Seven Samurai

Shout out to the Belcourt Theater here in Nashville. My son, Jude, is quite the cinephile, as is his Dad, as was my Dad. Our regular pizza party movie nights over the years certainly had something to do with laying the groundwork, although as I often say, Jude is his own man. Anyway, the otherContinueContinue reading “Seven Samurai”

The Plaza – New Words

Pleased to share a new writing, “The Plaza,” which just went live at Biostories, as the work of the week.  Biostories is a publication featuring “word portraits of the people surrounding us in our daily lives, of the strangers we pass on the street unnoticed and of those who have been the most influential andContinueContinue reading “The Plaza – New Words”

A Young Woman – New Poem

Pleased to share “A Young Woman,” which was just published at Feminine Collective, a stellar lit publication featuring poems and stories by writers dealing in “humanity, raw and unfiltered.”     Founded a decade ago by writer/model Julie Anderson, FC’s mission is to empower, enlighten, and entertain.”  As always, chuffed to be included, much thanks to JulieContinueContinue reading “A Young Woman – New Poem”

Except Always – George Marinelli

Big plug for “Except Always,” the outstanding new album by my good friend, George Marinelli, a very talented guitarist/multi-instrumentalist I’ve been fortunate enough to work with a fair amount over the years. We met many years ago, not long after I moved to Nashville, at a gig I played at12th and Porter – although heContinueContinue reading “Except Always – George Marinelli”

New Interview @ Aldora Britain

“Singer-songwriters are two a penny in the modern climate, and justifiably so, with all the widespread tumult happening across the globe. It has become increasingly difficult to stand out from this crowded stage, but experienced Nashville based troubadour DOUG HOEKSTRA does this with a relative ease. A case in point is his most recent studioContinueContinue reading “New Interview @ Aldora Britain”