Legendary rock 'n' roll mogul Bob Keane, president of Del-Fi Records, tells a story within a story, dealing not only with the West Coast record scene of the '50s and '60s, but also with his life journey as a man in search of his dream.

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

In this collection of scenes, prepare to delve into the absurd and dysfunctional world of Greek mythology. Set against the backdrop of Mount Olympus, the play follows the outrageous antics of the gods and goddesses as they navigate dysfunctional relationships, marital woes, and divine power struggles. From Zeus's false flash flood warnings to Aphrodite's beauty consultations, the characters' absurdities and flaws are on full display. Each episode unfolds with over-the-top dramatic flair, punctuated by witty dialogue and tongue-in-cheek humour. Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, unexpected twists, and larger-than-life characters, "Tales of the Oracle" offers a unique and entertaining exploration of mythology and human folly. From Will Waltermire, Lily Ulrich, and Lighthouse Theatre DPC, this deluxe edition includes all three instalments of the series, plus bonus character notes, a casting guide, and a pronunciation/language guide. Content Warning: This collection of scenes contains themes and content that may be disturbing or triggering for some readers, including abduction, violence, dysfunctional relationships, marital issues, betrayal, and peril. The play also includes discussions of religion, in addition to suggestive references. Recommended age of 10+.

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“An overview of the seminal California band’s four-decade career . . . A useful cultural history that is sure to please fans and musicologists.” —Kirkus Reviews Los Lobos leaped into the national spotlight in 1987, when their cover of “La Bamba” became a No. 1 hit. But what looked like an overnight achievement to the band’s new fans was actually a way station in a long musical journey that began in East Los Angeles in 1973 and is still going strong. Across four decades, Los Lobos (Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez, and Steve Berlin) have ranged through virtually the entire breadth of American vernacular music, from rockabilly to primal punk rock, R&B to country and folk, Mexican son jarocho to Tex-Mex conjunto and Latin American cumbia. Their sui generis sound has sold millions of albums and won acclaim from fans and critics alike, including three Grammy Awards. Los Lobos, the first book on this unique band, traces the entire arc of the band’s career. Music journalist Chris Morris draws on new interviews with Los Lobos members and their principal collaborators, as well as his own reporting since the early 1980s, to recount the evolution of Los Lobos’s music. He describes the creation of every album, lingering over highlights such as How Will the Wolf Survive?, La Pistola y El Corazon, and Kiko, while following the band’s trajectory from playing Mexican folk music at weddings and dances in East LA to international stardom and major-label success, as well as their independent work in the new millennium. Los Lobos gives one of the longest-lived and most-honored American rock bands its due.

This volume is an engaging and exceptional history of the independent rock 'n' roll record industry from its raw regional beginnings in the 1940s with R & B and hillbilly music through its peak in the 1950s and decline in the 1960s. John Broven combines narrative history with extensive oral history material from numerous recording pioneers including Joe Bihari of Modern Records; Marshall Chess of Chess Records; Jerry Wexler, Ahmet Ertegun, and Miriam Bienstock of Atlantic Records; Sam Phillips of Sun Records; Art Rupe of Specialty Records; and many more.

From the acclaimed author of Last Train to Memphis, this is the definitive biography of Sam Cooke, one of most influential singers and songwriters of all time. Sam Cooke was among the first to blend gospel music and secular themes -- the early foundation of soul music. He was the opposite of Elvis: a black performer who appealed to white audiences, who wrote his own songs, who controlled his own business destiny. No biography has previously been written that fully captures Sam Cooke's accomplishments, the importance of his contribution to American music, the drama that accompanied his rise in the early days of the civil rights movement, and the mystery that surrounds his death. Bestselling author Peter Guralnick tells this moving and significant story, from Cooke's childhood as a choirboy to an adulthood when he was anything but. With appearances by Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, James Brown, Harry Belafonte, Aretha Franklin, Fidel Castro, The Beatles, Sonny and Cher, Bob Dylan, and other central figures of this explosive era, Dream Boogie is a compelling depiction of one man striving to achieve his vision despite all obstacles -- and an epic portrait of America during the turbulent and hopeful 1950s and 1960s. The triumph of the book is the vividness with which Peter Guralnick conveys the astonishing richness of the black America of this era -- the drama, force, and feeling of the story.