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My work has been published in a variety of print venues, mostly in the Southern California alternative newsweekly market. My inspirational essay, "In the Garden," was published in the book, Practitioners: Voices Within the Emerging Church (2005, Gospel Light). I've authored a number of blogs over the years, but currently I'm devoting that energy to my book: Punk and in Love: A Memoir About Men, Music and Hair in the 80s. Interviews Authors: Dr. Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Mark Victor Hansen Comedians: Richard Lewis, Judy Tenuta Professional athletes: Tony Alva, Jay Adams, Stacy Peralta Bigwigs: Sony Classic Pictures President Tom Bernard, Vans VP of Global Marketing, Jay Wilson, former Hells Angels Leader George Christie Musical artists: Mike Ness (Social Distortion), Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Phil Alvin (The Blasters), Eric Burdon (The Animals), Jack Grisham (TSOL), Pelle Almqvist (the Hives) and Exene Cervenka. I've published 400+ articles over the course of my career. These are a few of my favorites. Music
Money for Nothing: A closer look at the economics of live music
Built to Last: Social Distortion's Mike Ness proves his mettle Just Say No: Courtney Love Live at the Ventura Theater (Review) War and Peace: Interview with Jack Grisham Bird of Paradise: Interview with Neal Casal The Music World According to Phil: Interview with Phil Alvin See How She Is: Interview with Exene Cervenka Dressed to Kill: Interview with Pelle Almquist of The Hives A Conversation with Jim James: My Morning Jacket Frontman Introduces Solo Material from His New Record News and Opinion
Sweet Injustice: Local group to unwrap the chocolate industry's dark secret
Drought Intolerance: Commercial use of potable water comes under public scrutiny amid record drought Preserving Civil Liberties Supports Our Troops An editorial from the days of yore |
Features and Cover Stories
End Transmission: The Life and Death of the People's Radio
Dog Eat Dog: An exclusive look at behind-the-scenes turmoil surrounding the making and distribution of the award-winning documentary film Dogtown and Z-Boys. Trick or Treat: The political charades of California gubernatorial candidates Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown Flirting with Disaster: From the ARKStorm to the Big One, is Ventura County Prepared? One is Not the Loneliest Number: Valentine's Day is just another day in singledom Every Picture Tells a Story: Holli Harmon's Portraits of the Central Coast Film
The Secret to The Secret: Follow-up film to be unveiled during a streamed live event in movie theaters
We Can Be Heroes: The Cove The List: 2009 Summer Movie Preview The List: 2011 Summer Movie Preview The List: 2012 Summer Movie Preview Arts and Culture
Art Imitates Death: Artist provocateur Scott Blake’s controversial 9/11 Flipbook
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: George Christie's Outlaw Chronicles on the History Channel Stranger Things:Netflix Original Captures Audience with Eerie Mystery (Review) A Novel Idea: NaNoWriMo |