From the archives: The Making of Layla
I am happy to pull from the archives this behind-the-scenes story about the making of Layla, an undisputed rock and roll masterpiece. Originally written for Guitar World some time between 1996-98 for the Producers column.
Tom Dowd was…
The reviews are coming in…
...and so far so good.Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews have both weighed in favorably.Click here to read them both.
Happy New Year
Another slideshow design by SmileboxMay the year of the Rabbit be an auspicious one for us all.
Miracle on 33rd St.
A slam goodie from deep in the vaults: Bernard King's Xmas Day Massacre. I love it when I come across stories I literally have forgotten writing, especially when they are as much fun as this. I love Bernard, one of my all-time favorites to …
Putting their Nooks where their mouths are
Breakfast Nook Nook video spokegirls Skyler (l) and Anna actually using them this morning at breakfast, Bonte Waffles, South Orange.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays everyone. I am gearing up some really cool stuff for the new year, including book excerpts as Big In China's release date will be drawing ever nearer.My favorite Christmas in China picture. From Jacob's 2006 Holiday show.
Nega, please
Peter Hessler author of River Town and Country Driving on Big In China: “Alan Paul plunges into Chinese life and takes us along for the ride, through vegetable markets, used-car lots, Taoist temples, divey bars, and…
Enough about me– let’s talk about my brilliant and adorable daughter…
Kids Love NOOKcolor™ video featuring Anna and her best bud Skyler.
Yes! I have a Rock In China Page
You have no idea how exciting this is to me. http://www.rockinchina.com/w/Woodie_Alan_Band
Woodie Alan "You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go"
I was just watching this video from March 2008, just as we began to get it together, gel and prepare for liftoff. I still hear all kind of things I'd like to do better and that we soon improved, but it really captures a moment of significance…