Well, well... it looks like the "new neighbors" who moved in next door to us are none other than big-time Canadian singer/songwriter Johnny Reid, along with his beautiful wife and two adorable young sons!...
I long for the day that it becomes commonplace to see and hear the name of the songwriter -- in addition to the singer -- on all music radio and video channels!
We live in Franklin, Tennessee -- Williamson County. Here are the reasons we think the Nashville area is one of the best places to live!
It seems quite appropriate that we eventually ended up living in Music City, USA since we have a unique appreciation for songwriters, the music industry, and songs that aren't necessarily mainstream. We feel so fortunate to live in Nashville, Tennessee because it's such a musically-rich town. Here's everything we love about Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee.
Not only can you scoop up a really good deal on groceries at Puckett's, but you can also catch some pretty amazing live musical performances there on Friday nights. And we're not just talking about no-names here... the songwriter nights at Puckett's Grocery feature some of the most talented songwriters in and around Nashville!
Jim and I first learned about Ashley Cleveland and her music when she filled in for one of our song-leaders at church one Sunday. She sings a lot of 'traditional hymns' but she really rocks them out!
Following are the concerts, jam sessions, and 'in-the-round' songwriter nights we've been to. You'll notice that we have a fairly diverse taste in music... Most notable is our appreciation for the little-known -- and seldom recognized -- songwriters of today's big hits.
Here's a collection of Tony Mullins photographs taken at Puckett's Grocery in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee and at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee:...
Here's a growing collection of photographs of singers and songwriters that we've crossed paths with in some musical setting -- like at the Bluebird Cafe, or the Grand Ole Opry, or even at a Rock Concert! Some are up-and-comers....
Leslie Satcher is a great songwriter who plays at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville a lot. Here are some photographs of Leslie Satcher singing "in-the-round" at the Bluebird Cafe.
