Cowboys and Dreamers is a George Strait record. I considered ending the review there. Say no more. It’s been a month since the release of this album, and I’ve been making the most of it. I’ve listened to it in my house, on the road, at the beach, even over
Jeff Slate is a guy who exists in two great worlds. As a music journalist, he’s spoken with the greatest rock artists of all time, with his writing appearing in all the top publications. On top of that he’s written liner notes for releases from people like Bob Dylan, whom
Matt Walsh’s return to film is on the big screen this time with Am I Racist? Talk about a provocative title. He has a talent for posing a very simple question like he did with his last film What is a Woman?, and then embarking on a journey to answer,
It was at a time when I didn’t see any options. That’s when a friend suggested that I could try to work at the restaurant where he was recently hired. At least I’d get some cash flow. If there has ever been a path that helped lift me out of
The Best Burger in Atlanta? PUT IT THERE By Paul Leslie It’s a source of pride that friends and strangers ask me for Atlanta restaurant recommendations. From dives to fine dining, the simplest fare to the most exotic international cuisine, I try to sample it all. With so much great
I’m writing this on April 11, 2024. Jimmy’s band The Coral Reefer Band and many big name artists from Paul McCartney to Jackson Browne, Eagles and Snoop Dog will be paying tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett. Many of his songs will be performed and I’m sure it will be
My friend Aurora, a faithful reader of Peggy Noonan, sent me the writer’s August 1st Wall Street Journal column. Well written as it may be, I felt there were too many things that made me question if Noonan is a Harris campaign surrogate. At the very least, Noonan accepted many
“Perfect” is a pretty heavy word. There aren’t many albums that meet that description, and I don’t think that we should just throw around that word — “perfection.” I love greatness, and I’m in awe of people who create art that reaches the level of flawless, or even seemingly flawless.
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to watch the short documentary All That Is Sacred directed by Scott Ballew. Immediately after watching it, I felt comfort thinking about what it will mean for all of the people who will watch it. I saw this film either late at
When I think of great singers who consistently knock it out out the park: I think of George Strait. I consider him the best, and not just referring to country music. The 30th album from Strait came out in 2019: Honky Tonk Time Machine. It’s been out for a few
Are you here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour with a review of Dean Dillon’s solo debut, “Slick Nickel.” Dean Dillon’s first solo record came out in 1988. This review was inspired upon listening repeated to the vinyl LP. And, Dillon, that’s spelled D-i-l-l-o-n. You got that? A lot of country