Tom’s Cantina at exit 19 on Route
81. I recommend it for Tex-Mex
and its cool Día de Muertos vibe.
Dad and I signed the wall and
made our way to a hotel for a
night of welcomed reprieve from
the car. Monday we made our way
into Nashville surprised by the
SUV’s amazing gas mileage and
welcomed the sight of something
other than cows. We settled into
our digs just across the street from
The Grand Ole Opry. I was excited
for the possibilities the week held
and the righteous homemade
pasta and gravy we brought from
New Jersey.
Tuesday, I would meet Nashville
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and seek out my country music
roots. My rock and roll heritage
includes Bruce, The Who, The
Beatles and Roy Orbison; my pop
heritage is 80s synthpop; I’ve al-
ways loved Brian Wilson and Phil
Specter; and my punk heritage in-
cludes everything from Green Day
to The Ramones, Sex Pistols, and
New York Dolls. I wanted to learn
about my country music heritage
on this trip and grow as a musician
and music lover.
I would advise anyone spending
a week or so sightseeing to buy
the Total Access passes at Bridge-
stone Arena on 5th and Broad-
way. For $75 you get a ticket to
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