“These Moments” captures personal tragedy, adversity, and accomplishment through finely crafted vignettes offering a glimpse into the Irish-American male experience during 20th and early 21st century America. These intimate tales zig-zag from Curran’s working-class childhood in a New York City borough in the late 50’s, to a life-altering migration to the Oregon coast in the […]
Author Archives: Daniel J. Curran
U2: UV The Sphere It is now the most incredible show on earth. The hype is real. I stood in The Sphere line, approximately two blocks long, pacing in place nervously. The Sphere was lit with an astonishing display of optics. I could only wonder what was on the inside awaiting me and approximately 18,000 […]
Rockin’ Ron Ruedi Red Light, Green light. Rockin’ Ron Ruedi steps on the gas. The acceleration is physical. He moves, and the audience moves with him. He gets under your skin, fast. He is an old-school Portland guitar player, of note, living and breathing the definition of a one-man band. He has his own light […]
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Enjoyable, inspiring, reflective. Those are the words that come to mind after reading These Moments. It was David Sedaris- like in that much of the content draws from Mr. Curran’s family and how he was brought up. Being able to find the humor, but also the flaws in one’s family is what makes this book […]
The Reverb Brothers On the Move Daniel J. Curran OK, you are out of sorts and need to get a groove on. How? What’s the solution? Here’s an idea, look up The Reverb Brothers and fast. They will restore your groove. Once their groove is under your skin, and it will be, you’re not going […]
What a refreshing read. Daniel’s growing up years and his life were drastically different than mine although we are pretty much the same age. He is an excellent writer. I grew up in the quiet countryside in Oregon. Many of his years were in New York City. Very much a different environment. Daniel brought his […]
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What a nice read! These Moments by Daniel J. Curran felt like sharing a trip into the past for this East Coaster. I enjoyed each vignette and was surprised by so many long-forgotten memories of my own that came to life again. It almost felt like a conversation. I commend the bravery it took to […]
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Some say that the Irish are good storytellers. When reading Daniel J. Curran’s These Moments one would have to agree. This story isn’t fiction though. Rather it’s the telling of experiences and insights about those experiences that have played a significant role in the author’s life. The words on paper are introspective, raw with honest emotion […]
These Moments is an inspirational read. This book could have had a much different ending. but Danny took the necessary steps to change the trajectory of his life. It’s an easy read and very relatable to someone coming of age in the 60’s or 70’s’. I would describe it as a creative memoir. All of […]
The Noted Earning Attention By Daniel J. Curran Listen up. The Noted, a Portland band, deserves your attention. More than 200 radio stations worldwide play over 15 songs from their song catalog in regular rotation. They’re garnering considerable notice of a band worth attention. The general public can access them on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, […]