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Concert Review: Steve Earle at The Crossroads in Kansas City, MO 7/9/13

Posted on July 17, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Steve Earle is a flat-out legend. If he never made a new album again he would go down in history as one of the best songwriters in his genre of all time. Still, with his all his great songs from … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Camper Van Beethoven – La Costa Perdida

Posted on February 9, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

David Lowery doesn’t make bad records. The guy has fronted Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker and had a solo album and you can’t pick out one record from any of those releases that isn’t good. Camper Van Beethoven’s 7th album Las … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Amanda Shires – Carrying Lightning

Posted on November 29, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

Amanda Shires has a sweet, gentle voice that is so fragile you feel it could break at any time. It is no surprise that heartbreak is a common theme on her record Carrying Lightning and it is well done. The songs aren’t too … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Todd Snider / Amanda Shires at Knucklehead’s Saloon, Kansas City, MO 10/23/12

Posted on October 24, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

The added danger of thinking you may get held up at gunpoint can only add to the thrill of a show right? Knucklehead’s Saloon is an interesting venue for tons of reasons. Many of which have to do with its … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Scott Lucas and the Married Men – George Lassos The Moon

Posted on November 16, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

Scott Lucas is best know for his aggressive rock band that was established on the heels of grunge in the mid 1990s. You would never know it by listening to his first “solo” record George Lassos The Moon. Lucas is … Continue reading →

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