Three stories. Each story about 30 minutes long. Click on title to listen.
THE LAST NIGHT AT THE OLD EUPHORIUM
In the dusty hamlet of One Nugget, traveling actors Larry and Clyde prepare for a final stand at the Old Euphorium Theater. Their theatrical dreams face a hilarious existential threat when Mayor Mosley schemes to replace their stage with a ‘Sausage Mart.’ Alongside the eccentric janitor Old Man Hacksaw, the duo navigates a whirlwind of stage mishaps, including a literal trap door, a hidden stash of illegal hard cider, and a runaway pig named Oscar. As the curtain rises on their chaotic performance, even the ghost of a lost love might make an appearance. This whimsical tale is a love letter to the madness of the stage, blending small-town politics with slapstick desperation.
Set in 1892. Professor Andronico Vallejo, descendant of a once-powerful Californio dynasty, mentors a young student in the art of the guitar while mourning the twilight of the Spanish Empire. Through their lessons, Vallejo recounts the vivid history of the Fandango—a dance of defiance and passion that survived shifting borders and geopolitical upheaval. This lyrical narrative explores the weight of heritage, the power of cultural memory, and the struggle to preserve one’s identity as an old world gives way to a new American reality. A poignant meditation on loss, artistry, and the ghosts of history that linger in music.
Escaped prisoner Sunny Sunshine seeks redemption under the guise of a holistic healer, but his new identity is tested when he attends a wake for the legendary blues musician Bobby Blue. Set against the backdrop of a high-end country club, Sunny finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, greed, and murder. With a missing body, a vanished guitar, and a collection of cryptic cassette tapes as his only clues, Sunny must outmaneuver a cast of eccentric suspects—including a bitter rival, a calculating agent, and a dramatic ex-wife. As he navigates the cutthroat politics of the music industry and his own fugitive status, Sunny discovers that the truth behind Bobby Blue’s death is as soulful and complex as the music he played. This atmospheric mystery invites readers into a world where everyone has a motive and the pursuit of a legacy can lead to deadly consequences.