Podcasts about florence alabama

Hør historien om det lille studie i Florence Alabama, deres ejer og producer Rick Hall, samt de fire musikere, de gik under navnet ”The Second FAME Gang” og senere The Swampers. På grund af den særlige lyd indspillede en række af 60'ernes og 70'ernes store kunstnere i studiet. Du kan høre om tilblivelsen af Southern … Læs videre "Muscle Shoals"

Laine Hardy,, Louisiana Born, Artist, Songwriter, American Idol Winner!!!!!This is what ya know. What ya don't know is there is a lot more to this guy.Tune in and find out What and who Laine Hardy really is!!!his website will be up soon and his socials.Catch Laine Hardy on the road with KirbiMay 10 Florence Alabama at Shoals Theater  with Special Guest KirbiMay 11 Nashville Tn at Nashville Underground with Special Guest KirbiMore Dates are being addedMonstrosityMonstrosity has celebrity guests, deep paranormal discussions, and comedy gold.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThe David Bradley ShowHost: David Bradleyhttps://www.facebook.com/100087472238854https://youtube.com/@thedavidbradleyshowwww.thedavidbradleyshow.com Like to be a guestContact Usjulie@thedavidbradleyshow.comRecorded at Bradley StudiosProduced by: Caitlin BackesProud Member of CMASPONSERSBottled Water and Sweet Tea provided by PURITY DairyABlaze Entertainment

Kirby grew up in Florence Alabama and started singing at 11 years old. In high school Kirby got involved with her high school music program, which started her on the path to songwriting, recording studio and choir. At her college, Troy University and Won Vocalist of the Year @ years in a row!!! Kirby was also a finalist and winner in the National Young Arts competition. Y'all keep an eye on this lady!!!https://ffm.to/j3zo97yand you can find her on Facebook MonstrosityMonstrosity has celebrity guests, deep paranormal discussions, and comedy gold.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThe David Bradley ShowHost: David Bradleyhttps://www.facebook.com/100087472238854https://youtube.com/@thedavidbradleyshowwww.thedavidbradleyshow.com Like to be a guestContact Usjulie@thedavidbradleyshow.comRecorded at Bradley StudiosProduced by: Caitlin BackesProud Member of CMASPONSERSBottled Water and Sweet Tea provided by PURITY DairyABlaze Entertainment

Tom's Wall is a remarkable achievement in the woods of rural Florence Alabama. Built by Tom Hendrix, the one-mile wall is dedicated to his great, great Grandmother who was forced to walk the Trail of Tears when the natives were expelled from the Alabama territory to Oklahoma, and she walked back home by herself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/max-hartshorne/message

Casey White extradited to Florence Alabama #CaseyWhite #VickyWhite #SheriffRickSingleton #Captured Escaped inmate Casey White is now back in Alabama. The capital murder suspect and former fugitive was appearing in a special court hearing. Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said a judge was placed on standby for White's arraignment Tuesday night. As he entered the courthouse, reporters asked Casey White if he loved Vicky White, the late corrections officer accused of aiding his escape, but he did not answer. Once the hearing ends, Singleton said, White will then be taken to the Alabama Department of Correction, not the county jail investigators say he escaped from on April 29 with help from Vicky White. White was transported to Florence, Alabama, from Evansville, Indiana, where he was captured Monday after a rollover crash. Investigators found the couple carrying $29,000 in cash, four handguns and an AR-15 rifle. They were prepared for a shootout when they were captured, according to Vanderburgh County, Indiana Sheriff Dave Wedding. Alabama escapee planned to end things with shootout, sheriff says After trailing them through three states, the U.S. Marshals Service tracked Casey White and Vicky White to a motel across from the sheriff's office in Evansville on Monday. The duo took off when they saw authorities there, leading U.S. marshals and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office on a chase that ended in the rollover crash initiated by a pit maneuver by investigators. Investigators say Vicky White shot herself at the scene and was rushed to the hospital. Vanderburgh County Coroner Steve Lockyear confirmed to a NewsNation affiliate that Vicky White died by suicide. Wedding said Casey White showed no remorse over the death of Vicky White, who authorities said he shared a special relationship with for the past two years. Wedding said Casey White also told investigators after his capture that “he was probably going to have a shootout at the stake of both of them losing their lives.” The sheriff continued that the crash initiated by a pit maneuver likely “saved many lives.” “We believe that they were leaving room 150 for good and traveling elsewhere,” Wedding said during an appearance Tuesday night on NewsNation's “Banfield.” Wedding also said he believes the couple had camping gear with them. Search for Alabama fugitives comes to an end in southern Indiana At the time of his escape, Casey White was charged with capital murder for a deadly stabbing and was already serving a 75-year sentence for a 2015 crime spree that involved a home invasion, carjacking and police chase. “I spoke to her mother. Her mother has been extremely distraught over the last several days, very stressed out,” Singleton said on NewsNation's “Banfield,” referring to Vicky White's mother. “They're good people, and you know, they are just as shocked as the rest of us that her daughter would do something like this,” Singleton added. It is unclear who will get the money that Casey and Vicky left behind during the police pursuit, however, Casey's mother will likely be the next person in line once it is released, according to Singleton. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Car linked to escaped inmate corrections officer found in Tennessee The car linked to escaped Florence, Alabama, inmate Casey White and jail employee Vicky White was ditched in Williamson County, Tennessee, just hours after the jail break, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said. Authorities first spotted the car around 3 p.m. CT on April 29 -- hours after the escape -- and it wasn't until Thursday night that the car was connected to the Whites, sheriff's office spokeswoman Sharon Puckett told ABC News. There's no sign that murder suspect Casey White, 38, and Lauderdale County Assistant Director of Corrections Vicky White, 56, are still in the area of Williamson County, which is about a two-hour drive north of Florence, the sheriff's office added. Authorities with the U.S. Marshals Service searched the area Friday morning but found nothing to indicate that the pair was still in Williamson County, Puckett said. "We don't believe they're anywhere near us," she said. Lauderdale County assistant director of corrections Vicky White and inmate Casey Cole White. However, authorities are still canvassing the area for any witnesses and are looking into whether any cars were reported stolen around the time the Whites' car was ditched, Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said at a news conference Friday. Nothing was left behind in the car, the sheriff said. Casey White and Vicky White may be driving a 2007 orange or copper Ford Edge with m...Read More Vicky White withdrew approximately $90,000 in cash from multiple banks before allegedly fleeing, Lauderdale County, Alabama, District Attorney Chris Connolly told ABC News. He said the banks were local to the Lauderdale County area, but he could not say when she withdrew the money. On April 18 -- just days before she allegedly fled with inmate Casey White -- Vicky White closed on the sale of her home for just over $95,000. Singleton has said that investigators suspect Vicky White is "flush" with cash from the sale. MORE: Missing corrections officer 'willingly' participated in inmate's escape, sheriff says It's now been one week since Casey White and Vicky White went missing. The two are not related. Authorities said they believe Vicky White willingly participated in the April 29 escape from the Lauderdale County jail. The pair "may be armed with an AR-15 rifle, handguns and a shotgun," the U.S. Marshals Service said. The sheriff acknowledged that the pursuit is "behind where we'd like it to be" and said Vicky White's law enforcement background has likely helped her evade authorities. "This was a very well thought-out plan and her knowledge has put us at a loss," he said. Vicky White and Casey White disappeared after Vicky White allegedly told her colleagues that she was taking Casey White to the Lauderdale County Courthouse for a "mental health evaluation," the sheriff said. He didn't have a court appearance scheduled, Singleton said. Vicky White also allegedly told her colleagues that she was going to seek medical attention after dropping the inmate off at court because she wasn't feeling well, but Singleton said his office confirmed that no appointment was made. MORE: Inside escaped Alabama inmate's criminal history as manhunt intensifies Singleton said Friday that his message to Vicky White is: "Hopefully we find you safe." Singleton has described Vicky White, a 17-year veteran of the department, as "an exemplary employee" until now. Vicky White has submitted her retirement papers and the day of the escape was her last day, the sheriff said. At the time of his escape, Casey White was facing two counts of capital murder for the stabbing Connie Ridgeway in 2015, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Jesus Take the Deal goes South once again! Join Jake, Nichole and Justin as they have the pleasure of interviewing Alabama's very own, Wes Wages! Wes owns and operates Armosa Studios - a video, photo and brand agency, which also happened to be Producer Justin's first employer after college. Wes takes us on a deep dive into the ins and outs of organically starting a business with his wife, and how they've been able to find success in a crowded marketplace by doing what they love and surrounding themselves with awesome people! Wes speaks openly about the challenges in faith and church through Covid, which most have experienced in one way or another. Jake and Wes also debate geographic locations, and work through settling whether or not Atlanta is in the South, or Portland is in the Northwest. There lot's in here - take a listen!Wanna keep up with what's going on in Wes's life & the Armosa Studios crew? Follow on IG! @weswages@armosastudiosCheck out Wes & Tera's Podcast - I Get It

There's just something about bridges, right? I don't know about you, but I have a fear of bridges. Long bridges, tall bridges, covered bridges, they all seem to be a bit well uncertain to me. Like I wasn't meant to cross them. There was an old bridge over in Florence Alabama that folks say was haunted. They also say they saw a lot of things on that bridge that weren't supposed to be there.Want ad free episodes? Listen HEREShop Southern Haunts Merch HERE--IG: @SouthernhauntpodcastFB: Southern Haunts PodcastTikTok: @ashleymcglothrenTwitter: @s_hauntspodcast--Subscribe to Oh! That's A Scary Movie--Music in this episode:https://uppbeat.io/t/kisnou/name-of-the-nighthttps://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-stroll License code: WNT8HKI1FBYUZJMGhttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code: HXQWQMBPM7FB232F"The Haunting Of Lake" originally composed and produced by "VivekMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/haunted-houseLicense code: JLHEABEB1EOUB2QDMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/broken-dollLicense code: C0LENE86PQQLKPCU--Sourceshttps://theflorala.com/8442/life/ghost-bridge/https://styleblueprint.com/birmingham/everyday/13-bone-chilling-haunted-places-alabama/https://www.alabamahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/forks-cypress.htmlSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/southernhauntspodcast)

Brigette F. from Florence Alabama tells her Al-Anon story at the 5th annual Sweet Home Alabama Jubilee held in 2012 Email: sobercast@gmail.com  Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate We have added a page of meetings that have moved online https://sobercast.com/online-meetings Sober Cast has 1700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search.

In this week's episode, we spotlight Florence Alabama folk sensations Penny & Sparrow with tunes from their 2019 album FINCH, plus music from Deaph, Victoria Jones, Sayre, Lilly Flag, Dizzy D, Speckled Bird, The Silver Silos, Old Nick & The Gypsies, and Evelyna. Hear Valley Sounds nights at 9pm on WLRH 89.3 FM/HD  Grab the podcast on iTunes or with the WLRH mobile App. #wlrhloveslocal  #valleysounds 

Love Is Red was a melodic hardcore band that originated in Florence Alabama in the year 2000 and eventually called Nashville Tennessee home for the rest of its existence. The band did extensive U.S. touring throughout the U.S. after signing to Jamey Jasta's Stillborn Records until 2005 when the group disbanded. In 2021, Love Is Red has currently re-united for a few reunion shows (including Furnace Fest 2021) and released a new EP titled, "Darkness Is Waiting". This is the first release from the band in over 17 years. Video Version:  YouTube FOR MORE ON LOVE IS RED IG: https://www.instagram.com/loveisred_official/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LoveisRedBand WEBSITE: https://loveisred.bandcamp.com/ FOLLOW LURK: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lurkcity/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lurkcity/ WEBSITE: http://www.iamlurk.com/   FOLLOW LAMBGOAT: IG: http://www.instagram.com/lambgoat/ TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/lambgoat/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/lambgoatmusic/ WEBSITE: https://www.lambgoat.com SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UsofwyNNvQZBmPKDjaaoi?si=NAFMHWy8R_mSofeEb3Mzqg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just over 40,000 residents, Florence is Alabama's 11th largest city. Home to the University of North Alabama, this vibrant and welcoming town also hosts the state's most popular renaissance festival, held annually each October. Bob Leyde, beloved City Clerk for the City of Florence, Alabama, is a pillar of the local community as well as a talented and innovative administrator. He wisely utilized Avenu's vast capabilities to generate up-to-the-minute analytics for more accurate projections of sales tax revenue during the COVID pandemic and increase the efficiency of his administration staff. Here's a sneak peek: Detailed reporting helped Bob overcome budgeting challenges and increase compliance. Accurate and real-time information about current business opportunities and revenue collection is crucial to his decision-making process. Avenu streamlined the city's tax administration with a laser-focused audit process. Bob encourages leaders of cities of any size to see how Avenu's technology can optimize operations and maximize revenue generation. Resources from today's episode: Host Brennan Middleton, Director of Marketing at Avenu Avenu Insights & Analytics This discussion with Bob Leyde was taken from our show, Local Government Insights: Modernizing Government Leadership. If you want to hear more episodes like this one, check us out on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you don't use Apple Podcasts or Spotify, you can find every episode here.

Hey y’all, meet David. This person is an amazing citizen who is passionate about his particular mime-which I won’t give away at the moment. We met a few months ago in a local coffee shop (in Florence Alabama) and have enjoyed mind-engaging conversations ever since! Listen in to our recorded talk, it’s definitely worth you using both ears!

Join Michael Litten "The Last DJ" for an in-depth discussion.Featuring a variety of songs.Sponsored by DrinkmateTheme music provided by Peter PerkinsSpecial Thank You to Lucy Piller/ARN Entertainment for providing the talent“Others before self”, a simple concept, yet it is so often overlooked as we move about our everyday lives.  This idea is alive and well at the Florence Academy of Fine Arts in Florence Alabama! FAFA (the Academy) began 7 years ago and has grown to be a major proponent for the Arts in the State of Alabama.  They began small and have grown tremendously.  During his time as a board member of the Alabama Arts Alliance, the Director of FAFA realized that over 70% of the schools in the state offered no arts to their students. Examining the positive effects that the Academy had on attendance, grades and graduation rates, those involved with the Academy realized that there was a chance to have a positive influence in the schools without arts. https://www.florencek12.org/FAFA

UFC Hall vs. Silva Play by Play live from Lil Capones in Florence Alabama. With special guest Dayne Hearn from Fastest cars in the dirty south.Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/f/20ukftsvqo?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=9a5aacac04474d3e91b265966289f00a)

Rob Carnegie, President & CEO at Florence Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins this bonus episode of the Destination Marketing Podcast to discuss how his unique background has helped his career in Florence Alabama, as well as how music has played a role in his destination's recovery campaign. Listen and learn about the Muscle Shoals' Backstage Pass and how it has benefited Florence, Alabama during the Covid-19 pandemic. "What we do in destination marketing is so much broader than just attracting visitors. We have such a huge opportunity to attract investment, jobs, and talent to our area by enhancing the quality of  life." -Rob Carnegie on the role of destination marketing in a community.

Jamie Dixon is a former college football player who now owns "The Fit Facility" in Florence Alabama where he coaches athletes from all ages Follow Coach Dixon on Social Media Twitter-AllThingsDixon Instagram-allthingsdixon https://thefitfacility.com/ Rate, Review and Subscribe to the Podcast 

There maybe just a few places in this country, that are as famous, as the Muscle Shoals, Alabama area for music recording history. I took advantage of the opportunity to go discover it myself.

Rev. Bennett Walker Smith was a native of Florence, Alabama. Born on April 7, 1933, Smith grew up on West Mobile Street with his mother and grandmother. He joined the Air Force after graduating from Burrell High School in 1950. He studied at Tennessee State University and went to Chicago public schools to pursue a teaching career.   In 1960, Smith entered Bethel M.B. Church and enrolled in the Moody Bible Institute for ministerial training.   In 1972, Reverend Bennett W. Smith Sr., was called to pastor St. John Baptist Church. Pastor McCarley had met Reverend Smith, then a pastor in Cincinnati, Ohio, when he came to preach a soul saving revival at St. John.  Under Pastor Smith’s leadership, the church continued its progress in gaining souls and enlarging its territory. The mortgage was paid in full; a mission center opened; and a federally chartered credit union was chartered in 1973. In 1980, Reverend McCarley’s vision for housing for low income families became a reality and was named McCarley Gardens in his honor; residents moved into ho

Natalie Chanin shares her journey from up-cycling old t-shirts in New York City to returning home to Florence Alabama where she started her clothing line, Alabama Chanin. We talk about building a community of makers and prioritizing transparency in the supply chain. She also tells us about teaching the creative process through The School of Making and the importance of sharing skills with others.

Our guest this episode is Florence Alabama native, John Paul White. Hear how he's keeping the historic Muscle Shoals sound alive and well, and find out what brought him out of obscurity after his departure from the Grammy Award winning band, The Civil Wars. Join us as we discuss songwriting, touring, and the struggles and rewards of co-owning a record label, Single Lock Records.

An interview with listeners Reggie and Donna Belew From Tennessee who tell us about their vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Also Puerto Vallarta Businesses Step Up to Support Mexico Earthquake Relief. Also more about Tile Park Puerto Vallarta. Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Listen To The Podcast That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! Today we will be talking with two great guests, listeners Reggie and Donna Belew from Tennessee, but before we get to them let's see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 26th of September, 2017. Last Tuesday morning, as I was recording the last episode of the podcast, Mexico was hit with its second major earthquake in twelve days. An earthquake with a magnitude estimated to be 7.1 hit approximately 55 km (34 mi) south of the city of Puebla. It caused major damage in the Mexican states of Puebla, Morelos and the Greater Mexico City area, including the collapse of more than forty buildings;  and although Mexico's SASMEX earthquake warning system provided 20 seconds' advance warning in Mexico City, 310 people have been reported killed, 273 of which in Mexico City and surrounding areas, and more than 4,600 were injured. Rescue missions are still underway as I speak. As I said, there had been an even larger earthquake 650 km (400 mi) away off the coast of the state of Chiapas twelve days earlier.   [caption id="attachment_1634" align="alignright" width="253"] Music For Mexico Earthquake Relief[/caption] And although Puerto Vallarta didn’t feel either shake, these earthquakes are devastating for Mexico. Earthquakes happen so fast, and are notorious not only for the death and injuries and fear they strike in people, but also for making people homeless and jobless, destroying homes and businesses. Well, I’ve got to tell you, there are a lot of people in Mexico right now who need our help. There are also quite a number of businesses and individuals in Puerto Vallarta who have teamed up to raise funds for earthquake relief. Manzon Brewery had a fundraiser, Incanto had one, They are having a show and silent auction at Act 2 on October 1st, so if you are in town, go check it out. Lots of great items being auctioned off as well as some great entertainment. I’ll even have an item in the silent auction, an opportunity to have your very own podcast episode dedicated to an individual or even a business in Puerto Vallarta, so if you are interested in having your very own episode, be the highest bidder. If you’re in town, You have to go to that as I said, if you are in town [caption id="attachment_1635" align="alignleft" width="300"] PV Mexico Quake Relief[/caption] And it’s so great to see the people of Vallarta stepping up for a great cause. And if you do choose to give to the Mexican Earthquake Relief effort, be careful who you donate to and who you donate through. Do your homework, and know that it’s not always the big name charities that do the best work for the lowest overhead, so talk to friends, check out these charities on the internet.         [caption id="attachment_1534" align="alignright" width="300"] Natasha Moraga[/caption] Now we all know that timing is everything, and  if you listened to last week’s podcast, I announced a very special project that I’ve got to tell you, got me and many of you really excited. It was the Tile Park project, the Parque de los Azulejos, in Lazaro Cardenes Park. The project is being done by the same person who did the tile wall on the Southside and in the Marina and elsewhere, Natasha Moraga. Well, last week, I announced to you that you could donate to her project, and I gave you instructions on how you could purchase commemorative tiles to be installed in Lazaro Cardenes Park, the money from those purchases, would go to help fund the project? Remember?  How can you forget? I even built a donate page on the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show website. Okay so this earthquake hits, just as the project was going to begin their fundraising efforts, so timing is everything, as I said. [caption id="attachment_1610" align="alignright" width="300"] Donate to Tile Park PV[/caption] Natasha and her people were planning on quite a few fundraising events for their project, but they are also keenly aware of the great need for money to help rebuild and uplift so many effected by these terrible earthquakes. And as I just said, there are numerous events being planned for earthquake relief right here in Vallarta. So, Natasha asked me to let you know that many of the planned fundraising public events will probably wait till probably after the first of the year, just so efforts to help with earthquake relief can proceed in earnest. And I understand her sentiments, but I just don’t want her project to get lost in the shuffle so to speak. Trying not to sound too insensitive here, I think we can think of giving to both the Tile Park project and to earthquake relief, so I’m going to keep pushing and promoting this project, El Parque de Los Azulejos. Listen folks, they are not self-funded and need the money from tile sales, personalized tile sales, to move this project forward. They need to sell commemorative tiles to help fund this project so go to the show notes to last weeks podcast as well as this one, and check out this beautiful park, Lazaro Cardenes Park, all done in beautiful mosaic tiles. [caption id="attachment_1535" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Art Rendering Parque de Azulejos[/caption] Nat Moraga still has promised to sit with me for an interview soon, so will get that to you soon, and I’ll let you know when. As for these nasty earthquakes, these terremotos as they are called in Spanish, these Tremblors, I can definitely relate to these poor folks, I was [caption id="attachment_1538" align="alignright" width="300"] Art Rendering Parque de Azulejos[/caption] born and raised in Los Angeles, and I have lived through several major earthquakes, the latest big one, the Northridge Quake’s epicenter was not more than a ¼ mile from my home in the San Fernando Valley, and that was a 6.8. I’m telling you what, the aftershocks are what keep you up. They can be pretty frightening. Interestingly enough, Tuesday’s quake occurred on the 32nd anniversary of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, which killed about 10,000 people, which was by the way, commemorated with a national earthquake drill at 11 a.m. local time, two hours before this earthquake struck. Kinda weird don’t you think? [caption id="attachment_1633" align="aligncenter" width="404"] Meet and Greet at Pour Favor[/caption] I’m planning a meet and greet in Puerto Vallarta for Tuesday, October the 17th at JR’s meeting place, Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse. He doesn’t know this yet, but I’m going to bring my microphones with me again, and have you tell me about what you are doing in paradise. And if you are a business and you want to make a pitch to my audience, you are more than welcome. I just have to lock down my airfare and I will be there. Guess I better tell my wife. Hummm. Yeah that would be best. See you there.   Okay, let’s get to the show and our guests, Reggie and Donna. [caption id="attachment_1638" align="alignleft" width="300"] Reggie & Donna Belew[/caption] I’ve got to say that my most popular podcast episodes are the ones with you listeners telling your stories and giving suggestions, so I’m pretty sure you are going to like my two guests. I love their accents, but hey, I’m from California and we have no accents, least that’s what I’ve been told. Reggie gave me a good review on iTunes and after I mentioned him on one of my podcasts and read his review, he followed up with an email. And it went like this… "My first visit to Puerto Vallarta was in May 1989. I was 20 years old. And I had only had two semesters of Spanish language classes in my then young lifetime.  A college buddy and myself drove over 2,000 miles (one way) from Florence Alabama to Puerto Vallarta. It took four days. And we only stayed a week. But oh my that changed my life. In 1990 I studied at the University of Guadalajara. I was able to visit Puerto Vallarta three times that year. And I traveled around Jalisco including trips to Barra de Navidad, Ameca and Tequila that summer." He also writes that he met JR on his last trip down… So I had to have Reggie on the show. His experiences, going to school in Guadalajara mirrored my own college Spanish experiences as well. When I was going to San Diego State University in 1978, I was given the opportunity to take a 6 week course in Mexico City and get a semester’s college credit for Spanish, so naturally I took advantage of it. It was a wonderful experience. I was totally immersed in the language. We lived with Mexican families, we went to class every day at 9. The Americans learning Spanish upstairs, and the Mexicans learning English downstairs. Then at noon, we dispersed and wen our own ways. I, usually with a hot Latina, and her friend…and her brother..ugh.. from class downstairs, and do stuff get totally immersed in the culture and in the language. [caption id="attachment_1626" align="alignleft" width="534"] Casa Isabel, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] By the time the 6 weeks were up, I was dreaming in Spanish, with English Subtitles.. No Lie! So Reggie did the same thing, only his university had a deal with a place in Guadalajara. Got to say, those were the greatest times. Listen To The Podcast Anyway, let’s get to Reggie and Donna and hear their stories… Gill Givens Books Vallarta's Funniest Man JR's Happy Hour Board [caption id="attachment_1655" align="alignleft" width="300"] JR s Happy Hour Board[/caption]   Restaurants They Liked Cuates y Cuetes La Palapa Freddy's Tucán Things to See and Do Xamie Ximenez the mouth painter at the arches across from the city plaza Puerto Vallarta City Tourism Office offers a walking tour free Tours to the Bell Tower at Our Lady of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta By the Rosary Bead Man Gary Thompson Sculpture Tour Print out J R's  Maps Roam the Cuale Island Gringo Gulch  Don't Forget Take good walking shoes Sunscreen Don't be afraid to try to communicate. Cool Places to Shop Lucy's Cucú Cabaña Sergio Bustamante Gallery Shop at the local markets [embed]https://youtu.be/Z0Zb-EQNTmQ[/embed] So they had some great suggestions here. That idea of laminating a map and directions to your hotel or condo is absolutely brilliant. Also the free city tour is a great idea. Splurge and treat yourself to a serenade. Who knows, maybe you’ll get lucky. There were a couple more great ideas but I’ll leave those for you to find when you go to the shownotes for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Don’t forget to check out my webcam page, check out what the weather is like and what people are wearing in Puerto Vallarta in Real time. You [caption id="attachment_57" align="alignright" width="300"] Puerto Vallarta Web Cams[/caption] can even catch a sunset if you time things out right. Just go to my website and click on the webcam page and see what I’m talking about. Also don’t forget my Malibu to PV Real Estate page where I have homes for sale in Puerto Vallarta, as well as homes north of the border in Malibu California, my neck of the woods. Check out the page. You will be glad you did.   Well, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more.  Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. Casa de Los Arcos is the Villa that Reggie and Donna Stayed http://casadelosarcos.com/ [caption id="attachment_1628" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa De Los Arcos, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1630" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa de los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1629" align="alignright" width="300"] Pool at Casa de los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1627" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa de los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1632" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa de los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1631" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa de los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there.  I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. So, thanks to Reggie and Donna Belew, listeners extraordinaire,  I have pictures of  both of them and some of the places we talked about in the show notes of this episode, at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com.  And thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!

A discussion with Pamela Fuller, a Trip Advisor Destination Expert About The Road Between her Home in Lake Chapala, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta. Also her reviews on some Vallarta Luxury Resorts and Time-Shares. Also Taxi and Uber Tensions Heat Up, Restaurant Reviews and more!   Subscribe on iTunes & Leave a Good Review Listen To The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] El Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! La Palapa as you know if you have listened to my previous podcasts is one of the oldest restaurants here in Puerto Vallarta. It was built in 1957, and I would like to tell you the story and give you a little history of La Palapa, but I’m going to have Mr. Alberto Perez come on the show, and tell us in his own words, about the history of La Palapa, in an episode coming up in January, so stay tuned for that, but as for today, we have a special show but first, what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 5th day of September, 2017. Got this email from listener Cheryl from the great white north, and she writes…. Barry, I just discovered your podcasts. As a 7 month resident of PV  I find your topics so informative. It makes me homesick to come back to paradise. Friends have been going through the effort to become temporal or permanente residents. I think it would be very helpful to do a podcast on this process. We have heard there are changes going on at that office and it is very confusing what we should do when we start my permanente visa in November.  Maybe you could interview someone in immigration? Also, we love the Emiliano Zapata market. Have you ever had breakfast there in the hallway? Eat with the friendly locals. Something everyone interested in the people and culture of Mexico should experience. Thanks again for keeping us up to date in our absence from PV. Can't wait to return! Well Cheryl, great suggestion, actually, a couple of great suggestions for show topics and guess what..? Your wish is my command Cheryl. I’ve got [caption id="attachment_287" align="alignright" width="227"] Lic. Felix Zarate[/caption] a show coming up in just a few weeks with one of my favorite Abogados in Mexico, Licencia Felix Zarate, and Felix will give us the scoop on immigration and he will go through the process with us. He will discuss residency, temporal and permanente, all that jazz. We will talk about immigration. I also am going to talk with Felix about Ejidos. About buying Ejido land. Did you know, that the North American Free Trade Agreement signed in 1992 opened the door to the sale of Ejido land to foreigners? Well, it did. And with NAFTA being rewritten and renegotiated, do you think that something will be changed in that portion of the law? We’ll ask Feliz that and more, so stay tuned.   Interview With Felix and Rhonda Zarate I got another email from Listener Reggie and he writes…among other things… My first visit to Puerto Vallarta was in May 1989. I was 20 years old. And I had only had two semesters of Spanish language classes in my then young lifetime.  A college buddy and myself drove over 2,000 miles (one way) from Florence Alabama to Puerto Vallarta. It took four days. And we only stayed a week. But oh my that changed my life. In 1990 I studied at the University of Guadalajara. I was able to visit Puerto Vallarta three times that year. And I traveled around Jalisco including trips to Barra de Navidad, Ameca and Tequila that summer. He also writes that he met JR on his last trip down… [caption id="attachment_1431" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Casa Isabel, Puerto Vallarta Mexico[/caption] I met him for the first time on my trip this last March. And thanks to your podcast I wasn't so surprised to hear his British accent.  My wife and I actually spent the evening visiting with him which was really fun. I have many suggestions for your show. But reminiscing about my night with JR brings me to a interesting person you may wanna meet and interview.  Isabel of Casa Isabel - http://www.casaisabelpv.com My next suggestion is to meet and interview "Jalisco's Funniest Human Being" - http://www.banderasnews.com/profiles/gil-givens.htm He is the author of three books about his life in Mexico including "Puerto Vallarta on 49 Brain Cells a Day". Ironically, I owned Former’s Mexico on $49 dollars a day on my first trip down. He and his wife own and operate Lucy's Cucu Cabaña on Basillio Badillo. The store re-opens October 24th if you're unable to find him otherwise.  Please let me know if you're able to make contact with Gil. He is a truly magnificent author. So I told Reggie those were both great ideas, and that I had already been in touch with both Isabel and Gil, and as time allows, and if Gil will ever get back into town, I’ll wrangle an interview from the funniest guy in Puerto Vallarta, and spend some time with the delightful Isabel from Casa Isabel, the big Yellow House on the Hill, overlooking The southside and Los Muertos Beach. Stunning views and well, just you wait for that interview and visit. And, as a bonus to all of you listeners, Reggie has also agreed to come on the show, along with his wife, and tell us about his adventures and their adventures here in paradise, so stay tuned for that! Got another email,  from a listener named Sam who writes… Hola, I will be visiting PV for my second time in Oct. I travel solo and like to eat local taco cart or small family restaurant.  I would like to know [caption id="attachment_141" align="alignright" width="300"] Chef's Pass Food Tours Puerto Vallarta,[/caption] your choices, In Old Town. I have also read that a lot of places are closed in Oct? So, I made a list of my favorites and sent them back to you Sam, but your email keeps bouncing back to me. Maybe it’s that CA.GOV address that’s not allowing me to send back to you so Sam, if you are listening, send me a real non-government email address and I’ll get that info over to you pronto before you get boots on the ground in October. As for you listeners, yore going to just have to wait for that list till next week. There’s just too much to cover today. Taxistas Acting Badly It’s been awhile since I have mentioned Uber in Puerto Vallarta, so I think we need to go over some things once again, I have been seeing lots of video and news reports of taxi drivers in Vallarta actin badly. I will post one in the show notes so you can see what I’m talking about. It seems almost every time I see incidents like these, almost 90 percent of the time, it involves an Uber driver picking up a ride in front of a resort or Hotel. Look guys, let’s review how we keep safe and sound and not end up in a confrontation between your UBER driver and a Taxi Driver, or in some cases, many taxi drivers. Remember, I’m telling you this not only for your own safety, but the safety of that poor Uber Driver as well.   Uber is not allowed to pick up at the airport, There are some of you (Debbie G. I’m talking to you Debbie) who are cheap, and insist on adventuring out of the airport lobby with all of your luggage and in the tropical heat, after a long airplane ride from Canadia to Mexico, you [caption id="attachment_809" align="alignright" width="233"] UBER in Puerto Vallarta[/caption] schlep all that stuff up the steep ramp, across the pedestrian bridge and down the other side, and negotiate a ride from the regular taxi drivers at a lesser rate than the federal taxis out of the airport, and we can talk about that now, ummm..no..not now, maybe later, but let’s not summon an Uber driver at the Airport boys and girls. The airport area is crawling with taxi drivers. Too risky. Way too risky a way to start your vacation in paradise. Actually, Debbie gets off the plane, walks across the parking lot to the OXXO right there at the airport, she and her family buy a sixer of cervesas, then they trip across the bridge to the cheaper taxis waiting on the other side of the bridge. Okay, if you want to see some pictures of the bridge, and Tacon Marlin, I’ll post some picture for you in the show notes, so check them out. [caption id="attachment_1463" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Bridge at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_1461" align="alignright" width="300"] OXXO at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption]   Okay back to Uber and your Safety. Do Not summon your Uber ride where Taxis and taxi drivers hang out. At the Airport In Front of Hotels and Resorts In Front of Restaurants and Bars Near a Taxi Stand On the Malecon at the end of Streets that Dead-End at the Malecon Don’t stare at your cellphone while waiting for your ride. Okay, that may be hard to do, but a taxista may think you are watching along as the Uber approaches. When you get into an Uber car, get in the front seat and acknowledge the driver as if they were your friend. Greet them with an Hola Amigo or Que Anda or como estamos? That way, you don’t look like an Uber Pickup, but just friends. [caption id="attachment_1467" align="alignleft" width="300"] Bridge at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption] Some of the locals are getting a little fed up with this taxi nastiness and have created some, might I say interesting Facebook groups where they discuss ways to get back at the taxistas. I’ll keep an eye out for you guys. Just stay safe and follow my advice, all will go well amigos.   [caption id="attachment_1465" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Bridge at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1464" align="alignright" width="300"] Bridge at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption]   There’s just so much news this week. The heavy rains that Vallarta has been experiencing have caused some damage of note. One of the many suspension footbridges that cross the Cuale River was taken out by flood waters, so bummer for those neighborhoods that depend in that footbridge to get from one side to the other.  and if you have any thoughts of visiting San Sebastian de Oeste by road, that can be pretty sketchy. The road was closed to traffic due to mudslides and washed out roads for almost 2 weeks and that was a bummer for those trying to get from Vallarta, to this Colonial Town, but even worse for those who were stuck up there, with difficult terrain to follow out from a far less traveled dirt and gravel road to out and it was a mess. Right now, authorities say it's still closed so stay tuned for reports as to when we will be open again. [caption id="attachment_1450" align="alignright" width="293"] Pamela Fuller[/caption] Let’s get to our guest. I have been following Pamela Fuller for a long time on the Trip Advisor forums. Pam is someone I would consider a luxury traveler. She is a Trip advisor destination expert Expat from Massachusetts Lives in lake Chapala, a beautiful ake situated in an extinct volcano in the Altiplano above Guadalajara. Luxury traveler. She has lots of timeshares and you will hear about some of them. Timeshare Properties and Resorts are Plentiful in Puerto Vallarta. My experiences with time share properties, Villa Del Palmar The Lindo Mar Dreams Casa Velas  Velas Vallarta The Now Amber Friendly Vallarta The Canto Del Sol The Crown Paradise Resort The Melia Garza Blanca Vidanta The Grand Mayan The Grand Bliss these are properties that have rooms, hotel rooms, but they are timeshare properties, and they spend a good amount of time trying to get you to agree to sit for a timeshare presentation. We were too young at the time so they weren't interested in us. [caption id="attachment_1448" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Garza Blanca Suite[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1447" align="alignnone" width="300"] Garza Blanca Room[/caption] So that's what you will expect when you stay at one of these properties. She will talk about that. [caption id="attachment_1444" align="alignright" width="253"] Dreams Resort Puerto Vallarta[/caption] Pamela is also a breast cancer survivor; her moto is survived to travel. So she knows about medical care in Mexico and in Puerto Vallarta, so I just had to get her on the show and share her experiences with you so I sent my microphone to Boston Massachutes and had a one on one conversation with Pamela Fuller, from Lake Chapala. Listen to The Podcast Pamela's Favorite Restaurants Bravos Restaurant and Bar, Puerto Vallarta Layla's Restaurant,  Puerto Vallarta Blake's Restaurant and  Bar,  Puerto Vallarta The Food Park , Puerto Vallarta Anejo Limon Restaurant  Puerto Vallarta Sheraton Puerto Vallarta Breakfast Brunch   Thank you so much Pamela for sharing with me and all of us. You are an inspiration to all fellow travelers and adventurers. And such a fount of information and knowledge of the Jalisco Area. [caption id="attachment_1457" align="alignnone" width="300"] Vidanta Pool[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1458" align="alignright" width="300"] Vidanta Puerto Vallarta[/caption] Well, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more.  Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. [caption id="attachment_1451" align="alignleft" width="210"] Pamela And Michael Fuller[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there.  I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. So, thanks to Pamela Fuller, Trip Advisor Destination Expert, Luxury Traveler, Breast Cancer Survivor who survives to Travel. I have pictures of her and her husband and all the places she talked about in the show notes of this episode, at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com.  And thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos! Listen to The Podcast Well, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. [caption id="attachment_1452" align="alignright" width="300"] Trip Advisor Logo[/caption] Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more.  Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. [caption id="attachment_1454" align="alignleft" width="300"] Velas Vallarta Fun[/caption] And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. [caption id="attachment_1453" align="aligncenter" width="740"] Velas Vallarta Beach Romance[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there.  I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. So, thanks to Pamela Fuller, Trip Advisor Destination Expert, Luxury Traveler, Breast Cancer Survivor who survives to Travel. I have pictures of her and her husband and all the places she talked about in the show notes of this episode, at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com.  And thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!  

Florence Alabama band RATOBaby have interesting instrumentation covered. Including Zach Dawson on vocals and electric bass, Howard Walker on drums and Daniel Neville on Tenor Sax RATOBaby has a growing and rhythmic sound. The guys are on their way to releasing their brand new Album "Television" April 1st with a release show in Florence April 3rd. Dan sat down with all three RATOBabys and discussed their upcoming release and their music. We hear "Baroque Rococo", "Spanish Boy", "Artificial Sensations", and "Fence Post". Be sure to check them out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RATOBaby/ Online at http://www.knology.net/~thecavenders/SFRecords/ratobaby.html And their label http://www.knology.net/~thecavenders/SFRecords/index.html  

Florence Alabama band RATOBaby have interesting instrumentation covered. Including Zach Dawson on vocals and electric bass, Howard Walker on drums and Daniel Neville on Tenor Sax RATOBaby has a growing and rhythmic sound. The guys are on their way to releasing their brand new Album "Television" April 1st with a release show in Florence April 3rd. Dan sat down with all three RATOBabys and discussed their upcoming release and their music. We hear "Baroque Rococo", "Spanish Boy", "Artificial Sensations", and "Fence Post". Be sure to check them out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RATOBaby/ Online at http://www.knology.net/~thecavenders/SFRecords/ratobaby.html And their label http://www.knology.net/~thecavenders/SFRecords/index.html  

The Blue Brothers release their first ever interview episode this week with special guest Michigan commit J'Marick Woods, 2017 Safety from Florence Alabama. Conversation includes Woods' visit to Michigan, interaction with coaches and players, as well as his thoughts on satellite camps and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluebros/support