Monthly Archives: July 2018

An Interview with Blues ‘Ice Queen’ Sue Foley

Posted on July 31, 2018 by seanarthurjoyce

INTRODUCTION As a lifelong devotee of music—and especially of blues and rock music—I’ve been privileged to see some amazing performances. The kind of performances that galvanize the eyes of several thousand people on the stage, as if mesmerized. In my … Continue reading →

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Sonny Rhodes: Gentleman of the Blues

Posted on July 23, 2018 by seanarthurjoyce

Over the years the West Kootenay has seen some first-rate blues acts, especially in the mid-2000s when Nelson’s Royal Hotel was styling itself a blues pub. It was there I got to see living legends like John Mayall and Leon … Continue reading →

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Literary Festival Lessons on Love, Loss and Craft

Posted on July 17, 2018 by seanarthurjoyce

Writing is a solitary occupation, so it’s no surprise writers hunger for a chance to hang out, share a glass of wine (or beer) and compare notes. As Canadian poetry icon Susan Musgrave has said, writers have been described as … Continue reading →

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