the most rocking, awesome ‘fro in town—- and her new documentary “Belmont Devilliers: The Making of a Neighborhood.” Reshard...
View ArticleHangout….Who Ya Gonna See?
comments Just back from vacation. Saw a cool little two-piece band called Sons of Liberty busking on Jackson Square. Great act and one of many in the Big Easy these days. (Didn’t see one mime this time...
View ArticleNew Guthrie Trapp Release
comments One of the region’s most talented and accomplished guitar-slingers, Guthrie Trapp, has a new release out. “Pick Peace” is a 10-song album featuring Trapp’s bluesy, rootsy stylings, produced...
View ArticleThe Challenge for the BBQ Festival
comments Pretty Patti and I went to the Smoking in the Square BBQ fest downtown on Saturday. It’s a tradition with us, and we plan on continuing it for a long time. I’m a amateur pitmaster myself, so I...
View ArticleFeed the Poor. Or at Least Warrington
comments One of my favorite local non-profits is Streets and Lanes Ministry, which, true to its name, hits the streets, alleys, wooded areas where the homeless and hungry are often found. No sitting in...
View ArticlePixies Dude Black Francis To Play Vinyl
comments Black Francis. Frank Black. Charles Thompson.Whatever name he’s going by these days, the Pixies’ leader is on the solo jaunt, and will bring his happy–go-lucky songbook with him, filled with...
View ArticleWhat is Wrong With People?
comments This comment was posted by someone just minutes after we ran the sad story about State Rep. Clay Ford passing away on Monday: “You will not be missed. You have helped keep Pensacola in the...
View ArticleYoung Professionals Take To the Ballfield
comments Now, I was never a Young Professional. Even when I was young. Too fond of the bluejeans and blue collars to fit in with young people on the fast track to the corporate world. That was the last...
View ArticleDeerhunter Coming to Vinyl and Have New Song Called “Pensacola”
comments I think it’s just because the name of our fair city sounds so lyrical…Just kind of rolls off the tongue. Indie darlings Deerhunter will perform at Vinyl on May 1. The Atlanta band’s new album,...
View ArticlePensacola Men’s Baseball League: You’re Never Too Old
comments A few years back, I played a couple seasons with the Pensacola Men’s Baseball League. Pitched a little. Played a little outfield. Caught a little. Average player, probably…Life got in the way...
View ArticleWeekend With Bernie! Galvez Day is Coming….
comments Actually, it’s more like a week with Bernie “Bernardo” de Galvez, the Spanish hero who helped defeat the British at the Siege of Pensacola in 1781. Pensacola will celebrate Galvez’s victory...
View ArticleThe Great Carl Reiner on NewsRadio 1620 Today
comments Check out 1620 host Branden Rathert at 4:35 today (Thursday) when he interviews comedy legend Carl Reiner. Rainer has a new book, “I Remember Me,” detailing his 90 years of wacky hijinks. The...
View ArticleBreaking News!!! Dude in Texas Refuses to Tweet!!!
comments USA Today, in a top story on the front of the sport’s page, breaks the news that Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is no longer using Twitter. The USA investigative reporter who broke...
View ArticleSmoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em: Cypress Hill, 311 Coming to Bay Center
comments Homey like me is going insane!!! Should be a fun crowd. 311 has a huge following, though I’m not in that crowd. But I love me some Cypress Hill— and a lot deeper than “Insane in the Brain.”...
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