by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Features
By Adolphus Ames – “My life is like Forrest Gump’s,” said Cape Charles resident and visual arist Leland Sharp. “I’ve done so much you’ve got to see it to believe it.” Sharp, born in Harlem, N.Y., has lived a remarkable life. He has worked in the music industry, been a...
by James Ritch | Jul 28, 2022 | Features
Story and Photos by Adolphus Ames – Production began this week for artists involved in Experimental Film Virginia. “Heroes,” one of several short films slated to be screened at this year’s Reel & Raw film premiere, was filmed Monday, July 25, in Cape Charles. It...
by James Ritch | Apr 22, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Going on 50 years since the death in Nassawadox of Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, who has been called “The Father of Rock and Roll,” interest in the musician’s life and work was renewed when a member of a local Facebook group revealed he was in...
by James Ritch | Feb 20, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn . Band leader and teacher John David Steelman’s death on Feb. 11 at age 89 prompted an outpouring of tributes from former students and band members. . Steelman, of Accomac, taught music for 60 years, including in Orange County (Virginia), Portsmouth,...
by James Ritch | Dec 24, 2019 | Features
By Carol Vaughn Angelica Garcia’s song, “Jicama,” is among 54 songs listed in the New York Times Best Songs of 2019. Garcia, who formerly lived on the Eastern Shore, is listed along with artists including the Black Keys, Bruce Hornsby and Blake Shelton, among others....
