A-Gathering-of-Eagles     Many are called, but few are chosen.  This statement rings true when people are recognized for both their accomplishments and contributions in certain arenas of life.     For the Nobel Prize, nominating committees have given awards to: Peace, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Economics.  Learned officials offer Pulitzer Prizes to excellence in Journalism including meritorious public service, editorials, correspondence, international and local reporting as well as feature writing and commentary. In addition, the Pulitzer goes to Letters in both fiction and general nonfiction (history, biography and autobiography), and poetry. Let’s not leave out Pulitzers in both Music and Drama.     Most of us are  glued to the television when the Oscars are handed out each year for those special roles portrayed by actors and actresses; as well as for best  director, movie of the year, and ... » Click here for the full story.

    I wish all of you could have been at BJ’s when I announced that The Chest Pains (Byron Anthony, Jeff Davis, Chris Button & Joe Mama) are this year’s recipient of the “Coconut Times Entertainer of the Year.” They were so sincerely surprised and thrilled to be given this honor and added to the illustrious list to have received this recognition before them, beginning in 2000 with Jim Long followed by Danny Dolan (First Class), Opposite Directions (Darin Engh & Bob Wilkinson), Kevin Poole, Michael Tracey White, Joe Smooth, Kathy Denk & Lauren Glick, John LaMere & Chris Button (Crowded Outhouse), Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Salt Water Cowboys, Tranzfusion and in 2010, Full Circle.     I suppose it’s fitting that I talked with Jeff Davis first who is also a member of Full Circle. Being one of the band’s original members, Jeff certainly knows a lot of band history; here’s what he had to tell me. ... » Click here for the full story.

    This past weekend marked the 37th Annual Sunfest in Ocean City.  I believe I may have attended every single one and the only one that was canceled was when hurricane Hugo was supposed to raise havoc but fortunately totally missed us. It’s been many years since I’ve attended Springfest as I’m in New Orleans attending Jazz Fest.     Jazz Fest began in 1969 and has never been canceled; it was quite an achievement to hold Jazz Fest the spring after Katrina. Jazz Fest is like the last hurrah before the too too hot summer arrives and tourists as well as many locals head to cooler climates. Sunfest marks the end of the busy summer season for us and the beginning of our second season. I totally love both festivals and the summer season in Ocean City between these fun fests.       Both festivals started off on a small scale and have grown considerably over time. I well remember Sunfest with just one stage and you co... » Click here for the full story.