I like to check out new, up and coming bands when they play the Nashville music scene.  Hey, we are Music City.  Might as well make the most out of it, right?  Anyway, there's a new band out of NYC that's been getting a lot of buzz on the internet called Matt & Kim.  Have you heard of them or their music? "Their do-it-yourself attitude towards music,... [Read more...]

When was the last time you were on a trip around the world?  If you have yet to do so, how about this weekend.  You can visit Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, South America and South Africa, all without leaving the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge.  This Saturday (Sept. 25) from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Mercedes-Benz of Nashville will... [Read more...]

Who know's how to spot a really good beer...and I mean reeeealy knows?  There's an art to it you know. In fact, there are five distinct categories to consider when evaluating a beer, including appearance (is it inviting?), smell (note the beer's aromatic qualities, taste (note any flavors or interpretations of flavors), mouthfeel (is the beer flat or over... [Read more...]

Father's Day is coming up, right?  So what do you get for a dad who has everything (or mostly everything)?  Answer: you get him a piece of art or something that you think he would appreciate but probably wouldn't take the time to get for himself.  That makes the timing of the 40th annual American Artisan Festival this weekend perfect!  Spend the weekend browing... [Read more...]