August — 2019 — The Monarch Review
Steve Earle Talks Death, The Wire, Guitars And Leaving Home
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 15:54 — 0 Comments
American singer-songwriter, Steve Earle, is a living legend. Between his decades touring the country, playing his jangly-heavy guitar for audiences thirsty for stories of the road and dust kicked up, and his years acting on hit television shows like HBO’s The Wire and Treme, Earle is known for his folk wisdom and sharp tongue. He’s a veteran of the Texas, New Orleans and Nashville music circuits and he’s a staple for those combing through the decades of Americana music greatness. I caught up with Earle to ask him about the first time he picked up a guitar, what it was […]
Your Last Supper
Thursday, August 1, 2019 15:55 — 0 Comments
Below is a story that appeared in Amtrak’s OnTrak magazine in Summer/Fall 2019 KIRO RADIO’S RACHEL BELLE loves food. A decade ago, the intrepid reporter stumbled upon a list of last meals requested by Texas inmates. She wondered what would her own last meal be, and what if she turned this curiosity into a podcast series featuring celebrities such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Guillermo Del Toro and Alicia Silverstone? Just like that, the podcast Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle was born. Ultimately, what interests you about food? I’ve been enthusiastic about food since I was a tiny girl, trying […]
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