When I first picked up Warren Zanes’ book, Petty: The Biography, I was happy to see the New York Times Bestseller designation because, even …
Books
People Still Send Books
I love giving books as presents. I used to send CDs to people but since that ship has clearly sailed, and reading and writing is what I …
Author Larry Beinhart Visits Vail
Regardless of the setting, I always enjoy watching and listening to another writer speak. Even when they aren’t trying to be authentic, they …
Slash
It’s no secret that I’m a rock and roll biography enthusiast so reading about one of my favorite guitarists was a no-brainer – even if the …
Fall Music Trifecta
Green Day – Revolution Radio Released on October 7, 2016, Green Day’s new album showcases why this band has continued to stay relevant …
Bob Dylan Wins One For The Songwriters
During a time when the news and social media is crammed with bullshit about who is the lesser of the evils in the presidential race, I was …
Rick Reilly Is Not My Favorite Writer
Rick Reilly is not my favorite writer – but he is a great writer. For years I subscribed to Sports Illustrated and, whether I liked the …
Contagious: Why Things Catch On
These days I prefer reading non-fiction books because they are real stories about real people and/or they teach me something new that is …
Drew Barrymore’s “Wildflower”
When deciding whether to not to read a book about a celebrity or public figure in the technological age that is 2016, one might ask: Will …
