Here's the first leg of appearances for my new book columns and essays, Tucson Salvage - Tales and Recollection from La Frontera and the beautiful documentary it spawned, directed with mad aplomb the lovely, smart Maggie Smith. (The only way to see this doc is to come to the readings, or, perhaps, upcoming film fests). The London book launch is Oct. 24 (The day the book drops there) and a few other UK readings/screenings. Then it's Tucson on November 3 at the Loft Cinema (fre

You can listen here to lengthy conversation. Brian talks his early bands, his writing and so on.