Firepit Friday

Local Nashville resident, Lauren Wray Grisham, has landed a major role on HISTORY’s American Pickers. Mike Wolfe, the star and creator of the hit show, recently opened an Antique Archaeology shop in Nashville. The store is located in the old automotive plant in Marathon Village. It joins the original Antique Archaeology in Le Claire, Iowa as a focal point of the American Pickers adventures. Lauren is one of the Nashville store’s managers and has already filmed four episodes. She was hired on the spot just this year by the siren of rust, Danielle Colby-Cushman.

Join us for a homemade Italian dinner fit for a Gladiator along with a award-winning action adventure film by Ghostwater Films. Director Darrin Dickerson and actors Jaimee Gray Simon & Eric Berner join us to tell about about their film D4. ; We hear about swat training, huge guns and ballroom dancing. Yep...never a dull moment here.

CC and Lindsay head to Austin, TX to tke in the sights and sounds of SXSW! In this episode, CC speaks with Ryan Smith of Shure Microphones , Brian Waymire from Red Gorilla Music , The bands Shiver Fox , The Grenadines and Leroy and the Messengers .

In just a year or so, soulsters Fitz & the Tantrums went from the living room to the main stage. The recipe for meteoric success? Six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, some serendipity and one vintage organ. CC gets to speak with Fitz about his influences, the secret to their great sound and a few other amazing stories.

...Now in it's second year, the Halloween In July film festival was created to celebrate the darker side of the silver screen. We started this event to find the best new horror and science fiction films out there because we love film, horror and science fiction especially, and we finally got tired of waiting for October's cable line-up to come around each year. So we're having Halloween early in Nashville, TN.On Day One of Halloween In July, come to the 85-year-old Belcourt Theatre, last of the original Nashville neighborhood theatres to remain operational, for an afternoon and evening of innovative science fiction and horror films. Follow that up on Day Two with our Halloween In July costume party and awards presentation. Held at The Rutledge, one of Nashville's premier live music venues, we'll have prizes for the best costumes, an award for the best film, a concert featuring rising stars of the local rock scene, and a full cash bar!

After the Nashville flood, many local groups pitched in to help the community.Nashville's SNAP along with Rebuilding Together organized an art show to raise fund to rebuild 50 homes in Nashville.

Jeff Bertrand, Ash Sivils, Dustin Dirt, Jessica Hill and others put together an amazing event at Billups Art Gallery in E. Nashville. What an amazing night, put together by amazing, big-hearted individuals.CC brings Firepit Friday inside to speak to the artists donating their creativity to benefit Nashville's Flood Victims.

When Karen Shayne speaks, it’s not just that people listen. It's that her story is so compelling, her life so inspiring, that people want to listen. A two-time cancer survivor, Karen didn’t just survive her condition, she rose above it. Today, the chief executive officer of Maristone Senior Living is an example of success in the face of hardship, a glimmer of light in the darkest of nights. As a business professional, Karen,is shaping Maristone Senior Living into an innovator in independent and assisted living at a time that demographics alone show a growing need for a new lifestyle for seniors in America. Recognition came quickly for her moves to incorporate new media into the senior living industry using conventional and online media. She is the producer and host of "On Modern Age," a television show in Nashville, and writes columns to educate and help focus public policy on issues facing seniors. In 2009, Karen was awarded the Best of the Best by the Assisted Living Federation of America for her community outreach for "On Modern Age". Most recently, Karen was named to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Chapter of the Assisted Living Federation of America and serves as State Chairman for both the Educational and Legislative Committees. Karen, a former successful recording artist, has traveled the United States as a spokeswoman for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. She was first diagnosed with cancer when she was 20 years old. Already published with an inspiring book, she is writing a second on her life to help others rise above adversity and the many challenges they face. Her reflections and accountability to SELF help women become the best they can be and inspires emotional and professional achievement. Karen is the founder of Ivan and Sam/Billy's Wish, a nonprofit that helps children fight cancer through entertainment and educational programs. It provides age appropriate material to help children deal with the disease and what they will face through the colorful world of animation using DVD's, CD's and coloring books. The materials are free to hospitals in the United States. Karen got her start in the business world with Capital Care Management Company. She moved into the senior living industry as a top executive of numerous assisted living, Alzheimer's and retirement living communities for ServiceMaster, Diversified Health Services and Atria Senior Living. Karen is a member of the National Speakers Association, American Psychological Association, Assisted Living Federation of America, CEO Space, Tennessee Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, the Country Music Association, and BMI

Join us to highlight Nashville's VJ's.

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CEO of Untouchable Records talks about his art, his label and new projects he's working on.

Seth Swirsky talks about his new Beatles movie, baseball collections and hit songwriting.

Check out an inside look into Podcamp Nashville - where social media peeps gather for a great conference. CC also spends time with Dolphini's own Julie Moore.

We had a blast with Bernard Lackner, Turk McNamara, Sharif Iman and The Running bringing the house down at Fuel!

Join our wild ride throughout the hills of Kentucky with the men and women of the Blue Knights. The BLUE KNIGHTS is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles. Tune in for some laughs and some crazy ridin'.

The Food Network brings their Food and Wine show to Opryland Hotel. Join CC as she runs around the convention floor talking with vendors, chefs and artists. We met some amazing people and tasted some amazing food. From jelly and torrone to sushi and chocolate, this show is an adventure through the senses. Enjoy!

These girls will blow your doors off!

Flavio y sus Complices just released their new CD and video. CC sits down to speak with Flavio about his new project.

This Nashville band has rock many a show throughout this town. We caught up with them after the Buzzy Awards.

Music, Film, Media conference in the hill of Ashville NC. CC interview Michael Catt, executive producer for Fireproof.

The Oscar celebration at the Belcourt Theatre. CC travels through Nashville to find celebrities that are in town for this special night.

If you're from Nashville, ever been in Nashville or drove by 3rd and Lindsley when the Wooten Brothers are playing, you know Joseph. He is an amazing player, songwriter, producer. CC sit's down to hear about his new CD.

Here's another great FPF Live. This one is a party! We've got the soul stylings of Liquid, R&B from Jackie Wilson and Jonesworld brings the FUNK Party!

The guerilla marketing guru talks with CC about marketing your music.

DJ Fiona from Nashville's 92Q sits down this week at the Firepit!

Bobby Clark speaks with CC about his new synthpop projects, remixes and history of the really cool synth music of the 80's!

CC sits down with artist Peter Max, Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black. Peter was in town for an exhibition at TPAC. Many of you are familiar with Peter's work from album covers, planes, pianos, advertisements and his amazing vibrant color choices.

Look out! Vinny and Butter breakdancing. Stephen's Friday night Fireside and Mandy throws out some eclectic funky moves.

Grab a pint, hoist it into the air and sing along with this super fun band. From traditional Irish folk songs to their own hilarious creations, Def Laprechaun will have you out of your seat in a jiffy.

He's started radio stations, he's created popular blogs, he has a newsletter with over 10,000 subscribers - and he hosts the guitar-B-Q! That's Doak Turner.

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