Monthly Archives: June 2019

Accidental poet

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Les Kerr

As a songwriter, I hardly ever think of the words I write being presented without music to accompany them. But every now and then, someone else sees value in my words without having music attached. It is an honor to … Continue reading →

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He was a “char-actuh” – remembering Dr. John

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Les Kerr

About 5:15 Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2019, I was listening to Nashville’s fine Americana radio station WMOT FM and noticed that a Dr. John song was playing. I’ve heard Dr. John on that station many times before and was happy … Continue reading →

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From the Tallahatchie Bridge to the company store

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Les Kerr

Today is “the third of June,” and since I am not in the Delta, I can’t tell you if it is sleepy or dusty this year. Most likely, it is both. But I can tell you that each year … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bobbie Gentry, concert, Jackson, Les Kerr, Mississippi, Mississippi Coliseum, music, Ode to Billy Joe, opening act, Tallahatchie River, Tennessee Ernie Ford | 1 Comment

Monthly Archives: June 2019

Accidental poet

He was a “char-actuh” – remembering Dr. John

From the Tallahatchie Bridge to the company store

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