Band Spotlight | Thursday, November 10,2011

Bobby Conn

Based out of Chicago, Bobby Conn considers music to be a vehicle for entertainment and puts on a wild and woolly show to prove it. Along with this valuable contribution to stage antics, he backs it up

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

Band Spotlight | Thursday, November 3,2011

Pete Anderson

By Tom Irwin

When Pete Anderson, along with fellow musicians Greg Hanna (bass), Jack Maeby (organ and keys) and Jesper Kristensen (drums), rocks Boone’s on Saturday, folks will get to see the show of a lifet

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

Band Spotlight | Thursday, October 27,2011

Old Black and Blue Eyes

By Tom Irwin

When Springfield native Jeff Dauksch of Chawbacon infamy moved to Chicago nine years ago looking for bigger and better things, he formed a band called Old Black and Blue Eyes. The power trio specializ

Band Spotlight | Thursday, October 20,2011

Ras of Headshine

By Tom Irwin

Known as an “acoustic coastal, rock and roll, feel good vibe” band, Headshine keeps it poppy and positive, very refreshing for a modern rock band. Ras, the band’s singer and songwrit

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

Band Spotlight | Thursday, October 13,2011

Eliot Lipp

By Tom Irwin

As the lines between musician and performer blur with DJ and electronic music maker, sounds are created by whatever is available, from a drumbeat to the computer and everything in between, a place whe