mission bell.

Last night Justin played Amos Lee's new Album - Mission Bell.  Loving it!  Amos is special to us  because it was the playlist we listened to when we first met.  He has the folk, soul and jazz all rolled up in one sound.

Among the guests on the new set are Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, and Calexico. Singing with icons, mixing in Latin flavors – these are bold, brash steps for the soul-rock artist singer.

Lee grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. He enrolled at the University of South Carolina in 1995. He began to play guitar and write songs seriously while he studied English. After graduating with an English degree, Lee moved back to Philadelphia to teach elementary school. He later made the tough decision to stop teaching in order to pursue a career in music. So glad he did!  

Amos will roll down to Nashvegas on April 8th to play at the Ryman.  He'll also hit up Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte, Charleston and Knoxville. Then will go further south to Birmingham en route to play at the New Orleans Jazz Fest at the end of April.  


Feel the music!

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our neighborhood theatre.

Last night Justin surprised me with tickets to see Casablanca in black and white at The Belcourt Theatre. What a beautiful love story from the 1940's.  
Ahhh..."Here's lookin' at you kid."

The Belcourt is one of my favorite places in Nashville.  For over 75 years, The Belcourt Theatre has provided a space for premiere entertainment in the heart of Nashville's Hillsboro Village. 

Opening in 1925 as the Hillsboro Theatre, The Belcourt originally operated as a silent movie house, boasting the most modern projection equipment and the largest stage in the city. As the community grew, The Belcourt adapted to the new needs of the neighborhood by providing a regular home for two highly successful performance groups. The Children's Theatre of Nashville, the longest running children's theatre of its kind, and the venerable Grand Ole Opry both shared The Belcourt stage during the 30's.

The Belcourt is now the last of the neighborhood theatres to remain operational, and is recognized as a unique cultural icon and as Nashville’s choice for the best foreign, independent, and classic film, great musical performances, cutting-edge live theatre, and unique programming for kids and their families. 


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Meet me at the Belcourt!