Contemporary folk music seems to be right at home here at the Hangover Cafe and Gregory Alan Isakov’s “The Stable Song” is no exception. Naturally. As with most of the songs I’ve selected for this column, this song’s lyrics are introspective and poetic. I also contend that the vocals can evoke an emotional response from…
In 2020 Nathaniel Rateliff released his third studio album And It’s Still Alright. He wrote the album during a tough time in his life (his divorce and the death of a close friend) so it makes sense that the lyrics from this album would cut deep. The most emotionally charged song on the album is…
Tracy Chapman’s “Stand by Me” cover is a captivating interpretation of Ben E. King’s 1961 hit classic. With over 400 covers to its legacy—hell, even Muhammad Ali has a version, it’s a passable rendition, but forgettable—this is a song that really needs no introduction. I’m willing to bet anyone over 20 years of age can…
Joshua Radin’s “Three Little Birds” may be the most touching cover of Bob Marley’s classic. The original is excellent and technically doesn’t need a cover. That hasn’t stopped anyone though. Most aren’t worth mentioning and I won’t. But my second favorite cover features Baaba Maal and several others (including previous Hangover Cafe featured guest, Keb’…
Some time ago, I was taking a creative writing course in one form or another. The instructor offered a challenge (assignment even) of writing a short story. A very short story. The story could be no longer than fifty-five words. Nor could it be any shorter than fifty-five words. Additionally, we couldn’t create a clever…
Tuesday night (August 1, 2023) was the Alpharetta, Georgia, stop of Disturbed’s “Take Back Your Life” Tour. Jinjer and Breaking Benjamin accompanied the headliner as special guests. I had never seen any of these bands until this show and I almost didn’t this time. None of my friends could make the show and coordinating it…
Yeah, I see it too.Fast as you see it, it’s gone.Take what we can get.
Jeff Smith is perhaps best known for his comic book series Bone. That series garnered Smith ten Eisner Awards and eleven Harvey Awards. It’s a story that I’ve read and introduced to all three of my children as they’ve reached the age to appreciate it—around eight years old in my experience. Where that series is…
Details Director: Greta GerwigWriters: Greta Gerwig, Noah BaumbachStarring: Margot Robbie, Ryan GoslingRun time: 114 minutes Summary of the Movie Barbie (Margot Robbie) has the perfect life in Barbieland. She is self-confident and relies on only herself to maintain her home and a fulfilled life. Ken (Ryan Gosling) always seeks her attention and her approval. He…