One of the good things about the holidays is I get out to connect with friends more than usual. And, among other things, past couple weekends I’ve popped over to Blue Door Framing in East Nashville, where Greg Decker has his studio. Greg is another friend met through a friend and is a gentleman andContinueContinue reading “The Red Fox”
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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”
Georgia
Sharing thoughts of a recent visit to Georgia O’Keeffe’s house in Abiquiu, New Mexico. She’s one of those artists who is so well-known, she’s almost ubiquitous, like Van Gogh or Picasso, and major museums invariably have her work. But, she was great, strong woman ahead of her time, trailblazing artist. It’s cool when you visitContinueContinue reading “Georgia”
Eddie was a Gandy Dancer
“Eddie was a Gandy Dancer, but he only lasted a week” and this week, it’s a Doug Hoekstra Vents Magazine premiere served up for your enjoyment. “Gandy Dancer” is the song, about a railroad worker gone off the track, single video number four from the forthcoming album, The Day Deserved. This musical noir features a groovyContinueContinue reading “Eddie was a Gandy Dancer”
Officespeak
Here’s a poem for anyone who has had to sit around meetings, classes, or parties, where folks who are clearly in over their heads, talk just to talk. You know what I’m saying. Officespeak There is no “I” in team, But there is no “we” in creativity… However, if you look closely you’ll find AContinueContinue reading “Officespeak”
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