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9/2/10-I just finished a 6500-word, three-part series on the most pressing of all subjects: Which is better, Nevermind or Appetite for Destruction?

It's all happening at The Nervous Breakdown.

6/28/10-Hey, Art's a big teacher man now!

Yes, I'm teaching the online rock and roll writing course at the Basement Writing Workshop. Are you searching for your inner Lester Bangs? Give my class a shot, and all from the comfort of your home!

Online creative writing classes

5/16/10-I am now a contributing writer at The Nervous Breakdown!

Read my first installment, "Ten ways to get Thrown out of Wilco," here.

3/22/10-Both Ghost Notes and Stuck Outside of Phoenix are out as ebooks!

Get them here, in an instant, for dirt cheap.

2/21/10-Another blindingly good review of Ghost Notes!

This one's at The Self-Publishing Review. Think I'm kidding? Take a look.

1/16/10 A Major Award for Ghost Notes!

Ghost Notes has been selected as the Best Contemporary Fiction book of 2009 by PODBRAM! Read all about it here.

1/10/10-Happy New Review Part II!

This one is for Ghost Notes the Audio Book at the website Curled up with a Good Book. Read the review here.

1/2/10-Happy New Review!

Mark McGinty at The Boogle was kind enough to start 2010 with a favorable review of Ghost Notes. Check 'er out here.

11/23/09-Five Bucks Sale!

You can now buy any product at my store page for five bucks! Come take care of that Christmas list in one fell swoop, and on the cheap.

store page

11/21/09-Get Ghost Notes the Audio Book on iTunes!

Unabridged, 82 tracks, read by voice artist James Lorenz, music included. Go here.

10/11/09-New song, free download!!!

Come hear my latest, "Incident," and take it home for free! It's all happening at my ReverbNation page.

8/20/09-The unabridged digital download of Ghost Notes the Audio Book has arrived!

You can purchase it here.

7/30/09-A New Review of Ghost Notes at PODBRAM!

Read it here.

6/15/09-Ghost Notes the Unabridged Audio Book is here!

Come to the store page and get yours now!

6/1/09-Get a Sneak Peek of Ghost Notes the Audio Book!

In anticipation of the audio book's release on 6/15, I've uploaded a sample to my MySpace Audio Page. Enjoy!

5/4/09-Another Portland Gig!

Come see me solo acoustic at Twin Paradox in Sellwood on Friday, June 12th. Admission is free! Click here for more details.

4/6/09-Get Ready for Ghost Notes in Audio Book!!!

That's right. Your favorite rock lit will be ready for your ears on June 15th, just in time for that long summer drive. Stop off at my blog for the full story.

2/16/09-New Portland Gig!

Come see me solo acoustic at Twin Paradox in Sellwood. Admission is free! Click here for the full monty.

2/1/09-Kindle time!

You can now buy Ghost Notes and Stuck Outside of Phoenix for your Kindle device. Go here and here.

1/5/09-Happy new year!!!

I am back laying down the blog at my blogspot. In the words of our great philosopher Ozzy Osbourne: "Come on and join me."

11/3/08-Defunct Lighten My Load Sale 2008!!!

Who's ready for some great deals on Defunct merchandise? Got a reader or music listener on your X-Mas list? Go here and get out cheap this holiday season.

10/25/08-Farewell, Chicago Gig Booked!!!

Uncommon Ground is where you can see me solo acoustic one last time before Kel and I head west. November 15th is the date, 9 PM the time. Come out and enjoy yourself at this great Wrigleyville venue on what promises to be a beautiful fall Saturday night!

9/15/08-New Gig This Weekend!!!

Come see me solo acoustic this Saturday night 9/20 at Elbo Room in Chicago! I'm leading off, and I start at 9 PM. Would love to see you there, and I'll pay your request!

8/4/08-Stuck Outside of Phoenix 2.0 is now for sale!

Go to the store page and get yours now!

7/9/08-Stuck Outside of Phoenix is Back!!

That's right. You can buy a new, improved version of Stuck at this Web site starting August 4th!!! Go here to learn more.

7/5/08-More Phoenix Fun!

Those in the Valley of the Sun will be glad to know I'll be reading and performing solo acoustic at the brand new Stinkweeds in central Phoenix on Thursday September 4. Time is TBA, but let's guess and say 8 PM. More details to come!

6/25/08-New Solo Acoustic Show in Chicago!!!

Uncommon Ground in Wrigleyville is where you'll find me playing solo acoustic on Thursday, September 18th. If I had an ounce of courage, I'd call this The Day the Cubs Clinch the Division Show, but I know better than that.

Mark it on your calendars!

6/15/08-The Second Annual Laying Down the Law Show is Booked!

JJ Kelley's in Lansing, IL is the place; August 9th is the date. You'll see Art in full band mode, plus Buck Daddy, plus Art with Buck Daddy performing the Refreshments' Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy in its entirety! This is not a show to be missed. Make your plans now!

5/25/08-New Tempe Date!

Art's truimphant return to the Yucca Tap Room is booked! It happens Saturday September 6th and will include cohorts Jim Gerke and Curtis Grippe. This is going to be a fun and nostalgic night, so mark it down on your calendars now!

5/15/08-A new interview with me at the very cool Spraygraphic. We talk Ghost Notes, Songs from Memory, Refreshments, Dead Hot and oh so much more. Enjoy!

5/13/08-New Chicago date!

My first ever Friday the 13th show! This one's at Uncommon Ground in Wrigleyville, and it's on Friday 6/13 at 9 PM. Get your reservations now; these events can sell out quickly.

4/3/08-Here's a link to our appearance on KMOX, thanks to Jon Grayson. It includes an interview and three live tunes. Enjoy!

3/6/08-Two new articles on me in Get Out and Arizona Republic, and even a blurb in the New Times. Enjoy.

3/4/08-Ghost Notes and Songs from Memory are now available for purchase everywhere, including Amazon. Yes, that's right. I said Amazon.

2/4/08-The day has arrived!

My second rock novel, Ghost Notes, and my first solo CD, Songs from Memory, are now available at the store page! Get yours now!

1/5/08-Stuck Outside of Phoenix will be going out-of-print in February of 2008 as I focus my attention entirely on the release of my second novel, Ghost Notes, and my first solo CD, Songs from Memory. This means you will be unable to get Stuck at the usual online and brick-and-mortar outlets. I have some copies of Stuck left, and they will be available while supplies last at the store page.

11/3/07-The release dates for both my second novel, Ghost Notes, and my first solo CD, Songs from Memory, are set! March 4, 2008 is the official in-store date for these companion pieces, but you can expect pre-orders to start at this Web site on February 4, 2008.

Beaucoup promotional events in many different cities are being planned as I write, so don't be surprised if I'm in your neck of the woods in 2008. Stay tuned!

8/12/07-The wait is over.

My second novel, Ghost Notes, and my first solo CD, Songs from Memory, will be coming out at the same time in early 2008! Check out my blog for the whole story!

7/15/07-Things are developing quickly for the Portland gig, which is now called the Uhavegonaway to Oregonaway Show. Read all about it at my blog.

6/17/07-New Gig!!!

Yes, you read correctly. Fresh off a rocking set in Chicago, I'm bringing my act back West, to Portland, Oregon. Get the skinny at my events page, and be sure to check back as more details come in.

5/13/07-Big Announcement!!! Art's first solo record is in the works! Check out this post at Art's Blog to learn all about it.

4/8/07-Hey, an interview with yours truly at The Dish covering the Tempe music scene. Enjoy!

3/18/07-Welcome to jungle, baby.

The boys laid down the law last weekend in Phoenix, and you are the lucky recipients of "Nickel," the theme song of Stuck Outside of Phoenix. Wanna hear it? Check out my MySpace Music Page. Wanna free copy? Learn how at my blog.

2/25/07-Wanna know what I'm up to in 2007? Read my open letter. I hear music in the air.

1/29/07-Who remembers "Birds Sing"?

Come to my MySpace Music Page and hear a brand new, completely revamped version of the Refreshments classic. Also, you can have an electronic copy of the new "Birds Sing" for your very own. Check my blog for details.

12/26/06-I've joined the ranks of the bloggers! This is great place to keep up-to-date on the various creative excursions of yours truly, and I promise to keep the fiery political rants to a minimum. Here she is, and don't forget to bookmark it.

11/4/06-Hey, a new treat for everyone!

I just finished editing some audio excerpts of Stuck Outside of Phoenix, and I've uploaded them to my new MySpace Music site for your listening pleasure. For those of you who missed the musical rendering last year, here's your chance to get a taste. Check it out.

9/7/06-I've finished the sequel to Stuck Outside of Phoenix. It's called Ghost Notes, and it's currently making the rounds. I hope to have more news for you soon.

Until then, browse the new site, shoot me an email, and for you late comers, buy a copy of Stuck Outside of Phoenix.

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