By James Calemine Released in May 0f 2022, Toast was Recorded in San Francisco around 2001. Toast features Young’s legendary musical collaborators Crazy Horse. The seven song album includes different versions of numbers that were included on Are You Passionate, but...
Storytelling Posts
Betty Davis: They Say I’m Different
North Carolina native Betty Davis–former wife of Miles Davis–ranks as a pioneering diva. She took pride in her individuality as well as her songwriting. Ice Cube, Ludacris, and Talib Kweli have all sampled her songs. Carlos Santana once said this of Davis: “She was...
Never Ending Soul Food Tour: Scott’s BBQ
By James Calemine James Calemine’s Never Ending Soul Food Tour includes documented visits to soul food restaurants, barbecue joints, seafood dens, chicken shacks and any establishment serving memorable vittles. Scott’s BBQ & Grill 24743 US-82 Waynesville, GA....
Ken Nordine: Devout Catalyst
“A Thousand Bing Bangs” is a dialogue with Tom Waits where they trade verbal choruses as Garcia’s signature guitar tone floats around the words.
The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts by Billy Bob Thornton and Kinky Friedman
Billy Bob Thornton started earning money as a drummer before he became a movie star. However, storytelling ranked as Thornton's first talent--besides baseball. Published in 2012, The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts serves as an iron-clad reminder of Thornton’s...
Daniel Hutchens: One Year Gone
“Every generation learns to dance/Across that floor they steal their moments.” –Daniel Hutchens One year ago today (May 9) Daniel Hutchens died. I struggle with his death. Some days it feels like he’s been gone longer than a single year. It’s still painful to hear his...
Margie Joseph
This 1973 Atlantic Records self-titled debut brought high expectations of Margie Joseph, a Mississippi native whose voice reminded folks of her Atlantic label-mate Aretha Franklin. Joseph met New Orleans DJ Larry McKinley (co-founder of Minit Records) while she...
Never Ending Soul Food Tour: Fish & Frog Legs with Birdmane at Doo Dad’s Seafood
James Calemine’s ‘Never Ending Soul Food Tour’ includes documented visits to barbecue joints, catfish dens, chicken shacks and any establishment serving memorable vittles. Doo Dad’s 99 Kinlaw Road Woodbine, GA. 31569 912-674-7824 "Tell me mama when you gon' have more...
The Never Ending Soul Food Tour: Sista’s Kitchen
James Calemine’s ‘Never Ending Soul Food Tour’ includes documented visits to barbecue joints, catfish dens, chicken shacks and any establishment serving memorable vittles. Sista’s Kitchen 128 Old Jesup Road Brunswick, Georgia 31520 912-554-3800 Thursday. April 14. I...
The 420 Strain Burger at Southern Soul BBQ
By James Calemine James Calemine’s ‘Never Ending Soul Food Tour’ includes documented visits to barbecue joints, catfish dens, chicken shacks and any establishment serving memorable vittles. Southern Soul Barbeque 2020 Demere Road St. Simons Island, GA. 31522...










