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Album at a glance: Ryan Lombard – Mercy On The Loud Speaker

Posted on July 13, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Ryan Lombard’s album “Mercy On The Loud Speaker” seems to have come out of nowhere to be a well written and recorded addition to St. Joseph’s music collection. Spanning a deceiving five songs, it might make you think it’s an … Continue reading →

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250 Word Local Album Review: Dsoedean – Continue To Move

Posted on May 18, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

From the opening notes of “Daylight” to the closing sounds of “Continue To Move” Dsoedean’s first full-length album is a carefully planned out group of songs that doesn’t cut corners anywhere. The unique drumming of Bobby Dean Floyd laces the … Continue reading →

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250 Word Local Album Review: Aaron Blumer – Aaron Blumer

Posted on April 14, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Aaron Blumer embraced the country lifestyle. On his self-titled debut album his song “Livin’ Like A Country Song” pretty much explains it all. The themes heard on the album released in 2012 are nothing out of the ordinary; all the usual suspects are … Continue reading →

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VOT Editorial: Local Album Reviews

Posted on April 11, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Writing for a website, much like writing a song, doesn’t always end up the way you planned. When Vocals On Top started on April 21, 2011, I didn’t intend on it being exactly what it has become. In most ways … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Music at the Mansion at The Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, St. Joseph, MO 12/29/12

Posted on January 3, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Music is a form of art so it makes perfect sense for a concert to be in a museum right? Well, maybe not perfect sense but I feel it does fit quite well. The high ceilings and classic architecture complimented … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Gas Pump Talent / Marcus Words at the Cafe Acoustic 11/26/11 in St. Joseph, MO

Posted on November 27, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

You are killing local music. When there fails to be an audience for musicians they will stop making their music. It’s not your fault alone, it is all of us. A whole music scene can become watered down, it can … Continue reading →

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