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17/01/2025

Pittsfield makes it into Vanity Fair!

Founded in 1898, Miss Hall’s School appears to be a cocoon of safety. But for decades, an alleged sexual predator operated on campus. Alumnae are speaking out in hopes of holding their former teacher—and the school—accountable.

29/10/2024

I will read from and sign copies of my new book, "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison," at The Chatham Bookstore in Chatham, N.Y., on Sunday, November 3, at 5pm. The event will also include a conversation with the wonderful Elena Siyanko, director of PS21: Center for Contemporary Performance in Chatham, N.Y.

Seth Rogovoy will read from and sign copies of his new book, Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison , at The Chatham Bookstore on Sunday, November 3, at 5pm . The event will also include a conversation with Elena Siyanko , director of PS21: Center for Contemporary Performa

24/10/2024

The Berkshire Eagle's Clarence Fanto conducted a great interview with me regarding my new book, "WITHIN YOU WITHOUT YOU: Listening to George Harrison."

Seth Rogovoy, a longtime music journalist and author, discovered that the “Quiet Beatle” was essential to the group’s fame and success.

23/10/2024

Ordinarily I write for The Forward, but this time out they are running an interview with me about my new George Harrison book, "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison."

"George Harrison, whose tenure with the Beatles was often colored with a kind of reluctance, is, for Rogovoy, the ultimate underdog, with contributions that are undersung both in terms of the band’s discography and for popular music as a whole. Though Harrison is often called the quiet or the spiritual Beatle, Rogovoy’s survey goes beyond that label, positioning Harrison as the most narratively inventive of the quartet, and, perhaps, the one responsible for much of what we consider the group’s sound. (And, in this age of streaming he never lived to see, it’s two George songs, “Here Comes the Sun,” followed by “Something,” that are the most streamed songs in the Beatles catalog.)"

"Within You WIthout You: Listening to George Harrison" by Seth Rogovoy takes a closer look at the lead guitarist's contributions.

22/10/2024

Next up: Reading and booksigning at The Bookstore in Lenox, Mass., on Sunday, October 27, at 4pm.

Seth Rogovoy will read from and sign copies of his new book, Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison , at The Bookstore in Lenox, Mass., on Sunday, October 27, at 4pm .

17/10/2024

Seth Rogovoy will be one of the featured guests at Wesley Stace's Cabinet of Wonders variety program at City Winery (in Manhattan) on Sunday, October 20, at 7:30pm. Seth will be appearing alongside such esteemed musicians and writers as Sadie DuPuis (Speedy Ortiz), Josh Rouse, Freddy Johnston, Michele Filgate, Dave Hill, Kenice Mobley, Walter Salas-Humara (The Silos), and Michael Arthur.

Immediately preceding this event, there will be a book launch party for Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison in the art gallery at City Winery at 5:30pm, to which every single one of you is invited. Attendance is required and free of charge.

Seth Rogovoy will be one of the featured guests at Wesley Stace's Cabinet of Wonders variety program at City Winery (in Manhattan) on Sunday, October 20, at 7:30pm .

14/10/2024

I had the great pleasure of sitting down with ace journalist Bill Shein for a leisurely conversation about "Within You Without You." It was the kind of interviews writers dream about, with thoughtful questions and talking points from an interlocutor who obviously put a lot of time and effort into preparing for the podcast. He even read the book! I hope you all enjoy. (There's also a complete transcript if you prefer to read than to listen.)

"Within You, Without You: Listening to George Harrison" is a deep, passionate dive into the music of the so-called "Quiet Beatle."

10/10/2024

I will be reading from and signing copies of my new book, "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison," at Spotty Dog Books in Hudson, N.Y., this Sunday, October 13, at 7pm. Joining me in conversation will be filmmaker Stacy Cochran, whose work includes "Richard Lester!", a short, whimsical documentary about the director of the classic Beatles films "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help!"

Seth Rogovoy will read from and sign copies of his new book, Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison , at Spotty Dog Books & Ale in Hudson on Sunday, October 13, at 7pm .

07/10/2024

I set up a chapter-by-chapter playlist as a companion to the text of "Within You Without You" so as you are reading you can easily refer to the songs that are being discussed in that particular chapter

Playlists from within you without you: LISTENING TO GEORGE HARRISON Chapter 1 Listen to a playlist of songs mentioned in Chapter 1 here. Chapter 2 Listen to a playlist of songs mentioned in Chapter 2 here. Chapter 3 Listen to a playlist of songs mentioned in Chapter 3 here. Chapter 4 Listen to a pla...

04/10/2024

Another rave review, this one from the Wall Street Journal: “In WITHIN YOU WITHOUT YOU Seth Rogovoy guides us through [George] Harrison’s career. ... Mr. Rogovoy is a keen listener with a knack for rendering musical details in plain language. Here he sheds new light on old favorites and brings forgotten gems out of the shadows.”

Harrison’s songwriting was shaped by his talent as an arranger and collaborator, which sometimes masked his singular genius.

30/09/2024

First review is an EPIC RAVE! From Kenneth Womack in Salon:
“When it comes to the so-called Quiet Beatle, author Seth Rogovoy’s WITHIN YOU WITHOUT YOU accomplishes a rare feat. In a sea of ineffectual biographies devoted to the Beatles’ guitarist, Rogovoy makes a case for Harrison’s most important contribution: the music itself . . . Rogovoy’s eye towards soberly capturing the history of the Beatles with a welcome dose of critical objectivity makes WITHIN YOU WITHOUT YOU required reading when it comes to the guitarist. It’s that good.”

Seth Rogovoy’s "Within You Without You" sheds new light on George Harrison’s pivotal contributions to The Beatles.

27/09/2024

RIP Maggie Smith. Among her many accomplishments, Smith made a number of films for George Harrison's production company, Handmade Films, in the 1980s, including "The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne," "A Private Function," and "The Missionary." I explore Harrison's career in film in great detail in my new book, "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison."

In a career that began in the 1950s, her roles ranged from Desdemona to Miss Jean Brodie, Virginia Woolf and Minerva McGonagall

26/09/2024

I put together an annotated playlist of 10 quintessential George Harrison songs, reflective of the content of "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison," my book due out next Tuesday from OUP.

This playlist with annotations that I have put together is not intended to be a “best-of” George Harrison (although all the songs here would easily be on such a playlist). Nor is it meant to be exclusive—one could easily devise a playlist with ten different “quintessential” George Harrison...

25/09/2024

It has been officially announced that I will be one of the featured guests at Wesley Stace's Cabinet of Wonders variety program at City Winery (in Manhattan) on Sunday, October 20, at 7:30pm. I will be appearing alongside Sadie DuPuis (Speedy Ortiz), Josh Rouse, Freddy Johnston, Michele Filgate, Dave Hill, Kenice Mobley, Walter Salas-Humara (The Silos), and Michael Arthur.

Immediately preceding this event, there will be a book launch party for my latest, "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison," in the art gallery at City Winery at 5:30pm, to which everyone single one of you is invited. Attendance is required and free of charge.

http://tinyurl.com/Cabinet114

24/09/2024

One week from today, "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison" officially goes on sale in the U.S. (although it has already been sighted in the wild). https://www.sethrogovoy.com

25/05/2024

Splash page for new author site coming soon....

08/03/2024

Lyle Lovett, Ben Folds, Suzanne Vega, Keb’ Mo’, Lisa Loeb, and BoDeans Headed to Mahaiwe in 2024

(GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.) – Singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett, Ben Folds, Keb’ Mo’, Suzanne Vega, and rootsy heartland-rockers BoDeans will perform at the Mahaiwe in Great Barrington, Mass., between May and October 2024. Lyle Lovett, joined by singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb will perform in a collabo...

07/03/2024

The complete lineup for this summer's YIDSTOCK: The Festival of New Yiddish Music (July 11-14 at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Mass.) is now available online, and includes concerts by The Klezmatics, Levyosn, Socalled’s Gephilte, Frank London, Eleanor Reissa, Judy Bressler, Hankus Netsky, Daniel Kahn, Jake Shulman-Ment, Richie Barshay, Basya Schechter, Avi Fox-Rosen, and many more. Tickets are now on sale for YBC members.

July 11–14 at the Yiddish Book Center | Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music brings the best in klezmer and new Yiddish music to the stage at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts.