Tuning into Birmingham

A writer for the Washington Post is impressed with the Birmingham music scene. (Hat tip to Justin at Southern Appeal, who adds: "I know most of you couldn’t care less, but I keep telling people that the world is beginning to notice our little slice of heaven down here in Dixie - it seems that I just might be right on the money…")

It's an entertaining read, and yes, it includes the usual, mandatory references to Birmingham's "turbulent past." (Is it just me, or do journalists almost always seem to overlook the "turbulent pasts" of cities outside the South?)

One part, which has absolutely nothing to do with music, made me laugh:

The established district of Five Points South is also expanding, with a wine bar and a seafood cafe. Even the Piggly Wiggly supermarket chain is getting into the act, with Friday-night in-store wine tastings. You can't get more random than sipping Pinot Grigio at the Pig.

Hmmm...do they sell Pinot in a box?