All posts by Larry Philpot

  • Chuck Berry: The Most Ripped-Off Artist, turns 90

    Updated from 2013.  Chuck Berry, the entertainer that copied nobody turns a year older today, to little fanfare. In honor of this, it may be fitting to not only wish him a happy 90th, but to acknowledge...

    • Posted October 18, 2016
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  • Eliot Lewis Photo Gallery Part 1

    Eliot Lewis is an American rock, R&B and soul singer, keyboardist, guitarist, bassist, drummer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work with Average White Band and Daryl Hall & John Oates, and is one...

    • Posted October 18, 2016
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  • The Eagles’ “Hotel California” Song Analysis

    Jesse B. asked for an analysis of what has become an iconic song, The Eagles “Hotel California.” It’s the title song from the album of the same name that went on to sell over 16 million and...

    • Posted October 16, 2016
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  • Jackson Browne Backstory: Sky Blue and Black

    Acknowledging Jackson Browne’s birthday today we discuss his song, “Sky Blue and Black”. It is a complex, emotionally charged, and mostly inaccurate song, as well as an indictment of the media. The story, from 1992, had all the juicy elements to...

    • Posted October 9, 2016
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  • Alice Cooper in Indianapolis 10/5/16

    Last night’s sold out show at Indianapolis’ Murat Theater brought one of the greatest showmen in rock, and did not disappoint devoted fans. Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock,...

    • Posted October 7, 2016
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  • Day 3 recap: Austin City Limits 2016

    Recap of today’s events from Sunday, October 2, 2016  

    • Posted October 6, 2016
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  • Day 2 Recap: Austin City Limits 2016

    Highlights from Saturday, October 1, 2016  

    • Posted October 6, 2016
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  • Day 1 recap, Austin City Limits 2016

    Friday, September 30, 2016 recap of today’s events:  

    • Posted October 6, 2016
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  • ACL 2016: Flight Facilities

    Austin City Limits Festival 2016: Flight Facilities achieve lift off  with a stunning performance from “Owl Eyes” at the Home Away Stage. Flight Facilities is an Australian production duo culminating from years of consistency.   The flight experience is...

    • Posted October 3, 2016
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  • Four days out: Midpoint Music Festival

    Midpoint Music Festival is this upcoming weekend in Cincinnati. A limited number of tickets are still available. Check out this great lineup. AJJ ALOHA ALONE AT 3AM AMBER ARCADES ANIMAL MOTHER ANTIBALAS AUBRIE SELLERS BABY MONEY &...

    • Posted September 19, 2016
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