Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

It’s Valentine’s Day, and you either love it or curse Hallmark’s name.

You’ll either go out to a fancy dinner or sit home alone listening to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band or watching Fatal Attraction.

Well, if you do decide to go out in Nashville, you can opt for a casual night on the town seeing that all-star movie Valentine’s Day that features our own Ms. Taylor Swift.  You can fancy it up and see Jim Brickman at the Nashville Symphony.  You can rock it out with Edwin McCain and Nashville’s own Matthew Ryan at Third & Lindsley, or you can take it low key at a Bluebird Sunday Night Writers Round.

Either way, enjoy your Sunday.  Tell someone you love them.  Send an e-card.  Don’t eat too much candy kisses.

And no, I have not yet decided what I’m doing today, maybe I’ll start by listening to the Tunnel of Love album and then I’m sure I’ll get by with a little help from my friends.

All You Need is Love,
-Johnny T

Let There be Harmomy

I am very excited to give you a sneak peek at my new labor of creative love, Harmony Republic, a Nashville-based nonprofit company that supports artists and the ongoing creation of art.

Harmony Republic exists to help a new generation of emerging artists create and share their art with the world.  We support emerging music, film, literature and visual artists by providing grants to fund creative works and promoting artists on our site. We plan to support artists and art that makes a positive impact on our society and the creative spirit of our culture.

I am proud be working on this great initiative with Jon Dicus, Justin Tam and fellow Rambler, J.P. Quayle. We have spent a great deal of time brainstorming how we can use our passion for art and service to make a give back and make a difference.

Check out our great website designed by our friends otterball. I’d like to personally invite you to learn more about Harmony Republic, get involved and support the cause!

Peace,
-Johnny T

Tin Pan South is Coming!

For the past two years, I have had the opportunity to play a part in NSAI’s Tin Pan South Music Festival by putting together some great Music City Unsigned rounds that featured Matthew Perryman Jones, Matt Wertz, Jeremy Lister, Gavin Mikhail, Derek Webb, Dave Barnes, Thad Cockrell, Alli Rogers and special guest Jonny Lang.

This year, I’m honored to serve on the planning committee for what is shaping up to be another amazing celebration of songwriters.

Make your calendars! March 30-April 3, 2010 and visit the Tin Pan South site for performers and schedules coming in March!

Cheers,

-Johnny T

Four Out Of Tenn

Check out the recap I wrote about last night’s amazing Music City Unsigned Bluebird show featuring Trent Dabbs, k.s. Rhoads, Tyler James and Erin McCarley.

Join us at the Bluebird Tonight!

There are still a few tickets available for tonight’s 9 PM Music City Unsigned show at the Bluebird featuring Trent Dabbs, k.s. Rhoads, Tyler James and a special guest. You can buy tickets here. Hope to see ya there!

Cheers,
-Johnny T

100 Pound Challenge Round 5

I did over-indulge a bit yesterday, but even with Super Sundays, we’re still going strong on our 100 Pound Challenge!

Jason lost another 1.4 pounds for a total of 6.2 pounds lost
Tim tied with Jason and lost another 1.4 pounds for a total of 12.6 pounds lost
Bill lost another .5 pounds for a total of 11.1 pounds lost
Johnny T lost 1 pound for total of 4.6 pounds lost (I am the littlest loser!)

That’s a total of 34.5 pounds lost. Way to go team!

Here is a recap video from Jason.

Happy Eating,
-Johnny T

Fangtastic Bluebird

Just back from a great night of music at the Bluebird with Treva Blomquist, Rachel Pearl, Eric Paslay and Amy Courts.

Tomorrow is the Predators Fangtastic 5K at the Sommet Center. Ramblers Tim, J.P. and I will be there running in the cold, rainy weather. I’ll be trying to shed some ounces for the next 100 Pound Challenge weigh in!

Then I’m going home to eat some pancakes. This may seem like a contradiction, but it’s Saturday and that means pancake day!

Cheers,
-Johnny T