[PDF] Abq Blues eBook

Author : James Scott LaFon
Publisher : eBookIt.com
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 10,38 MB
Release : 2024-06-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1456652338

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In the heart of Albuquerque, a city brimming with contradictions and unexpected beauty, "Albuquerque Sings the Blues" unfolds a tapestry of interwoven lives and poignant moments. James Scott LaFon masterfully captures the essence of a place where the past collides with the present, and where every soul has a story to tell. Meet Pastor Brown, a man of faith navigating the tumultuous waters of morality in a city often shadowed by sin. Follow Bianca, a dedicated bank employee trying to piece her life back together after a devastating divorce, and her son Taylor, a young man balancing school and the weight of his fragmented family. From the determined loan applicants at the Western Bank to the gritty, resilient construction workers shaping Albuquerque's skyline, each character brings their own blues to this soulful narrative. As these lives intersect, LaFon paints a vivid portrait of Albuquerque–a place where dreams are both shattered and born anew, where love is found in the unlikeliest of places, and where the blues are more than just a genre of music–they are a way of life. "Albuquerque Sings the Blues" is not just a novel; it's an immersive experience into the heart and soul of a city that sings its blues loud and clear. Perfect for readers who love deeply human stories filled with rich, complex characters, this book will resonate long after the last page is turned. Discover the unexpected melodies of Albuquerque–pick up your copy today and let the blues captivate you.

Author : James Talley
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 21,84 MB
Release : 2023-03-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 080619250X

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For many diehard music fans and critics, Oklahoma-born James Talley ranks among the finest of American singer-songwriters. Talley’s unique style—a blend of folk, country, blues, and social commentary—draws comparisons with the likes of Woody Guthrie, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash. In this engaging, down-to-earth memoir, Talley recalls the highs and lows of his nearly fifty-year career in country music. Talley’s story begins in the hardscrabble towns of eastern Oklahoma. As a young man, he witnessed poverty and despair and worked alongside ordinary Americans who struggled to make ends meet. He has never forgotten his Oklahoma roots. These experiences shaped Talley’s artistic vision and inspired him to write his own songs. Eventually Talley landed in Nashville, where his first years included exciting brushes with fame but also bitter disappointments. As an early champion of social justice causes, his ideals did not fit neatly into Nashville’s star-making machine. By his own admission, Talley at times made poor business decisions and trusted the wrong people. His relationship with the country music industry was—and still is—fraught, but he makes no apology for staying true to his core principles. Nashville City Blues offers hard-won wisdom for any aspiring artist motivated to work hard and handle whatever setbacks might follow. Readers will also gain valuable understanding about the country music industry and the inescapable links between commerce and artistry.

Author : Chris Jackson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,12 MB
Release : 2017-06-05
Category : History
ISBN : 143966076X

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Albuquerque's commercial brewing scene dates back to 1888, when the Southwestern Brewery & Ice Company was launched. It later churned out thirty thousand barrels of beer per year and distributed throughout the region. Nearly thirty years later, Prohibition halted brewing save for a brief comeback in the late 1930s. In 1993, the modern era emerged with a handful of breweries opening across the city. However, Marble Brewery's 2008 opening revived Albuquerque's dormant craft beer scene. Since its opening, the city has welcomed dozens of breweries, brewpubs and taprooms. Writer Chris Jackson recounts the hoppy history of brewing in the Duke City.

Author : Jacques Paisner
Publisher : Touchart Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,47 MB
Release : 2007-01-15
Category : Blues (Music)
ISBN : 9780974654515

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This short fiction collection by a twenty-six year old New Mexican author follows Jack Lavallee as his search for meaning takes him from the casinos of Albuquerque to the beaches and jungle of Costa Rica in these stories of love lost and the blues.

Author : Gary Herron
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 32,18 MB
Release : 2011-03-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1439624828

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, is more than a refueling place for motorists on I-40. Professional baseball has been played here for more than 70 years, and fans have had the opportunity to see future Dodgers stars like Don Sutton, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Orel Hershiser, Eric Karros, and Mike Piazza hone their skills. Hall of Fame members Tom Lasorda and Duke Snider managed here; Darryl Strawberry, Eddie Murray, and Manny Ramirez have spent short stints rehabbing here; and big-league preseason games played in Albuquerque give fans a chance to see non-Dodgers favorites. Albuquerque is also where the Los Angeles Dodgers triple-A farm team, the Albuquerque Isotopes, played before 600,000 fans in 2009, when the Dodgers returned after a nine-year absence. Isotopes Park, a baseball jewel, features great entertainment, a gorgeous view of the majestic Sandia Mountains, and a chance for baseball fans to see major league stars of tomorrow.

Author : Howard Bryan
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 21,83 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9780826337825

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An informative and entertaining history of "The Duke City" and its inhabitants by a longtime New Mexico reporter.

Author : Tania Casselle
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 20,49 MB
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0762762780

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Insiders' Guide to Albuquerque is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to one of New Mexico's most colorful cities. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Albuquerque and its surrounding environs.