Kevin Wilson

Oct 2, 2024 | voice-tribune.com | Kevin Wilson

By Kevin Murphy Wilson • Photos by Matt Johnson Chapter One: Jenny Kiefer Local author and bookstore proprietor Jenny Kiefer told the VOICE-TRIBUNE that she has long been obsessed with certain shadowy elements of literature. In fact, she has been crafting original material in that realm ever since she first learned to read. “I remember voraciously reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Goosebumps, and Richie Tankersley Cusick books,” Kiefer said.

Sep 19, 2024 | revolvermag.com | Kevin Wilson

Metallica have been criss-crossing the globe on their M72 World Tour since last year, and the heavy-metal titans just announced that the trek will extend into 2025 with a new round of spring/summer North American dates. Like on the previous legs, they’re doing No Repeat Weekends in most cities, meaning each location gets a two-night stand with unique setlists and different openers each night.

Aug 31, 2024 | voice-tribune.com | Kevin Wilson

By Kevin Murphy Wilson • Photos by Matt Johnson According to Carmichael’s Bookstore manager Sam Miller, book banning is not a new phenomenon. “It’s been going on at least since the 1921 obscenity trial for James Joyce’s Ulysses,” she said. “But the latest wave is more organized, with a shared playbook being implemented.” That reality makes the current situation rather worrisome.

Aug 30, 2024 | voice-tribune.com | Kevin Wilson

By Kevin Murphy Wilson • Photos by Matt Johnson In honor of National Bourbon Heritage Month, we recently caught up with local legend Owen Martin, the whiskey wunderkind currently behind the wheel at Angel’s Envy, for a thoughtful look backwards and forwards at this time-honored tradition. VT: How did your education and experience prepare you for the bourbon business? OM: “I attended University of Kansas where my focus was mechanical engineering, which gave me a solid technical background.

Jul 22, 2024 | revolvermag.com | Gregory Adams |Kevin Wilson

Though Metallica are just about to resume their global run of M72 summer concert dates, the thrashers have announced they’re also going to be closing out 2024 with their latest "Helping Hands" benefit show in Los Angeles.