Monthly Archives: June 2011

Coping with Death by Immersion in Music

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Two days ago a friend told me her friend lost a son in a car accident. Death is a tragedy at any time of life, but when you’re young it’s an especially shocking jolt to the system. When I was … Continue reading →

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Little Feat – Old Rock House – 6/26/11 [Live Review for KDHX]

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

The baby boomers were out in full force last night to see legendary classic rock band, Little Feat perform at the Old Rock House. The beer (and sweat from the dancing) was flowing on this humid June night as the … Continue reading →

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Chris Mills w/ Magnolia Summer – Off Broadway – 6/23/11 [Live Review for KDHX]

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Here at 3 Minute Record, we appreciate those that were able to make it out to see Chris Mills play last night at Off Broadway. We enjoyed raising a pint and seeing many old friends and commiserating with new ones … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Clarence Clemons, 1942-2011

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

When your music is bigger than life it takes a Big Man to convey it to the world. For Bruce Springsteen, his longtime saxophone player for the E Street Band, Clarence Clemons was that man. Sadly, Clemons died last Saturday … Continue reading →

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Centro-matic – Candidate Waltz [Album Review]

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

My love affair with Centro-matic started on April 17, 1999 while watching them open a show for Sebadoh in St. Louis. Twelve years later the boys from Denton, TX are about to release their tenth full length album Candidate Waltz. … Continue reading →

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Thank you for the music Big Man…

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

Sadly, Clarence Clemons, iconic saxophone player for Bruce Springsteen and the E St. Band, passed away yesterday. I do not normally feel overly saddened by celebrity deaths, but this time I could not but help to feel very saddened upon … Continue reading →

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Win Tickets to See Chris Mills and Copy of New Compilation [Giveaway]

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Next Thursday, singer/songwriter Chris Mills returns to St. Louis to play a show at Off Broadway and your friends at 3 Minute Record have the hook up! We are giving away a pair of tickets for the show and a copy of his … Continue reading →

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What’s So Wrong About Staying Home With Your Record Collection?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

“Is it so wrong, wanting to be at home with your record collection? It’s not like collecting records is like collecting stamps, or beermats, or antique thimbles.” – Nick Hornby You may not remember, but writer Nick Hornby wrote that line … Continue reading →

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Hey! Look What I found. Where Do You Buy Records?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Yesterday, I found a copy of one of my favorite albums at a local antique mall/indoor flea market. You never know what you’re going to stumble upon at one of these places. I didn’t have a lot of time so … Continue reading →

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Rounding the Bases for Home – The Baseball Project, Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3 and Marah close out Twangfest [Live Review for KDHX]

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

Twangfest slid safely into the wet dirt around home plate Saturday night as The Baseball Project, Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3 and Marah finished up the four-day festival celebrating Americana music hosted in St. Louis by 88.1 KDHX. First, … Continue reading →

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