Rainmakers Go Down Swinging
All members, past and present, are masters of their instruments. Walkenhorst is one of the best songwriters this side of Doomsville and possesses the voice to elevate those lyrics into everyman anthems.
’25 On’ and The Rainmakers are Going Strong
This year marks the 25th anniversary of that debut album, and the boys decided it would be a great time to put out something new. After a fourteen-year break, they have released what could be their most mature and soulful work to date.
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 […]
R.E.M. Tour With ‘Document’
Location: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, MO, November 8, 1987Support act(s): ?In the company of: ? My humble opinion in review form to follow…
Steve, Bob & Rich Evolve at Parody Hall
Live Review: Steve, Bob, & Rich evolve into The Rainmakers at Parody Hall in Kansas City, MO, May 31, 1986 For fans of the Kansas City trio Steve, Bob & Rich, a surprise was in store at this very important show. The big news was shared that the […]
Steve, Bob & Rich at The Blue Note
Live Review: Steve, Bob & Rich at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO, (1985) The Kansas City trio made up of Steve Phillips, Bob Walkenhorst, and Rich Ruth brought their bigger-than-life show to the (old) Blue Note in Columbia. As a college town, it’s always a full house […]
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