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Hello, (He’s) a Truck: The Red Simpson Interview

Created on Saturday, 02 April 2011 Written by singer/songwriter/psychologist, Bruce L Thiessen, aka Dr BLT

Red Simpson and the Rock Doc as reported in The Phantom Tollbooth If you haven’t heard of Red Simpson, then you probably weren’t around during the heyday of the Bakersfield Sound, when Red was busy defining “the trucker song,” with a Capitol Records contract and a string of hits that began with a bang in the form of a top country hit called “Hello, I’m a Truck.”

2012---The 84th Academy Award Nominations Oscar Nominations and Forward We Go

Created on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 Written by Marie Asner

hugo Winter 2012 and how to relieve winter doldrums, but see what 2011 Academy Award nominations are up for consideration.

A Not-So-Strange Conversation with Leigh Nash

Created on Friday, 02 December 2011 Written by Derek Walker

Leigh Nash as interviewed in The Phantom Tollbooth The voice of Sixpence None The Richer tells the Tollbooth about her new worship album - and shopping.

An Interview with Tara-Leigh Cobble

Created on Friday, 16 September 2011 Written by Larry Stephan

Tara-Leigh Cobble as interviewed in The Phantom Tollbooth Tara-Leigh Cobble has released seven records and published two (soon to be three) books, but what she really loves is to meet the person who comes to her concert in need of a listening ear or an encouraging word.

Bobby Jones Countdown Review

Created on Monday, 20 February 2012 Written by Jamie Rake

bobby-jonesedited The state of Gospel, as reflected in the Bobby Jones Gospel Countdown. For a weekly glimpse over the pigmentally darker side of the fence, you probably can't do better than having Jaimie Rake guide you through the numbers of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Called to Love Tour with Marc Martel Hits New Jersey

Created on Friday, 02 December 2011 Written by Larry Stephan

Jason Gray in concert as reviewed in The Phantom Tollbooth Aaron Shust, Jason Gray, and Downhere exceed expectations in New Jersey, but Marc Martel, who won the right to front Queen's 40th anniverary tribute tour, brought down the house.

Christmas 2011 - Our Favorite Songs

Created on Wednesday, 23 November 2011 Written by Linda LaFianza

merrry-christmas-90px The writers' picks for Christmas cheer.

Cobble, Tara-Leigh - Orange Jumpsuit

Created on Monday, 05 December 2011 Written by Jason Todd

tara-leigh-cobble "Fear, regret, control, manipulation, shame-- those are all just manifestations of unbelief."

Discerning the Times:the Need for Spiritual Discernment

Created on Saturday, 09 July 2011 Written by Jamie Rake

Descerning the Times: The Need for Spiritual Discernment with Warren Smith, Sarah Leslie, Pastor Larry DeBruyn as reviewed in The Phantom Tollbooth In these evil days of ever-increasing ear tickling, Smith, Leslie and DeBruym are among the voices desirous of keeping the remnant alert.

G-rock 30th: Grandfather Rock - 30 Years of Rock & Soul Gospel

Created on Monday, 19 September 2011 Written by Bert Saraco

Grandfather Rock featured in The Phantom Tollbooth Keeping Rock & Soul Gospel fresh, streaming it live. Grandfather Rock answers 15 Tollbooth questions.