My good friend and fellow author, Susan Helene Gottfried is celebrating October by combining her twin obsessions, music and books on her website Westofmars. I, too, am a self-confessed music freak, so have decided to celebrate Rocktober with Susan. (It would be great if we could actually change the name of the month permanently to 'Rocktober', it has a certain ring to it.)
In celebration of all things music and literature, I will list below some music inspired books, some of which I have read and enjoyed, others I have yet to read, but are on my to-read list as I would love to read them.
If any of you have other suggestions for music inspired books that should go on my to-read list, let me know :)
As for actual music, there are a few new bands that have caught my eye (or should that be 'caught my ear'?) in recent months who are celebrating new releases. Check out the following:
Le Monnier
Get Le Monnier's new single 'Haunt Me' for FREE! Haunt Me Listen to their whole album online: Russian Doll Life
World Versus Me
There are free downloads of a few tracks available, and a new album due out on 11.11.11
World Versus Me website
OWL
Currently on tour in NY and LA, Owl have a new album scheduled for release soon.
You can watch a video and get free downloads from their debut album on the website here: OWL
Enjoy the books and music!
Happy Rocktober!
In celebration of all things music and literature, I will list below some music inspired books, some of which I have read and enjoyed, others I have yet to read, but are on my to-read list as I would love to read them.
If any of you have other suggestions for music inspired books that should go on my to-read list, let me know :)
As for actual music, there are a few new bands that have caught my eye (or should that be 'caught my ear'?) in recent months who are celebrating new releases. Check out the following:
Le Monnier
Get Le Monnier's new single 'Haunt Me' for FREE! Haunt Me Listen to their whole album online: Russian Doll Life
World Versus Me
There are free downloads of a few tracks available, and a new album due out on 11.11.11
World Versus Me website
OWL
Currently on tour in NY and LA, Owl have a new album scheduled for release soon.
You can watch a video and get free downloads from their debut album on the website here: OWL
Enjoy the books and music!
Happy Rocktober!
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Yay, Maria! Rockin' with the cool kids!Have you been to the Rock Books page on West of Mars? I've got a whole SLEW of stuff for both of us to read. And remember: if you post reviews somewhere that has its own permalink, I'd be glad to link from my Rock Books page to your review. If you need to borrow Rocks 'n Reads for it, holler. You know you're welcome to!
I will definitely be checking out your Rock Books page, Susan! I'll send you some links to reviews when I get a bit of time, thanks :)
Thanks for mentioning my Rock & Roll Mystery Series in your Rocktober blog. The new release, The Concert Killer, has been getting some publicity for having an original rock song as the soundtrack for the trailer. The song also serves as a prequel to the novel.You put together a great list. I loved Trevor's Song and The Redeemers, and hope to read 33 Days as part of my personal Rocktober celebration.
RJ, I'm very much looking forward to reading your books.Do you have a link to the trailer for The Concert Killer that you could share here? I'd like to hear that song!
You'll love '33 Days', it's a great memoir :)
Maria, here's the link to the trailer for The Concert Killer on YouTube. That's me singing and playing rhythm guitar. Lead guitar is played by Robbie Walsh, who toured extensively with Noel Redding of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Robbie also filled in on lead guitar with Jethro Tull. http://bit.ly/nx0pc3
