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About Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley is a Southern Connoisseur who writes and podcasts about the lifestyles, people, and places throughout the Southeastern U.S.

Mark Narmore, Muscle Shoals Songwriter Talks Hits & Music History

If you sat next to Mark Narmore on an airplane, chances are you wouldn't think he is an award-winning songwriter.  He also hails from Muscle Shoals royalty. That's the way this humble wordsmith prefers it. Muscle Shoals songwriter Mark Narmore has two top-ten County Music hits (Mark Narmore) In the late 1980s, Mark [...]

2020-07-07T18:09:07-05:00July 7th, 2020|Southern Americana Podcast|Comments Off on Mark Narmore, Muscle Shoals Songwriter Talks Hits & Music History

Dino Villanueva Thumps the Bass for Tanya Tucker

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 [...]

2020-06-30T14:25:22-05:00June 30th, 2020|Southern Americana Podcast|Comments Off on Dino Villanueva Thumps the Bass for Tanya Tucker

What Is the Best Catfish Restaurant In the South? Hagy’s Catfish Hotel

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 [...]

2022-01-30T19:57:33-06:00June 25th, 2020|Best Southern Restaurants, Eats & Drinks|Comments Off on What Is the Best Catfish Restaurant In the South? Hagy’s Catfish Hotel

Drummer Sandy Gennaro Rocks & Motivates the Masses

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 [...]

2020-06-18T12:58:06-05:00June 18th, 2020|Southern Americana Podcast|Comments Off on Drummer Sandy Gennaro Rocks & Motivates the Masses

Middle Tennessee Distilleries Make Fun Day Trips

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 [...]

2020-06-10T14:07:16-05:00June 10th, 2020|Eats & Drinks, Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on Middle Tennessee Distilleries Make Fun Day Trips
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