Poets on the Loose, Round 4: ‘Rhythm Without Melody,’ a poetic encore by singer-songwriter Jen Whit

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, October 10, 2020

At least that’s the case with Jen Whit, a dearly missed singer/songwriter from Canterbury, who, for a number of years, could be seen in the bars and clubs on the regular, mesmerizing us with her voice and wonderful guitar playing. Whit was legit. A goddess when it comes to singing, someone who could vibe with all kinds of music – rock, ’90s pop, folk, country.

Poets on the Loose, volume 3: ‘Jack Kerouac as Hamlet’ by Steve Goyette

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Volume 3 of “Poets on the Loose” careens our way round past the hilly winds of Big Sur, the crushed butt-lined streets of Jersey, on into Amish America and back, a road trip for the beaten Beats draped in Hamlet’s skin.

Poets on the Loose: Round 2, dialogue in a diner

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, September 12, 2020

Round 2 of “Poets on the Loose” is upon us and lordy, after “Mermaid on the Rocks” sent us all scurrying about looking for our little blue pills last week with her “oh so steamy” poem, now we must cleanse our libidos and peek into a private conversation.

When your country’s on fire, doing the wrong thing is the same as fanning the flames

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Thursday, September 10, 2020

As the impending doom which Trump was aware had already arrived on our shores and was already raining down on our country (we just didn’t know it), well, the Big Dorito decided as the President of the United States of America that the best move he could make was to pacify us, play us for infants, as inferiors, or, as he said, because he didn’t want to panic the country.

Got poetry? Poets on the Loose is your new creative outlet

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, September 2, 2020

“Poets On The Loose” is a new series that will be dedicated to all poets and all forms of poetry — from the raw to the aged to the cryptic cynics and anonymous naughty-minded muses.

Aug. 22 at the Rex: A musical tribute to the Women of Classic Country

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Not since March 7th has GSM gone on the road and done a tribute show. Last time we held court was at the Rex Theatre for a Rolling Stones Tribute and the crowd ended up having to peel its teeth off the rug after a serious jaw-dropping 25-song extravaganza performed by four delicious bands.

My brief, imaginary brush with COVID-19, or, get tested; sure it sucks, but well worth it

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The city of Manchester sent an email out to everyone who attended one of the high school graduations at Fisher Cat Stadium, suggesting we all get tested for COVID. I was at the stadium with about a thousand others, give or take, watching our kids walk the plank into mini-adulthood. But, the city suggested we all get tested and it was FREE so, what the hell, you’re speaking my language. I bit.

Central grads: ‘Be kind, be diligent and be patient’ but mostly, be kind – especially during these trying times

Monday, June 10, 2024Sunday, June 28, 2020

In truth, today I’m not just a reporter but I’m also a proud parent of one of the graduates, my daughter Danielle. I can say that I’m no more proud of my daughter graduating with the Class of 2020 than I was when she finally let go of my hand without crying and walked herself into kindergarten (on the fifth day) at Smyth Road School. Thirteen years ago.

Hundreds come together at Stark Park in unity, emotions raw ‘to overrun the haters with love’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, June 3, 2020

A community vigil at Stark Park became an emotional and peaceful journey, and a call for healing and justice for all.

So, how will WE save you from this dark and stormy night?

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Tuesday, June 2, 2020

As the nation rages tonight, as the President threatens Martial Law, as a mother mourns a son and a virus eats away at a population with 40 million unemployed, rest easy, my friends, because you are in good hands.

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