Monthly Archives: January 2013

The crossroads, sobriety, and the grave

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard

Despite being a monumental influence on contemporary music, most people outside the small fraternity of blues aficionados have never even heard of Robert Johnson (1911-1938). As a matter of fact, it was not until 70 years after his death that he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.
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A Love Supreme

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard “I’m never sure of what I’m looking for,” John Coltrane once told noted jazz critic Nat Hentoff, “except that it’ll be something that hasn’t ever been played before; I know I’ll have that feeling when I get … Continue reading →

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Gregory Wolfe, St. Francis, Rudy Rasmus, Les Miserables, Alfred Hitchcock, Wanda Jackson, Rob Bell

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Steve-O

• Whispers of Faith in a Postmodern World: The myth of secularism triumphant in the arts is just that—a myth. By Gregory Wolfe (Wall Street Journal) • Rich Man, Poor Man: The radical visions of St. Francis. By Joan Acocella … Continue reading →

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