CAS WALKER PRINT RECEIVES NEW TREATMENT

A revived 5-color version of Kevin Bradley's Cas Walker print has just come off the press and is available for purchase here. Cas Walker was a legendary Knoxvillian who wasn't afraid to say what he thought. Click on the print for a larger view and a summation of his achievements.

Clip of an elderly Cas Walker addressing shoplifters.

PANHANDLER MAGAZINE
We've just received a write-up in the 5th Issue of Panhandler Magazine, a journal of literature and art published by the University of West Florida's Department of English and Foreign Languages. View the entire issue online here. Yee-Haw story begins on page 7.

MEAT PRINT OF THE DAY: NEW YORK STRIP
Known in places other than the Big Apple as the Delmonico, Club Steak, Shell Steak, Top Loin Steak, Hotel Cut Steak and Ambassador Steak, the New York Strip Steak's namesake seems to be a bit of a mystery. Some say the shape of the cut resembles that of the island of Manhattan, others say it is simply named after New York because of its presence in the many steakhouses of the city. Others would argue that the term first appeared on menus of restaurants in the Western United States in the late 1800's as a way of describing this particular cut of meat and the way it was prepared and cooked.



Either way, it's a fine cut of meat and it tastes good if it's done right. Furthermore, while one can only enjoy a steak while it is being consumed and shortly thereafter, this print will serve to remind its possessor of the joys of steak consumption on a daily basis for years to come. Find and make one your own here.

MEAT PRINT OF THE DAY: PORK CHOP
Over the course of the next few days, we'll feature some of our recent work centered around meat, and we've opted to begin with the beloved Pork Chop. The red run was executed by using Gothic Woodtype and a laser-engraved woodblock made from a pork chop purchased at a local grocery and photographed in-house. White and black blocks were routed and then detailed by hand. The black was double printed to give a rich glossy flat finish which is almost mirror-like. The print is available for purchase here.

While many may not dig on swine, some have found the greatest comfort in this particular cut of meat. Bluesman Jim Jackson recorded his account of this solace in his 1928 Memphis recording "I Heard the Voice of a Pork Chop."

I walked and I walked and I walked and I walked
I stopped to rest my feet
I sat down under an old oak tree and there went fast asleep
I dreamt about sitting in a swell cafe as hungry as a bear
My stomach sent a telegram to my throat:
There's a wreck on the road somewhere

I heard the voice of a pork chop say, "Come unto me and rest."
Well you talk about your stewing beef; I know what's the best
You talk about your chicken, ham, and eggs and turkey stuffed and dressed
But I heard the voice of a pork chop say, "Come unto me and rest."


Jim Jackson's Recording of "I Heard the Voice of a Pork Chop"

ROBERT JOHNSON PRINT FEATURED ON THE DAILY'S SLICE OF LIFE APP
A friend in town just alerted us to some recent exposure we received on this new iPad app called "The Daily," which is apparently a huge deal in today's world of to-the-minute news. Our Robert Johnson woodblock print was featured in the "Slice of Life" section on the day this new revolutionary technology was launched and made available to the public. We can't currently locate a way to find the information to which this picture linked, being that we don't have an iPad and it seems they still need to work on some archiving issues. It would be interesting to read about why it was included....

CLAIRE JAMIESON OF YEE-HAW NAMED TOP SINGLE
Knoxville Magazine has named our city's top 10 singles for 2011 in this month's issue, and it comes as no surprise that Yee-Haw's own Claire Jamieson was selected. Click the image above for a gander at her profile, or peruse the full issue online. Claire is found on Page 74.

CHILIFEST T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
If you weren't one of the select few who made it in to the SOLD OUT New York Chilifest this past weekend, we've got you covered. While die-hard New Yorkers came in droves through the blizzard and the festival sold out, these fine shirts didn't make it on time due to inclement weather. Printed in red, white, and black inks on gray Alternative Apparel 100% cotton fitted style shirts, these Ts are sure to please. The design features an illustration by Bjorn Rune Lie and hand-rendered typography by Kevin Bradley and BJ Alumbaugh.
FIND THEM HERE.

YEE-HAW DESIGNS NEW GUM BOX FOR BLUE Q
Though one employee here at Yee-Haw is adamantly anti-gum, we've teamed up with our friends at Blue Q to bring you a nice new gum box. This might be a nice addition to a Valentine's Gift...

YEE-HAW MENTIONED ON BLOG OF NOTE
Thank you to Karen Seiger for giving us some attention on her Markets of New York City blog today. Karen's aim is to promote the artisans, farmers, food purveyors, antiques and flea collectors, and visionary market managers who keep traditional-style markets alive and vibrant.