April 16th, 2012
I met Felicia and Steve in St. Louis where they took me around their old neighborhood and the coffee shop where they first met. They will be married in West Frankfort, IL in November of this year. Congratulations, Steve and Felicia!!!






Tags: engagement, Soulard, St. Louis, St. Louis Arch, St. Louis Wedding
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April 15th, 2012
The last time I had an opportunity to see Chuck Berry at The Duck Room in St. Louis was four years ago - The same night my daughter, Margot was born. Needless to say, I missed it. But last week I was presented with the opportunity once again – - thanks to my buddy Skinny Jim, I was able to make it this time.
And now, without further introduction – - the man, the legend…





Tags: Blueberry Hill, Chuck Berry, St. Louis, the Duck Room
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April 6th, 2012
Twenty years in the making…

Tags: Hillbilly music, McIntosh-Hill, Southern Illinois
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