Category Archives: Opinion

Haven’t you heard of José Feliciano?!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Scott Allen

In mixed company, I never make much of a secret. I’m not a huge fan of Christmas music. Each year the Christmas season brings around old familiar songs that you don’t hear much except for 4-6 weeks out of the … Continue reading →

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Controversy erupts over criticism of St. Louis music event, An Under Cover Weekend [Opinion]

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Scott Allen

Disclaimer: This piece is the opinion of Scott Allen and does not necessarily the represent the views of the other writers at 3 Minute Record. By Scott Allen This morning the Riverfront Times Music page posted a story that outlined … Continue reading →

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Monday Music Rant – A voice for the musician

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Scott Allen

Today we are introducing the first installment a new feature here at 3 Minute Record. We’ve asked a few local musicians to take a topic they’re passionate about – music – and discuss a particular aspect that they feel needs to be expressed. … Continue reading →

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Songwriters help us deal with tragedy through music

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Scott Allen

Ten years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, Americans are honoring the innocent victims who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, The Pentagon and on four airline flights hijacked by terrorists with ceremonies in New York, Washington … Continue reading →

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Architecturally Sound – Preservation helps St. Louis music scene

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Scott Allen

The latest architecture battles being waged in St. Louis are over the fate of a former gas station (cum Del Taco restaurant) built in 1967 with a distinctive saucer-shaped roof and a circular AAA office building. While not the most important landmarks in the city, … Continue reading →

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Woke up early…

Posted on January 19, 2011 by btrain27

Ugh, woke up way early this morning. I hate waking up before the alarm, it’s just so wrong. You know what else I hate? I’ll give you a hint, the new season kicks off tonight. Yup, that horrible piece of … Continue reading →

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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame – Part Honor, Part Sham

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Scott Allen

Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 15th, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame will announce the 2011 class of inductees at 10:30 a.m. EST.  Over 500 voters received nomination ballots to select the newest class of artists for induction into the Hall.  To … Continue reading →

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