Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons delight in short, sweet set at The Raccoon in Davenport, Iowa
There was just one thing wrong with Angela Perley and the Howlin Moons’ set last night at The Triple Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel in Davenport,…
Living Vintage reveals springtime in Iowa
Whether Mother Nature cooperates or not, spring arrives this Saturday in DeWitt, IA. Living Vintage at 1416 11th Street will host its 4th Annual Living Vintage Spring…
Time Jumpers and Colter Wall in one week
This week included two fantastic live country shows. First, my husband Dan and I caught The Time Jumpers’s weekly show in Nashville. Then we were lucky…
Legion supper night
Small town gatherings around food are hard to beat. A few weeks ago, a Facebook friend raved about the shrimp and fish dinner he had enjoyed…
Tips from yoga expert, traveler & QC social media influencer Clarissa Mae
I’m a plunker-downer. I work full-time as a PR consultant and freelance writer, and about once a week or so I like to trade my home…
Iowa Gathering drew pickers and makers, and country lovers to The Barn at Brophy Creek
With a mix of antiques and crafts, jewelry, clothing, art and more finds, plus food/craft drinks and live music, all amidst pretty country surroundings and a…
Popcorn. River scenery. Victorian splendor.
As much as I love to write about country music I also enjoy posting about out-of-the way spots as a sort of country travelogue. Today I…
A dog’s life: elusive Stanlee is back home
Oh, dear. This was serious. The pup was still at large. And I knew just how awful the dog’s owner might feel.
Relaxing and writing Saturday
To entice me to write down stuff people would need to know if I weren’t around to tell them, Dan suggested a little get-away. He figured…
Happy People co-writer Hailey Whitters reminds us to stick with, “whatever puts a smile on your face”
Surprisingly, Iowa native and country singer/songwriter Hailey Whitters was in no rush to gush about her upbeat song Happy People, recently recorded by super group Little…
