David Lugo & Latin Jazz Motion
BUY MUSIC FROM DAVID LUGO & LATIN JAZZ MOTION Born December 25, 1962 in New York City, East Harlem "El Barrio". David Lugo became one of the most talented & well-respected percussionist in the Latin Jazz, Salsa, R&B genre. His first performance in the big leagues came at the age of 15 playing congas with…
That’s clearly not your car, ma’am
Police approached a young woman who was leaning up against a marked police car. The officer immediately smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from the woman. Her eyes were reddish and her speech was slurred. The officer asked the woman if the marked police vehicle belonged to her, but she did not respond. She…
Anti-gay attitudes; and teabagging?
Anti-gay attitude keeps domestic partnership ordinance at bay Editor, When I moved to Savannah in 1980 I was told of the gay man murdered by the three Rangers in downtown Savannah the year before. The Rangers received virtually no punishment. I asked gay Savannahians why they let this happen; their reply was that there was…
Mercer Statue Unveiling
The unveiling of the new Johnny Mercer statue in Ellis Square 11-18-09
All that (gypsy) jazz
A lot of guitar players talk about Django Reinhardt (1910–1953) as a major influence. The Belgian–born Reinhardt was a gypsy musician — he combined fast–moving swing with distinctly European forms of percussive rhythms, quicksilver chordal patterns and, most importantly, a rippling violin as a duet partner for his guitar. Along with violinist Stephane Grappelli, Reinhardt…
Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun
Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun Here’s where the name originated: After Neil Armstrong took those famous first steps on la lune, and uttered the line about “one small step for man,” some satirical writer wondered what a dumb person would have said, in Armstrong’s place. In the article, the adventurer – it was a…
Local literature
In case you’re worrying about what you’re going to give that literary lion in your life for Christmas, worry no more. Here are our reviews of some recent local releases, most of which you can find in local bookstores. Keep in mind that while there are tons of locally-themed books out there, here we’re reviewing…
A date with Miss Tess
There’s something so retro about Boston–based singer, guitarist and bandleader Miss Tess, who’s making her third Savannah appearance Thursday at Jazz’d Tapas Bar. Tess – no last names, please – is one of those old–timey swing performers with a velvety, romantic voice and a touring band (the Bonton Parade) that includes clarinet, standup bass and…
What’s Next: 3 Redneck Tenors
Here’s the thing about the 3 Redneck Tenors: It sounds like a pretty dumb idea for a stage show, but it’s a rock–solid blast. I’ve yet to meet anyone who didn’t come out of a 3RT show saying the same thing. The 3 Redneck Tenors show will make its Savannah debut Thursday, Jan. 14 at…
The final curtain?
Next June, the Little Theatre of Savannah will celebrate 60 years with a big birthday bash. If they can find a place to hold it, that is. And no one’s sure how many candles belong on the cake.The Little Theatre, like most of the city’s amateur thespian groups, is feeling the pinch of these tough…
Wine according to Hendry
A look around Hendry Ranch Vineyards is pretty similar to other large Napa Valley wine makers: stacks of barrels, giant stainless steel tanks, a particle accelerator. Particle accelerator? No, it’s not a New Age wine-making tool, but it’s one of two loves of George Hendry. Hendry has lived on the ranch all of his life.…
Random bites: Noble Fare, Roly Poly
With holidays approaching, out-of-town guests will be arriving on your doorstep and the pressure will be on to entertain. Even without guests, holidays often mean a special night out with friends, your spouse — or your boss!I’ll toss in some fine dining locations in the coming weeks — all are excellent choices for special evenings…
Hope for the holidays
The Coastal Georgia chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Atlanta-based nonprofit Hosea Feed the Hungry join forces this holiday season to help the working poor and homeless in Savannah. After the Coastal SCLC posthumously honored civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Hosea Williams earlier this year, the two organizations began to discuss the…
The issue of access
Last week the Affordable Healthcare for America Act won a narrow vote in the House of Representatives, 220-215. But as critics and supporters alike continue to sift through the bill, which is nearly 2,000 pages long, questions remain about the impact it will have, and whether the reforms will actually increase access to healthcare in…
Stages of grief
Back before Blackberries and iPhones and Facebook and the Kardashians occupied our every waking moment, there was a thriving live theatre scene in Savannah. In my previous life before becoming your quasi-favorite, or at least marginally acceptable, weekly newspaper editor, I did a lot of acting with the late, great City Lights Theatre, the labor…
Feasting on Fall
Fall in Savannah offers too much temptation for the cultural gluttons among us. It appears that the nothing-to-do days of “Slow-vannah” are behind us once and for all. Last weekend’s performance and events menu, though bursting with choices for every cultural palate, wasn’t an exceptionally busy line up by current Savannah standards. Hardly a week…
