Episode 29: Brett Marie (AKA Mat Treiber)
Brett Marie (AKA Musician Mat Treiber) is my guest in this episode. Brett and I talk about his novel, 'The Upsetter Blog'; working with his wife, singer-songwriter musician and writer, Roxanne Fontana; how Anton Newcombe inspired his main character; Gram Parsons’ room at the Joshua Tree Inn; and so much more.
Episode 17: Sarah Priscus with Pamela Des Barres
In this episode of Rock is Lit, it’s all about rock ‘n roll groupies, ala 1970s Los Angeles. Sarah Priscus, author of the new rock novel ‘Groupies’, is here to give us the lowdown on the inspiration for the book and her interest in the period. Then, Super Groupie Pamela Des Barres, author of the seminal groupie memoir ‘I’m With the Band’, drops by to give us some real-world context on that topic. You don’t want to miss this Rock is Lit Season One Finale.
Episode 9: Dana Spiotta with Lucas Hare
In this episode of Rock is Lit, Dana Spiotta joins me to talk about her National Book Award-nominated novel ‘Eat the Document’. Later, Lucas Hare, co-host of the Is It Rolling, Bob? Talking Dylan Podcast, joins me to share his thoughts about Bob Dylan’s unreleased documentary called ‘Eat the Document’, which is where Dana’s novel gets its title.