Morby Comes Home to Middle America
If Bob Dylan and Lou Reed somehow produced a musical lovechild, Morby might be the result. There are traces of both artists in his singing, songwriting, and attitude.
Rilo Kiley Are Really F**king On
Lewis, a former child actor, is a natural onstage: confident, charismatic, and fully commanding. Sennett, who handles guitar and shared lead vocals, is equally comfortable in his rockstar skin.
Morby Pays Homage to Middle America
There is definitely a Dylanesque edge to his music, but it remains subtle; this is unmistakably Morby on a terrific slice of mid-American pie.
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 […]
INXS Kick Fans in the Eardrums
Live Review: INXS with Steel Pulse at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, 6/14/88 The Sydney six-piece INXS enjoyed a steady rise in popularity and record sales since their 1980 debut, with each album growing bigger and more confident than the last. On their sixth release, Kick, the band […]
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…
Psychedelic Furs Bring Midnight to the Midwest
The Psychedelic Furs with The Call at Sandstone Amphitheater, Bonner Springs, KS, August 14, 1987 For the London’ Psychedelic Furs’ fifth studio album Midnight to Midnight, the band ventured around the world for their most successful tour to date. The new album featured the title track single which […]
Steve, Bob & Rich Evolve at Parody Hall
“Rockin’ at the T-Dance” is the story of the Apollo 1 tragedy, the Hyatt Hotel disaster, and similar mishaps where they “Let the monkey go but blamed the monkey wrench.”
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