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No Depression Journal sits down with Music In My Life: Notes from a Longtime Fan in THE READING ROOM

“Wightman tells a great story and his passion for music and connecting people through music—fans and artists, fans and fans—has never died. He’s never self-aggrandizing, but he gives the artists the stage, sharing the gifts they bring in song.” Read more here:  THE READING ROOM: Fan and Promoter’s Memoir Is Ode to Music’s Power to Connect - No Depression

No Depression Journal sits down with Music In My Life: Notes from a Longtime Fan in THE READING ROOM2021-08-26T15:12:04+00:00

EVENT – Author Talk with Alec Wightman and Fran (and Jules) Belkin

Join us for an author talk with Alec Wightman and Fran (and Jules) Belkin, moderated by Greg Harris, CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Mansion on O Street, 2020 O Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20036. You can Purchase Tickets Here:  http://omuseum.org/wightman

EVENT – Author Talk with Alec Wightman and Fran (and Jules) Belkin2021-08-26T15:12:51+00:00

Kentcore Interviews Alec Wightman on his new book, Music in My Life: Notes From a Longtime Fan

If you’ve enjoyed the rock and roll of singer-songwriters in Columbus and Northeastern Ohio, or if you are a singer-songwriter who had played in those areas, you may have Alec Wightman to thank. Read the full interview with Kentcore here: https://www.kentcoretv2.com/post/music-in-alec-wightman-s-life

Kentcore Interviews Alec Wightman on his new book, Music in My Life: Notes From a Longtime Fan2021-08-26T14:55:07+00:00

Ben Fong-Torres Radio Show Segment Highlights ‘Music in My Life’

“So, on a recent flight, I began reading Music in My Life, by Alec Wightman, a lawyer, concert promoter and former board chair of the Rock Hall of fame. It was like reading about the music in MY life.” LISTEN TO THE FULL STORY : https://musicinmylifebook.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/08/Alecsegment.mp3

Ben Fong-Torres Radio Show Segment Highlights ‘Music in My Life’2021-08-02T21:12:14+00:00

American Blues Scene – A look inside Music in My Life

To say that Music In My Life is an informed read is an understatement. Wightman brings to his memoir a lawyer’s attention to detail and a promoter’s understanding of the often-rare combination of artists with both talent and a viable fan base for that talent. Add to that his finger on the pulse of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that is both a museum and living experiential rush, and you have a real page turner. Read more at American Blues Scene.

American Blues Scene – A look inside Music in My Life2021-08-02T21:12:53+00:00

EVENT – Columbus Metropolitan Library Carnegie Author Series

Alec Wightman comes to Main Library to discuss his book "Music in My Life" with WCBE's Music Director Maggie Brennan. Event: In Conversation with Alec Wightman and Maggie Brennan Date: Sunday, August 15 REGISTER HERE FOR THE EVENT

EVENT – Columbus Metropolitan Library Carnegie Author Series2021-08-09T14:23:30+00:00

EVENT – Conversation with Rock Hall CEO Greg Harris in the Foster Theater at the Hall

A word from Alec Wightman - At 7 PM on July 28, I’ll be in a “conversation” about the book with Greg Harris, the Rock Hall CEO, in the Foster Theater at the Hall. (And, of course, books will be available for purchase and signing—and it is also available on Amazon.) Tickets are free, but registration is required. To register for the event, please follow the link below: REGISTER FOR THE FREE EVENT

EVENT – Conversation with Rock Hall CEO Greg Harris in the Foster Theater at the Hall2021-07-22T02:17:13+00:00
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