Focus On: Ace Frehley

April 27, 1951-October 16, 2025 I know that I’m a little late posting about the tragic death of the legendary Ace Frehley, but I wanted to post about him after Thirty-One Days O’Horror so that I could give his death my full attention. As many of my readers know, I’m a massive KISS fan andContinue reading “Focus On: Ace Frehley”

November Noise: Hysteria, Def Leppard, 1987

“If you’re alone tonight…..” It might sound crazy but whenever I’m having a fit of rage or something has me extremely angry, I put on Def Leppard’s Hysteria album and I calm down. Specifically, the title track for this album puts me in a very calm mood. I don’t know why and I probably neverContinue reading “November Noise: Hysteria, Def Leppard, 1987”

Chuck Fest 2018

Lake Charles, LA My original plans were to attend ArtsFest in Lake Charles over the weekend, but due to a few derailments, I ended up not being able to attend that event.  Instead, I managed to make it out to Chuck Fest for a few hours on Saturday evening. For those of you unaware, ChuckContinue reading “Chuck Fest 2018”

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!”

Your Next Favorite Band, The Amorettes!

Listening To Their Newest CD I usually post about nerdy topics in this blog.  Comics and science fiction are the primary focus for me, but if you know me a bit better than casual readers, though, you know that I love listening to music, particularly bands like KISS, Motley Crue, Dio, and others. In theContinue reading “Your Next Favorite Band, The Amorettes!”