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Signed! – Sue Foley Walk In The Sun autographed cd booklet

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Concert Review: Samantha Fish at Magoon’s in St. Joseph, MO on 2/1/13

It was the wrong day to be impulsive. With several very good options of shows to go to in St. Joseph on the same night I found myself in limbo. By the time I decided that I would be a … Continue reading

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250 Word Album Review: Hot Fiction – Apply Within

Hot Fiction’s Apply Within sounds like it was recorded in the musty basement of a castle along the Rhine River. The album’s heavy guitar is used sparingly to create a lot of space in the music and allow for more … Continue reading

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250 Word Album Review: Eric Sommer + Solar Flares – Rainy Day Karma

Eric Sommer is an extraordinary guitar player. His album with the Solar Flares Rainy Day Karma is a supreme showcase of his talents with that instrument in his hands. The album is a bluesy collection of 10 songs that go beyond Sommer’s … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Scruffy & The Janitors at The Cafe Acoustic 11/17/12

You want to live vicariously through Scruffy & The Janitors when you see them live. They are young, energetic, talented and have one of the coolest bands in town. The are already building a solid following in the local scene … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit at The Zoo Bar in Lincoln, NE 7/8/12

The Zoo Bar is a small venue in downtown Lincoln, NE that has a fairly legendary reputation as a great blues club. There are several bars that cling to this distinction but The Zoo Bar really plays it up with … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Ashley Raines at Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph, MO 6/21/12 and The Dawg House in Forest City, MO 6/23/12

Ashley Raines played two shows in the area so this is a combination review of a couple really different environments. Separated by only about 30 miles, the two cities would possess very different atmospheres for the performer out of Colorado. Raines … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Missouri Homegrown / Scruffy & The Janitors at the Cafe Acoustic on 6/1/12

The Cafe Acoustic has the best sound in St. Joseph for seeing a show. Because of this, the bands in town are often judged by their shows at the Cafe. Two of St. Joe’s hotter new bands ended up on … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Factory Workers / Gastown Lamps at Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph, MO 3/31/12

The poster from the Cafe Acoustic’s facebook page used to promote the Factory Workers and Gastown Lamps show. Give Cafe Acoustic a like on facebook here. The killer duo of the Factory Workers form Kansas City and Gastown Lamps from … Continue reading

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