by Dave | Dec 27, 2015 | Sidenotes |
The trends of the 1970s get more crystallized by 1972, with Gilbert O’ Sullivan’s lovelorn “Alone Again (Naturally)” representing, along with Al Green’s soulful “Let’s Stay Together.” The Hollies bring some old-school...
by Dave | Dec 18, 2015 | Sidenotes |
Now we’re moving into the 1970s proper after the gateway of 1970, where the long shadow of the 1960s still carries on, but you can see some of the patterns that would dominate the decade emerging in the music. You’ve got Rod “the Mod” Stewart...
by Dave | Dec 14, 2015 | Sidenotes |
Playing with the 70s theme of BLOOD, SWEAT & FEARS, we’ll post a few songs by year, starting with 1970, just for a workable soundtrack for any would-be contributors. I picked ones across the spectrum, from Rock and Pop tunes to others evocative of the time....
by Dave | Dec 1, 2015 | Sidenotes |
Many thanks to everyone who submitted short stories for the Wax & Wane anthology. We have been really pleased with the variety of submissions received, and with the excellence of so many of them. We think this is going to be an outstanding anthology. From a Coven...
by Dave | Nov 8, 2015 | Sidenotes |
I just read that Gunnar Hansen died at 68 years of age. Few people have ever been more iconic to Horror as Hansen’s incarnation of Leatherface in Tobe Hooper’s original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1974). It remains a deserved classic of the...
by Dave | Nov 2, 2015 | Sidenotes |
I love Halloween. Even as a grown-up, Halloween forever is a highlight of my calendar. I like the autumn chill in the air and the magical spirit of the days. Most amusing for me is how effective the simple sheet ghost costume is. I’ve worn the sheet ghost...
