I just met a holocaust survivor. Pretty surreal. What do you say to a man who has seen so much, who has experienced such horror? What could I say? “I’m sorry” just doesn’t seem sufficient. I wanted to express my sense of loss. I wanted to let him know that I’ll never forget what happened. […]
Derek Webb released his new album this week. It’s titled Ctrl and I’m really enjoying it. The album isn’t like any of his other stuff (whether you prefer the country, folk, rock, electronic, or instrumental manifestation of DW). Ctrl does have electronic elements but also has live drums. The main instrument of the album is […]
I’m always asked why I read depressing books. Why would I read about the holocaust? Why would I want to read stories that make you cry? I was never able to answer these questions. I have always been drawn to darker literature. Anyways, I found this quote that explains it way better than I ever […]
I know, I know. I’ve spent many words and inches talking about Blue Like Jazz on this blog. I’m not done!! For one night only (if we reserve enough tickets), Blue Like Jazz will be playing in Beaumont at Tinseltown. Monday, July 30th, at 7:30. We have to get a total of 58 tickets reserved […]
I recently decided on a huge (and incredibly nerdy) undertaking: I am going to read through the Modern Library’s list of the 100 greatest novels. This will take an incredibly long time. And I don’t plan on starting it right away (I have a few reads I need to finish). I’ll update everybody every 5 […]
After 5 years of writing, funding, nearly quitting, being saved by the fans, filming, editing, and marketing, Blue Like Jazz was finally released in theaters this past weekend. As a big fan of the book and an associate producer of the movie (because of being a Kickstarter backer, not any actual producing), I was very […]
I’ve been relentlessly jamming fun.‘s new album, Some Nights. Here’s why: First, they’re just a great pop rock band. Loved their first record, Aim & Ignite. I also loved all of the members’ previous bands (Anathallo, The Format, Steel Train). They know how to write catchy melodies over lush and intricate orchestration. And Nate’s lyrics […]
For the last year or so I have been predominantly reading fiction. I’m not really sure why. Traditionally, I prefer a well written historical book over a fictional novel. The characters are more believable (because they’re real) and there’s plenty of crazy shit in our history as humans to talk about that we don’t necessarily […]
Here’s my list for 2011. Notice the title says “Favorite” and not “Best.” I don’t think I (or anybody) can make that much of a statement about something as subjective as music. I also think albums being “better” than others doesn’t always mean they’ll be more of a favorite of mine. My definition of favorite […]
Bloodlines by Keith Cockrell is an exhilarating read. Shannon is a graduate student wanting to excavate some portions of an old fort. An uncertain image of a child disappearing into a tree throws Shannon into the middle of a decades long mass murderer’s web of interlocking disappearances, deaths, family histories, romances, and racial tensions. Cockrell does […]
Tyson Peveto 