Count me among those who really dug the new Elvis biop. Yes, I was leery of Baz Luhrmann, and yes, I wondered what could they add to the mythology. But, somehow Baz’ style was perfect for the tale and Austin Butler was phenomenal as Elvis. His portrayal and the film as a whole, brought theContinue reading "Elvis Is Still King"
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
So, over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to garner a few awards for my cds and books (Nashville Music Award, Independent Music Award, Independent Publisher Award), but NEVER two for one as with last year’s “Ten Seconds In-Between” collection. Yep, last year it bagged the Royal Dragonfly Award for Best Collection of Short Stories,Continue reading "Next Generation Indie Book Awards"
The Osprey
Happy to be part of the Summer 2022 edition of “Whimsical Poet: A Journey of Contemporary Poetry,” a fine collection edited by Sarah Altman and available at Amazon for purchase (link right here). Other poets included are Teresa McLamb, Bruce Parker, Kim Malinowski, Stan Sanvel Rubin, Kate LaDew, George Kramer, Stephen Cavitt, Maureen Sherbondy, DanielContinue reading "The Osprey"
Carry Me – Video Premiere – Top 10s
We all know time is an artificial constraint, particularly in a pandemic, so promotion on the still new Doug Hoekstra CD The Day Deserved continues, as we work on new material for the next project(s). First up, “Carry Me,” a new video and track from the album makes its worldwide premiere at Americana-UK. It’s aContinue reading "Carry Me – Video Premiere – Top 10s"
Perspective and the Camerman
So you know, people have to process the pandemic and the ups and downs of life in their own way and I realize sometimes it's good to vent for the sake of it, as well. But for me, it helps to have perspective. I'm reading this new Buster Keaton biography "Camera Man" by Dana StevensContinue reading "Perspective and the Camerman"
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