I Wanna Rock!

After much deliberation, I decided to begin a blog devoted solely to my rock & roll life. I've had a blog on Xanga since 2005, mostly about my fiberarts creations, and sometimes I've written and posted the occasional rock concert review or rock book/DVD review. Now that my Xanga blog has been publicized more in the fiberarts world, I decided it would be best to have a blog just for rock.

It's fair to say I'm obsessed with rock music and everything that goes with it. I used to write for Relix magazine for several years in the 1980s, as well as local music publications. I used to make fancy shirts for local band members. I've been to hundreds of concerts since 1966, and I still go to dozens of shows every year. I love reading rock histories, biographies, and autobiographies. I love watching rock DVDs. And I also love writing about what I learn, and my thoughts and opinions on rock bands and their music. After earlier attempts to play the guitar and flute, I realized that I'm a better fan than a musician! (I still harbor a hidden desire to learn to play the mandolin someday, though.)

So, I'm launching Rock & Roll Stew, which gets its name from a great old song by the band Traffic. This blog will definitely be a stew of sorts, and I used to teach cooking, so there ya go. The header photo is the center detail of an awesome art quilt I made in the '90s titled Kaleidoscope Eyes. It was in an art gallery show, and I sold it to a Beverly Hills dentist who bought it for his wife as a Mother's Day gift. I sure hope they are cherishing it, because I loved that work of art. Glad I have a few photos of it. The psychedelic era is my fave, so there ya go!

Get ready for a fun ride through the world of rock! I've got tickets for lots of shows coming up this summer, so reviews will be in order. I'll also be including book and DVD reviews, and I'll be commenting on rock in the news. If you love rock as much as I do, be sure to bookmark me.

Peace & Love,
Barbara