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COMING SOON: Cracker in Kansas City 8/9/17
WHO’S PLAYING? Cracker with a special opening set by Ashley Raines & The New West Revue WHAT TO EXPECT? To see one of the finest relics from the 1990s alternative movement that is not only still going but likely making … Continue reading
My Favorite Cracker Album: Countrysides by just j
This Is (Cracker) Country: Why I Love Countrysides By just j just j is a music fan who lives somewhere in the Southeastern United States. Thanks to Miss Krista Norstog Leonard for her comments on an earlier draft of this blog … Continue reading
Concert Review: Johnny Hickman / Ed Anderson at The Rye Room in Lincoln, NE 3/11/13
Who would’ve thought that snow 640 miles west in Colorado, and 140 miles north, in Nebraska, could effect my concert plans so drastically? The agenda was worked out perfectly, the Grammy nominated Alabama Shakes were in Kansas City on Sunday … Continue reading
My Favorite Cracker Album: Gentlemans Blues – by Krista Norstog Leonard
My Favorite Cracker Album: Gentlemans Blues – by Krista Norstog Leonard THE BITTERSWEET GENTLEMAN’S BLUES Cracker: Gentleman’s Blues / August 1998 / 17 songs / 72 minutes / Virgin Full disclosure: Gentleman’s Blues is my favorite Cracker album. I call … Continue reading
Concert Review: Cracker / Wanda Jackson at 9th Street Summerfest in Columbia, MO 7/30/14
You always have to be prepared when going into a concert. Whether that means putting on sunscreen or bringing some extra cash because a band has great merch for sale, it helps to do your homework. That is how I … Continue reading
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Tagged 7/30/14, 9th Street Summerfest, Columbia, Cracker, David Lowery, Frank Funaro, Get Off This, Johnny Hickman, Low, Mean Mean Man, Michael Urbano, Missouri, One Fine Day, Queen of Rockabilly, rockabilly, Sal Maida, Sweet Potato, The Blue Note, Wanda Jackson, You Know It's Not My Problem
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Top 5 Albums: Cracker
Cracker is without a doubt my favorite band. Their records all hold a special place with me but obviously I like some more than others. I’ve written about how much I adore Greenland but here is an explanation of how … Continue reading
Classic Concert Review: Cracker at Knickerbockers in Lincoln, NE on 11/1/05
It’s natural to feel your favorite band put on one of the best shows you’ve ever seen. For me the Cracker Acoustic Duo show from November 2005 ranks #2 all time on my personal list. (only behind Drive-By Truckers / … Continue reading
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Tagged 11/1/05, American Minor, best concerts of all time, concert review, Cracker, Cracker Acoustic Duo, David Lowery, Duty Free, Ike Reilly, Johnny Hickman, Knickerbockers, Lincoln, Nebraska, November 1st, setlist, show review, Something You Ain't Got, Teen Angst
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My Favorite Cracker Album: Forever – by Jim Passaro, Jr.
My Favorite Cracker Album: Forever – By Jim Passaro, Jr. Recently re-listening to the Forever album during a particularly busy and stressful period at work, I was immediately reminded why I love this album. The songs’ melodies and lyrics are … Continue reading
My Favorite Cracker Album: Greenland – by Clint Wiederholt
My Favorite Cracker Album: Greenland – by Clint Wiederholt Cracker’s Greenland is a late career triumph. The band achieved mainstream success early in their career and toyed with returning to the promised land for several albums to no avail. Greenland … Continue reading
250 Word Album Review: Cracker – Berkeley To Bakersfield
Cracker has always used a lot of geography in their songs. Their lyrics often contain quaint places from the two chief songwriters’ pasts. Berkeley To Bakersfield makes a lot of sense because of this. The characters created by the band … Continue reading