Mike Gordon Band

Another good cover band hitting the Nashville streets and clubs. This video is backed up with a live recording of an original song by Mike. They put on a great show and will be playing the Wild Beaver this Thursday, for college night. No cover and 50 cent beer? Are you kidding? Downtown? This will be a fun event for all. Get there early for the place is packed out by midnight.


Mike Gordon Band from Jake Stein on Vimeo.

Loretta Jane/Hunter Dixon Fashion Show

This is the entire runway show for the Spring 2009 Hunter Dixon and Loretta Jane clothing lines that took place at A Fashion Affair event put on by A Vintage Affair. The show took place at the Factory in Franklin, TN. All money raised was donated to Williamson County non-profits.


Loretta Jane/Hunter Dixon Runway Show from Jake Stein on Vimeo.

Best In Show

Dog people are always the best people. Don't know why and I am probably a bit biased, but it is the truth. One of my day job coworkers has been training her dogs to do agility for years, so I wanted to visit a local competition after hearing from her how much fun it is for the dogs and the owners. I went to the Williamson County Agriculture Center south of Franklin to see what this agility was all about.

It turns out it is just a huge playground for dogs that have been appropriately trained. The dogs loved it and agility creates a great way for owners and pets to bond. Several years ago I had a Siberian Husky who was trained to sit, lay down, and "stay," but she didn't get the weaving, tunnel rushing, and jump training. Looking back, the additional training would have helped us both out a lot in the early years. With my husky and goddog in mind this event gave me a great chance to hang out and bond with other people's dogs. I do miss having my husky around to nudge me awake in the morning or in the middle of a nap so she can spin around in circles to tell me she is ready for a walk (one of those tricks you teach without knowing).

There is another agility trial this weekend at the MTSU Livestock Center in Murfreesboro. Anyone can go for free to watch the dogs run, jump, weave and play. The chances of seeing your favorite breed are pretty high, for they all come to the trials. Sadly, no huskies when I went, but I've heard there is one who won a trial a few years back. Oh, and don't forget to leave your fido at home. Only those dogs who are in the trials can show up at the event.

If you want more information about agility in Nashville, contact the Nashville Dog Training Club at www.nashvilledog.org. You can also look at www.pawsabilitiestn.com and www.cleanrun.com for even more information about future events and training.


Nashville Dog Training Club from Jake Stein on Vimeo.

Left Can Dance

Courtney Wilder, Kelly Taylor, and Sam Patton lead the movement known as Left Can Dance. Left Can Dance (LCD) started two and a half years ago with the idea that Nashville needs a new dance night with music that the three previously mentioned members love. Turns out is was a great idea, for they have been bringing out the people for a long time now.

I was first introduced to LCD by my former roommate who knew some of the members when they had all their parties at Ombi. LCD provided several great nights of dancing to wonderful music, flirting with cute girls, and eating at Cafe Coco after the party. I knew it was associated with Vanderbilt University, and now I know the members are all active DJs on the Vanderbilt Radio Station, WRVU (91 Rock) as I call it. Back in my day it was the only alternative radio station in town--Lightning 100 was not even around yet. I support it in every way I can because it helped me through a lot of childhood angst.

To get back to my story, I went to The End for the latest instalment of LCD, Robot Rock II. The music was great and a few people were wearing costumes to go along with the robot music theme. Lots of pretty people were dancing and standing around totally enjoying themselves just as one is supposed to at a joint like LCD. They don't have a date yet, but their next event will be something called Return to the Garage. I will be looking forward to seeing all the friendly faces again. Speaking of which, there is none of the silly pretentious goop I experience at some other local parties, so go and enjoy yourself however you desire. You might know no one or everyone... it won't make a difference here.

To check out the next party go to their Myspace page: www.myspace.com/leftcandance
You'll get all the information you need there.


Left Can Dance--Robot Rock II 2009 from Jake Stein on Vimeo.

Other Great Events On Their Way...

Vanderbilt is hosts the Great Performances series. January 29, Argentina's Tango Fire, will be on stage. It looks like it is going to be incredible.

Also, starting this week to February 1, 2009, The Nashville Shakespear Festival is performing Richard the Third. Find out all the information you need at their web site.

Events Week of Jan 13

Tonight is 80's night at Hollywood Disco:

Saturday we have the hip hop phenomena Boom Bap:

At the end of the month is A Fashion Affair January 31. We will be there with our cameras taking footage of the events, fashion, and people who make this event great.

We've also got confirmation for the Sugar is Art Gallery at the Cannery Ballroom March 8th and the Fashionology 101 show May 16th at Marathon Village. So keep your schedules open for all the excitement.

Events This Week

Promote Nashville will be back out this week filming a couple of events this week. First, tonight is 80's night at Hollywood Disco. They have ONE DOLLAR drinks between 9 and 10pm. Free cover.

Thursday night at Hollywood Disco is college football championship game night. Brent Young and friends will be hosting a party serving free pizza and beer.

Bodhicitta Belly Dance troupe will be performing Saturday January 10 at the Exit/In:

After the show, we will be crossing the street to catch up with latest Left Can Dance party at The End:

At the end of the month we will be supporting our friends at Nashville Fashion Group by working the A Fashion Affair fashion show to support local non profit organizations. Get more information at http://www.avintageaffair.org/cms/ava/ava-fashionaffair.

This is it for this month so far. I am setting up to do a piece on an incredible local artist, a sugar art show, and Fashionology 101. I hope to have video of our past fall colors up soon. It is taking me a lot longer to edit it just right, but it is one of those things I love about Nashville and wanted to document for other to see and maybe take advantage of next fall.

Hope you all had a great new year celebration. Welcome back!