I sit down and discuss the conditions that create a vibrant Underground scene, and preview some major hit shows of the summer.
Welcome to The Underground, Arizona !
The Stories We Tell: A Humdinger Tale
In the end, local music provides us with the best stories that we share.... for the rest of our lives.
The Rise of the AZ New School: A Conversation with Analog Outlaws
Analog Outlaws and Ghost Writer talk about being artists on the fringe and staying excited, while learning to navigate changing times. Knowledge is key.
The Euphoria of Sound: How to Rock Local in Arizona
Euphoria: {noun} a feeling of well being or elation. Sound: {noun} mechanical radiant energy that is transmitted by longitudinal pressure waves in a material medium (such as air) and is the objective cause of hearing. Soundphoria: The euphoria that people experience via the listening to and enjoyment of music. I hadn't been back to Seamus …
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Navigating the Scene After 40 – How to Avoid the Skeege Factor
You never age out of loving music.... why age out of going to see it live?
The Poetry of Violence
This month, Ghost Writer takes a look into the use of poetry as a tool for dealing with trauma, but in so doing, does it limit the value of poetry as an art?
With a Little Help From my Friends…
Ghost Writer Radio, Live! Episode 1 takes a look at an Indie Album Release as a showcase of business models: a how to of sorts for indie artists.
Local Inspiration, Dedication, & Motivation
The price of global connectivity has been local community. Shopping local should be more than a day of the year. It should be a life choice.
Confronting Nietzsche, Embracing Hamlet, & The Great Cosmic Joke
Perhaps, with enough common history, trust, and raw guts, people can truly communicate with candor about the power of music.
