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Sting Creates Buzz in KC

By No Earplugs on August 23, 1991 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO, August 23, 1991 Support act(s): ? In the company of: Chris… My humble opinion in review form to follow…

Mixtape Memories: Mellow Easy Favorites, 7/9/91

By No Earplugs on July 9, 1991 • ( Leave a comment )

7/9/91 uuu Kansas City’s own The Hollowmen with “That Would Be Better” is painfully missing here.

Mixtape Memories: Cool Down, 6/24/91

By No Earplugs on June 24, 1991 • ( Leave a comment )

Recorded on 6/24/91 or thereabouts, this mixtape was made specifically for my girlfriend for the purpose of “cooling down” after workouts. It’s right there in the title. Included here is a taste of 12 of our favorite bands at the time. Of course, Crowded House tops the list […]

Mixtape Memories: The Lansing Chronicles, 5/19/91

By No Earplugs on May 19, 1991 • ( Leave a comment )

Recorded in the spring of 1991, this was a mixtape created for my then girlfriend (now bride) who was in law school. One of the first workout tapes I made her, this one has stood the test of time.

Mixtape Memories: Tappin’ Into Just What You’re Feelin,’ 1/24/91

By No Earplugs on January 24, 1991 • ( Leave a comment )

Hollow Men Ring in the New Year

By No Earplugs on December 31, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

Live Review: The Hollow Men at the Hurricane in Kansas City, 12/31/90 Local favorites The Hollow Men culled a solid following by the time the took the stage at KC’s Hurricane in the historic Westport District. The recent debut album Seven Good Years had just been released. As […]

Mixtape Memories: Aerobirock, 12/31/90

By No Earplugs on December 31, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

Billy Joel Brings Storm Front to KC

By No Earplugs on November 21, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Kemper Arena, Kansas City, MO, November 21, 1990 Support act(s): ? In the company of: Chris My humble opinion in review form to follow…

The Rainmakers Fill Smithville Lake

By No Earplugs on September 29, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Smithville Lake, Smithville, MO, September 29, 1990 Support act(s): Eddie Money In the company of: Chris, Russ W., Sheila W. My humble opinion in review form to follow…

They Might Be Giants Rock in KC

By No Earplugs on August 6, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: The Shadow, Kansas City, MO, August 6, 1990 Support act(s): In the company of: Chris S. My humble opinion in review form to follow…

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Drive-By Truckers released their twelfth studio album ‘The Unraveling’ on this day in 2020. FLASHBACK: “Chamber of Hellos” by Wire Train from the album ‘In a Chamber’ (1984). Happy 70th to John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd. who was born on this day in 1956 in Holloway, London, England. New Order released their fifth studio album ‘Technique’ on this day in 1989. On this day in 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer fired on Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, killing two adults and injuring nine kids. When pressed why she did it, she replied, “I don’t like Mondays.” General Public released their debut studio album ‘All the Rage’ on this day in 1984. Louisville, here we come. @spoontheband / @thebeths 🔥 Song of the Day: “Straight To Voicemail” by @sloanbrothersmusic @shearwaterband released ‘Jet Plane and Oxbow’ 10 years ago today. Rob Hirst, founder, songwriter, and power drummer of @midnightoilband has passed. ❤️ 'Crowdies in the House' is my latest over at noearplugs.substack.com - it's a @crowdedhousehq thing. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTsp2v8DviL/ Happy 80th, queen. This song replaying in my head when watching the news. 🤬 WHERE’S THE LINE. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTlSA_yj5Dp/ They Might Be Giants released their third studio album ‘Flood’ on this day in 1990. David Jones issued his first recording under the name “David Bowie” 60 years ago today. The single is called “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” and is credited to David Bowie and the Lower Third. Birthday wishes to @paulkelly , born in Adelaide, Australia on this day in 1955. Check out my interview with the man himself. (Link in bio) Birthday wishes to Paul Kelly, born in Adelaide, Australia on this day in 1955. Check out my interview with the man himself. Pretenders released their third studio album ‘Learning to Crawl’ on this day in 1984. Vampire Weekend released their second LP ‘Contra’ on this day in 2010. RIP, Bob Weir. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTVlIPejrQ1/ My personal take on a decade without David. Find me at noearplugs.substack.com HBD, DB. ❤️ David Bowie released his twenty-fifth and final studio album ‘Blackstar’ 10 years ago today on his 69th birthday. Second Song of the Day: “President of What?” by Death Cab for Cutie. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLhRtwEide/ Song of the Day: “On Division St” by Nation of Language. Song of the Day: “Wreck” by Neko Case.

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