Charleston is a place full of great restaurants, but every eater needs that place with reliable, tasty comfort food. When I think about what I’d like to eat when I’m with close friends or family, it’s someplace steeped in Americana that feels comfortable. My go-to place for good grub and
Are you here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour with a review of the book LISTENABLE: The Content and Delivery System to Set Your Podcast Apart, written by Bert Weiss. Let’s hear what Paul Leslie has to say about this new book by the host of “The Bert Show.” Paul? Here’s my taken
Are you here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour with a review of Bob Dylan’s album Shadow Kingdom! After listening to Shadow Kingdom twice, Paul picked up pen and paper and wrote down his immediate impression and thoughts. What we have here is exactly what Paul wrote, just one line crossed out. Let’s hear one guy’s
Amanda Colleen Williams is a woman who wears a lot of hats. To some she’s known for writing songs recorded by heavyweights like George Jones and Garth Brooks, but there’s the whole other side to this storyteller, singer and songwriter. And that’s not even all of her hats. Amanda Colleen
I traveled to see Barry Manilow’s Savannah, Georgia date of the “Hits 2023!” Tour. Does a concert consisting of only hits work? If your Barry Manilow it does. As you’ll read in this review, seeing the show increased my appreciation for Barry Manilow. The songs he sings are hits for
Great songs are where you find them. They can’t be confined to a single idiom like blues or folk. It’s the emotional, philosophical and yes, personal connection that makes it more than just words and melody expressed by the singer. Bob Dylan loves songs—but, it seems he’s more passionate about
Scott Kirby is a philosophical songwriter, conversational performer, and pensive humorist. You’ll really enjoy having the barstool right next to him. Here’s a bit of what I’ve learned from and about Mr. Kirby through the years. There’s a lot of background information and my thoughts on his recent show at
Have you ever finished a meal and been at a loss for words because of how wonderful the food was? Like a song that moves you to tears, it can be a struggle to get down on paper what you’re thinking and feeling. Sometimes you almost feel as if you
Hank Williams Jr. released a full album of blues classics and originals on the Easy Eye Sound label. Hank Williams Jr. is a misunderstood artist. To say he is a country singer, although true, doesn’t come close to painting the complete picture. Hank can play any musical instrument: guitar, banjo,
Did you see “Somebody Had to Say It”? It’s the new comedy special from Jim Breuer. Here’s my review. I was working out at a gym that overlooked a swimming pool and thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. The heat and humidity on that day were beyond oppressive.
“The king is gone, but he still lives on, Deep in the heart of the people.” —Bobby Charles, “Last Train to Memphis Name a bigger icon than Elvis Presley. The late composer Leonard Bernstein nailed it when he said, “Elvis is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century.” His impact