If there is any rock ’n roll band I’ve seen the most, it’s gotta be Little Feat. What an experience they’ve had since forming in the late 60’s and what experiences they’ve given folks. Many bands come and go, but Little Feat endures. The blues has always been a part
There have been many documentaries that seek to reveal a public person, but even with the intrusive camera, you rarely get the feeling that everything was revealed. The film I’m about to discuss is an exception. The new documentary I Am: Celine Dion takes you beneath the veneer of celebrity.
Are you here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour with a review of Natalie Goldberg’s sixteenth published book: Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Inner Voice from St. Martin’s Essentials. If there is an author who I’ve spent the most time talking about, with strangers, friends, and interview guests on my show — it’s Natalie Goldberg.
Today is 30 years from THAT July 6th in 1994 that Forrest Gump debuted in theaters nationwide. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, the movie was based on the 1986 novel Forrest Gump by Winston Groom. To this day Forrest is an iconic fictional figure in our popular culture. He is one
I love opinions. I like asking people their opinions and hearing or reading what their response is. One of the prerequisites for being my friend is that you’ll be asked “What do you think about…?” any number of subjects. Even absurd viewpoints can be downright entertaining. Just think about it.
My cereal habit started early on, and it never completely went away. I recall my grandpa coming to visit us in the Philippines. He introduced me to the idea of blending two cereals in the same bowl, but explained the rule of healthy cereal with healthy cereal. The sugary or
It was a long time ago, well, six years ago that I got curious about the documentary “Tangled Up in Bob: Searching for Bob Dylan.” Writers can affect our lives. If you are a writer, other writers can certainly have an influence on you. Natalie Goldberg wrote many books, but
I’ve given Howard Jackson Curry’s second EP “Neon Circus” a number of listens, including while driving through his native Florida. I had the chance to sit down with Howard Jackson Curry at a studio in Jacksonville and he described his inner pull to write songs: “Well, I think anyone who
Paul and Certified Cicerone Coby Glass are the first in South Carolina to sample Wolfie’s Scotch Whisky, brought to you by Sir Rod Stewart. This review took place at The Tavern at Rainbow Row, the oldest liquor store in America. You also can visit the Tavern at Rainbow Row at
Hey. It’s me. I’ll be telling you my thoughts on the March 18, 2024 Bob Dylan concert from the “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour. I’ll also share a video clip of someone with me who talks about seeing Bob Dylan for the first time. This was my third time seeing
“Swing Fever” from Rod Stewart and Jools Holland is an album that seemed to come at just the right time. It’s nostalgic, but somehow feels modern. I don’t know how Jools and Rod pulled this off. I love what it says about our great music. It’s for today. There’s not