Blogcritics Author: Ruby Lee Boyd

Why Has Ron Paul Lit the World On Fire?

Ruby Lee Boyd — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:40:15 EST

Examining the fascinating campaign of Dr. Ron Paul.
Dr. Ron Paul is running for the presidency of the United States. His goal is to restore our sovereignty, our liberty, and our freedom. As a result, the media and the established politicians in Washington, D.C. have united against him. As evidenced by articles and polls that either exclude his candidacy altogether or refer to him as a...

Book Review: The Captured - A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier by Scott Zesch

Ruby Lee Boyd — Thu, 4 Oct 2007 02:55:36 EDT

A compellingly true story and an excellent case study of human nature.
The Captured is a fascinating true story told by Scott Zesch. Set in the Texas frontier in the latter part of the 19th century, the book is predominately peopled with German-American immigrants and Southwestern Native Americans. Zesch, himself a distant relative of a captured child, has diligently retraced the paths of the nine children captured by...

Dropkick Murphys Roll Out a New CD: The Meanest of Times

Ruby Lee Boyd — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:03:46 EDT

An interview with Ken Casey
September 18th was a big day for the Dropkick Murphys. Their new CD, The Meanest of Times, hit the streets while playing the Agora in Cleveland that same night. According to Ken Casey, the band's bass guitarist, fans won't be disappointed with the new CD. "It's not one bit different from our other albums, I'm proud to say. We're the AC/DC of Celtic...

Interview: Holly Golightly

Ruby Lee Boyd — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:08:15 EDT

A Chat With Holly Golightly!
Well known within alternative circles, Holly Golightly first hit the scene as a member of the Thee Headcoatees releasing her first solo album in 1995. She's collaborated with many well-known musicians including The Greenhornes, The White Stripes and The Flaming Stars. Her most recent project, Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs, consists of herself...