Chappy Hardy RIP 6/21/09

I was devastated to learn yesterday of the passing my good friend and cohort in the pursuit of wine women & song. Chappy was literally and figuratively larger than life with a quick wit. I spent many days and nights with him in past years "doin' " Jazz Fest, lunching at Galatoires , prowling the streets of New York and other venues too numerous to mention.
I was notified by his brother, Tommy, an attorney in the Big Easy. He is survived by his son, Zepher, who I understand works with ESPN and is London covering Wimbledon. My condolences go out to his family and all who had the pleasure of knowing him over the years. We have lost a good one who will truly be missed!
His service will be held at the Lakelawn Funeral Home, 5100 Ponchartrain Blvd., New Orleans at 10am Saturday June 27 with a memorial service at One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse at noon. I can't make it in person, but I will be there in spirit. God speed Chappy!

More bargin wines at World Market

If you are a wine drinker and don't shop at World Market, you're missing inexpensive, highly rated (by good sources) red and white wines. They seem to come in spurts, this being one. Check it out!

Eilen Jewell

My favorite new singer/songwriter will have her first live performance in Texas outside of SXSW this Tuesday night at the Keys Lounge in Ft. Worth. This is a rescheduling from the Fairmount which has shut down. A number of the KNON Texas Renegade Radio staff will be in attendence.
I know it's a school night, but it will be worth the trip!

David Byrne & Brian Eno's new album

For all you Talking Head fans as well as Brian Eno and David Byrne fans, their new album "Everything That Happens Will Happen Today" is a great one. It's been far too long since their last collaboration. They are touring behind it now. See them if you can and/or buy this album!

500X Community Show, "Delineation"

A very good art exhibition opened this past weekend and continues through May 31st at the 500X Gallery at 500 Exposition St in Dallas, TX www.500x.org.

Great sparkling wine back

Schramsberg's Mirabelle, a non vintage brut rose sparkling wine, a combination of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, rated 93 by Wine Spectator is back in stock at Dallas area World Markets for less than $20! In my opinion, it is the best sparkling wine in quality and value by far!

Not SXSW

I went for one day to see my new favorite female vocalist, Eilen (rhymes with feelin') Jewell. Saw her at Opal Divine's in South Austin and G&S Lounge also in South Austin. She played several cuts from her new album to be released April 21st. Can't wait! She is special! Also has a gospel project, the Sacred Shakers. She did two of their songs as well. Great trip! Catch her when you can!