Pete Hartley: sometime dramaturg, perennial scribbler
An appreciation of a new album from long ago. Mysteries of ancient wonder. Endless plains, open roads. Sleepy mornings, strange days, wakeful nights. Ends that are beginnings and starts that never end. Secrets of smiles. Devotion in disguise. Vows kept and broken. Lips cut and closed. Potent poetry and plucking brilliant playing.
How a rock band rose from the waves to grasp a Canadian life-line and a comparison of two lead guitarists.
A lack of appreciation for a 'missing' Strawbs album.
Earlier this month, singer-songwriter Dave Cousins died. There are many obituaries out there. I will not add to those. This, instead, is an attempt to explain how and why his work became vital to my spiritual searching, my creative impetus, my imaginary plundering and my psychological balance.
A review of the Mikron theatre production at Hesketh Bank, 28th September 2024.
An appreciation of new public art in Preston, plus a guided walk to view it.
Here are three books I’ve read this year that I can recommend. Each is very different not only from the other two, but from the run-of-the mill works in their respective genres. Desire is at the core of all three.
An insight into the diaries of a 19th century independent woman.
Reflections on ‘The Magic of It All’, the latest album by Strawbs
A review of The Talents (Book Two) 'Fugitives and Pioneers' by Carl McGarrigle.
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