Please, Call Her Miss Shaw!

On The Lakefront You’re probably wondering why I’m writing about the soulful, country-dipped, rock n’ roll blended, New Orleans bluesy sound of Amanda Shaw on a blog called Ken’s Alternate Universe.  Well, in all honesty it’s because I like Miss Shaw’s work.  Plus, she and I both call Louisiana home and I never hesitate toContinue reading “Please, Call Her Miss Shaw!”

Wanna Be Famous????

On This Very Blog I’m sure that you are all aware that convention season is upon us.  Last year was a bust for me as I only attended one convention (Louisiana Comic Con, which was awesome).  This year I plan on attending a few more.  I have definite plans to attend CyPhaCon in Lake Charles,Continue reading “Wanna Be Famous????”

Calcasieu Serial Fest: Chapter Four!

The 1940’s I’ve been a fan of classic serials for pretty much my entire life.  I remember watching classic movies from the 1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s on Sunday afternoons after going to the Calcasieu River with my family.  We would get home in time to watch a series on our local PBS affiliate.  I believeContinue reading “Calcasieu Serial Fest: Chapter Four!”

A “Serial” Killer Event!

Sulphur, LA Over the weekend I had the grand opportunity to check out Calcasieu Serial Fest.  While most of the conventions that I attend are generalized comic, science fiction, and/or pop culture based events, Calcasieu Serial Fest is a niche event that focuses on the classic cliffhanger serials from the 1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s.  TheseContinue reading “A “Serial” Killer Event!”