Mixtape Memories: Mellow Easy Favorites, 7/9/91
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
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
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
Hollow Men Ring in the New Year
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
Billy Joel Brings Storm Front to KC
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…
A Great Day in the Park with The Rainmakers
Live Review: KY-102’s Day in the Park with The Rainmakers, Eddie Money, Jude Cole, and The Mongol Beach Party, Smithville Lake at Crow’s Creek Canyon Park, 9/29/90 After the Rainmakers’ worldwide run touring withThe Good News and the Bad News, their third studio album and a clear sign […]
They Might Be Giants Rock in KC
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…
Dread Zeppelin’s Stairway to Rastafari
Rumor has it that Robert Plant endorsed the band, stating that he preferred their version of “Your Time is Gonna Come” over his original. High praise.
NO EARPLUGS 