*On this day in 2013, the Eckhartz Press book Records Truly Is My Middle Name was named a finalist fo Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year. It was the first finalist for us (Eckhartz Press) and me (I co-authored the book with John). The photo above was taken at one of live remotes in the 90s.
*On this day in 2017, the rave reviews were coming in for Mitch Michaels' book Doin the Cruise. Here's an example...
Sep 20, 2017 Bob rated it it was amazing
A must-read for fans of radio and rock & roll music. Radio legend Mitch Michaels takes you behind the scenes of some of Chicago's most popular radio stations that were part of his remarkable career. An honest, in-depth, revealing look at the radio stations, DJ's, management, and rock stars that created the soundtrack to our lives. The memoir is very enlightening, and at times extremely funny, but also with moments that are heartbreaking. Mitch Michaels along with Ken Churilla have perhaps written the best book to date that captures the life of one of Chicago's most beloved radio personalities. A great read from start to finish.
*On this day in 2017, Tom Weinberg also held his book launch party for the book Chasing the Lost City. Here's a photo from that party at the Billy Goat on lower Michigan.
*On this day in 1994, the show Austin City Limits debuted in Austin, Texas. It is now a nationally syndicated program. The man behind that program just happens to be a big fan of Roger Badesch's Eckhartz Press book The Unplanned Life. Here's what he said about it...
“Roger and I go back over 50 years to when he was a high school student and I was the TV Director for Evanston Township High School. Then again when I was TV Producer-Director for Southern Illinois University and Roger was an enthusiastic RTV Major. He worked on several of my shows including one with Billy Joel and one with the rock band Brownsville Station. I went on to co-create and direct PBS’ Austin City Limits, and Roger went on to become an anchor for WGN Radio News. His story is bound to be a good one!”
