Sleigh Lady Sleigh: Bob Dylan Releasing a Christmas Album
It might seem kind of odd, but Bob Dylan is slated to release an album of Christmas songs this year.  Read Full Story
Sunday Brunch: Lowfat Biscuits and Gravy
Since this IS called Gravy and Biscuits dot com, but I have been embarking on a lifestyle change to eat healthier, why not spruce up an old favorite? Buttermilk Biscuits 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon chilled butter, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk Preheat oven to 450 F. Lightly spoon the flours into ... Read Full Story
New Music Out Now (July 29 2009)
Midlife: A Beginner’s Guide To Blur by Blur The two-disc set contains some of the biggest hits, favorites of the band, and rare singles. [Rock/Alternative] Loso’s Way by Fabolous The latest album for the rapper features guests usch as The-Dream, Jay-Z. Lil Wayne. Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson, Ryan Leslie, and Trey Songz. [Rap] Radio Wars by Howling Bells The second album for the Australian indie-pop rock band was produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat. [Rock/Indie/Pop] Kleerup by Kleerup Th... Read Full Story
Help Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings Choose Songs for their New Album! (Free Downloads)
Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings are on the verge of breaking it big.  An energetic group from Athens, GA, The Darlings have already broken into the top 10 of some college radio stations.  As you know, some of the best bands hail from Athens: R.E.M., The B-52s, Of Montreal, and Apples in Stereo, to name a few!  Chris McKay and The Critical Darlings is no exception. Read Full Story
Bryce Dallas Howard Replacing Rachelle Lefevre in ‘Twilight’
Rachelle Lefevre, who plays the vampire Victoria in the first and second Twilight movies, will not be returning for the third installment. Read Full Story
Britney Spears’ Hot New Candies Ads
Let’s face it.  You’re sick of hearing about Michael Jackson by now, and so am I.  Don’t get me wrong, last week I was rediscovering what an awesome CD Thriller is.  But do I want to know everything about his life, his coffin, and glimpses of him post mortem? Not so much.  So, you’re not going to be seeing any of those images on this blog.  If you really need an MJ fix without all the creepiness, I have for you a video of the Dancing Filipino Prisoners, you know, the o... Read Full Story
DVD Releases: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Image via Wikipedia Ali Baba & The Forty Thieves Beau Geste Callan: Set 1 A Day In The Life Dead Wood The Deep Five Fingers Garrison Garrison Keillor: The Man On The Radio In The Red Shoes Grumpy Old Men Jeff Garlin: Young & Handsome – A Night With Jeff Garlin The John Barrymore Collection: Sherlock Holmes/Dr. Jeckyll And Mr. Hyde/The Beloved Rogue/Tempest Kath & Kim: Season One Knowing Lonely Are The Brave Matlock: The Third Season Mr. Rock & Roll: The Alan Freed S... Read Full Story
CD Releases: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Ack! I am already sick of the new Sun Volt CD, and it doesn’t even come out until today!  However, NPR (my preferred station at work…soft rock? No thank you!) has been playing the hell out of it for weeks now.  Still, worth checking out if you like guys who sound too bored to sing. Read Full Story
Who is Going to Perform at Michael Jackson’s Memorial?
Roger Federer: Officially the Greatest Tennis Player Ever
Roger Federer has always been the greatest tennis player EVER to me.  Watching him play is like watching ballet.  His fluidity on the court is what makes me think, hey, I can do this; it’s not so hard! And so I go, and I wind up feeling like a bull in a china shop.  Not Roger, though, who was probably polishing his backhand in the womb. Read Full Story