Tag Archives: Soul

250 word album review: Ben Pirani – How Do I Talk To My Brother

Posted on September 28, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

It’s hard to imagine Ben Pirani nailing the old soul sound any more than he does on “How Do I Talk To My Brother.” The fact that so many artists are striving for this “new retro” is very refreshing. On … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Robert Finley – Age Don’t Mean A Thing

Posted on August 1, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

Robert Finley is as true of a modern blues artist as you will hear. His debut album “Age Don’t Mean A Thing” was recorded at age 62 and contains splashes of all the musical influences that you would expect. On the … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Corner: Amy Winehouse – Back To Black

Posted on July 24, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Amy Winehouse Album: Back To Black (2006) Purchased at: Hastings (St. Joseph, MO) for $11 Amy Winehouse was far more than a mid 2000s chart sensation. With her sophomore album “Back To Black” in 2006 she was catapulted into … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: The Folk Alliance International music conference 2/21/15

Posted on March 15, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

The Folk Alliance International Music Fair and Conference is flat out overwhelming. Split between two major Kansas City hotels (the Westin and the Sheraton) there is more to digest than any one appetite could take in. The lobby is instantly … Continue reading →

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