Hey y'all~It's been an incredible 36 hours. I probably shouldn't have done it but this morning I told Buie about Jay Scott
http://www.myspace.com/jaycscott www.myspace.com/fiddledeedeeme over the air on WTBC.
http://WTBC1230.comIt hit Buie right in the gut but he immediately recovered & went on to praise Jay's work.
We pretty much dominated fifty minutes of radio today.
We started off with BIG WHISKEY CHIEF ...uh, I mean Chief Bigwater from Boggy Bayou
http://www.playgroundrecordingstudio.com/rapping about the European release of Jimmy "Orion" Ellis' GEORGIA PINES.
Then Buie & McCarty got on the air & then right around
THE LITTLE BLUE PILL
It got sketchy.
(you'll see when you read the transcript next week)
Phoebe Lewis wiped the sleep out of her eyes and saved the day for us with her wonderful description of Jerry Lee's business & his life.
The only thing I regret is that I'm gonna have a lot of transcription to do neck week.
best,
rr
Crimson White
New dueling pianos bar open downtown
By Veronica Olah
Staff Writer
Published: Friday, September 4, 2009
Updated: Friday, September 4, 2009
Brown's Corner Dueling Piano Bar and Grill is a new edition to downtown Tuscaloosa. / CW | Katie Bennett
With downtown Tuscaloosa being revamped, Brown’s Corner Dueling Piano Bar and Grill is open and ready for business.
Keith and Heath Wyatt, former owners of Steamer’s Restaurant for 13 years and now co-owners of the new bar, have presented Tuscaloosa with a unique twist to a bar, bringing something fun and relaxing to the table.
The brothers fell in love with the concept after frequent trips to Rum Runners, a dueling piano bar in Sandestin, Fla.http://www.rumrunnersusa.com/
Their passion for the piano bar made them think Tuscaloosa needed something interactive like this, they said.
A typical dueling piano show consists of two pianists who play, sing and perform comedy. Songs are played upon request, either written on a napkin or piece of paper, along with a tip, Heath said.
“Brown’s Corner was the perfect location to start the piano bar,” Heath said. “It’s in the center of downtown Tuscaloosa on the corner of University Boulevard and Greensboro Avenue.”
The “dueling” is what makes the experience at the piano bar so unique. Each pianist will take the role of either the “good guy” or the “bad guy.” For example, when the good guy plays “Yea Alabama,” the bad guy will play Tennessee’s fight song, “Rocky Top.” This gets the crowd exhilarated and interactive, Heath Wyatt said.
The live music and the crowd singing along to the songs at the top of their lungs, keeps the energy up and the people coming. On Friday and Saturday there’s a cover around 10 p.m., anywhere from $3 to $5.
Ashlee McMillian, a junior majoring in nursing, went the dueling piano bar at Brown’s Corner for the first time and said she was in awe of the different energy the bar had.
“It was great because the bar gave off such a comfortable vibe, which made everyone seem to really let loose,” McMillian said. “I feel as though people of all ages would have a genuinely fun time.”
The piano bar attracts a very diverse crowd of all ages. Older clientele come for dinner, and then the college crowd comes strolling in for the show. The shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Other than the unique entertainment, Brown’s Corner Dueling Piano Bar and Grill is also a full restaurant, with burgers, salads and sandwiches.
“One, Two, Three and a Half” is the name of their happy hour, which runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The name comes from their specials: $1 beer, $2 well drinks, $3 wine and half-off appetizers.
Jesse Greener, a sophomore majoring in communications and public relations, said he has frequented the dueling piano bar at Brown’s Corner since their grand opening.
“The atmosphere is so unique with the pianos, no matter what your taste in music is, you will enjoy it,” Greener said. “Whatever you request they play, anything from Oldies to Snoop Dogg.”
Listen to the Carole Hennessey Trio w/Jerome Hopkins on keys
http://www.myspace.com/carolehennesseytrio
"GOOD MORNING, HEARTACHE."Irene higginbotham / ervin drake / dan fisher
Good morning heartache
You old gloomy sight
Good morning heartache
Thought we said goodbye last night
I turned and tossed until it seems you have gone
But here you are with the dawn
Wish I'd forget you, but you're here to stay
It seems I met you
When my love went away
Now everyday I stop I'm saying to you
"Good morning heartache, whats new?"Stop haunting me now
Cant shake you nohow
Just leave me alone
Ive got those Monday blues
Straight to Sunday blues
Good morning heartache
Here we go again
Good morning heartache
You're the one
Who knows me wellMight as well get used to you hanging around
Good morning heartache
Sit down
Jay Carrington Scott of Panama City Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, Sept. 3rd, at his home, from an apparent heart attack. He was 57 years old. He was predeceased by his father, J. Paul Scott. He is survived by his wife, Pat C. Scott; his mother Margery Scott of Dothan; his sister and brother-in-law Laura Scott-Adkins and David of Dothan; his sister and brother-in-law Linda and Ingo Hennebechler of Hawaii; and his nephews Kevin Scott of Atlanta, GA and Geoff Scott of Panama City Beach, FL. Jay will be lovingly remembered as a musical giant in the recording and entertainment industries and was most well know for his sax solo years ago on "I Love the Nightlife". He will be missed by so many and we are thankful of his time here on this earth. There will be many fortunate receivers of his donated organs. Please sign the guest book so that his family can inform you of his pending memorial service. Brock's Hometown Funeral Home, (850) 874-0818, is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign the guest book at  "Photo: N/A")
Rodney Justo