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Concert Review: Scruffy & The Janitors and The GasTown Lamps at Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph, MO 3/2/18

Posted on March 4, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

This show was a big one. The small town midwest band has really spent 7 years building to this show. Through their releases of the lo-fi debut album “Pino” and the glossy noisemaker “Anglo EP” that came out nearly 3 … Continue reading →

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Classic Concert Review: Cracker at Knickerbockers in Lincoln, NE on 11/1/05

Posted on December 5, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

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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Concert Review: Drive-By Truckers / Lucero in Omaha 9/16/14

Posted on September 17, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

A heavyweight bill was a can’t miss. With two of the most consistant bands that you will see take the stage pairing together there was no doubt that the Slowdown in Omaha was the place to be for the Drive-By … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Christopher Bell at Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph, MO on 6/26/14

Posted on June 29, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Sometimes the show is as valuable as the music being played at a concert.This doesn’t happen often but is definitely the case at a Christopher Bell show. To be quite honest it is difficult to keep your eyes off of … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Say Hi / Big Scary at The Slowdown in Omaha, NE 4/18/14

Posted on April 20, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

It is difficult for an established artist to surprise their own fanbase at a live show. Seattle’s Say Hi hasn’t toured for about three years and their fans have been eager to see them with a new record and on the … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Jeff Tweedy at The Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO 12/3/13

Posted on December 4, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

  Jeff Tweedy starting his new solo tour in Kansas City was puzzling. It was essentially a west coast tour; he played Kansas City, Denver and then the rest was the on the coast. Kansas City didn’t sell out like … Continue reading →

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Classic Concert Review: Paul Westerberg at The Grand Emporium, Kansas City, MO 3/4/05

Posted on November 11, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Some decisions you make in life seem insignificant at the time but in retrospect are important keyframes in your life. My decision to see Paul Westerberg live at The Grand Emporium back in 2005 definitely qualifies. In many ways I … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Todd Snider at Knucklehead’s Saloon in Kansas City, MO 10/16/13

Posted on October 24, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Todd Snider has no children; doesn’t want children actually and he just records and tours. Todd Snider pretty much just plays music. When one tour is over it seems the next is being planned and his fans never tire of his … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Rancid / Tim Timebomb in Lawrence, KS 9/21/13

Posted on September 24, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

At this point Rancid is a stone cold given as an elite band. I don’t mean just in the punk scene, I mean in rock in general, they are clearly a top tier act. There is no mistaking their contribution … Continue reading →

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