Claudia McMahon Discusses Her Father, Carson, and A Faltering News Media
Claudia McMahon – the oldest daughter of “Tonight Show” legend Ed McMahon – grew up in the shadow of the Hollywood neon, as her famous father found his way into … Continue reading
Peace Among the Shadows
An Interview With Actress Karen Lorre Karen Lorre has had no less than five separate lifetimes rolled into one. A television actress of considerable reach, Lorre launched her career as … Continue reading
Playing For the Sake of the Song
An Interview With Musician Mary Ramsey Singer-songwriter Mary Ramsey is known throughout the world for her work with the 10,000 Maniacs. But that’s only half of the story. Ramsey, who … Continue reading
Reinterpreting the Work of A Master
An Interview With Songwriter Emma Swift “Like many of the great Bob Dylan songs, ‘I Contain Multitudes’ is a magnet, a fly’s eye view of the cultural wilderness in which … Continue reading
“Chain of Ghosts”
Chain of Ghosts (A Meditation on Emma Swift’s Version of “Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands”) (all) Of a sudden (wind) In thirsty fists (tempests) In my soul Are … Continue reading
“Sheriff As Historian”
The following poem was inspired by the work of California writer and historian John G. Edmonds, who served as a Deputy Sheriff in San Mateo County, California for 40 years. … Continue reading
“Fever Tempest”
Fever Tempest (Meditations On Dylan’s Murder Most Foul) “I am the dead dog’s last stand (this) visceral power of edges and ends” (all) Of a sudden (windows) Full of glances … Continue reading
Appointments With Destiny
40 Years Removed From Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Caravan, Violinist Scarlet Reflects On Her Life and Career Scarlet Rivera was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois, a stone’s throw … Continue reading
In Memoriam: Michael McClure
A Trembling In the Wind (Mike McClure Just Died) (looking) For that book With picture Of you On a Harley (be) Side a poem About a jewel Called the moon … Continue reading
Electric Review 