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VOT Cover Story: Under The Big Oak Tree
An artist always challenges themselves, it’s what growing as an artist is all about. Artists that tend to rest on their laurels simply aren’t as productive. Whether it is painting, writing or music this almost always holds true. St. Joseph’s … Continue reading
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Tagged album, bluegrass, Corey Clark, cover story, Deeper Into The Wood, Doug Ward, Halloween, Heather Kirchhoff, Kristin Hamilton, Missouri, Paradox Theatre, Simon Fink, Sluggo, St. Joseph, Tuning Fork Magazine, Under The Big Oak Tree, VOT Cover Story, website
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Album at a glace: Radkey – Dark Black Makeup
Radkey has finally done it. They made the record many (myself included) didn’t know if they could make. Why? Because Radkey had never let off the throttle before. On a 4-song EP you can just balls out rock, but for … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 Stars, album at a glance, album review, Dark Black Makeup, Missouri, Radkey, review, St. Joseph
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Concert Review: The Coterie at Cafe Acoustic 7/16/15 in St. Joseph, MO
Volume doesn’t scare those who aren’t faint of heart. Every acoustic singer probably has the urge to plug in and rock every now and then. A great example is The Coterie led by chief singer/songwriter Matthew Coman and the band … Continue reading
Album at a glance: The Souveneers – Heartbreak In Really Cool Town
The Souveneers quietly released their second full-length record “Heartbreak in Really Cool Town” but if you are one of the many anxiously awaiting it’s arrival, be prepared. Jerrad Hardin and company in the interest of not wanting to sound stale … Continue reading
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Tagged album at a glance, Americana, changing speeds, delta, Jerrad Hardin, Missouri, saxaphone, St. Joseph, The Souveneers
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Album at a glance: Dreamgirl – Illuminaughty
Dreamgirl pushes forward with more synth-pop madness that was previewed last year for their first officially released EP, the brilliantly titled “Illuminaughty.” The attitude of this six-piece St. Joseph band is plucked straight out of Laural Canyon instead of landlocked … Continue reading
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Tagged album at a glance, Austin Marks, Dreamgirl, EP, Illuminaughty, Lacey Hopkins, Missouri, Saint Joseph, St. Joseph, synth pop
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Album at a glance: Empirics – Odophilia
The Empirics is St. Joseph musicians Eddie Miles and Aaron Furst making a mellow metal album in the vein of A Perfect Circle and other bands that know how to ease off the throttle. The 7-minute instrumental opener “Mechanism” sheds … Continue reading
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Tagged album at a glance, album review, Empricis, Missouri, Odophilia, record, St. Joseph
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The Vinyl Court: Tears For Fears – Songs From The Big Chair
Artist: Tears For Fears Album: Songs From The Big Chair (1985) Purchased at: The Lucky Tiger (St. Joseph, MO) for $7 The 80s had tons and tons of really, really crappy music. The drum sound of 80s songs alone makes … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Tracy Huffman – Pieces
Tracy Huffman is one of the most talented hidden gems in the Midwest. He delivers Chuck Berry style guitar riffs like clockwork on his album “Pieces” but it is his lyrics that deliver the knockout punch every time. Whether … Continue reading
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Tagged Ain't Got That Much To Say, album at a glance, album review, Jerry, Missouri, Pieces, St. Joseph, Tracy Huffman
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