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250 Word Album Review: Kyle Cox – The Plan, The Mess

Kyle Cox shows on his album The Plan, The Mess that songwriting is far from dead. With a vocal delivery and songwriting style similar to Jackson Browne, Cox wanders through a group of country-tinged rock songs. Much the way Dawes have looked … Continue reading

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250 Word Local Album Review: Dylan Russell – Keep Me In Mind

Dylan Russell’s debut album is pure new country. Overflowing with pop hooks and acoustic strums with all the familiar lyrical territory. Russell covers love found, love lost and everything in-between in a variety of ways. The album is built around a … Continue reading

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The Vinyl Court: Iron Maiden – Live After Death

Artist: Iron Maiden Album: Live After Death Purchased at: Hastings(St. Joseph) for $10 Holy crap was I excited when I saw the top of the “Iron Maiden” logo peeking out from behind a $.99 Janis Ian record. I could tell … Continue reading

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Coming Soon: Musicfest at No Place on 8/9/14

By Danny R. Phillips It is a rare and beautiful thing when the musicians of St. Joseph come together for a night of music and good times.  It is even more of a joy when those musicians come together to … Continue reading

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250 Word Album Review: Sassparilla – Pasajero // Hullabaloo

Sassparilla’s Pasajero // Hullabaloo is one of the most intriguing records you will hear all year. With an incredible amount of versatility and swagger it keeps you interested and survives repeat listens; actually, it requires them. The inspirations are from every … Continue reading

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Concert Review: The Toadies / Ume at Knucklehead’s in Kansas City, MO 7/31/14

The Toadies are a different breed of 90s band. It is easy to write them off as a one hit wonder (or one album wonder) of sorts but what they have done in their career goes much deeper than that. … Continue reading

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Coming Soon: The Souveneers at St. Joseph Music Foundation

WHO’S PLAYING?  The Souveneers (St. Joseph, MO) WHAT TO EXPECT?  To buy the cd that will be stuck in your car stereo for months… The Souveneers are a staple in the St. Joseph area and have successfully penetrated the Kansas City market. … Continue reading

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250 word album review: Jake Bellows – New Ocean

  Jake Bellows disappeared after the last Neva Dinova record You May Already Be Dreaming then, seemingly out of nowhere a solo record, New Ocean, popped up. With New Ocean it seems Bellows really is in his wheelhouse, relaxed and … Continue reading

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Coming Soon: Lucky Tubb & The Modern Day Troubadours / The Motors at Legends

WHO’S PLAYING?  Lucky Tubb & The Modern Day Troubadours (Austin, TX) The Motors (St. Joseph, MO) WHAT TO EXPECT?  A tip of the hat to old timers… Lucky Tubb and the Modern Day Troubadours are a national touring band that has already hit St. … Continue reading

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Coming Soon: The GasTown Lamps / The Lucky at The First Ward House 7/26/14

By Danny R. Phillips It would seem as though Kansas City is finally noticing the music scene of St. Joseph, MO and her fans.  Last week, the sludge metal band Documentary brutalized (in a good way) the crowd at The Ramey … Continue reading

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