Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, November 17,2011

On the way to Thanksgiving Eve

Looks like that time is here again, when the biggest party night of the year rolls around on next Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve. For the last several years I’ve been saying the night before Thanks

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, November 10,2011

From Rhodes to Fulks

By Tom Irwin

We students of the area music scene often talk around town of the wonderful dilemma actually occurring in Springfield. This strange quandary forces live music goers to make a distinct and difficult ch

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, November 3,2011

A Venice visit

By Tom Irwin

Lucky for us, the band Venice likes to visit a good friend in town. The result of this fruitful relationship with local business owner and big-time music fan Steve Wells is a regular benefit show from

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, October 27,2011

Balancing Brooke

By Tom Irwin

In a world frighteningly full of frustrated folks fighting to attain and sustain a peaceful existence, Brooke Thomas found a life of balance and contentment. With a joyful marriage, satisfying work an

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, October 20,2011

Michael Taylor excursions

By Tom Irwin

One of the nicest things about doing this column is the opportunity to write about what I think is good and interesting in music around town. What makes that part of the job particularly sweet is inte

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, October 13,2011

House of Nasty closes

By Tom Irwin

As we pass through the Ides of October and head toward indoor music events, let’s say our goodbyes to a wonderful warm season of terrific outdoor shows. Just taking a moment to revel in the past

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, October 6,2011

Girl-A-Thon II

By Tom Irwin

Last year about this time, Girl-A-Thon debuted with a bang. There’s nothing like one successful event to warrant another, so off we go with round two of this hip and worthy event, from here on o

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, September 29,2011

Helping horses and Kickstarter

By Tom Irwin

Our topics this week discuss giving money to causes. What could be better than that? You don’t necessarily need to answer, just please continue.Steve Alexander began caring for abandoned horses

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, September 22,2011

Tonguesnatcher Revue returns

By Tom Irwin

If the name is not enough to suck you in, please believe me, Tonguesnatcher Revue is a must-see band. And seeing is an important part of experiencing this musical group, long disciples of the theatric

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, September 15,2011

Mid-month mish-mash

By Tom Irwin

Off we go into the fall festival season with events galore. Sometimes it’s nice to write about one thing (like next week’s return of Tonguesnatcher Revue on Sept. 24), but when so much stu