Catherine Abbey Hodges
Catherine Abbey Hodges is the 2015 winner of the Barry Spacks Poetry Prize from Gunpowder Press for her book Instead of Sadness and the author of three other full-length collections, most recently Empty Me Full (Gunpowder Press, 2024). Individual poems appear in venues including Narrative, Plume, CALYX, Plant-Human Quarterly, SALT, Tar River Poetry, Atticus Review, Gyroscope Review, Verse Daily and The Writer’s Almanac. English Professor Emeritus at Porterville College and nominee for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net, Catherine writes, edits, teaches privately, and collaborates with musician Rob Hodges on ancestral Yokuts land.
Long Forgotten
Long Forgotten is an energetic old-time string band hailing from Fresno, California. Infusing a vibrant mix of old-time, bluegrass, honky-tonk, and country melodies, this dynamic trio crafts a mesmerizing musical journey with their tight two-and-three-part harmonies and traditional instrumentation.
Nick Kennedy (clawhammer banjo, acoustic guitar, and vocals) brings a wealth of experience from his time with Old Tire Swingers, having performed in over 300 shows across 40 states and seven countries on top of countless hours of street performance. Jackie Bootstraps (mandolin, fiddle, acoustic guitar, and vocals) has also graced streets and stages across the US and England with Old Tire Swingers. Patrick O'Brien (upright bass and vocals) is a talented and experienced electric bassist who is now applying his musical prowess to the upright bass and Long Forgotten's rich sound.
Beyond their old-time roots, Long Forgotten's members have a rock 'n' roll past and present, adding a dynamic edge to their performances. Currently, they are all also part of the renowned Fresno punk band, Tower Rats. Together, Long Forgotten weaves a captivating narrative of modern and traditional Western music, igniting a passion for the next generation of music enthusiasts.