“I wrote those poems because I think people need to read the truth and to hear the truth about romantic sensibilities between gay people.”
Interview
Author Interview: Tim O’Brien — The Sound of a Father’s Voice
I wanted to give my kids this gift of a book about them and for them.
Book Interview: The Late Harold Bloom Talks Religion
Literary critic Harold Bloom passed away at the age of 89 two days ago; here’s an illuminating interview with Bloom from 2005.
Music Interview: Talking to Rocker Amy Rigby — Musician Turned Author
“I’ve put out records by myself before, but this is like 10 times the work!”
Book Feature: Jake Brennan’s “Disgraceland” — A Wicked Exposé of Popular Music’s Psychopaths
Jake Brennan’s unique blend of humor and horror generates very entertaining stories about some of the most shocking crimes committed by various icons of rock, pop, and punk music.
Book Interview: Jay Wexler on the State of “Our Non-Christian Nation”
The book deals with how Atheists, Wiccans, Summums, Muslims, and Satanists “fought to have their voices heard” in communities dominated by Christians and others who were skeptical of their claim that the First Amendment applies equally to all religions.
Music Interview: Singer/Songwriter Chris Smither — Coming Full Circle
His songs have been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Diana Krall. For many, his rank — just short of superstardom — remains a mystery. He’s just too good to be less than a household name.
Music Interview: No Way To Slow Down — Ian Anderson Marks 50 Years of Jethro Tull in America
Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson brings the group’s classics to Medford’s Chevalier Theatre on September 11.
Theater Preview: “Buddy” Cianci’s Ghost Returns to Haunt Providence
We are definitely feeling a sense of Buddy haunting us, to be sure. I mean, this theater is the place he visited. He attended many, if not most, of the shows here.
Theater Interview: Director Benny Sato Ambush’s Japanese Connection
The highlights of this year’s gathering will be productions of newly discovered or rediscovered works by both Tennessee Williams and Yukio Mishima.
