Around Cincinnati

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Zak Morgan is a Cincinnati kid who writes smart, funny songs for kids that every parent can also enjoy. The Barber of the Beasts is his newest CD and it features 12 original story-songs, Zak’s take on the classic Swingin’ on a Star, and illustrations by the great C.F. Payne. He joins Brian O’Donnell to talk about his music, his live shows, and this new collection of songs.

Get The Led Out: How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World is the new book by Grammy-winning producer Denny Somach, traces the history and rise of one of the greatest rock and roll bands ever. David Delegator talks with the author about putting this book together, how critics were not fans of the band, and how the fans were the ones who made Led Zeppelin legendary.

Our Roberta Schultz has a review of artist/poet/feminist/teacher bell hooks’ newest book of poetry, Appalachian Elegy: Poetry and Place.

The beautiful Village of Glendale will host its Holiday Home Tour on December 8. Organizers Jack Buescher and Tara Maddock tell Robyn Carey-Allgeyer all about the event, and how it serves as a fundraiser for the Harry Whiting Brown Community Center.