Album Reviews
Lynell’s only been consciously pursuing a career as a jazz vocalist for about 5 years, but already, she’s won one of the genre’s most prestigious awards, signed to one of its most storied labels and collaborated with some of its most legendary artists.
June 27th
In May, the Memphis-based Blues Music Awards named Zito best blues-rock artist.This year also saw the release of Zito’s 15th album, "First Class Life." A saying Zito often heard old-timers say at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings inspired the album’s title.
June 27th
“What you see with gentrification is that it’s driven by a demographic that says ‘I’m the patron, I’m right.’ You know, the ‘customer’s always right’ mentality. We live in a bubble here where, no, you’re not. And odds are not only are you not right, you’re drunk.”
June 27th
In America, more attention is paid to grape varieties, with Cabernet Sauvignon remaining in the lead for the red team and Chardonnay for the white. Novice wine buyers often gravitate towards these as they're “supposed to be good” and risk missing out on others.
June 27th
With Tales of the Cocktail coming up, we speak with Neal Bodenheimer, proprietor of Cane & Table and Cure (which won a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program this year) on his new role as head ofthe sprawling cocktail convention.
June 27th
Ledisi, whose name means “to bring forth” in the Yoruba language, will be in a very familiar setting when she performs at the Essence Music Festival on Friday, July 6. First of all, the “party with a purpose” is presented in New Orleans, her place of birth.
June 27th
July 2018
Leap of Faith: Quiana Lynell’s phenomenal ride
A Second Chance at a First-Class Life: Mike Zito aspires to even greater things.
Diving In: Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge sets the bar
Grape Expectations: Local wine stores pick their favorite grapes and wines.
Shaken & Stirred: Neal Bodenheimer serves up a new Tales of the Cocktail
Ledisi talks back.
