Johnny Cash FAQ C. Eric Bannister (Backbeat Books)
Subtitled All That’s
Left to Know About the Man in Black, Johnny Cash FAQ is a virtual en- cyclopedia on the coun- try music legend. Filled with rare photos and fac-
toids spanning the full career of Cash, this book fills in the gaps between the various Cash biographies, actually offering up mate- rial I had never read before, and I have read about everything available on Johnny Cash. Beginning in 1956, Cash released an album
every year until his death in 2003. Quite an accomplishment, but that’s only the begin- ning. While many of the biographies on Johnny dwell on his substance abuse prob- lems in the past, this book chooses instead to celebrate the music of the Man in Black. There are notes on every album he released during his nearly 50-year career, as well as a run down of all of his musical collaborations, including those with his wife, June Carter Cash. Johnny Cash FAQ is a welcome addition to
any musical library, and especially to those of us with a vast interest in popular music his- tory.
- Michael Buffalo Smith
Magic in a Shaker A Year of Spirited Libations Marvin J. Allen Photography by Ann Benoit (Pelican)
Many people say that Marvin J. Allen is the finest
bartender in the South. Serving up adult bev- erages in New Orleans at the Hotel Mon-
Rebel Yell: An Oral History of Southern Rock Michael Buffalo Smith (Mercer University Press)
Michael Buffalo
Smith begins Rebel Yell aptly with an insight of Charlie Daniels', that
the brotherhood between Southern musicians is the unifying force behind the genre "South-
teleone's Carousel Bar, Allen has established quite a reputation for mixing the perfect cock- tail. Now we can all enjoy some of his best mixed drinks. This book is loaded with his fa- vorites and even an recipe for eggnog from his grandmother. Magic in a Shaker is a must-read for anyone from beginner to prac- ticed bartender. In this informative book, Allen creates themed libations for each month of the year. Allen is a United States Bartenders' Guild
certified spirits professional, and was named bartender of the year by New Orleans Maga- zine and a top bartender by City Business magazine. The book also features fine photography
from Ann Benoit, a New Orleans food photog- rapher and writer, which only helps to get the saliva flowing with anticipation of a “Scarlett O’Hara,” a “Mint Julep, a “Bahama Mama.” Or how about a Holiday cocktail, like maybe the author’s own creation, a “Peruvian Christ- mas” - you’ve got to love a drink made with Amaretto and cherries. Yum! Magic in a Shakermight not cure what ails
you, but one thing is for sure, there are at least a few recipes in here that will make you feel no pain and warm you on these cold win- ter’s nights to boot!
- Michael Buffalo Smith
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