Author Archives: VocalsOnTop

Concert Review: Gastown Lamps/Factory Workers at Cafe Acoustic 8/18/12

Posted on August 19, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

The Gastown Lamps and Factory Workers musically pair up great for a show, If you like one you should like the other. It was no surprise they teamed up for a third time in the last 10 months to the … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Toadies – Play.Rock.Music

Posted on August 18, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

The Toadies have never been critic’s darlings but maintain a strong fan base and make some of the most interesting hard rock you will find. The hard rock genre is boring and filled with bands that are still copying Nirvana 20 years … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Bob Walkenhorst & Jeff Porter in Maryville, MO 8/16/12

Posted on August 16, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

Bob Walkenhorst doesn’t draw the fans he used to. This applies to both quantity and exuberance. His crowd is much older now and his audience reflects that. The decent sized crowd in Maryville, MO on 8/16/12 to see Walkenhorst and … Continue reading →

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Introducing: Country Bingo! (Phil Vandel Bingo)

Posted on August 13, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

It’s no secret that country music songs overlap in themes often. You often hear about girls, trucks, women, dogs, beer etc. So while watching the greatly entertaining local musician Phil Vandel perform his mix of original songs, country covers and … Continue reading →

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Signed! – Dawes autographed Nothing Is Wrong cd booklet

Posted on August 4, 2012 by VocalsOnTop
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Career In Album Artwork: Will Johnson

Posted on July 30, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

I’ve spoke before about how busy of a guy Will Johnson is… Centro-matic, South San Gabriel, New Multitudes, Monsters of Folk, etc. You’ll find none of that here. This graphic focuses on his solo work’s album covers. It all started … Continue reading →

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Career In Album Artwork: Heartless Bastards

Posted on July 25, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

I haven’t done a “Career In Album Artwork…” in a while so I thought I’d put one up. I randomly chose the Heartless Bastards. First of all some bands’ artwork really goes together well, The Heartless Bastards are NOT one … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Johnny Hickman – Tilting

Posted on July 22, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

Cracker guitarist Johnny Hickman’s second solo record Tilting was a long time coming. The fiercely loyal fans of Hickman’s and Cracker’s have waited on it for years. It has been a long 7 years since his excellent first record Palmhenge was released. … Continue reading →

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Signed! – David Lowery autographed cd booklet

Posted on July 19, 2012 by VocalsOnTop
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Concert Review: KC/DC at Zona Rosa Town Square, Kansas City, MO 7/14/12

Posted on July 15, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

Cover bands are conflicting. They are often made up of incredibly talented musicians and can put on a great show. They also are borrowing somebody else’s music, personas and stage act. KC/DC fit the bill here, they play no original music but … Continue reading →

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