Tag Archives: Tom Waits

250 word album review: Marc Ribot – Songs of Resistance 1942-2018

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

Marc Ribot’s album “Songs of Resistance 1972 – 2018” is a compilation. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way let’s look at one of the most powerful protest albums in recent memory. Ribot enlists many of his big … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Handpicked with Under The Big Oak Tree

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

WHO’S PLAYING?  Under The Big Oak Tree (and guests) (St. Joseph, MO) WHAT TO EXPECT?  Billed as “Winter Greens” this is another very unique concert that will feature songs related to the winter and the holiday season. The event will be part of … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: Tom Waits – Frank’s Wild Years

Posted on October 6, 2014 by

Artist: Tom Waits Album: Frank’s Wild Years (1987) Purchased at: Half Price Books (Independence, MO) for $15 A vinyl record is more personal than a CD or cassette in my opinion; it requires more attention, care and devotion. This inevitably … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Sassparilla – Pasajero // Hullabaloo

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

Sassparilla’s Pasajero // Hullabaloo is one of the most intriguing records you will hear all year. With an incredible amount of versatility and swagger it keeps you interested and survives repeat listens; actually, it requires them. The inspirations are from every … Continue reading →

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Vocals on Top’s Top 10 albums of 2011

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

1. Tom Waits – Bad As Me Tom Waits should be a national treasure. He creates some of the most unique and creative music I’ve ever heard. He does have legions of fans and it seems everybody loved Bad As … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Gas Pump Talent / Marcus Words at the Cafe Acoustic 11/26/11 in St. Joseph, MO

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

You are killing local music. When there fails to be an audience for musicians they will stop making their music. It’s not your fault alone, it is all of us. A whole music scene can become watered down, it can … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Tom Waits – Bad As Me

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Tom Waits is on another level than everybody else. His “weirdness” allows him to do things other artists can’t even try. Bad As Me features the same scrap-yard clang his last few albums have but is still every bit as … Continue reading →

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