Rod Serling stands in a glowing doorway, surrounded by the title Serling: A Journey Into The Twilight Zone with TV's First Visionary, by Alan Sepinwall

Very excited to reveal the cover for my next book, Serling: A Journey Into The Twilight Zone with TV’s First Visionary. The book will be published by Grand Central on October 13 of this year, and pre-orders are open now: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alan-...

Wine Country

This @emhilly.bsky.social piece on the historical relationship between wine and country music is absolutely delightful and eye opening.

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Everything to Know About the Live Nation Verdict, What It Means for Fans, and What's Next A jury found Live Nation liable for operating as a monopoly — here's everything we know about the landmark verdict and what comes next.

Read Jon Blistein on Ticketmaster/Livenation:
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so great to meet ya!

Jonathan Bernstein, October Crifasi, and Rob Miller sharing stories about Justin Townes Earle at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music.

Sammy Brue performing songs of Justin Townes Earle

Ephemera from Lubbock, one of the first bands Justin Townes Earle was a part of. Copies provided by October Crifasi.

I had a wonderful time tonight at @oldtownschool.bsky.social celebrating the art of Justin Townes Earle. Many thanks to @jonbern.bsky.social, @millerscave.bsky.social, and Sammy Brue for sharing stories, memories, and songs of this incredible and meteoric artist.

Tonight y'all!

Join us THIS THURSDAY for a special evening celebrating the life and legacy of #justintownesearle.
Get your tix here:
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Gillian Welch, David Rawlings Talk 20 Years Since Landmark Album 'Time (The Revelator)' Gillian Welch and David Rawlings reflect on the making of Welch's 2001 album 'Time (The Revelator).'

In other news, happy Ruination Day to all who celebrate
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They also covered one of my all time favorite Jayhawks songs!

Watch Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman Cover 'Choosin' Texas' MJ Lenderman and Waxahatchee covered Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' at their tour opener in Atlanta.

🚨Waxahatchee x MJ Lenderman x "Choosin' Texas" 🚨
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We All Float On: A Weekend Aboard The Modest Mouse Cruise “What’s up, floaters?!” The Norwegian Pearl is pulling away from Miami Cruise Terminal B, and hundreds of people are gathered on the pool deck, waiting for the show to begin. The friendly thirtysometh...

"I think they said it somehow had a lower carbon footprint than your average show you put on," he says. "And so I've chosen to believe that, but I'm not sure I do. I mean, I believe there's a smokestack on this thing."

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Hey Milwaukee! @jonbern.bsky.social & I are in town THIS WED(4/15) Boswell Books. As a bonus, I'll be LIVE on the air 2pm Central @ @wmse917fm.bsky.social
RSVP for the event here: www.eventbrite.com/e/rob-miller...
Where should we get sausages for lunch?
#booksky📚 #indiebookstore #musicbooks

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.

Journalists know that losing the Wayback Machine would be a nightmare: www.wired.com/story/the-in...

crazy! if i'd have known i would have talked to you about him 3 years ago! but yeah he's part of the chicago chapter for sure!

Oh yes, wow! Russel is in my book for sure!

wow! that's crazy. who was your roommate?

This Thursday! Chicago!

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.

As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages. www.wired.com/story/the-in...

Talking with @jonbern.bsky.social , Justin Townes Earle's biographer, about JTE's early stage persona — slightly campy, nodding to Vaudeville and the rhinestone flash of the Grand Ole Opry.

Full conversation on Untethered Southerner. untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/what-do-yo...

actually overall we've laxed on the 'ampersands in band names' (just consulted style guide!)

lmao that's deep lore. Dead & Co have been granted one.

glad you asked: ’NSync

good two-day stretch of fact-checking at rolling stone.

yesterday i removed the comma after "Trailer" in Kacey Musgraves' debut album "Same Trailer Different Park" and today i removed the period after the "A" in "N.W.A"

two absolute classics.

Thanks to the great @hunterkelly.com for having me on to talk about Justin and addiction.
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Old Town School | Celebrating Justin Townes Earle Celebrating Justin Townes Earle |

With a working link here:
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One week from today (4/16) in Chicago! Special night celebrating JTE.

Milwaukee: This is one week from today! Talking Bloodshot, the Nineties, Chicago+JTE!

Reminder, Milwaukee!
See you next Wednesday at @boswellbooks.bsky.social
With @jonbern.bsky.social

I'm in Milwaukee talking to Rob Miller about Bloodshot Records, Chicago, the 90's, and JTE in two weeks, 4/15. It should be a great evening.

Info here:
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