Best Food of 2008

Red Peppers Mexican & Cuban Cuisine

From the outside it looks like a regular mexican restaurant but probably some of the most authentic cuban, argentinean, mexican food you'll ever eat.  It's close to historic downtown Acworth and I can't tell you how many times I have passed the place thinking, naaa... boy was I wrong.  I have been their twice and both times I've ordered the argentinean barbeque and have not been let down.  The food has been consistent  and the service has been impeccable.  I can't wait until it gets warmer so I can go back and hang out on the porch on a Saturday afternoon, order the barbeque and drink.  I would recommend not eating meat for a day or so if you plan on ordering the argentinean barbeque.  It's a massive meat plate with different steak, pork, chorizo and chicken.  I wish I had a photo... Here are directions and another review of the place.

Worst Food of 2008

Wendy's Chicken Sandwhich

Right after Kristen and I returned from our trip to Colorado (to see MMJ @ Red Rocks) we stopped off at Wendy's to get a bite to eat (we hadn't eaten since breakfast).  It was late so I opted for the chicken sandwich, no fries.  I ate it and went to bed because we were planning on going to Chattanooga the next morning for Brewfest, which didn't happen.  I woke up at 5:30am with a pain in my gut that I had never felt before.  I spent the next 8 hours either on the toilet or on my knees at the toilet.  Food poisoning... I had never had it before and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemies.  It's been five months and I can't even look at the Wendy's sign, they are dead to me.

Big Star Ardent Sessions 1972-1973

Whole story here

Favorite Live Show of 2008

MY MORNING JACKET @ RED ROCKS 8/21/08

Best Reissues of 2008

To continue the "best of" tradition, here are two reissues that you can not miss from 2008.

First up is Matador's latest installment of their Pavement rehashes.  This one is their 1997 album "Brighten the Corners" (one of my favorites).  This release is special because it comes with all of the spectacular stuff you would expect from Matador plus the unreleased live album on vinyl.  There are some fantastic B-sides on the discs and it also comes with a huge 60 page booklet.

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I have never been a real big fan of the Beach Boys  (other than Kokomo) but this album is nothing like the boys previous work.  It's from the drummer brother Dennis Wilson.  "Pacific Ocean Blue" is an absolutely amazing album and would have been my favorite had matador not rereleased BTC.  I highly recommend it, even if you aren't a Beach Boys fan.

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TOP 5 Albums of 2008

Since everyone is publishing and posting their "best of" lists I thought I'd throw mine out there.

TOP 5 ALBUMS OF 2008

My Morning Jacket

"Evil Urges"

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David Vandervelde

"Waiting on the Sunrise"

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Kings of Leon

"Only by the Night"

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Eagles of Death Metal

"Heart On"

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Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks

"Real Emotional Trash"

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DELTA COMPANY

Merry Christmas to all... Here's another taste of the new Delta Company album.  It's an older song that we revamped for the album.

Listen to "Go"

GOOD TUNES

I just can't get this tune out of my head.  This is a great live performance.

Album Suggestion

Do yourself a favor and click here

Seriously, you won't be disappointed.

MIAMI NITE LIFE

The first performance... the first song... no it's not Fleetwood Mac

Miami Nite Life - Live @ Wonderroot

More videos here

Jesús Karate

There's a new sound in town... and it's called Jesús Karate

Consider yourself warned.

3PCO "One Night Stand"

If you haven't seen it yet, I've started a new monthly feature on the website.  First up is a live 3PCO practice session from November of 2003. There is a breakdown song by song of the set complete with streaming audio (you can also download the entire album) go here.

DELTA COMPANY

The new album "Shake on the Lake" has been mastered and is ready to go.  The artwork is being completed and everything should be sent off after Christmas for a mid January release.

The track listing will be as follows:

1. From a Whip

2. Eyes Closed

3. Between the Lines

4. Runaway

5. Go

6. So Impossible

7. Blood on the Dashboard

Here's a taste...

Listen to "From A Whip"

First Post

WELCOME

This is my attempt at a blog.  I will use it to post updates on the various music projects I'm involved with as well as other Massey Entertainment initiatives.

Thanks and ENJOY!!!

JM