NEWS
Americana UK reviews Music In My Life: Notes From A Longtime Fan
Wightman hasn’t written a book before and, in some ways, that’s a good thing. There’s a refreshing honesty and natural humility about this book…a very enjoyable and informative read. Wightman writes with enthusiasm, a wry wit, and and eye for a [...]
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.” [...]
The North Coast Voice Takes a Closer Look at Music in My Life
An “…intensely readable and cogent history of his love affair with popular music.” Read more on page 11 of the North Coast Voice: https://www.northcoastvoice.com/PDFs/v21i08.pdf
EVENT – An In-Person and Online Author Talk with Alec Wightman—in conversation with Charlie Jackson
Coming up on November 17, 2021 an In-Person and Online Author Talk with Alec Wightman—in conversation with Charlie Jackson, co-owner of Natalie’s. The link for registration is: https://bexley.libnet.info/event/5443031
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. [...]
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 [...]
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.” [...]
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 [...]
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 – 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 [...]