Cover to Cover with Jack Foley – September 24, 2008
Edward Field reads from his work.
3:00 PST Wednesdays
A celebration of the art of poetry. A well-known poet himself, Jack Foley’s considerable historical knowledge and his awareness of the current “scene” are incorporated into his radio shows and have made them a kaleidoscopic, always stimulating attraction for anyone interested in poetry.
Edward Field reads from his work.
Edward Field interview continued.
The first of three shows dealing with New York poet Edward Field. Jack Foley and Field discuss Field’s After the Fall: Poems Old & New (University of Pittsburgh Press) and The Man Who Would Marry Susan Sontag (University of Wisconsin Press).
In "A Letter to Silvana" Jack Foley writes to a young painter about Foley’s core unbeliefs and the problem of their expression in poetry.
Alabama poet, visual artist, singer, songwriter Jake Berry is the focus of today’s program. Jack Foley plays selections from Berry’s new CD, Liminal Blue. Jack Random writes, "Folk and blues [are] the genres chosen, a pleasant voice, a soothing sound but the words are like mystic bullets. They cannot physically harm you but they can … Continued
Today’s show features the "Sweet Adeleine" group, "Ambiance." They will perform an a cappella version of George Gershwin"s "Rhapsody in Blue," with special lyrics written by David Wright.
Colleen J. McElroy.
Seattle poet Colleen J. McElroy discusses her newest book, Sleeping with the Moon. First of two parts.