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Welcome to our mid-life crisis By Steve Beard and Troy Meier Click on photos to enlarge We have been best friends for more than 20 years, played in a band called the Belvederes, and turn 40 this year. To mark the occasion with the proper sizzle and stomps, Troy mapped out a road trip for us to celebrate our love of piping hot Americana roots music, Cajun cooking, and succulent BBQ. This is a mid-life crisis with a big, fat smile. We are converging on Memphis, Tennessee, to soak up the devastating hip-swinging action on Beale Street. From there, we head south to Eunice and Lafayette, Louisiana, to devour Cajun food and catch the zydeco vibe. The next Tag along if you'd like, but be forewarned: We don't listen to Ashlee Simpson in the car, we don't ever complain about the volume of the music, we don't smoke cheap cigars, and we don't want to hear about the virtues of vegetarianism. Keep those simple guidelines in mind and welcome aboard. 1. Waddling ducks and dry rub ribs 4. Memphis in the rear view mirror 7. Steve Riley at the Whiskey River 9. Swamp boogie 11. The Shack Up Inn 12. Meeting Abe at the Crossroads |
