March 1st 2009 Paris Charles De Gaule Flight Paris to Dallas

Arriving at Dallas ‘s airport Transportation between terminals On the way

Walking to the A17 gate to take the local airline to Nashville in the plane

An another trip through the music city of

Nashville (TN)

March 1st to12th 2009

March 1st 2009

I was leaving Paris on Sunday around one o’clockFor the 1st time i travel to Nashville via Dallas (TX)What a long flight

I arrived at my hotel in the evening just the time to check in then put down my laguages in my room .

So i was ready to go out directly to the Station Inn located on the 12nd Avenue to listen some good bluegrass, it’s always a Jam on Sunday’s evening.

Confort Inn on Demonbreun Ave look at the map outside

Inside the room at the window on the balcony

This year i’ve changed of hotel because the Day INN on the west end Avenue is now closed to refresh.

Confort InnThis hotel is clean & cool

On the last day temp falled down to 32°F with little snow on cars

Monday March 2nd

On the morning i went down walking to downtown , going to the postofficeAnd making some shopping .Later on i stop at some famous bars on Broadway Avenue to listen music ,The legend’s corner : Ducan Houston was playing there on this sunny morning.

During the afternoon i also visit other places :

The Tootsie Lounge

The Second Fiddle

The Stage

On the late afternoon i went to Dan Guiness as on Monday There’s always singers songwriters showcases.

Tuesday 3rd

On the evening i went to the NCC Nashville Convention CenterTo join the DHOF DJ Hall Of Fame ceremony

At my table there was the austarlian singer songwriter

Wednesday 4th

I was the openning of CRS Country Radio Seminar 40th edition.

I took the oportunity to make an interview with Richie Fields.

Thursday 3rd (continue)

The fisrt CRS Lunch arrived , the occasion to met new friends andwith as usual great shows.Some artists are playing in the exibition level

Others shows after CRS sessionsIncluding the legend Randy Owen

More CRS interesting session

And more shows

WCRS Live is always a great moment

On the latest photo from left to right Tod Fritsch & DJ PhilippeAt the Renaissance Hotel ‘s Top Bar

Thursday 3rd (continue)

On the evening always at the Top Bar we met :From left to wright : Mark Trail ,Jeff Taylor & Leon Venerable

Friday 4thIt was the last day Of CRS , time always running fast.More shows , one more lunch before the famous « New Faces Of Country Music »

Friday 4th (continue)

After diner the « New Faces of Country Music »

Saturday 5th

An another pleasant day in holydays

Friday 4th

After the New faces shows i went in the Broadway avenue onThis evening the street were full of people as usual on Friday’s night.

Saturday This evening we went on the 2nd Avenue du listen J.C.andersenWith his friends.

On Sunday i the whole morning at my hotel.Then i moved to Blackstone ‘s restaurant for lunchThey ‘re making their own Beer

On Sunday afternoon i walk in Music Rowand listen some FM stations on my walkman.

On Monday morning i visited the museum of Country Music

Monday 8th

the museum of Country Music with the old mixer table and car.

The small bus for touring around the music city

The Rippy’s Bar & his menu

Back a Tootsie’s

Blue Bayou recording studio’s home one music row.

Monday 8th

On this sunny afternoon , i stop at the Dan McGuiness BarAfter lunch i stay their to view an another songwriter showcase

Tuesday 9thAfter a cool day in my hotel’s room , i went on the 12th AvenueTo the 12th « Porter »   

Tuesday 9th

An another lunch with my friends Romona & Preston from Global Eyes Entertainement

On the evening i went with Mark Trail & J.C AndersenTo « Douglas ‘s corner to listen old Weelling Jennings’s band.

Later on the way back to my hotel i stopped at the « Tin Roof »

Then at brief stay at « Closing Bell Wall st Pub for a drink.

Tuesday 9th

It was time for me to go back at the hotel just on the other side of the street

I had to pack my luguages.

The end

On this Thurday morning temp was around 32°And i get snow on my way to BNA Airport