Author Archives:

How the Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch influenced my musical tastes [Remembrance]

Posted on May 12, 2012

It has been a week since Adam “MCA” Yauch has passed away from a bout with cancer. I really felt like I should post something on here at the time, but just could not figure out what to say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Deaths, Music | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

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

Posted on March 20, 2012

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 →

Posted in Feature, Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

John Krane wants you to hear his new record, and so do we.

Posted on January 18, 2012

John Krane released his new album, Sun Dog, via his bandcamp website on January 9, 2012. If you are not familiar with Mr. Krane it’s not because he hasn’t been trying. From his involvement in past bands such as Japanese Bat … Continue reading →

Posted in Giveaway, Music, New Release | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

3 Minute Record Presents the Best of 2011: Part 2 …Time flies when you’re having fun

Posted on January 3, 2012

We present part 2 in our series of posts regarding the Best of 2011. Here’s Bart Darnell with his take on what happened last year in chronological order. His list of favorite albums is located at the bottom of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of List, Music | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Preview: Cory Branan/Dave Hause to play Cicero’s 12/20/2011

Posted on December 19, 2011

Not much to say other than get your booty to this show, you will not be disappointed. I first became familiar with Cory Branan‘s music when I saw him play at the Lucero Family Picnic a few years back. Mr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Live, Music, Preview | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Robbie Fulks at Off Broadway 10-16-11 (Preview)

Posted on October 15, 2011

I first became familiar with Robbie Fulks with his song “She Took A Lot Of Pills (And Died)” on the Bloodshot Records compilation Hell-bent: Insurgent Country Vol. 2. Shortly after hearing him on that comp., I would be introduced to … Continue reading →

Posted in Live, Music, Preview | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Centro-matic – Candidate Waltz [Album Review]

Posted on June 20, 2011

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 →

Posted in Music, Review | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Thank you for the music Big Man…

Posted on June 19, 2011

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 →

Posted in Deaths, Music, News | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A short RSD report

Posted on April 19, 2011

Just chiming in with my Record Store Day purchases and a few impressions of the day. Let’s start with the goodies: Justin Townes Earle – Move Over Mama b/w Racing In The Streets [7"] Death Cab For Cutie – Live … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Record Collecting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday “anomerrecords”!

Posted on March 31, 2011

Happy Birthday to one of our contributors, Jeff, known on this blog as anomerrecords. It has been an absolute honor to have known you as a friend for almost a quarter of a century. (Wow, we are getting old!) Thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthday | 1 Comment