Monday, 12 April 2021 21:09

Merch Man Brantley

The late Billy Mayes and Vince the ShamWow Guy have nothing on Brantley Gilbert... I love the tongue and cheek part of the pitch.

Brantley's Sold Out, Trail Ride in Tennessee looks pretty cool this weekend too.

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Wednesday, 14 April 2021 01:15

WYNN - North Market!

This past weekend, the Beautiful Windy and I masked up and went down to take a little day trip to Columbus. We had heard of this place called the North Market and how cool it was, and it was.

This is a combination of Cleveland's West Side Market and the worlds most delicious food court.  Yes, you can buy meat and things to take home, but we had interest in eating the incredible food that you can eat right there.  Many of these places are totally authentic and some have been visited by Guy Fieri on this Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives show.    (We love that show BTW)

We ate at a Polish stand that had incredible huge cheese balls, with a spicy stew to dip it in.  We also sampled sensational brisket from the Barrel And Boar.  I could have eaten that all day long.  We had Tibetan food, and ate some truly amazing real ice cream that was so good, we almost went back for seconds.

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Places like this are really fun.  We ate like the scene in Crazy Rich Asians movie when they eat in the street from all those terrific places.  Felt the same. We have found a few places like this over the past few years and I can't wait to get back there.

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If you find yourself in Columbus, stop in here.  Simply great!

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Jennifer saw last weeks article and asked if I could feature Crystal Gayle (Brenda Gail Webb) this week. Of course!  She recorded for many years had a truly great career. I wish history was kinder to talented people of this era.

She, as you may know is Loretta Lynn's sister, and did follow her sisters footsteps to a degree, as yes, she was a country singer.  But Gayle's style, arrangements and about everything else was very different.  Her voice was different, her fashion, and her floor length hair which became her pop culture trademark was certainly different.  Her success was different too.  Without question, she had a great career, but one thing she did have in common professionally with Loretta was each had a ton of hits, wrapped around a gigantic signature song. Loretta's Coal Miners Daughter, and Gayle's, Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue. 

Songs Get No Bigger Than This

 

She was a backup singer in Loretta's band, but soon landed her own recording contract in the mid 1970's and began her run. Her style was a more pop-country, and at first there was limited success.  But in 1977 when she recorded Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue, things changed forever. It was an international #1 hit song that not only changed her career, but helped country become noticed by a whole new audience that never sampled us before.  The song was originally written for a British singer to record, but never made it across the pond until Gayle recorded it.  Can you imagine anyone else singing that song?  Me either.

This Was A Big Song As Well - Same Era

 

The success that followed was big, and there were plenty of country hits and many crossover hits too.  Gayle was one of the most successful crossover artists we have ever had. That was the trend at the time, and she was the right person in the right place at the right time.  She not only had her own songs, she recorded a gigantic duet with Eddie Rabbitt, You And I, which became a big wedding song nationally for a few years.  Her run from the late 1970's till the late 1980's was very successful. She was a star.

This Duet Was The Equivalent Of "Amazed " Many Years Later

 

The thing I really loved about her was, she was a great singer with an angelic voice.  Her voice was not stereotypical country, it was mass appeal.  She was one of those great singers from that era that could just flat out sing. Ala - Barbara Mandrell,  Janie Fricke, and others.  And the type of songs she could sing were endless.  She had great success on the country and pop charts, but like many when country shifted more traditional, hers and many others chart run were casualties.  But I can listen to her sing Don't It Make My Browns Eyes Blue another thousand times.

This Was A Real Big Song - Late Night AM Radio Song

 

She and her sister each recorded one of the most important songs in our history.  Coal Miners Daughter was from a different time and era of course and was highly influential, but no less important. And Gayle's DIMMBEB, is one of the most important songs ever in country in terms of a more modern era, by attracting new fans on the eve of Urban Cowboy. Her version of it is country music sacred ground.  Not many families can say that.

One Of My Favorite Gayle Songs - Big Hit Country And Pop

 

Crystal Gayle had a great career, and was a big star.  She won awards, A Grammy, and sold millions of albums. She also was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2016 (what took so long?).  And in a recording session in 1977 with a song that is 2:32  - helped propel country to a new level, one we are still enjoying today.   And she still has floor length hair.

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Country music has evolved into many different phases over the years and that's fine. There is something for everyone, and at times that is one of our biggest strengths when things are going well.

But no matter how much things change, evolve or transition musically, there's always room and a market for a good ol' beer drinking song.  Good reminder  - you don't water the leaves, you water the roots.  And that's exactly what this written song is  -  The roots.

This is newcomer Jameson Rodgers and he gets an assist from the incredible Luke Combs.  Great new song!

 

Grab a beer.....er,   a coffee and take a listen!

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Tuesday, 13 April 2021 01:00

WYNN - There's A New Park!

The beautiful Windy and I live near a new park that is really worth checking out!  It's in the Kent / Streetsboro area on Ravenna Road.  Trail Lake Park is worth discovering.  It's brand new, in fact there is still work going on there!

There's A Beautiful Launch

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Trail Lake Park is a wonderful new area with an extra wide gigantic walking trail around a beautiful lake.  It was quiet and very nice. We took Juneau The Husky there Easter Sunday after our feast so she could get a good walk in along with us. Juneau hadn't been feeling herself for a few days, and we thought a long walk may help - and it did.   In fact, it seemed to be a turning point for her. That made us happy.

Juneau Loved Her Long Quiet Walk There

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Both man and beast had a great time, and I'm glad we all discovered a new place together we can go together and enjoy a nice quiet walk through nature.

We'll Be Back

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Thursday, 08 April 2021 23:25

Feels Like Baseball Now.

Every year, I start the season with a new hat.   Now it feels like baseball season.  It's Tribe Time!

I feel like George Costanza as a Hand Model...  Just a Hat Model.  (Puffy Shirts Next Week, haha kidding!)

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Thursday, 08 April 2021 19:00

Luke Bryan on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Luke Bryan appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live yesterday and talked to Jimmy about his mom's Instagram Fame, his baby gift to Katy Perry, and his 3rd grade report card. Oh, and there's more, check it out: 

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I will fully admit, I had no idea that garbage bags were inside out, or that there is a "right" way of putting them in the can. Are there printed directions that I've just never read??? Haha, probably.

This is so simple, and I can't believe I've been doing it wrong!

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Bro. Who knew?? Garbage bags have an inside out mode?? Lmaoo. My life is a changed

♬ Coming of Age - Blondes
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Wednesday, 07 April 2021 18:32

Tyler Farr Stole My Workout

I am kidding but I like his style.  Check it out his National Beer Day Workout.  It will surely be mine as well.

Cheers!

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Tuesday, 06 April 2021 23:35

Love To See Baker Host!

I think the Brown's QB would be the perfect host.  He is in commercials all over the quotes in his post game pressers.  

He is so snappy with the comebacks...   Instead of getting trolled, he usually does the calling out.

While Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers has started his 2-week run as the guest host of Jeopardy.  

He is pretty monotone and laid back.  I think Baker would bring a little personality to the table.

One of the Jeopardy Contestants used an opportune time to clear up a situation from last year. 

 

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