We dined at Locust a few months ago, and loved every bite. Then I dragged me feet writing a post about it, and wouldn't you know it. This...

The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa is an inspiring tribute to the creative process of this musical and lyrical genius.

One of the pleasures of seeking out new music is watching a young artist get better and better. And though we weren’t riding the Adia...

I’m not gonna lie. We went to Amanda Shires record release show because we’re shameless Jason Isbell groupies and we thought it would be...

A new railing at a summer cottage brings thoughts of simple things that are made to last.

We love this crisp and golden Spinach Pie recipe! I adapted it from a Cooking Light appetizer recipe for bite-size spanikopita. We...

I am not what the experts call a fitness buff. I consider myself reasonably active, biking and hiking regularly; walking for a round of...

This is one of our favorite curry recipes. The creamy red curry sauce is amazing with shrimp, red pepper and broccilini, plus a bit of...

It’s so wonderful when an artist you’ve been wanting to see for years comes through with a killer show. Such was the case with the great...

It was another one of those Nashville moments, when you are having a typical Sunday afternoon and you wind up a few feet away from a...

Shawn Colvin is joining the growing list of musical elders trotting out anniversary concerts, offering a song-for-song acoustic replay of...

Last minute live music decisions in Nashville rarely disappoint. In this case we stumbled on a gem; an art gallery performance by Aida...

So I caught my first Robert Earl Keen show, at the Ryman here in Nashville. Good thing too, since the legendary Texas songwriter is on...

There is a certain kind of brand new music that sounds like it’s always been there. We caught some of it at the Bluebird Café Sunday...

You know you are in the right place in East Nashville on a Monday night when the headliner keeps inviting guests to the stage, you’ve...

Jason Isbell’s is a voice that commands attention, singing words and playing music that rewards the effort. It’s a gift to see an artist...

I’ve always turned to wandering driving trips in times of slumping stress. Few things clear my head better than a winding country road...

There are places that come to mind before Green Bay, Wisconsin when I think of a rejuvenating getaway. But that’s just what I got when I...

By John Carpenter (Note: This story was originally published in the Chicago Tribune on March 2, 2020. It has also been published in...

By JOHN CARPENTER When it comes to excuses for a guys weekend, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is as good as it gets. We can safely...