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Album at a glance: Jerry Forney – Ridin’ The Rails
Jerry Forney lives and breathes the blues but that isn’t all there is to him. You’ll find a fair share of country heart on his latest record “Ridin’ The Rails” as well. On “Down South” Forney throws down a straight … Continue reading
Posted in Album at a glance, Uncategorized
Tagged album review, blues, Cumberland Blues, Jerry Forney, local, Midwest, Missouri, new music, record review, Ridin' The Rails, St. Joseph
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Coming Soon: Handpicked with Under The Big Oak Tree
WHO’S PLAYING? Under The Big Oak Tree (and guests) (St. Joseph, MO) WHAT TO EXPECT? Billed as “Autumn Spirits & Spice” this is a very unique, one of a kind concert will feature songs related to the fall. The event will be part … Continue reading
Concert Review: Freight Train Rabbit Killer at Muny Inn, St. Joseph, MO 3/25/16
Audiences just want something unique. Every live concert they see they don’t want to yawn my way through a set and unfortunately this happens far too often. Countless bands represent what they do on their releases perfectly adequately but fail to add anything … Continue reading
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Tagged Americana, blues, concert review, Freight Train Rabbit Killer, FTRK, Kansas City, masks, merchandise, Missouri, MO, rabbit magnets, rabbit masks, rabbits, religious, Satan, Saw Brother Judas, St. Joseph, The Muny Inn, trains, your Kingdom Is Calling You Home
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Concert Review: The Architects at The Rendezvous in St. Joseph, MO 3/11/16
There’s one thing you need to understand when a seasoned band like The Architects makes the trek from Kansas City to play: They know what they are doing. This is apparent in every song they play. They simply take the … Continue reading
The Vinyl Corner: The Very Best of The Everly Brothers
Artist: The Everyly Brothers Album: The Very Best of (1976) Purchased at: Hunterland Mall (St. Joseph, MO) for $2 The Everly Brothers are one of those bands that you probably know their songs, even if you think you don’t. There’s … Continue reading
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Tagged album review, Hunterland mall, LP, Missouri, MO, record, St. Joseph, The Everly Brothers, The Very Best of, vinyl, vinyl corner, Vinyl court
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Top 5 St. Joseph Albums of 2015
1 Missouri Homegrown – Stray Dogs of Rock and Roll This is the record Missouri Homegrown was supposed to make. It doesn’t back down and has a swagger all its own. Anthems like “High In Missouri” and “Hey All You … Continue reading
Posted in Lists, Local Album Reviews, Uncategorized
Tagged Close Enough To Miss, Crooked Moon, Dark Black Makeup, Dreamgirl, Illuminaughty, Matt Coman, Matthew Coman, Missouri, Missouri Homegrown, Radkey, Saint Joseph, St. Joe, St. Joseph, Stray Dogs, Stray Dogs of Rock and Roll, The Center State, Top 5 Local Albums, Top 5 Local Records, Tuning Fork Magazine
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250 word album review: Under The Big Oak Tree – Local Honey
There are two ways you can listen to Under The Big Oak Tree’s sophomore record “Local Honey.” There is a lion’s share of sweet melodies you can sway to and plenty of hooks to sing along with but there is also … Continue reading
Best of 2015 by Danny R. Phillips
Top 10 of the Year (in no particular order) By Danny R. Phillips When compiling my end of the year lists, much thought and stress come into play. The sheer lack of great albums in 2015 is startling. I heard … Continue reading
Posted in Lists, Uncategorized
Tagged 2015, Being There, best albums, best records, Big Dark Love, Built To Spill, Clear Plastic Masks, critic, Danny R. Phillips, Foo FIghters, Jason Isbell, Missouri, Murder By Death, Saint Cecilia EP, Something More Than Free, St. Joseph, Top 10, Top albums, Vietcong
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250 word album review: Matthew Coman – Crooked Moon
Matthew Coman explores some folk ambitions on his new album “Crooked Moon.” Whether it is the country tinged “I’d Love To Stick Around” or the Dylan-esque “Not Talking Anymore” you can feel the singer/songwriter in Coman thriving. “Ol’ Danny” is … Continue reading
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Tagged 250 word album review, 3.5 Stars, album review, alt-country, Americana, Crooked Moon, folk, Matt Coman, Matthew Coman, Missouri, St. Joseph
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