Dino Villanueva grew up in Texas, playing music with his guitarist father and other musical influences. At the age of 13, Dino played the second lead guitar spot in his dad's band. Today Dino is a session bass player in Nashville and also plays in the touring band for Country Music superstar and legend, Tanya [...]
What is the best catfish restaurant in the South? Hagy's Catfish Hotel near Shiloh, Tennessee. There are many reasons I'm fortunate I was born and raised in Savannah, Tennessee. For starters, it's widely known as the Catfish Capital of the World. In recent years have I realized I've taken this river fish and those who prepare it so perfectly [...]
Sandy Gennaro grew up on the outskirts of New York City and today lives in Nashville, TN. In 1965 he purchased his first drum set for $383. As the saying goes, the rest is history. In a career that has spanned over 50 years, Gennaro has toured with some of the biggest names in music [...]
Middle Tennessee has a long history of distilling spirits; both illegal and legal. Plenty of legal choices exist today. In fact, 14 distilleries are within driving distance of Brentwood and are part of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Some enjoy contemplating the differences between whiskey and bourbon. All bourbons are whiskey, but not all whiskeys are bourbon. It sounds more complicated [...]
As the past president of the Americana Music Association, Mark Moffatt has an incredible musical background. This Australian born producer and guitarist moved to London in the early 1970s and worked with many of Britan's hottest acts. Mark accepted a position as director of artist development/house producer with Rupert Murdoch’s Festival Records in 1980. At [...]
