Category Archives: Concert Review

Concert Review: David Bazan / Stagnant Pools at the Record Bar in Kansas City, MO 11/5/12

There were a lot of beards at the Record Bar. For an artist like David Bazan this isn’t uncommon. He is one of the most important voices of his generation and has a very relatable message for the twenty-something crowd. … Continue reading

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Concert Review: First Saturday at The Lucky Tiger

In-store record performances are über cool. Browsing through vintage vinyl records while listening to a performer on acoustic guitar is a great way to spend an afternoon. The Lucky Tiger in downtown St. Joseph, Missouri has now had several of these … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Eric Sommer / For The Sound at Cafe Acoustic 11/1/12

Sometimes the visuals at a concert can be more entertaining than what you hear. With Eric Sommer this is defiantly the case. Not that the music was bad at the Cafe Acoustic for the Eric Sommer and For The Sound show on … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Radkey / Benkirkland at the Rendezvous Bar 10/26/12

St. Joseph, Missouri is not a punk town. I wish it were, but its not. There is a lack of punk rock bands in St. Joe and also a lack of people wanting to go watch them. In a town … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Todd Snider / Amanda Shires at Knucklehead’s Saloon, Kansas City, MO 10/23/12

The added danger of thinking you may get held up at gunpoint can only add to the thrill of a show right? Knucklehead’s Saloon is an interesting venue for tons of reasons. Many of which have to do with its … Continue reading

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Concert Review: William Elliott Whitmore at The Granada, Lawrence, KS 10/5/12

William Elliott Whitmore is at his best when his voice is at its worst. The more rough and textured his vocals are the better the compliment his music. He sings about what he know and that is the most basic … Continue reading

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Concert Review: The Empty Pockets at Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph 10/4/12

Some bands are meant for Friday night. Every night is Friday night for The Empty Pockets from Chicago, Illinois. Their high energy fun music just doesn’t seem to fit on a weekday. Nevertheless the band hit the best venue Northwest Missouri … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Local H in Omaha, NE at The Waiting Room 9/19/12

Concert Review: Local H in Omaha, NE at The Waiting Room 9/19/12 Each band has a unique audience, sure a wide range of people go to their shows but you can easily stereotype an audience. Local H’s audience tend to … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Radkey / Dsoedean at the Rendezvous in St. Joseph, MO 9/15/12

Radkey is cooler than you. It alright, they are cooler than me too. It’s a rare occasion when then three guys not even old enough to drink alcohol can play a bar a be the center of attention, in a … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Old 97’s / Those Darlins / Rhett Miller in Omaha, NE 9/11/12

The Old 97’s may be the best live band in the world. Their consistency and enthusiasm is unparalleled among modern bands. Rhett Miller is one of the most charismatic and lively frontmen you will ever see. For their Too Far To Care 15 year … Continue reading

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