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The Best Booth on the Floor
This fall I spent a day working an exhibitor’s booth at a national sales meeting expo here in Memphis. About 1,200 managers from around the
Memphis Magic Night Media Hits
What a year! I’ve launched a new show, Memphis Magic Night, and have had multiple media hits for it and for other events. Earlier this
A New Project: Memphis Magic Night
Some time after moving to the Memphis area in May 2024, I began attending local comedy open mic nights in order to scout locations and
Relocate, Reexamine, and Refocus
A little over ten months ago my wife and I relocated from Atlanta to Memphis. It was the right thing to do for lots of
The Gig Site Dilemma:
To Bash, To Bark, To Tack, or To Have a Salad?
Those of us who have worked as independent entertainers (and industry, motivational, or inspirational keynote speakers) for the last couple of decades have seen the
Remembering Dan Garrett (1951-2023)
Dan Garrett’s unexpected passing from a sudden cardiac event marked both the end of a magical era in the state of Georgia and the conclusion
Auditioning for Dr. Collins
I recently learned of the passing of Dr. Geraldine Collins, my piano professor at Mississippi State University. In discussing memories of her on Facebook and
Interview with Bold Journey Magazine
A few weeks ago I completed an interview with Bold Journey magazine. Here’s the link to the full interview. https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-joe-m-turner/
The Classics Are Evergreen
I was recently booked to entertain at a conference in downtown Atlanta. My appearances took place over the course of two days. The first event
