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250 word album review: Cory Branan – Adios
Cory Branan is an outlaw in pedestrian clothes. He shows more versatility than ever before on his new record “Adios” as he navigates through his past trying to figure out how he got where he is now. In the end it’s … Continue reading
250 word album review: Old 97’s – Graveyard Whistling
The Old 97’s are a model of consistency. How does a band achieve this? How about rattling through 11 studio albums over 23 years with the same lineup. For a band that has been around so long they are still … Continue reading
COMING SOON: Cory Branan to The Riot Room in Kansas City, MO 3/23/17
WHO’S PLAYING? Cory Brenan (Memphis, TN) also featuring Dead Ven and Tommy Donoho of Dollar Fox WHAT TO EXPECT? One man commandeering your evening with stories of heartbreak, regret and the occasional triumph. All set to the tune of a guitar. … Continue reading
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250 word album review: Esmé Patterson – We Were Wild
Esmé Patterson takes you a little off guard at first. Her music is mellow but there is plenty of interesting guitar play throughout her album “We Were Wild” and the songs consistently settle into good rocking grooves. On the album opener “Feel … Continue reading
Mosh Poets- A Talk with poets Jay Claywell & Lory Lacy
“Mosh Poets” Thursday March 9th at The Café Acoustic Concert Hall By Danny R. Phillips Author’s note: I wrote this while listening to the MC5 I first met the poet Jay Claywell within the confines of what would become our … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Like Rabbits – The Devil In Your Eyes
Like Rabbits doesn’t pull any punches on their debut album. It’s straight forward bar bluegrass. The rustic music (stand-up bass, banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar) is fronted with raspy, whiskey soaked vocals with lyrics to match. Songs like “Keep On Drinking” … Continue reading
Up Front with Danny R. Phillips: Ben Constable
By Danny R. Phillips Ben Constable is many things. A dedicated father, punk rocker, troubadour, friend, singer/songwriter, Giver of bad band names. Over the years that I have known Ben, we have spent many an hour over Jameson and PBR; … Continue reading
Up Front with Danny R. Phillips: The Creeps
The Creeps next show: Friday February 17 @ Café Acoustic Concert Hall By Danny R. Phillips Does punk rock have a true place in St. Joseph’s diverse music scene? St. Joe resident purveyors of punk, The Creeps think there is. … Continue reading
250 word album review: Wayne Hancock – Slingin’ Rhythm
Wayne Hancock is going to give you a constant record every time out, without a doubt. “Slingin’ Rhythm” is no exception as he hammers out classic honky tonk with a virility that suggests he hasn’t been doing this for two decades … Continue reading
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