Monthly Archives: March 2012

Ben Kweller – Go Fly A Kite [Album Review]

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

On his new album, Go Fly A Kite, Ben Kweller turns in a succinct power pop record filled with nuances that will have you reaching to listen to it again and again.   After a decade of recording and touring in his rear … Continue reading →

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A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Mansions, and Young Statues at FUBAR – 3/21/12 [Live Review]

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

It’s noon the day after and my ears are still ringing from last night’s show. I have been seeing loud concerts in small venues for 14 years, which is half my life, and I can remember maybe five shows that … Continue reading →

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My Town, My Band, Not Quite My Record…At First: Uncle Tupelo — March 16-20, 1992 [Recollection]

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Editor’s Note: In our final installment of our look back at Uncle Tupelo’s album, March 16-20, 1992, writer Jeff Fields personalizes his bond with the band from his hometown.  If for some reason this is not enough information for you, more details about the band can … Continue reading →

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How I started to love country music: March 16-20, 1992 [Recollection]

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I wish I could say that I knew about Uncle Tupelo much earlier in their existence, but I cannot. I had heard the name mentioned from my friend, and fellow contributor here, Jeff many times before, but just had not … Continue reading →

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Part of something big: How Uncle Tupelo shaped the musical landscape [Recollection]

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

By Robin Wheeler  My name is nothing extra, but the truth to you I tell. I am a coal miner and I’m sure I wish you well - “Coalminers” by Uncle Tupelo I remember the first time I heard of Uncle … Continue reading →

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How one album can change your life: Remembering March 16-20, 1992 by Uncle Tupelo [Recollection]

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Editor’s Note: 20 years ago today, the three members of Uncle Tupelo stepped into John Keane Studios in Athens, GA to begin recording their third album with producer Peter Buck, best known as the guitarist for R.E.M. Five days later … Continue reading →

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On their way to SXSW, Pearls Mahone and the One Eyed Jacks motor into the Firebird [Preview]

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

When SXSW rolls around each year, St. Louis is perfectly located in the middle of the country to attract a slew of bands as they travel back and forth from the conference. Tonight, Chicago based rockabilly band Pearl Mahone and the … Continue reading →

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Dirty Three – Toward the Low Sun [Album Review]

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Dirty Three – Toward The Low Sun By Jeff Fields In 1996, I had a fierce love for noise/math rock. Around this time I gave Touch and Go Records a good majority of my disposable income for exactly those types of … Continue reading →

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Rich Robinson continues journey to become his own man; Amy LaVere shows her work ethic [Live Review]

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Rich Robinson is forging his own path these days. No longer content with being the foil to older brother Chris in The Black Crowes, Rich Robinson is exploring what it’s like to be front and center on stage as he … Continue reading →

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of Montreal – Paralytic Stalks [Album Review]

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

By Robin Wheeler Remember the funk-charged of Montreal that surfaced on 2010 “False Priest”, partnering with Janelle Monae and Solange Knowles? “Sex Karma,” the latter’s duet with band leader Kevin Barnes, created a lush outer space sex den that would … Continue reading →

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