#Brent Cobb Review

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TAYLOR HUNNICUTT MAY BE ALL OR NOTHIN’ BUT LET ME TELL Y’ALL, SHE SURE IS SOMETHIN’

Reviewed by: Lyssa Culbertson

Taylor Hunnicutt Band at the Fennec in Birmingham, AL, Sept. 2022; photo by HHMR

The infallible southern wordsmith Brent Cobb once wrote a song he called “King of Alabama,” rightfully titled about the late, great Wayne Mills. Mills was undeniably the King of Honky Tonk, songwriting, and so much more in the Heart of Dixie in his heyday of playing his brand of country music, and his legacy lingers on still to this day. But if there is a king, there must be a queen, right?! Well, I would bet my bottom dollar that his protégé Taylor Hunnicutt will forever reign as the queen of Alabama, especially when it comes to honky tonkin’ and musically kickin’ a-double-s. She honed her talent on stages across the Southeast with the likes of Mills and other notable artists and in recent years has begun to break out into other markets where they just can’t get enough. Appalachia, Texas, and beyond—they’re all digging her vibe, and for good reason! I mean, how could they not with explosive vocals and a commanding stage presence like that?! I’ve often referred to her when trying to capture her essence in a few words to those unfamiliar as the musical spawn of Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, Alannah Myles, and Ronnie Van Zant but the honest to God truth is Taylor Hunnicutt is something magical all her own. A force to be reckoned with, no doubt. She can cook you up an exquisite Sunday dinner and fanagle home design better than Better Homes & Gardens, but she can also kick your tail and drink you under the table while crankin’ out a well-written song to boot as she brings a packed house down. With a smoky yet angelic vocal possessing a power summoned from the great beyond, she’s a multifaceted woman and artist who is everything you thought you’d get but nothing like you’d ever expect. Sweet like honey and full of grace with a healthy dose of sass, she is simply Taylor, a rare wildflower of a talent in a filed full of musical roses—and she and her band are about to take off like a bottle rocket that’s out of control…heck, they already are! Mark my words and either hop on and hold on for dear life or get out of the way, there’s no stopping the Taylor Train! Bottoms up!

Several years ago, Taylor released her debut EP, Flower in a Drought, and it was a solid peace of work that showed off her penchant for coy, tongue-in-cheek, yet deeply heartfelt songwriting alongside her impressive vocal range. It was a stellar introduction to the wholesome artist and musician she is, and undoubtedly one of our favorite pieces of work we’ve ever heard. Fast forward to present day, though, and it’s apparent over the past few years as they’ve traveled around, show after show, mile upon mile, that Taylor Hunnicutt and her band members (husband Josh McKenzie on lead guitar, Andrew Mohney on drums, Tyler Treadwell on rhythm guitar, and Young Ethan Perkins holding it down on bass) have undergone a musical renaissance of sorts—the music they’re putting out these days feels like, at least to the devoted listener (aka me), HOME. A Taylor Hunnicutt Band nirvana, so to speak. Purebred, authentic, genre-bending tunes that truly display who they are and where they’ve come from are what they’re all about! Two such offerings as of late are “All Or Nothin’” and “Trail of a Broken Heart,” which were released in August 2022 and March 2023, respectively. “All Or Nothin’” is a swampy, twangy, honky-tonkin’, rockin’ boot stompin’ barn burner that will be a permanent earworm inside your ear holes once you listen to it. “Trail of a Broken Heart” displays a bit of Taylor’s softer side well, as it bridges the gap between barroom ballad and a honky-tonk fueled soulful rocker quite well. Featuring her signature growl and impressive guitar riffs, it’s definitely one that will grip your heart and soul. Typically, I would go into more detail with vivid descriptions of the lyrical content of these songs; however, I believe their musicality and lyrical goodness are something you’ve just got to experience and feel for yourself. One listen and you’re hooked—proceed with caution, I tell ya! Not to mention, live shows are positively electric: Taylor uses her rowdy stage presence and undeniably emotive songs backed by the punches of her impressive vocal range and the sizzling talent of her backing band to get the crowd boot scooting till they’ve forgotten what ails ‘em. She’ll eat ya alive! Just joshin’ my friends—but seriously, run, don’t walk, to the nearest Taylor Hunnicutt show you can find because she won’t be mainly playing small, intimate stages for much longer. Case in point: she and the band are fixin’ to take the West Coast like a crimson tidal wave on their first major tour supporting Mike and the Moonpies this fall and Hillbilly Hippie Music Review is plum stoked for them—it couldn’t happen to a more deserving group of folks. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya….get out there and fall in love with their quirky personalities and eclectic sound like the rest of the country is more and more by the minute. I’m telling y’all—you won’t have a chance to get up close and personal and share a shot or ten and swap stories with her before too long! It’s well worth the experience from beginning to end, Hippie’s Honor ✌🏻😎🤞🏻.

(Tour poster from Taylor Hunnicutt Facebook)

Watch the music video for “All or Nothin’” below:

Here’s an acoustic take of “Trail of a Broken Heart”

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Working-class waitress Slim thought she was entering a life of domestic bliss when she married Mitch, the man of her dreams. After the arrival of their first child, her picture perfect life is shattered when she discovers Mitch’s hidden possessive dark side, a controlling and abusive alter ego that can turn trust, love and tranquility into terror. Terrified for her child’s safety, Slim flees with her daughter. Relentless in his pursuit and enlisting the aid of lethal henchmen, Mitch continually stalks the prey that was once his family. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Slim Hiller: Jennifer Lopez Mitch Hiller: Billy Campbell Ginny: Juliette Lewis Joe: Dan Futterman Jupiter: Fred Ward Jim Toller: Bill Cobbs FBI Agent: Jeff Kober Instructor: Bruce A. Young Gracie Hiller: Tessa Allen Phil: Christopher Maher Mrs. Hiller: Janet Carroll Robbie: Noah Wyle Homeowner: Bruce French FBI Agent: Dan Martin FBI Agent: Brent Sexton Teacher Betty: Sandra Nelson Waitress: Lynne Marie Stewart Jupiter’s Blonde Girl: Margaret Emery Electronics Store Clerk: Victor McCay Mitch’s Young Blonde: Nikki Bokal Front Desk Clerk: John O’Brien Bank Teller: Louisa Abernathy Ticket Clerk: Kerri Higuchi Soup Server: Fern Ward Mr. Hiller: James Noah First Cop: Leif Riddell Teddy: Ruben Madera Film Crew: Production Design: Doug Kraner Producer: Rob Cowan Director of Photography: Rogier Stoffers Producer: Irwin Winkler Director: Michael Apted Writer: Nicholas Kazan Co-Producer: Jeanney Kim Casting: John Brace Stunt Coordinator: Simon Crane Transportation Captain: Don Tardino Executive Producer: E. Bennett Walsh Makeup Department Head: Teresa M. Austin Costume Design: Shay Cunliffe Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Paul Massey Music Editor: Zigmund Gron Costume Supervisor: Helen Monaghan Set Decoration: Tracey A. Doyle Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Doug Hemphill Sound Mixer: Robert Janiger Second Assistant Director: Joan G. Bostwick First Assistant Editor: Thomas Calderon Supervising Sound Editor: John A. Larsen Location Manager: Jennifer Dunne Art Direction: Andrew Menzies Key Grip: Brian H. Reynolds Assistant Art Director: Greg Berry Editor: Rick Shaine Unit Production Manager: Dennis Stuart Murphy First Assistant Director: Robert Huberman Construction Coordinator: David T. Cannon Script Supervisor: Benita Brazier Casting: Linda Lowy Camera Operator: Chris Squires Music Editor: Dina Eaton Key Makeup Artist: Pamela Santori Production Accountant: Michael Goosen Property Master: Chris Ubick Stunts: Gábor Piroch Special Effects Coordinator: Rick Thompson Unit Publicist: Vic Heutschy Still Photographer: Van Redin Assistant Sound Editor: David Wolowic Sound Effects Editor: Ken Fischer Hair Department Head: Martin Samuel ADR Supervisor: Lucy Coldsnow-Smith Color Timer: Harry Muller Assistant Sound Editor: Paul Apted Assistant Sound Editor: J. Aloysius Flanagan III Hairstylist: Susan Germaine Assistant Editor: Andrew Blustain ADR Editor: Kelly Oxford Foley Editor: Christopher Flick Set Designer: Suzan Wexler Makeup Artist: Margot Boccia Transportation Co-Captain: Timothy P. Ryan Cableman: Tom Fox Orchestrator: Nicholas Dodd Key Hair Stylist: Rod Ortega Rigging Gaffer: Martin Bosworth Casting Assistant: Derek Marquand Standby Painter: Lisa Shaftel Propmaker: Tony R. Medina First Assistant Camera: Makiko Carlson Dialogue Editor: Susan Dawes Dialogue Editor: Mildred Iatrou Original Music Composer: David Arnold Production Assistant: J. Wilfrid White Set Dresser: Paul Mugavero Graphic Designer: Steven Samanen Set Production Assistant: Trish Stanard Leadman: Luigi Mugavero Stand In: Alder Sherwood Set Production Assistant: Chad Saxton Boom Operator: George W. Scott Stunt Double: Jill Brown Stunt Double: Joe Bucaro III Movie Reviews: Andre Gonzales: Good movie. Love to see a woman take a position of power against her attacker. Even when that attacker is her husband.

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REVIEW: Savannah Conley “Playing the Part of You Is Me”

REVIEW: Savannah Conley “Playing the Part of You Is Me” @savannah_conley @americanaandy #americanahighways #playingthepartofyouisme

Savannah Conley was always destined to be a country music star, until she decided she wasn’t. Raised in the Nashville area by music industry parents, her twang was seemingly predetermined. But after touring in an Americana-adjacent vein (I saw her open for Brent Cobb in Denver in 2018), releasing bits of music here and there and even recording (then scrapping) a couple of albums, as 2020 dawned…

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Single Review: “King of Alabama” by Brent Cobb

Brent Cobb will return with Providence Canyon, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut release in 2016 being set for release on May 11th (and out on Elektra Records). Cobb, who stands at the forefront of the newer wave of country artists emerging from the Nashville scene who are taking country music back to its more traditional ways, is sticking with being a purveyor of classic country music. So suggests the first single released from Providence Canyon, ensuring country music purists from all around will continue to gravitate to the work that Cobb produces. This newest single exemplifies that perfectly, “King of Alabama” being a powerful ode to the late troubadour Wayne Mills. It’s a tribute to the musician whose life was cut tragically short, “King of Alabama” being a testament to the passion and dedication that Mills exhibited. Cobb is quick to acknowledge that he really more just knew Mills, which makes what he says all the more meaningful as he depicts his respect and admiration for the musician, from his caring personality to his ability as an artist and, as one verse so eloquently says, “…He beat the blacktop down with a five-piece band. Not because he loved it - he did that too – but… 'cause that's what he was born to do.”

With a runtime of about four-minutes, it’s somewhat remarkable all of the emotions that Cobb is able to pack in to the track. He effortlessly conveys the full extent of his admiration for Mills, fondly recalling the better days and how seemingly inspiring he found it that Mills was driven by and kept it all about the music. “King of Alabama” ventures into some somber territory when touching on what happened, Cobb’s voice changing subtly, still sounding shocked by what happened; another line stating that he still feels Mills’ presence when he performs. It’s a beautiful and touching song to begin with, those who were fans of Wayne Mills sure to be able to forge a stronger connection to the track and appreciate it on a deeper level. Musically it is teeming with twangy guitars and accompanied by an intricate piano that is an underlying but beautiful component. Accented by the percussion, it ebbs and flows wonderfully, reaching a crescendo at just the right times, taking the song from a pleasing country number to something grand, meant to be symbolic of the larger than life persona that Mills was. “…The king of Alabama has gone home,” Cobb mournfully declares at the end of the choruses, his unique Southern drawl being as prominent as ever; the “King of Alabama” proving Mills’ memory will live forever through the lives of those he had an impact on. Pre-order Providence Canyon on: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon MP3 Visit Brent Cobb’s websites: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Current Shows: 2018 April 3--Boot & Saddle--Philadelphia, PA 4--Mercury Lounge--New York, NY 6--Higher Ground--South Burlington, VT 8--Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun--Montville Center, CT 10--The Basement--Columbus, OH 11--Club Café--Pittsburgh, PA 12--The Southern Cafe and Music Hall--Charlottesville, VA 13--Neighborhood Theatre--Charlotte, NC 14--Savannah Music Festival--Savannah, GA May 1--Proud Larry's--Oxford, MS 2--Gasa Gasa--New Orleans, LA 3--The Heights Theater--Houston, TX 4--Stubb's Jr--Austin, TX 5--The Kessler Theater--Dallas, TX 8--Valley Bar--Phoenix, AZ 9—Casbah--San Diego, CA 11—Troubadour--West Hollywood, CA 12--The Chapel--San Francisco, CA 16--Doug Fir Lounge--Portland, OR 18--Tractor Tavern--Seattle, WA 19--The Biltmore Cabaret--Vancouver, Canada 22--Neurolux - KRBX 89.9 weekly series--Boise, ID 23--The State Room--Salt Lake City, UT 24--Fort Collins Armory--Fort Collins, CO 25--Globe Hall--Denver, CO 26—Slowdown--Omaha, NE June 16--Brandon Amphitheater--Brandon, MS 22--The Walmart AMP--Rogers, AR 28--Darien Lake Amphitheater--Darien Center, NY 29--Susquehanna Bank Center--Camden, NJ 30--Xfinity Center--Mansfield, MA July 13--Forecastle Festival--Louisville, KY 13--Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre--Saint Louis, MO 14--Sloss Festival--Birmingham, AL 15--Sloss Furnaces--Birmingham, AL 19--Spokane Arena--Spokane, WA 20--Sunlight Supply Amphitheater--Ridgefield, WA 21--White River Amphitheatre--Auburn, WA 26--Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's--Stateline, NV 27--Toyota Amphitheatre--Sacramento, CA 28--Shoreline Amphitheatre--Mountain View, CA August 2--Rimrock Auto Arena--Billings, MT 3--Adams Event Center--Missoula, MT 4--Ford Idaho Center Arena--Boise, ID 9--Isleta Amphitheater--Albuquerque, NM 10--Pepsi Center--Denver, CO 11--USANA AMPHITHEATRE--Salt Lake City, UT 16--Mattress Firm Amphitheatre--San Diego, CA 17--Honda Center--Anaheim, CA 18--The Forum--Los Angeles, CA 23--Saratoga Performing Arts Center--Saratoga Springs, NY 24--Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion--Gilford, NH 25--Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion--Gilford, NH October 4--Riverbend Music Center--Cincinnati, OH 5--Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center--Indianapolis, IN 6--Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre--Chicago, IL 11--PNC Music Pavilion--Charlotte, NC 12--Coastal Credit Union Music Park At Walnut Creek--Raleigh, NC 13--Jiffy Lube Live--Bristow, VA 19--Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park--Alpharetta, GA 20--CELLAIRIS AMPHITHEATRE AT LAKEWOOD--Atlanta, GA 25--Colonial Life Arena--Columbia, SC 26--Thompson-Boling Arena--Knoxville, TN 27--Rupp Arena--Lexington, KY November 2--Madison Square Garden--New York, NY 3--John Paul Jones Arena--Charlottesville, VA 4--Royal Farms Arena--Baltimore, MD

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Review: Brent Cobb - And Now Let’s Turn To Page...

  Review: Brent Cobb – And Now Let’s Turn To Page…   Brent Cobb – And Now Let’s Turn To Page… Format: CD / Label: Thirty Tigers Records – V2 Records Release: 2022 Tekst: Peter Marinus Het vijfde album van de Amerikaanse singer-songwriter Brent Cobb uit Georgia kan gezien worden als één grote dankbetuiging aan God. Brent is Hem dankbaar nadat hij een auto ongeluk had, met zijn 1-jarige zoon Tuck…

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‘Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road’ Review: Saga of the former Beach Boy and a love letter to an infamous pop star and singer

Even if you too think that the Brian Wilson is God then yes, I know that you can easily say that we don't need another documentary about him. There are some good, rich, and deep, like "Brian Wilson: I'm just not made for now," 1995 musician meditation directed by the Don Record Producer, or "Brian Wilson and the story of 'smile'.," Who recorded the history Most fairy tales of all the albums unfinished. And the extraordinary story of how, in 2004, Wilson and Danan Sahaja put His Majesty back together again. "Love & Mercy" (2014) not a documentary, but it has the real power of life; This is one of the great music biopics, with insight into the perfect troop storm that makes Brian Wilson beat. Beyond that, so many stories of life and art of Wilson - creation and withdrawal, beach boys; Mythology "pet sound"; inseparable vines from genius and mental illness; The missing years he spent in recovery with Charlatan shrink. Eugene Landy has often been repeated so that they are now part of our cultural knowledge. "Brian Wilson: The long road is promised," Directed by Brent Wilson (no relationship), took the form of another classic structural overview of the Brian Wilson's career. Only this can make the cuts back and forth between the story of Wilson and children on the beach and "Carpool karaoke" - Style conversations between Brian, still Hale, and depends there with a tentative, blunt, with anxiety, with sincerely bagged to experience -day. And Jason is acceptable, an editor in Rolling Stone magazine. You may also read The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It review: A terrifying journey a series of thrills and chills They met Wilson during his features in mid-'90. Both began to get along and become friends, and on the "road promised" they sailed around L.A., spoke and listened to Brian music and stopped in the main places: Paradise Cove, "Surfin 'Safari"; Wilson's childhood home site, which is now destroyed in Hawthorne. The houses he lived in during the 60s and 70s; The house of his brother Carl; And Beverly Glen Deli, where two chats on the Cobb salad and ice cream sundae. Brian Wilson did more than writing large pop music. He changed pop songs into praise songs, surging breath, delicongsel fine, and jautty from the sound of sweet-soul mixed with the underlying sadness so that the divine that, like Bruce Springsteen in the film "PET sound," the beauty of carrying Feeling. Fun even in life pain. Joy from emotional life. " Maybe we might not need another documentary about Brian Wilson. Still, even if you think you know it all, "the promised way" is a lovely and satisfying film. The sentimental sometimes but often stirred insight, a collection of testimonials for Wilson art. By authoritative fans such as Springsteen and Elton John, and a film that allows the quality to enchant Wilson's cascade music over you. As for Brian himself, he seems to be in a pretty good condition for a man who pushed 80: He still hears voices, but the truth is he doesn't say much about anything. Jason was fine asking him whether it was strange to write all the songs about surfing even though he didn't surf myself - the facts about Brian. His response? "Yes, Dennis surfs. I never learned how to surf." You may also read ‘The Secrets We Keep’ Review: A post-WW2 American modest community harbors, all-around acted spine chiller Okay, thank you for sharing! When I was fine asking him what he now thinks about the mid-explosion "smile" and why he felt like he had to get rid of him, Brian said, "We thought it was a little earlier. We waited, like, 30 years old. And we finally finished it . "And it's running. Brian Wilson, apart from his skinny skin-wrapping-mollusk-mollusk from the shocked hypersensitivity, it doesn't seem to have a boost towards introspection. But when the film continues, you feel like you somewhat know him. Jason Fine is an easy friend who asks about things, the field of one sentence Brian, never pushes too hard, absorbs the mind and feeling Brian with sympathetic understanding, and talking music with him. He brought Brian out - at least as possible. And objects about Brian are that even when he doesn't reveal a lot, there's something full of conditions and gentle about him. He said enough to make you in harmony with his heart. In the clip, we see beach boys, and there are some great ones: When we watched Brian sing, try to play a part of the great happy pop star. Alongside with his two brothers and friends Al Jardine and Mike Love. The truth is that there is something about him, and always there. You may also read Wonder Woman 1984 Review: A sequel that lacks a lot of places Even though it took a few decades for him to be diagnosed with schizoaffective disorders. He hears voices on his head (and still). The aggressive and judgmental voices, and an old recording. He looked like someone who heard a voice. Read the full article

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editorial review 2021 release. Rising country star Hailey Whitters releases Living The Dream, a deluxe edition of her critically-acclaimed 2020 album, The Dream, featuring 5 new songs. The deluxe album finds Whitters moving from fantasizing about "the dream" to actually living it, calling upon her close friends and collaborators Brent Cobb, Jordan Davis, Hillary Lindsey, Little Big Town, Lori McKenna and Trisha Yearwood to contribute vocals to the fresh tracks.Whitters' The Dream firmly established the Iowa-born artist as "Nashville's Next Big Star." By the end of 2020, it was hailed as one of the top albums of the year, landing at #1 on both Stereogum's "10 Best Country Albums of 2020" and Garden & Gun's "Best Southern Albums of 2020" lists. The Dream was named among the best albums of the year by The Washington Post, Paste Magazine, The Tennessean, and landed at #6 on Rolling Stone's "30 Best Country & Americana Albums of 2020" list.Hailey was featured in the 2020 class of CMT's Next Women of Country and named one of Pandora's Artists to Watch in 2020. She has toured with Maren Morris, Jordan Davis, Lori McKenna, Martina McBride, Tanya Tucker and Brent Cobb.

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Review: Brent Cobb's 'Providence Canyon' Is an Earthy, Idiosyncratic Nashville Gem https://ift.tt/2KdS3mh

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Take A trip to Providence Canyon With Brent Cobb

Take A trip to Providence Canyon With Brent Cobb

Opening with the title track, once again Brent Cobblays down two truths his soul is in Americana and his heart deep in Georgia as they seek a simpler life through lyrics and acoustic guitar.  Eleven songs that flow like a river through a canyon, you know you have to move on with the flow of the water. You just don’t know what currents the water will stir up in you.  This is the follow-up to his…

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The Rays still believe they’ll be competitive, which is cute

Wednesday’s Say Hey, Baseball is not buying what the Rays are selling.

The Rays have used their offseason to deal Evan Longoria, Jake Odorizzi, Brad Boxberger, and Steven Souza, and straight-up designated 2017 All-Star Corey Dickerson for assignment because reasons, where reasons are “Sure, Mallex Smith is bad, but he makes one-tenth what Dickerson does.”

They did not get a significant return, as a whole, for this group. Denard Span is here to offset the addition of Longoria’s salary to the Giants, and while his bat was still average in 2017, his glove is not what it used to be. Christian Arroyo, also received for Longoria, could be useful, but he’s also not listed as a starter anywhere for 2018. C.J. Cron is the new first baseman, taking over for Logan Morrison, who hit 38 homers and led the Rays with a 135 OPS+ last year. Morrison, by the way, is still available as a free agent, while Cron hit like a middle infielder last summer.

While Morrison led in OPS+, Souza was second, at 121, and Dickerson -- who admittedly did have an extreme fade in the second half -- finished third at 120. Dickerson, though, also has a four-year stretch of hitting, as he has a 121 OPS+ since 2014, and was owed just $5.95 million with two years to go before free agency: he’s not exactly someone the Rays couldn’t afford to take the risk with.

The Rays were 80-82 with all of those bats and Longoria. Now they have a lesser lineup where Brad Miller, who posted a horrific 84 OPS+ last year, is their starting DH, and Kevin Kiermaier (114 OPS+) is their best hitter and player. Their 2017 lineup was right around average despite all the good bats they’ve sent packing, because of players like Miller, and previous DH Lucas Duda, and defense-first shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria. Hechavarria and Miller are still around, but the players who helped carry the load for them are not.

And yet, despite all of this, the Rays’ front office is still out here saying the team is “going to be competitive.” Erik Neandar, Rays’ GM, expects to now add pieces rather than subtract those like Chris Archer. They certainly have the money to do so, but given they’re happy to get nothing back for Corey Dickerson just because cutting him saves a few million, you can’t necessarily expect them to be convincing free agents to come play for them, either.

Maybe the Rays will convince Alex Cobb to come back and help Archer anchor a rotation that needs help. Maybe Brent Honeywell will get the call, and the young hurler will make everyone forget Jake Odorrizi. Maybe Christian Arroyo will work his way into a starting role and have a breakout campaign. Or, maybe the Rays will add a little on the margins, say they tried, complain about the economics of baseball, and the AL East will once again be dominated by the Yankees and Red Sox while teams that actually bothered to improve will comfortably control the wild card race all year long. Take your pick.

The Red Sox got J.D. Martinez, which is how the old system likely would have made things work, too. Grant Brisbee has thoughts on that whole ordeal.

Rob Manfred said some words on Tuesday, and we wrote about them, because sometimes Manfred just says stuff and it requires explanation.

Jake Arrieta and the Phillies are reportedly having a “dialogue,” which is a word that merits a closer look.

Royals Review writes that the Eric Hosmer breakup is a win for both sides.

If the Royals made a certain trade, it could open the door for Mike Moustakas signing a contract.

Ryan Braun is going to spend some time in the outfield still, but he’ll mostly be a first baseman now.

This is a depressing (but true) headline from Camden Chat.

The Angels are lowering their right field wall, which should mean more dingers.

The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw are already doing a little bit of talking, since Kershaw has an opt-out this coming offseason.

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#Giveaway ~ A Mysterious Mix Up (An Allie Cobb Mystery) by J.C. Kenney... #books #CozyMystery #readers

A Mysterious Mix Up (An Allie Cobb Mystery) by J.C. Kenney

About A Mysterious Mix Up

A Mysterious Mix Up (An Allie Cobb Mystery) Cozy Mystery 3rd in Series Publisher: Lyrical Press (January 7, 2020) Paperback: 190 pages ISBN-13:9781516108619 Digital ASIN: B07QFN2CJ4

Murder hits the stacks when literary agent Allie Cobb investigates a fatality in the local library . . .

Allie Cobb returns home from a book conference armed with hugs for her cat and her boyfriend, and dreams of a long, hot bath. She’s also getting ready to take the plunge by hiring an intern for her expanding literary agency. But it’s one for the books when Allie finds the town’s librarian—and her longtime role model—seconds away from death on the library floor.

Who would want to poison Vicky Napier—one of Rushing Creek’s most beloved citizens—on the eve of her retirement? But it seems there were toxic people in her life, like the handyman with an obsessive crush, and a wood carver with a hair-trigger temper. The list of suspects includes Allie’s boyfriend, Brent, who’s in the running to take over as town librarian. Avenging her friend’s murder could be a trap as she goes up against a killer determined to write Allie’s epitaph . . .

About J.C. Kenney

J.C. Kenney grew up in a household filled with books by legends Agatha Christie and Lilian Jackson Braun, among many others, so it was no surprise when he found himself writing mystery stories. When he’s not writing, you can find him following IndyCar racing or listening to music. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, two sons, and a cat who is the inspiration for Ursula in the Allie Cobb Mysteries. Author Links Website – https://www.jckenney.com; Twitter – https://twitter.com/JCKenney1; Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JCKenney1; Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/JCKenney; Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/j.c.kenney/

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Review: Brent Cobb's 'Providence Canyon' Is an Earthy, Idiosyncratic Nashville Gem

Review: Brent Cobb’s ‘Providence Canyon’ Is an Earthy, Idiosyncratic Nashville Gem

Clichés are clichés for a reason, goes the cliché – as Brent Cobb demonstrates in the title track to his latest LP, a tribute to throwing a cooler in your ride and heading down to a sacred spot to chill. That’s the upshot of countless ham-handed country-radio anthems. But here, carefully-distilled acoustic and steel guitars sparkle, a Hammond B3 sighs over a loping beat and Cobb’s exacting

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Show Review: Brent Cobb at City Winery with Gabe Lee opening

Show Review: Brent Cobb at City Winery with Gabe Lee opening @Brent_cobb @mistergabelee @citywinerynyc #markmclennan

Saturday Night Service with Brent Cobb in New York City   It’s been two long years without live music. Lately it’s my fault, but New York’s been tough and so choosing to go out and enjoy the live events that are slowly coming back is kind of like a muscle that needs to be worked out. Glad I finally did it; glad I rode the subway into Manhattan and took in Brent Cobb at City Winery.   Gabe Lee…

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Review: Brent Cobb's 'Providence Canyon' Is an Earthy, Idiosyncratic Nashville Gem

Clichés are clichés for a reason, goes the cliché – as Brent Cobb demonstrates in the title track to his latest LP, a tribute to throwing a cooler in your ride and heading down to a sacred spot to chill. That's the upshot of countless ham-handed country-radio anthems. But here, carefully-distilled acoustic and steel guitars sparkle, a Hammond B3 sighs over a loping beat and Cobb's exacting

This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Review: Brent Cobb's 'Providence Canyon' Is an Earthy, Idiosyncratic Nashville Gem

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Forth Wanderers - Forth Wanderers (Album Review, Stream)

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Baby boomer real estate leads: 3 strategies you absolutely have to know (and some tips)

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Baby boomer real estate leads – as this generation ages, generating leads in this important segment becomes critical to real estate success. “I think the baby boomers are still going to pick up books in the grocery store but everyone else is looking online first, researching second and then picking up the phone.” This from a very young agent in a thread at Active Rain.

Myths like that one about baby boomers abound and it’s useless to try to dispel all of them, especially to younger generations.

Suffice it to say, however, 87 percent of younger boomers – adults between the ages of 54 and 64—are regular internet users while nearly 70 percent of older boomers (65 to 72) use the internet, according to Pew Research.

So, despite the aformentioned agent’s vision of a doddering oldster, browsing the books at the local supermarket, the fact is that a boomer is just as likely to find his or her agent and next home via the Internet as any other generation.

Beware! There are certain things members of this demographic won’t bother telling you about themselves, but they’ll expect you to know. Baby boomer real estate leads aren’t what you might think.

1. They aren’t old

Baby Boomers, born from 1946 to 1964, won’t tell you that they don’t consider themselves old or elderly or even senior citizens, but they will either laugh at you or choose another agent if treated as such.

This generation is active, vibrant and much healthier than the previous generation – the one on which the current stereotypes are based.

“They will not tolerate typecasting, stereotypes, pandering or ageism,” warns Brent Green, author of “Marketing to Leading Edge Baby Boomers.”

He goes on to say that “They will invest in products and services that resonate, and they will reward those who crack the idiosyncratic marketing code.”

This brings us to the second secret your Boomer clients won’t share with you. They will reward you.

2. They’re good at referrals

As of last year, the Census Bureau estimates that there are 65.2 million American-born baby boomers. Add in immigrant boomers and that number rises to 76.4 million. According to a study by ThirdAge and JWT Boom, a whopping 96 percent of these people (73 million) participate in word-of-mouth marketing.

What this means for the real estate agent is that a boomer client who is happy with the service he or she receives is highly likely to pass on your information to friends, colleagues and family members.

Will they tell you this?

Probably not, but it’s something you should keep in the back of your mind when working with this generation. Referrals from this segment can be gold!

Go above and beyond the normal expectations and you may just end up with every boomer in town as clients. Not bad when you consider each one of them represents at least two transactions, since they will typically sell a home to buy one.

They are also considering renting

Of this generation’s members that say they’ll be moving, 41 percent say they’ll purchase a home. Only 10 percent will rent, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). That sounds like good news for an agent hoping to corner this market niche, right?

Here’s the clincher – 45 percent are undecided. It’s up to you, then to sell them on the benefits of owning over renting. Are you aware of what those are for folks in this age group? If not, you’ve got some studying to do.

3. They Expect Excellent Customer Service

“I think a big mistake that many marketers make is assuming that all boomers are hippies,” Lisa Magerl, SVP, director of client services, at RTC Relationship Marketing tells Direct Marketing News’ Nathan Golia.

“Boomers have very high expectations with their interactions with businesses. They expect a high degree of customization, personalization and on-demand service,” she concludes.

Whether this is true of all Boomers or most of them isn’t explained. But the nugget of knowledge provided is invaluable when working with your older clients.

“Right now the housing recovery has been fueled by baby boomers with good credit and lots of equity,” David Cobb, regional director for Metrostudy, tells NewsPress.com.  “It’s been mainly the blue chip buyer who’s brought the market back from the abyss.”

How to Generate Baby Boomer Real Estate Leads

Go through your website and delete all mentions of “retirees,” “seniors” and “elderly.” Replace the terms with “baby boomers,” or “50+,” or, if you must, “older adults.”

Remember, many boomers are still active in the workforce. Even more important, you’re referring to the Peter Pan generation and growing old is something they don’t want to be reminded of.

Forget everything you think you know, and a lot of what you read online, about this generation. Even if retired, most refuse to be considered “out to pasture,” so arts and crafts classes at the local senior center aren’t a hot button.

Boomers are a varied bunch, but typically enjoy:

Travel – AARP conducted a study two years ago that found 99% percent of baby boomers were planning to take vacations that year.

Golf

Working out

Walking, running, jogging, hiking

Playing online and video games

Gardening

Entertaining and socializing (consider restaurant and movie reviews, “where to buy” lists, etc.)

Home improvement projects

Since not all of your blog and social media posts should be real estate-related, sprinkle in some hyper-local posts about the above topics.

Baby boomers are today’s repeat buyers. Baby boomer real estate leads can help your business grow – ignore them at your own risk.

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