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20 Where to Buy Vinyl 22 The Raven and The Dove 28 Lynyrd Skynyrd 2019 Concert 30 Streaming Wars

Letter from the Editor

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PUBLISHERS Keith Essary Shannon Essary

CHIEF EDITOR Austin Essary

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Letter from the Editor

COMMUNITY FINDS A WAY At Tour Collierville, our overarching theme is and always has been community. In each of our issues, whether it be music, sports, foodthemed, etc., it is our goal to focus on how these aspects of humanity bring us together. This issue is our music issue, and there’s no doubt music has been affected worldwide with concert venues shutting down and “Safer at Home” guidelines taking effect. At a time like this, the world is suffering a great loss.

However, music finds a new normal too. We’re already being soothed with videos of songs, old and new, from musicians all over the world on a multitude of digital platforms. Local musician Adam Miles’ Easter rendition of “Amazing Grace” on our Facebook page reached an audience of over 13k, and was shared 87 times and counting throughout our community. Travis Scott’s recent virtual concert hosted by Fortnite (a popular multiplayer game that often hosts promotional-type events for music and movies) broke their record with over 12.3 million viewers worldwide tuning in to see the show, making even the biggest venue look small. Music, time and time again, brings people together despite distance, age, and demographic.

“Every generation, from Boomers to Millennials, were present, and even a few kids like me. I gotta say, it’s an, um, interesting thing to see someone the age of your grandmother rocking a bandana and skinny jeans! Anyway, the point is… we all had something alike - we were there to jam to the generationspanning music of Lynyrd Skynyrd.”

- Alexandria Kalee, pg. 31

In this issue we speak to local artists, remember some of our favorite concerts from before quarantine, and provide some modern ways we can allow music and more to bring us together when we are apart.

Community finds a way.

Austin Essary, Editor

On the Cover: The cover features a photo of Evan Leake’s Gibson Les Paul at Consignment Music on the Collierville Town Square.

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SUPPORT

Hi! We are some of the residents of the Collierville Animal Shelter, and unfortunately, we understand what it’s like to have your life ripped out from under you. Recently, the humans have had their lives upended by several emergencies, too. Now it’s our turn to reach out to them with the unconditional love that also happens to be our greatest purpose. Particularly after recent events have shown us how lucky we are to have landed in a town where people believe in our community and care so deeply.

It all started when we heard talk about a tornado that hit something called Nashville. We learned that in the same way humans rescue us, they instinctively step up and rescue each other. We watched humans stop by the shelter and drop off so much supplies that the Collierville shelter was able to caravan four car loads of pet

products to Nashville. On the return trip, they brought back several dogs, making room for many more of the four-leggers in Nashville that needed immediate shelter.

Then the next crisis hit. It’s something the humans call COVID-19. We learned it requires humans to stay away from each other and shelter in their homes. It also required the shelter to close its doors to all volunteers and visitors. After the overwhelming response to Nashville’s crisis, we weren’t surprised to see the humans of Collierville rise to the occasion and foster us until this COVID-19 crisis resolves. In emergencies, fosters are critically important to shelters! The shelter staff was touched and beyond grateful for this show of community support.

Now it’s our turn to return the favor. We were made for this because sharing our joyful spirit and giving humans unconditional love is our life’s

purpose, as well as being some of the best human therapy! Snuggling on the couch, playing outside and joining humans on walks is where we excel.

In return, the fosters provide us with the love, comfort and home training that allow us to flourish. Who knows?

Some of us may have found our forever family. But after this special time in local homes, those of us that return to the shelter will be even more prepared to settle in as the perfect companion.

We are proud to provide comfort to the residents of Collierville, and are thankful to live in a town that keeps its arms wide open.

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Economic Adaptations:

Every single one of us has been touched or changed as we deal with and manage through the COVID-19 crisis.

Are we shopping differently? Yes. Are we interacting differently? Yes. Does our work seem to be entering a new chapter or phase? Yes. In the short term, and certainly in the long run, our lives are now forever changed.

Restaurant & Retail - With extensive “Safer at Home’’ and social distancing orders, the ways in which restaurants and retailers deliver their goods and services has shifted. Curbside pick-up, drive-thru windows, take out, and home delivery options have escalated. Will this last and be a larger component of the industry’s strategy moving forward?

E ssentially, the e - commerce lifestyle was already ramping up preCOVID-19. It is expected that the ways in which we shop and dine will continue to change, and probably at a faster rate than expected. In 2019, according to national real estate organization CBRE, e-commerce sales accounted for 15% of retail sales. By 2030, it is expected to be 40%.

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kitchens, take out strategies, and alerted delivery paths. Brick-and-mortar will still exist, but it will be different moving forward with or without COVID-19.

Office - Technology has changed our lives, including how we work. Before COVID-19, the words, “Let’s have a Zoom meeting,” were foreign to most.

Now it is quickly joining Coke, Kleenex, and “Google It” as the vernacular of the day. Is driving 30 minutes one way, everyday, to an office the most efficient way to work? Does everyone have to be here, all the time?

The Brookings Institute claims that almost one-third of the U.S. workforce works from home at some point in their working cycle. Think about the effect this would have on our roadway infrastructure, as well as air pollution.

Technology allows us to communicate, place orders, draft contracts, follow up, confirm, educate, and inform.

I think one of the outcomes of COVID-19, as it relates to the office environment, is that there might be more efficient and equally effective ways to work. Several years ago, the “new” office design and configuration was the open, communal, “cubical world” concept. As it turned out, employees did not favor this trend. It was distracting and inefficient.

Office design seems headed back to more traditional and efficient set ups, with COVID-19 accelerating this reality.

Healthcare - I have often wondered, as I sat in a small doctor’s office waiting

room, “I wish he would quit coughing... why is she here? How much longer must I hang out with all these ‘sick people’? Did they wipe this down?” Our new refocus on sanitation, cleanliness, germs, and the spread of disease will alter how medical services are delivered. Like the office concept, the medical question must be asked, “Do I really need to be here?”

Telemedicine and telehealth has been a part of healthcare services for years, especially in rural and remote areas. COVID-19 and the heightened concerns about the risk of spreading disease has many healthcare organizations reevaluating how they deliver services. Telemedicine diagnostics should see a ramp up, and in-home healthcare options will continue to rise.

COVID-19 has altered the ways in which we live, work, and interact. We are thinking, reacting, and executing differently now. We have to. Many of the “new ways” of doing things will stick, many will not. In the end, it is about safety, security, and living our lives to the fullest, doing our best and doing the right thing. I am confident our community will embrace the new normals and continue to thrive. #150Strong John D. Duncan Director of Economic Development 500 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017 901-457-2200 General 901-457-2213 Direct 901-457-9325 Cell www.AccessCollierville.com

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So many things are happening in our world right now.

It seems like we hear from federal, state, and local leaders on a daily basis as they present new guidelines and best practices for how to deal with COVID-19.

There’s a growing concern around our economy and how long it will take for us to rebound. Many individuals have applied for unemployment benefits, some families are dipping into their emergency funds, and all of us have had to adjust our lives as we practice social distancing and follow “Safer at Home” orders.

It would be very tempting to give in to fear. It’s taking more effort to keep thoughts of doubt or despair at bay given the current situation. If you find yourselves worrying more than usual, then I encourage you to look to God’s Word and discover joy and hope during this time.

Turn your minds to the Easter story found in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 28. Here, we see two women discover the empty tomb. An angel instructs Mary and Mary to go and tell the disciples that Jesus has risen from the dead.

They hurry away “with great fear and joy” before meeting the risen Christ on the road. These women demonstrate how it is possible to live a faithful, joy-filled life and still experience moments of fear, doubt, or anxiety.

Earlier in the same Gospel, we see how Jesus’ followers had concerns and worries about their basic needs being met. Jesus, as their teacher and friend, points to God’s provisions. God supplies food for birds and dresses the wildflowers so that they’re more beautifully adorned than any runway model. If God cares about these living things, then how much more will God care for humankind—beings created in the image and likeness of God? Psalm 46 begins with some very powerful words: “God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble.”

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STRENGTH Our community, our nation, and our world is experiencing a time of great trouble, but I don’t think we’re alone. I believe that God’s Holy Spirit is present with each and every one of us, and I trust that God is guiding us through this pivotal moment in world history.

Psalm 46 also references earthquakes and tsunamis, the rantings and ravings of nations, and the destruction of weapons used for war. In the midst of this chaos, the Psalmist does not fear. Through it all, her eyes are on God. The women at the empty tomb are filled with both fear and joy at the thought of Jesus overcoming death. The angel speaks a greeting, “Don’t be afraid,” and Jesus repeats these comforting words when he meets them on the road.

Earlier in his ministry, Jesus says to his followers, “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Instead of worrying, the Messiah encourages his disciples to pay attention to what God is doing right now and to not get worked up about what might happen tomorrow.

Friends, it’s completely natural to experience fear in times like these. Becoming worried about our health, our safety, and our finances is a very real, human response.

Through it all, I pray that you will seek God first. Discover joy and hope in the Psalms and in the Gospel stories. Put your trust in the Lord, because God will protect and provide for us. God is always ready to help when we need Him most.

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Evan Leake, Owner, Consignment Music

CONSIGNMENT MUSIC MOVES TO COLLIERVILLE

Music meets brick and mortar at the corner of Center and Rowlett. A beloved Memphis music emporium, Consignment Music has resettled on the Collierville Town Square. When you walk through the front doors, you’ll discover wooden walls lined with vinyl records of famous 70’s and 80’s rock bands and gorgeous Gibson Les Pauls hanging alongside old photographs of rock stars. One of those old photographs is of Evan Leake, the now-owner of Consignment Music, who is eager to share his passion for music with Collierville.

Founded in 1990 by George “Joe” Nathan, Consignment Music is famous for the buying and selling of used music equipment.

Over the last three decades, the business has supplied Memphis with a collection of guitars, drum sets, and other instruments - all at an affordable price. The “consignment” in Consignment Music is an important moniker however. The store has always emphasized the selling of used gear, and it continues that tradition in Collierville. The store has served buyers from all over by servicing and repairing equipment in need of fine-tuning.

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“When you order a guitar online, you get what they send you. It’s not like you can actually pick it up and play it like these out here. It makes a difference. I order stuff online too, but not something as personal as a guitar. That’s something that you really need to have your hands on and make sure it’s going to be the right one for you,” said Leake.

Leake’s career in music began at a Collierville Middle School talent show. His brothers introduced him to the guitar, and while on stage, Leake quickly caught the attention of his teachers and classmates. Soon thereafter, he met Jimi Jamison, lead singer of the Memphis band, Target. Leake met Jamison before he began working at the Thunderbird Lounge in Memphis. It was there that Leake and the band’s eventual guitarist, Buddy Davis, played together as the house band. They began recording some tracks

“When you order a guitar online, you get what they send you. It’s not like you can actually pick it up and play it like these out here. It makes a difference. I order stuff online too, but not something as personal as a guitar. That’s something that you really need to have your hands on and make sure it’s going to be the right one for you.” - Evan Leake and soon called Jamison to write words to it all. It was then that Leake’s music career really began, as he and the other members of the group wrote and recorded songs that Target would later go on to perform. Shortly after recording, Leake began playing with another band, but not before kickstarting Target’s career by booking them for an important gig (unbeknownst to them at the time). The gig led to Target opening for headliners like Black Sabbath, Boston, and KISS in the 1970s.

“One of the groups was going to be playing down at Ellis Auditorium which is now The Cannon Center. They didn’t

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have an opening act, so she [Leake’s girlfriend at the time] asked me if the band [Target] wanted to do it. I said, ‘Let me call Jimi,’ ‘cause I knew they had the band together, and they took the gig. It was at Ellis Auditorium, and they opened up for KISS. Nobody had ever heard of KISS back then. From that, Target ended up getting a record deal on A&M Records,” said Leake.

At Consignment Music, Leake’s passion for music is on display and he is excited to bring that energy back home to Collierville with his family. Leake’s youngest son, Dylan, runs the floor and manages most of the buying and selling of the store’s products. “I’ve been working at Consignment Music for five years now,” shares Dylan, “but I’ve been coming to the old store since I was six years old probably.” Dylan attended Collierville High School for three years before graduating from Houston High School. Leake’s oldest son, Nolan, also works at the store. He is an electronic DJ and regularly performs at a list of venues in Memphis, including Growlers and Hi-Tone.

“One of the groups was going to be playing down at Ellis Auditorium which is now The Cannon Center. They didn’t have an opening act, so she [Leake’s girlfriend at the time] asked me if the band [Target] wanted to do it. I said, ‘Let me call Jimi,’ ‘cause I knew they had the band together, and they took the gig.

It was at Ellis Auditorium, and they opened up for KISS. Nobody had ever heard of KISS back then. From that, Target ended up getting a record deal on A&M Records.” - Evan Leake

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Collierville and music have both struck a chord in Leake’s life, and he’s just the perfect person to open Consignment Music’s newest location, as his great, great, great-grandfather, Virginius Leake, was one of Collierville’s first doctors. Virginius was also one of the original purchasers and owners of the land that Collierville’s Town Square was built upon.

A large monument sits at the northeast corner of the Square that tells the story of the purchase of land that would become the cornerstone of Collierville. It reads: Two notable citizens joined company to rebuild what Sherman and his army had left in shambles. Doctor Virginius Leake and Constable Harrison H. Irby, neighboring plantation owners and soon to be in-laws, purchased from Amy Kimmel of Franklin County, 50 and ¼ acres, which would become the center of the town as we now know it… “The Square” has been the center of commerce and community pride since its conception, thanks to these two gentlemen, their descendents, and the town fathers who came after (Monument, Collierville Town Square).

That monument features an engraved illustration of a mutual handshake between two friends and business partners. As Collierville continues to change, some things will always stay the same. Today, that’s true for Evan Leake and his family, who have joined hands once again to bring a beloved Memphis music store to the Collierville Town Square. story | NICHOLAS COTROS photos | NLA PROJECTS

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Since the advent of cassette tapes, CDs, and finally the Internet’s ability to stream music wherever and whenever, naysayers have predicted that the end of records was nigh. However, the popularity of vinyl records only experienced a brief hiatus. Since 2007, vinyl records have been steadily growing in popularity again, forcing some contemporary Top 40 artists to release their own albums as special edition vinyl.

In some areas, it’s predicted that vinyl records are more popular now than they were in the late 1980s, even though vinyl records still only make up about 6% of total music sales. This growing increase in popularity also inspired Record Store Day, inaugurated in 2008, which celebrates the culture of the independent record store as well as their owners and patrons.

So here’s how you can get on trend and back into vinyl records right here in the 901:

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Although not a record store in name, Dixie Pickers can satisfy all your vinyl needs because they focus a portion of their retail on vintage finds. They have everything from brand-new records to older, previously owned records, as well as local Memphis artists. They also have a variety of prices, depending on how old the record is, what condition it’s in, and how rare the album. There’s also a decent selection of 45s, and you can play a record to test its condition right there in the store, which is always a plus.

Midtown (Cooper-Young)

Consignment Music recently opened its new location on the Collierville Town Square, having previously been located on Park Avenue in Memphis for three decades.

Although it is primarily focused on instruments (especially guitars) and equipment, there’s a sizeable collection of records to browse through. They also have a super knowledgeable staff, who are near experts when it comes to rock, blues and Memphis-based musicians.

To learn more about Consignment Music and their connection to Collierville, flip to page 16!

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It’s always good to shop for records at a store that also has its own label and its own music festival. In addition to supporting local Memphis artists, Goner Records has a tremendous amount of international vinyl at an incredible range of prices.

It’s easy to pick up a record by a band that’s completely new for you or you can choose to make an investment into the records of your favorite artists. There’s also tons of Goner Records merchandise if you’re interested in touting the name of your new favorite record store.

Midtown (Overton Square)

Collierville (West Poplar)

Having been located in a cozy house in the Overton Square area for more than 30 years, Shangri-La Records focuses hugely on local artists, particularly the Memphis garage bands of the 1970s, such as Big Star. ShangriLa’s other areas include new artists in Memphis, as well as indie recording labels from across the United States. They have three huge sales throughout the year, where local bands play all day long, and thousands of records are marked down to $1 or less. They also buy and trade music, so if you’ve got records or CDs that are in decent condition, Shangri-La might be able to make you a deal.

Sheffield Antiques requires you to dig for your treasure, but there’s lots to find.

Records there are relatively inexpensive, but it’s also unusual to find anything from the last twenty years.

However, if oldies and classics are your jam rather than rare albums, this store is maybe one of the best places to buy vinyl because the prices are totally reasonable. It also allows for somewhat anonymous perusing, as the store’s aisles allow you to disappear into rows of records to find your secret guilty-pleasure artists. * As we go to print, hours are changing daily. Please contact the store for more information about their hours and operation.

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Cody Jinks & Tennessee Jet

was barely paying attention. Just chatting with my son as we looked for our seats at Snowden Grove, when the opening act paused his song and yelled, “Now listen!” Picking back up with his lyrics, he and maybe 200 fans, all emphatically sang “No, I don’t give a d*** how much money you make. If your last shirt has pockets take all you can take, I’m… well, I’m going out with nothing − like I caaaame in!” Cody Jinks now had my attention.

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Who was this guy and how do these people know his music? It was time to dig in. A quick Spotify search turned up a song “Cast No Stones” by Cody Jinks. Here’s some lyrics: I don’t talk with Jesus as much as I should I don’t read that good book everyday like I could But I like to stop at the end of the day and I pray that I hurt nobody and somebody new found their way Ok, I have a confession to make. I don’t much like praise music. I mean, I know some seriously talented people killing it with praise music every Sunday, but I don’t listen to it any other place. That said, I dig it when “secular” music addresses Christianity. I think this is because, much of the time, it’s in the context of struggles that real folks face every day – and it usually has some edge to it. One of my favorites, and the first time I remember experiencing the Christian/Secular tie as a teen, was a Tesla cover of a song originally written by Les Emmerson, called “Signs”…

And the sign says “Everybody welcome Come in Kneel down and pray But then they passed around a plate at the end of it all And I didn’t have a penny to pay So I got me a pen and paper And I made up my own little sign I said Thank you Lord for thinking about me I’m alive and doing fine Cody Jinks consistently sits at the top of my playlist partly because many of his songs speak to this Christian struggle – and some are just downright Christian songs.

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In a recent song, “Think Like You Think,” Cody speaks of a struggle with alcohol. The song begins... “the Good Book holds the reasons I believe the way I do” and builds up to a chorus of, presumably, his wife asking: “How can you think like you think, and drink like you drink? You can barely stand up when you kneel down to pray.”

“Same Kind of Crazy as Me” grabs attention by opening with “I don’t go to Church on Sunday and I don’t go to work on Monday.” Mr. Jinks then goes on to acknowledge that he, and his friends, are a little crazy. Here’s the chorus: There ain’t a single thing we own We’ll take with us when we’re gone So I’ll just walk the earth a while Lend a hand and leave a smile And who knows how the whole thing ends You can’t tell me where or when So I’ll just pray that when I’m done I meet the Father and the Son, and If I’m right they’ll be The same kind of crazy as me There’s also just some good oldfashioned, feel-good songs, like “Mamma Song” where Cody thanks his mom with words like “I know the late-night talks with Jesus have helped me on my way.”

Let me remind you at this point that this is not a Christian artist by genre.

Further, his style and lyrics may not be suitable for younger listeners and not all of his songs nod to Christianity. Often though, Cody seems to be pouring his heart out about the struggles he faces in life as a hard-edged-musician on the road, all

“Give All You Can” The dark places I go, ain’t just on the road ‘Tween the lines, ‘tween the views It’s the same Never did understand, to much younger men Why I felt such a need to go But I learned that it’s all in my head Can’t stop whatever’s turnin’ With that being said I got a bad tortured soul For reasons I don’t know Guess for some it’s just meant to be But I remember Mathew 5 I’m thankful to be alive And I know there’s people on that mountain Who are a lot like me I’ve been down and not had a dollar to my name But there’s angels there that got me through And I can do the same When you give all you can When you give all you can When you give all you can, give some more Till you spend all your time Till you spend your last dime Tell me brother, what are you living for?

What are you loving for?

I’ve been down and not had a dollar to my name But there’s angels there that got me through Hell, I can do the same When you give all you can When you give all you can When you give all you can, give some more Till you spend all your time Till you spend your last dime Tell me brother, what are you living for?

What are you living for?

What are you living for?

What are you living for?

You living for What are you living for?

When give all you can What are you living for?

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that entails, balanced with his fundamental faith. This is probably most exemplified in some of his deeper lyrics, like “The Raven and The Dove”: Some days a raven, some days a dove Some days the dark cloud hanging round Others from the light above I’m scuffed by the devil, but I’m washed up in the blood Some days a raven, some days a dove There’s a scene in the movie “A Star Is Born” where Bradley Cooper turns to Lady Gaga and earnestly says “Look, talent comes everywhere. Everybody’s talented, everyone in this bar is talented at one thing or another. But having something to say and a way to say it so that people listen to it, that’s a whole other bag.” With more than 1.3 million followers on Spotify and individual songs reaching nearly 50 million plays, Cody Jinks has found a way to communicate what he has to say with his style of country music.

If you want to listen, you probably won’t find him on the radio.

As Cody himself explains in “Hippies and Cowboys,” he’s not really accepted as part of the typical country music scene. So, you’ll have to seek him out - ‘till then “Say a prayer for me brother, and I’ll see you on down the line” – Cody Jinks (Cast No Stones). story | KEITH ESSARY photos | DAVIDSIMCHOCK.COM

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2019 CONCERT As a fourteen-year-old attending a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert, looking around, I saw a different crowd than my typical Collierville crew. I was adulting and this crowd reminded me of that real quick. I was shocked to find how many rockers there were in attendance – people, generations before me, there to truly breathe in the music and memories of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Granted, this is not the same band we think of when we hear their music on the radio or streaming. I say this because Ronnie Van Zant’s brother took over the band when Ronnie died in a plane crash along with many others. A little side note, Lynyrd Skynyrd was in the process of coming of age as a band when, one night, tragedy struck.

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“Every generation, from Boomers to Millennials, were present and even a few kids like me. I gotta say, it’s an, um, interesting thing to see someone the age of your grandmother rocking a bandana and skinny jeans. Anyway, the point is that we all had something alike - we were there to jam to the generation-spanning music of Lynyrd Skynyrd.”

- Alexandria Kalee

The band was on a small plane heading back from an event. The plane crashed in a field in a very small town somewhere in Mississippi. In this plane crash, they lost many band members including the lead singer, Ronnie Van Zant. As I understand it, many people thought this was the end for the newly famous band, but it was not. Ronnie’s brother, Johnny Van Zant, decided to take over the band with the remaining members that were left after the plane crash. That is what makes this tribute band so special. At this concert, I heard the voice and music of a unique tribute band there to give us their all – and it was a spectacular tribute.

Walking up to the seats, I noticed I was among perhaps the most diverse crowd I’d even witnessed first-hand. Every generation, from Boomers to Millennials, were present and even a few kids like me. I gotta say, it’s an, um, interesting thing to see someone the age of your grandmother rocking a bandana and skinny jeans! Anyway, the point is that we all had something alike - we were there to jam to the generationspanning music of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

I took it all in as we waited for the set to be cleared from the previous band, Cody Jinks (which was a great show in and of itself). Out of nowhere, on the screen pops up what looks like a small radio image to make the moment feel even more alive. The speakers play songs to get us pumped for the band to walk out on stage. They play clips of “Stairway to Heaven”

by Led Zeppelin, many others, and lastly, they played “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger. At this point the entire audience was on their feet belting out words to these songs. Then the moment we have been waiting for: Lynyrd Skynyrd enters the stage.

I feel a rush of energy jolt through my body and I know all the rockers there feel it too. At this point, age no longer mattered – timeless songs such as “Tuesday’s Gone,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “Call Me the Breeze,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and “Simple Man” united this crowd in a way that only music can. It’s chilling even now as I recall everyone at this show: dancing, jamming, and belting out the words to their music in unison.

It only gets better. The last song they sing, “Free Bird,” brings this special moment full circle. At first, it appears the song will be performed as the others.

Then the huge screen behind the band features the original front man, Ronnie Van Zant, providing the vocals for this live performance of “Free Bird.”

Everyone seems in awe as we experienced the voice and face that started this band, alive and well in this arena. Ronnie Van Zant, frozen in time, leading his aged bandmates in a live show perfectly illustrated that the generational unity experienced in the crowd was being felt on the stage as well.

I think many were nearly in tears as a hat, presumably Ronnie’s, was laid over the center stage microphone as the band closed out the show. The true Free Bird was being recognized, flying high in his music every time this band takes the stage.

I’m left with one realization: this is not an ordinary tribute band. Modern day Lynyrd Skynyrd is Lynyrd Skynyrd. It’s a family; brothers united by music, memories, and unwavering fans. They play with a passion that articulates love, unity, loss and respect. They truly are a magnificent band and deserve all the praise they have received.

The show was an experience I’m grateful to have witnessed as a young person. It was a lesson that music is truly a timeless unifier. With newfound respect, I hope to jam long enough to, one day, put on my bandana and rock like a grandma.

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Collierville homes are still flying off the market! Have you seen the numbers? We did the research and you’ll be interested to know the average statistics of Collierville homes sold in February and March 2020!

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REALTOR TIPS TECHNOLOGY FOR SELLERS

It was just two months ago Collierville was preparing for yet another banner spring real estate market. Little did we know that the COVID-19 pandemic would turn things upside down and change everyone’s lives forever. When news started to break about businesses shutting down, my first thought was back to the financial crisis of 2008 and then a flood of questions ran through my mind: Would the financial crisis repeat itself? Would the real estate market totally shut down? And how long would the shutdown continue? Would the deals we had under contract be able to close?

Fast forward two months and we have light at the end of the tunnel. While things are not back to “normal,” and there will be a “new normal” as far as the real estate market goes in Collierville, we have been blessed. Our local real estate market is still strong and while delayed a little bit the spring push has begun. Not to minimize the effects in other markets nationally like New York City and other hardhit areas, but here we have not really missed a beat as far as the real estate market goes.

Selling real estate has changed a lot in the twentyfive plus years that I have been in this profession. One of the biggest and most significant changes has been the technology we use to sell homes. This technology, such as 3D virtual tours, HDR photos, Facetime, Zoom, etc., has allowed us to continue to successfully market homes and effectively communicate with our clients. It is not difficult to show a home and still maintain a safe distance, however I have to admit it has been a little weird not shaking people’s

hands. I almost feel rude, but I am not sure if we will ever shake hands again - at least not in the near future. Sellers have been cooperative in turning all lights on and opening closet doors to minimize the number of things the potential buyers must touch. Sanitizing wipes have become a hot commodity to wipe things down before and after showings and we are religiously using hand sanitizer. Open houses have been nonexistent, but the 3D tour views have more than tripled over the last couple months! While things are different, the results are still the same. It is still a great time to buy or sell a home in Collierville!

Even though the residential real estate market has stayed strong during this crisis, there are businesses in our community that have been devastated like restaurants, small retail shops and many others. Hopefully you and your family have made it through this trying time without too many setbacks. As things continue to improve, I believe it is more important than ever to “Shop Local” to help our small businesses to survive!

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“Basically, everything was touched on the inside in some way, shape, form, or fashion other than the hardwood floors. We knew we wanted to go with whites and greys. After consulting with Justin, Destiny, and their team, we knew that we wanted to add gold accents in some places. We did everything in the house: ceilings, walls, new lighting, new countertops, all the cabinets were refaced, new bathtubs, completely-new master bathroom, new toilets, new light switches, new outlet switches, new carpet, new sinks, new faucets, new tile. It was just an unbelievable learning process.”

- Joe Browder Budgets are always important to consider when remodeling a home, but Joe explained that Designer Wholesale made this process surprisingly easy. “When you’re talking to the team, you’re basically throwing ideas out there, because I’m not a contractor. I’ve never been through this before. And then they break it down. Every single thing that I had done, it was broken down like, ‘Okay, this is what we’re going to budget for this, this

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is what we’re going to budget for this bathroom… this is what we’re budgeting for the countertops, the wiring, the electrical, the plumbing’.”

“I probably had 1,000 questions, and they answered every single one of them. They had the patience to make sure that my questions were completely answered. That was one of the best qualities of Justin, Destiny, and their team was the communication. I felt extremely comfortable with them. They listened to me, and I developed a trust with them very, very quickly. Their team had an unbelievable work ethic. I’m extremely happy, and if I wasn’t happy, I’d let you know.”

- Joe Browder Designer Wholesale added that they really enjoyed working in the kitchen, as well as the master bathroom. “The kitchen had a lot done,” Justin said. “We ended up refacing the cabinets, painting the boxes, and then adding in a few custom-built cabinets. He had a couple interesting areas where the cabinets ended, and he wanted to do some intricate detail to the countertops. That came out really nice.” The master bathroom received significant attention, too. Justin added, “The master

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“They lived in Lakeland at the time, and with the housing market the way it was last year, we knew his house would sell the second he put a sign in the yard. He bought this [new] house first and wanted to get all this work done, so that they could move into the re-furnished house [as soon as it was ready].

He said, ‘When you’re within about four weeks of being done, let us know, and we’ll put our house up for sale. It’ll sell quickly, and that way, closing, everything will line up.’ It did, and he had offers on the very first day. He took one of them and closed in thirty days. We were closing the job on a Thursday, and he was moving in that Saturday.”

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from the upper $400,000s 593 Cypress Green Cove Final Opportunities Available in Current Phase! New Phase Coming Soon!

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Shepherd’s Creek

Villages of Saunders Creek

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$900,000s - $2,000,000s 1547 Lambs Brook Lane Exceptional Custom Homes with Historical Influence and the Latest in Luxury Features and Design.

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