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Archives for July 2012

Jul
27

Cozy Little Book Journal: FOR THE SENDER Review

Posted by Alex Woodard in Press Print / Online
I originally received an advanced digital copy of this book for review, but the publishers were kind enough to send me a printed copy along with a sample CD. I’m so glad they did. The book itself is small and delicate, filled with poetry and black and white photos like secret treasures. The feel of […]
Jul
16

FOR THE SENDER Book Review By Honor Your Spirit

Posted by Alex Woodard in Press Print / Online
Thankfully, some people still write letters And others turn them into music for your soul. A good book resonates with your heart. Good music resonates with your soul. So what happens when a talented songwriter pens a memoir? You’re taken one step closer to understanding life. That may sound a little over the top, but […]
Jul
12

A Bonus Q&A with Sara Watkins

Posted by Alex Woodard in Press Print / Online
Friday, May 4, 2012 Music Minded: Music news, reviews and interviews Here is more from my recent interview with Sara Watkins…Q: You’ve played some “FOR THE SENDER” music and book reading shows with San Diego-area singer/songwriter Alex Woodard. What has that been like? It has been really special, particularly because of the local emphasis on […]
Jul
10

ForeWord Reviews: FOR THE SENDER

Posted by Alex Woodard in Press Print / Online
Lyrics originate in unexpected places, expressions of the songwriter’s personal experiences and memorable relationships, but what if a song was a manifestation of another life? In FOR THE SENDER, Alex Woodard delves into the pleasure and pain of strangers reaching out through the heartfelt words of letters. This innovative memoir is Woodard’s story with an […]
Jul
04

Listeners Provide Inspiration in ‘FOR THE SENDER’ Project

Posted by Alex Woodard in Press Print / Online
Published in The North County Times of San Diego County, January 12, 2012 By George A. Paul Alex Woodard used an ambitious promotion to draw attention to his eponymous independent album in 2008. Anyone who preordered it would receive a personalized tune. “I got quite a few responses and it worked pretty well,” said the […]
Jul
04

FOR THE SENDER: A Concert Review That’s More Than Just A Concert Review

Posted by Alex Woodard in Press Print / Online
Written by Christian Rodas In an instant, emptiness consumed Katelyn’s life on a cold December night when her husband, an Oceanside police officer, was shot and killed in the line of duty. Elsewhere in San Diego, Kim nearly lost sight of the beauty she truly possessed when her life on the streets turned to rape, […]
Jul
04

Inspiration Landed in Alex Woodard’s Mailbox

Posted by Alex Woodard in Press Print / Online
Published in the San Diego Union Tribune January 2012 Leucadia singer-songwriter and all-star pals team for moving album & book By George Varga Leucadia singer-songwriter Alex Woodard’s new book and album, “FOR THE SENDER,” haven’t been made into a movie, but the tale they tell seems worthy of a film treatment. Writing a book and […]
Jul
04

Switchfoot Plays FOR THE SENDER

Posted by Alex Woodard in Press Print / Online
FOR THE SENDER is an experiment in courage and empathy. It’s a collaborative effort of some of San Diego’s finest artists, working together to reveal the humanity behind their artistic expression. Created out of an idea that writing letters is vulnerable and revealing, so much so that many letters are left unsent, and many words, […]

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