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Album at a glance: One Headlight High – Live Free or Don’t

Posted on September 1, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

One Headlight High – One Headlight High Pop punk is one of the cleanest sounding genres around. Green Day, Jimmy Eat World and Superchunk created a huge wake of bands inspired by them over the last couple decades and out … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: The Lucky – Swimming Invisible

Posted on August 14, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

The Lucky – Swimming Invisible The Lucky is garage-punk band out of Kansas City with a knack for pop hooks. On “Swimming Invisible” they strut their stuff with a maximum amount of swagger like on the guitar-noodling filled barroom rocker … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: Muddy Waters – Hard Again

Posted on July 7, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Muddy Waters Album: Hard Again Purchased at: The Lucky Tiger (St. Joseph, MO) for $16 Muddy Waters is simply a legend. It somehow seems appropriate to listen to his deep growl roaring off of a spinning vinyl record. Old … Continue reading →

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Conor Oberst & Dawes setlist from The Bottleneck, Lawrence, Kansas 7/3/14

Posted on July 4, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Conor Oberst & Dawes live at The Bottleneck in Lawrence, Kansas 7/3/14 Time Forgot Zigzagging Toward the Light Moab Old Soul Song (Bright Eyes song) Lonely At the Top Method Acting (Bright Eyes song) Artifact Hit the Switch (Bright Eyes song) No … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Anders Parker – There’s A Bluebird In My Heart

Posted on June 9, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Anders Parker flies just under the radar the way many great indie acts have to now. With a style similar to Jim James of My Morning Jacket (but not that terrible solo album James released) he could easily be exposed … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: William Elliott Whitmore at The Waiting Room, Omaha, Nebraska 4/12/14

Posted on April 13, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

The reason William Elliott Whitmore’s music is so endearing is because it is so honest and humbled. There are no launched comparisons or metaphors that are too difficult to wade through, just straight up, blue collar life. It is a very … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Money For Nothin’ / Gas Pump Talent

Posted on February 26, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

WHO’S PLAYING?  Gas Pump Talent (Springfield, MO) Money For Nothin’ (St. Joseph, MO) WHAT TO EXPECT?  A floor stompin’, drunken good time with lots of sing alongs… Gas Pump Talent is possibly the best out of town band that has rolled … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: The Orwells – Other Voices EP

Posted on February 14, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Every once in a while it is really nice to hear a new band that gets it. Their unashamed rock at its finest packed into a four song EP given away free on their website is a good way to … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Third Wounded Man – Patsy EP

Posted on February 14, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Don’t let the warts of this digital live EP scare you off; “Patsy” contains some shining hard rock gems. You can almost feel the pain of the drum heads with each abrupt thump and the full power of the guitar … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: The Biff Tannens – Johnny Dare is a Douche

Posted on January 29, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

The Biff Tannens are a straight forward American punk band that doesn’t waste its time by trying to be clever or adding unnecessary frills, they just let the ourtrage flow. Their sense of humor is apparent by both their name … Continue reading →

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