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Music Review: John Hiatt – ‘Terms of My Surrender’
Though at age 61 the "Troubadour Folk Singer Blues Guy" may have lost the top of his vocal register, he continues to plumb the rich depths of his art.
Read More »Interview with Victoria Dougherty, Author of ‘The Bone Church’
Sometimes I had to decide whether to be faithful to history or to my fiction. I almost always chose the latter – unless it was about a huge historical event. You can’t pretend that Hitler didn’t exist, for instance, or that Stalin was married to Marilyn Monroe – unless you’re writing a farce.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Secret Lives of the Tsars’ by Michael Farquhar
Author explores the power of Russia's tsars through some of their more sordid activities.
Read More »Music Review: Mangoseed – ‘Basquiat’
Great instrumental skills combined with emotional vocals and a refreshing fusion of music genres come together in Mangoseed’s debut.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry’ by Gareth Murphy
Gareth Murphy's impressive 'Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry' isn't definitive, but it's an educational tour all readers can learn from.
Read More »Book Review: ‘How to Write Anything,’ by Laura Brown
Non-writers who need to gain skill in the art of writing have found their security blanket.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Jersey Boys: Music from the Motion Picture and Broadway Musical’
The soundtrack is as infectious and joyful as the original hits recreated in the Clint Eastwood film.
Read More »Music Review: The Jeff Jensen Band – ‘Road Worn and Ragged’
This is an honest, tight and thoroughly enjoyable excursion into contemporary blues.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Kids Gone Wild’ by Joel Best and Kathleen A. Bogle
An important read that will help remove obstacles to a healthy discussion about a sensitive topic.
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