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Spurs is dedicated to presenting people, things and places that uplift and enchant, deepen and inspire, and generally make life worth living. The articles in this section aren't true reviews. In our opinion, the only valid reviewers are those who could do it better-- sing a better song, make a better movie, write a better book. Such people would be adding constructive feedback, not criticism. What you'll find here are our reactions to various artists. We only present artists we feel are worth listening to and supporting. And we promise not to sing or play ourselves.

How did this "column" come into being? It was a feature of the old Nathan family Holiday Letter, which is the basis for Spurs Magzine. (When the letter began to resemble a telephone book, it was time to change formats.) The letter included descriptions of music that we considered "good" in an attempt to counteract the prevailing negativity and mediocrity of popular music. You know, the kind of music that has people killing each other in mosh pits, O.D.ing outside clubs, and applauding such fun activities as abuse of women and every addiction you can think of. We present artists here that counteract those trends.

When a piece of art rings true, it activates a chord inside that vibrates in harmony with the soul of universe-- and produces deep satisfaction. Most music, writing, or art, never gets close enough to the core to activate that cord. Most work activates something shallower, cheaper, more ephemeral. Most music appeals to one addiction or another. The people We write about here go straight for the heart and sing there. They have a message that gives listeners hope and strength. We crave that pure, sweet note that satisfies. That pure, sweet, hot note that touches the core. These entertainers hit it right on.

AUTHOR SANDY NATHAN IS THE WINNER OF EIGHT NATIONAL AWARDS!

SANDY NATHAN
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IT'S OUT! New from SANDY NATHAN!
Sandy Nathan's NEW book NUMENON has WON TWO NATIONAL AWARDS before publication!

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