Copywriting

Gonzo But Not Forgotten

The Strange and Terrible Legacy of Hunter S. Thompson (Editorial from the American Association of Independent Voters Website) Long before the New Media emerged into prominence, there was the New Journalism, a modernistic writing style […]

Copywriting

Lou Rawls
—Versatility Redefined

(From the 2003 Monterey Bay Blues Festival program) Of all the performers making a return engagement to the Monterey County Fairgrounds this year, Lou Rawls could take the prize for longevity. His first appearance at […]

Culture

Backstage Pass

News Behind the Blues Monterey Bay Blues Festival 2004 Have you ever wondered what goes on backstage during a music concert? Maybe you’ve imagined some non-stop party with wall-to-wall groupies, international celebrities, accompanied by the […]

Culture

Al Green

Soul Full of Gospel Monterey Blues Festival 2003 He might tell you that Gospel is more than just a musical style—it’s a part of life. “I was raised on it,” he once explained to an […]