Weekend of Weekends!!

Out of all the things I could write about (Rosie and Elizabeth, Patriots' Marquise Hill, Spurs vs. Jazz, the British Annual Cheese-Rolling Race, American Idol…etc.), I’ve decided to stick to the happenings surrounding my Memorial Day weekend. I had so many friends pass through Atlanta for the three-day weekend that by Tuesday I was worn out from all the cookouts, dinners, parties, etc.

The 30^Th Annual Atlanta Jazz fest was the highlight affair in the Big Peach with headliners Flora Purim, Herbie Hancock, Mike Phillips, Sheila E., and many more. Some friends and I grabbed blankets, lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks, and caught a couple nights of the event. The superb jazz sounds and great weather made the days in Piedmont Park worthwhile. It was good times. I also had a chance to catch up with three of my good friends from Nashville, Darnell Levine, and J and Tiff of The Light. They all were set to perform at an artist showcase at the Underground in downtown Atlanta. Darnell, whose self released album, We Gon’ Use What We Got is doing well, has been picking up a lot of gigs lately between Atlanta and his hometown, Louisville, Ky. J and Tiff, (The Light)whose long awaited album is due to release in a few months, were singing background for Darnell at this performance. And as usual, they rocked. One of my best friends and college buddy, Willie Nelson III, came through the city for the festivities. We hit up so many spots that I don’t even know where to begin. However, I must rub it in to my family that I had dinner Sunday at one of their favorite seafood spots -- Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. It was good as always. Just check out the pics from the weekend and tell me what you think or how was your weekend.