JOE PAGETTA

Essays, Arts, Culture & Faith
When Love Came to Town: U2 at Sun Studio

When Love Came to Town: U2 at Sun Studio

On the Tennessee State Museum’s Thousands of Stories blog, a look back at the history and legacy of U2’s arrival 35 years ago at Sun Studio in Memphis to record tracks that would wind up on the double album and film, Rattle and Hum. Read more at the...
When Coming of Age Was Horror Time

When Coming of Age Was Horror Time

In Today’s American Catholic, a personal essay on how revisiting lyrics I’d written for my hardcore band 30 years ago prompted an exploration of my faith and creative journey. With references to both Dorothy Day AND Ronnie James Dio. Read more at...
Just the Way We Were

Just the Way We Were

At Chapter 16, the literary magazine from Humanities Tennessee, a new personal essay reflecting on my friendship with Dennis Wilkins, who died 30 years ago when we were both 19 years-old. Read more at Chapter...
A Process of Discernment

A Process of Discernment

Walking with Ignatius By Arturo Sosa, SJ in Conversation with Darío Menor At Today’s American Catholic, a review and reflection of the new book, Walking with Ignatius, by Arturo Sosa, SJ in Conversation with Darío Menor. Read more at Today’s American...