Category Archives: VOT Editorial

Vocals On Top’s Top 10 Albums of 2018

Posted on January 3, 2019 by VocalsOnTop

I’ve never understood why year end lists are made before the end of the year, I need every last day to soak in music and hear as much as I possibly can to make my top 10. 2018 saw my … Continue reading →

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Kochel Guitars, a unique recycling effort

Posted on November 26, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

When you see someone scavenging a fallen barn or junk pile you probably wouldn’t think that they are gathering materials for intricate musical instruments. That is exactly the case for Sean Kochel who makes traditional instruments from reclaimed material in … Continue reading →

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Vocals On Top’s Top 10 Albums of 2016

Posted on January 4, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

I love doing top albums of the year lists, why are they all so early though? Well, 2016 is officially over so I’m proud to unveil my list now. Here are the lists from the last few years if you are … Continue reading →

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2001: The year that saved Rock and Roll

Posted on April 1, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

2001 was a desolate time. 15 years removed from today and I’d give every dime I have to go back. Rock and Roll had really faded away and given way to N’Sync and the Backstreet Boys and a bunch of … Continue reading →

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VOT Cover Story: Ashley Raines

Posted on March 22, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

Rock stars don’t exist anymore. A musician is a person who works around the clock wearing many hats and must be a businessman, publicist and accountant on top of playing music. There aren’t giant record label deals in the future … Continue reading →

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VOT Cover Story: Wayne “The Train” Hancock

Posted on December 17, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

“I need to get back on the road man.” Wayne “The Train” Hancock says. On this occasion he wasn’t even referring to touring, he was talking about getting back on his motorcycle after a wreck that left him in critical … Continue reading →

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VOT Cover Story: Under The Big Oak Tree

Posted on October 13, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

An artist always challenges themselves, it’s what growing as an artist is all about. Artists that tend to rest on their laurels simply aren’t as productive. Whether it is painting, writing or music this almost always holds true. St. Joseph’s … Continue reading →

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VOT Cover Story – Deco Auto

Posted on May 19, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

It’s difficult to capture your audience as a band sometimes. This often has little to do with musical talent or how good a band’s songs are. Kansas City’s Deco Auto is a good example of a band that doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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VOT Cover Story: Phil Vandel

Posted on April 3, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

A successful artist has record sales, radio play and a big house with a hot tub, right? Success isn’t always measured in dollars and cents though and all of those things directly trace back to money. Phil Vandel is one … Continue reading →

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VOT Cover Story: Zale Bledsoe (Update)

Posted on March 21, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Zale Bledsoe may be the person most featured in Tuning Fork magazine since our first issue back in July of 2013. This is with good reason as he thrives within the St. Joseph music scene and continues to move toward … Continue reading →

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