On the other hand....

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The Hive :: Art Music

The Hive :: Art Music has been open in NLR for a while, but I haven't been over there. I'm encouraged by The Hive's stated approach, which is very much in line with what Paul talked about and tried in his way to accomplish.

Black People Love Us!

Yo, check it out: Black People Love Us!

Run Rod Run! Raise Rod Raise!

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Jim Jives for Rod's Run

HTS alum and friend Rod Bryan (ho-hum) is running for Governor of the State of Arkansas, and we wish him all the best. Check the link for more information about Rod's independent run at the entrenched establishment.

Rod had a campaign kickoff fundraiser last night at Juanita's, and a great crowd came out. The Easys and Tel Aviv followed the legendary Jim Dickinson, who produced the Magic Cropdusters' Goshen for HTS. Jim's vocals, keyboards and guitar were all in top form, as were his storytelling and wisecracking skills. Jim opined that "Dark End of the Street" was not about cheating, but about politics!

Pics in a second....

Rod introduces Jim to the crowd....

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Hi Lennie!

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The Governor (to-be) explains one of the finer points of Mississippi redneck r&b to the First Lady (to-be)....

JD rocks the house....

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Hi Mom!

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Chris and Jimmy (and the guy on fiddle, sorry) did a fine job.

Although Jim did quip, upon hearing calls for an encore, "We don't know any more songs. Hell, we didn't know those."

Thanks Jim!

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The candidate expresses his appreciation, and lusts after the unobtainable North Mississippi vote....

Also, thanks to Mike and the other great folks at the Marriott Courtyard in the River Market for helping HTS host Jim's stay. A fine new hotel for LR.