John V's Eclectic Avenue

A blog of reviews, thoughts & commentary on movies, music & books.

Monday, May 24, 2021

Drew Pisarra's "You're Pretty Gay" is Powerful, Engaging and Insightful

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Drew Pisarra is a talented author with a strong narrative voice, a sharp wit, and a unique perspective. He’s previously displayed his knack ...
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Jim Steinman Walks the "Streets of Fire"

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Jim Steinman, who passed away recently, was the master of over the top, emotion-filled pop/rock songs. Steinman struck gold with his long-st...
Sunday, May 2, 2021

"Higher Than A Mountain: The Songs of Andy Gibb": A Chat With Andrew Curry

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Andrew Curry, that maestro and super-producer of the indie-pop tribute album, has returned with another outstanding collection of tunes. Aft...
Monday, April 26, 2021

The Tenth Anniversary of Eclectic Avenue

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A long time ago, in a city not so far away, a young man declared he wanted to be a writer, in order to share his love and passion for the mu...
Saturday, April 17, 2021

The Enthralling Story of The Bee Gees

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The Bee Gees are one of the best-selling groups in music history. They had numerous hits from the 1960s through the 1990s as performers, and...
Thursday, April 8, 2021

Ken Sharp's Marvelous "Miniatures"

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Ken Sharp, the talented artist behind a number of terrific power pop records, including 1301 Highland Avenue and Beauty in the Backseat, h...
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Hollywood Eden: An Absorbing Look at California Rock in the Early-Mid 1960s

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There are a plethora of stories regarding the music that exploded out of the California pop/rock scene from the late 1950s through the mid-1...
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John V
I’m a life-long movies & music buff, as well as a voracious reader. I've always wanted to share my knowledge of & enthusiasm for film, music and books in written form. On this blog, you might read my musings on movies from the 1930s to the present, Japanese monster films, science-fiction and horror tales, noir thrillers, classic & current TV shows, music from a variety of genres, or books that I think are worth reading. Thanks for checking out Eclectic Avenue! You can also find my writing at www.culturesonar.com, an excellent arts & entertainment website, where I'm a regular contributor.
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