Sam Shepard: In Memoriam
I. Sam Shepard was one of the great western writers of our times. By that I mean to say that Shepard brought the uncanny ability to tell the stories of … Continue reading
An Intimate Conversation With the Los Angeles Lakers’ Jeanie Buss
Periodically, The Electric Review presents a Retro Pick: a book that has been released at some point in the past but which still packs a relevant punch. This quarter, as the … Continue reading
15 Minutes With John Carter Cash
John Carter Cash (JCC) is the only son of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. In keeping with the family bloodlines, JCC is a country musician and record producer who … Continue reading
Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize: The Two Sides of the Story
Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize Is Both Shocking and Deserved Because this year wasn’t weird enough, Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature this morning. It wasn’t exactly a … Continue reading
The Three Kings: Celebrating Latin America’s Greatest Voices
Original watercolor portraits by Eric Ward. © Eric Ward 2015. All Rights Reserved. Concept by John Aiello
Elinor Frey Revisited
In 2013, The Electric Review featured Elinor Frey’s La Voce del Violoncello in this spotlight. As I noted in that piece, Frey’s mastery of the cello is as original as it … Continue reading
In Memoriam: John Stewart (1939-2008)
Going beyond the songwriting and guitar-picking, Stewart’s real trademark was the way that he related to his fans, this man who opened the doors to his heart and invited us … Continue reading
An Interview With Dennis Franz
Given the fact that “NYPD Blue” has been on for 12 years, can you describe how your character has changed and evolved over that time. Well, 12 years out of … Continue reading
On Franz As Sipowicz
On March 1, NYPD Blue hung up its badge after 12 splendid seasons at the center of ABC’s play-list. This brings to a wistful end an era in which America was blessed to witness … Continue reading
