Michael Jackson's death wasn't a tragedy; his life was. This is a man who had talent that would forever put him in a league with Presley and Sinatra. There is no questioning his special gift. ...more

June 27, 2009

Years ago, my future boss took me to Ybor's Big City Tavern to interview me for a job at the Tribune. He picked a grand place. High ceilings, tall windows overlooking the action of Seventh Avenue, Sinatra-style music and a spectacular bar that stretched off into the distance with wood and mirrors. ...more

December 26, 2008

In some ways, little has changed. You could walk through the new Teatro and hardly notice that Big City Tavern ever left. ...more

December 24, 2008

Chan "Cat Power" Marshall reveals as much, maybe more, about herself on her remakes as on her original material. ...more

January 24, 2008