Following Deb Vanasse's characters workshop at the Juneau Public Library on Saturday Nov. 20th, there will be an informal meeting at the Silverbow Backroom/Bakery at 2pm. This meeting will serve as an introduction to the 49 Writers organization and to the 49 Alaska Writing Center. Open to all, please rsvp to 49writers_at_gmail_dot_com
Horse-Chestnuts
Back in Portland after a month working in Juneau followed by a week in South Carolina low country and Finn couldn't wait to get back to the playground. I was excited to see a few of the tell-tale signs of Fall along the way including some freshly fallen, thorn armored, horse-chestnuts. When we got to the Couch … Continue reading Horse-Chestnuts
The Black Keys Blues
The bluest of blues, quick snapping, hard hitting, handclaps and the ever present grind of Auerbach's guitar put Brothers, the latest from the Akron duo, The Black Keys leaps and bounds beyond the explorations of Attack and Release (2008, produced by Danger Mouse). Touched up with sweet Fender Rhodes work and the careful production … Continue reading The Black Keys Blues
Thanks Bridget and George
Wanted to thank my good friends Bridget and George and wish them a fantastic journey through the desert enroute to Austin where they will be making their debut in SXSW. They invited me over to their Portland studio digs yesterday where we battled the chill in the warehouse air, got weird and recorded some of … Continue reading Thanks Bridget and George
“War Dances” by Sherman Alexie
Had the chance to review Alexie's latest collection, "War Dances" for the Juneau Empire. I know one person who enjoyed the review more than the book, but I also had mixed experiences with this one, a bit of an experiment in form or departure from his narratives. So in that case, very interesting. Thanks to … Continue reading “War Dances” by Sherman Alexie
Jonas Lamb 