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Its time for an update post. Yes my book is out with talks about a second book in progress. It's a compilation of essays on African American Music History with personal Interviews of a few San Diego Musicians.    Those of you familiar with the yearly recitals of San Diego music teacher Bobbie Hearns will appreciate an insight into this community minded music teacher's life. She teaches classical as well as how to stylize popular music for beginners to advanced pianists. She inspired me to resume my interest in piano performance after I decided to concentrate on teaching African American music history.   I also include an interview with the dynamic Danny King, percussionist extraordinaire. Danny and I have been friend for several years. We met when I was musical director for a local theatrical production in San Diego CA. during the early 2000s. We met recently onboard the San Diego Trolley ( you would be surprised how many musicians, artists, writers enjoy being "incognito

            Delores Fisher and Barnes Bar-B Que owner Dante (2013) NEWS UPDATE:  THIS IS MY LAST POST FOR BARNES BAR B QUE IN LEMON GROVE!!!! . . .TAY HAS LEFT THE BUILDING. Yes, he warned me several months ago that he was leaving the business, and was waiting patiently for closure in his life before he closed Barnes Bar b Que. We talked at length and I think he is happy now with his decision before he closed shop last weekend. So officially------Goodbye Tay...your down home Southern Restaurent ambiance, your delicious food and especially your friendly southern gentleman conversations will be missed.  Last post on Barnes Bar B Que. Barnes Bar B Que at 7820 Broadway Ave in Lemon Grove, CA  is one of my favorite local soul food  eateries. I enjoy just chillin', eating greens, and hanging out  http://www.barnesbarbque.com/aboutus.htm When I'm up in LA, I prefer Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. But, this is San Diego. As a blogger, the more casual atmosphere at B