Too Much Rock

Cowboy Indian Bear - February 2nd, 2012 in Lawrence, KS

Cowboy Indian Bear headlined a local all-star lineup on 2/2, joining Fourth of July and Soft Reeds for a night of brilliant indie rock. Check out my photos and video of the evening.

Too Much Rock Podcast #196

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:01:08 EDT

Podcast #196 has it all w/ new music from Tommy Stinson, Real Kids, Fleming, Lighthouse and The Whaler, Life And Times, Loincloth, & Craig Finn.

Emilie Autumn - January 25th, 2012 in Kansas City, MO

Emilie Autumn and her Bloody Crumpets opened the Fight Like a Girl tour in KC on 1/25. Check out my account and photos of this cabaret-style event.

Too Much Rock Podcast #195

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:35:33 EDT

Podcast #195 hums along nicely with new music from Dead Girls, Deer Tick, Guided By Voices, Halloween, Alaska, Darcys, & Black Fortress of Opium.

Bowinero - January 20th, 2012 in Kansas City, MO

A trio of local indie rock bands played to a friendly crowd on 1/20. Check out my photos and video of Bowinero, Dead Girls, & Knife Crime.

Canasta - January 9th, 2012 in Kansas City, MO

On 1/9 Chicago's Canasta ended a quick 4-date weekend outing with a quiet gig in KC supported by local openers Dojo for Crooks. Click to check out my account, photos, and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #194

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:34:54 EDT

Podcast #194 reaches back to pick up recent releases from Grouplove, Frank Turner, F*cked Up, Head and the Heart, Belle Brigade, & Devil's Blood.

TMR: Top 30 Albums of 2011

While the Too Much Rock Podcast focuses on singles, that doesn't mean we don't love albums. In fact, here are 30 that we loved in 2011!

TMR: Top songs of 2011

Here are my top 25 songs of 2011 plus a few stragglers from 2010. Did I pick the right ones? Let me know.

Too Much Rock Podcast #193

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:45:54 EDT

Podcast #193 reviews my top 6 tracks of the year featuring CSS, Foster the People, We Barbarians, Boston Spaceships, Cute Lepers, Scattered Trees, & Low.

Too Much Rock Podcast #192

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:42:56 EDT

Podcast 192 is the holiday spectacular w/ Patti Page, Wave Pictures, Darren Hayman, She & Him, Cristina Black, Fear, & Kate Bush.

Too Much Rock Podcast #191

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:16:22 EDT

Podcast 191 comes potpourri style w/ music from Los Campesinos!, Hidden Pictures, Hands & Teeth, Can, Radiation City, Gillian Welch, & Rex Mundi.

Too Much Rock Podcast #190

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:48:57 EDT

Podcast #190 is an embarrassment of riches w/ music from Jonathan Coulton, Cloud Control, The Dø, Penny Blacks, A Stick And A Stone, & Kimya Dawson.

Too Much Rock Podcast #189

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:43:01 EDT

Podcast #189 is an aural smorgasbord w/ Wounded Lion, Unicycle Loves You, The Darcys, Team Genius, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Is Tropical, & PTAHIL.

The Kooks - November 15th, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA

On 11/15 Britpoppers The Kooks brought their charged pop to Philly where it was joined by the garage pop of openers The Postelles. Click to check out my account, video, and photos of the night.

Kimya Dawson - November 10th, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA

On 11/10 Kimya Dawson capped a wonderful evening of sincere solo performances that also featured Your Heart Breaks and A Stick And A Stone. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #188

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:40:47 EDT

Podcast #188 presents Rob Crow, Sakert!, Summer Camp, Decemberists, Tom Waits, & Bonnie "Prince" Billy in hotel room fidelity.

A Great Big Pile of Leaves - October 25th, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA

A Great Big Pile of Leaves capped off of 4-band all-ages bill of punk and indie acts at North Star on 10/25. Click to check out my account, photos, and video of the show.

Too Much Rock Podcast #187

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:38:27 EDT

Podcast #187 comes on the heels of a long vacation w/ new music from Wilco, St. Vincent, MEN, Foster the People, Sin Fang, Melpo Mene, & Opeth.

Too Much Rock Podcast #186

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:58:12 EDT

Podcast #186 shares new favourites from Jens Lekman, Jeffrey Lewis, Dan Mangan, Wild Flag, Chevin, CSS, & St. Lucia.

Too Much Rock Podcast #185

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:55:28 EDT

Podcast #185 embraces the new (and new-to-me) music of Russian Futurists, Ladytron, Girls, Glen Campbell, Richard Taylor, Testors, & Mogwai.

An Horse - September 24th, 2011 in Lawrence, KS

On 9/24 Australia's An Horse drew devoted fans, while new bands Bo Jackson and The Sluts attracted the curious locals. Check out my accounts, photos, and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #184

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:01:49 EDT

Podcast #184 reaches back to pick up some music it missed with tunes from Two Door Cinema Club, Vaselines, Watson Twins, PJ Harvey, Superhumanoids, & Damien Jurado.

Tim Kasher - September 9th, 2011 in Lawrence, KS

The there-to-be-seen college crowd packed in on 9/9 to see Cursive's Tim Kasher with openers Fourth of July and Aficionado. Click for my account, photos, and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #183

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:15:28 EDT

Podcast #183 is odds and sods while I'm off enjoying the end of summer. Music from Widowspeak, Dave Stewart, Psychedelic Furs, Echo & the Bunnymen, & Falloch.

Too Much Rock Podcast #182

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:58:22 EDT

Podcast #182 is a hobo's stew of rock w/ new music from Erasure, Cute Lepers, Something Fierce, We Barbarians, A Lull, & Alestorm.

Atlantic Fadeout - August 24th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

Atlantic Fadeout played to the "midtown rabble" on 8/24 with both Deco Auto and an abbreviated Hidden Pictures opening. Check out my photos and video of the show.

The Cute Lepers - August 23rd, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

The Cute Lepers brought its punk rock revival to KC on 8/23 performing with Something Fierce, Hipshot Killer & The Puritans. Click for my account, photos, and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #181

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:45:54 EDT

Podcast 181 flitters all over the indie pop spectrum w/ new music from Cosmo Jarvis, Beirut, Pocketbooks, Pree, Prussia, Spirit Is The Spirit, & SSION.

Too Much Rock Podcast #180

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:02:22 EDT

Podcast #180 is a pleasant slow down with music from Archers of Loaf, Comet Gain, Fourth Of July, William Elliott Whitmore, Richard Buckner, & Horrors.

Typhoon - August 9th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

A good crowd filled a hot room on 8/9 for Portland-based 11-piece Typhoon and local openers Spirit is the Spirit and Ben Allen. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #179

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:28:28 EDT

Podcast #179 is a polite taste of summer with new music from Mates Of State, My Tiger My Timing, Human League, Boston Spaceships, Mekons, & Postelles.

Too Much Rock Podcast #178

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:09:51 EDT

Podcast #178 is full of solo efforts and bands that you'll learn to love. Music from Shotgun Jimmie, Gardens & Villa, Cults, Wu Lyf, Destroyer, Bon Iver, & Tune-Yards.

Mammoth Life - July 16th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

On 7/16 Mammoth Life headlined a late show that also included buzzworthy local KC bands High Diving Ponies and Continents. Check out my photos and video from the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #177

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:53:13 EDT

Podcast 177 just feels like summer with music from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Acid House Kings, Gardening, Not Architecture, Austra, Builders And The Butchers, Hangman's Alphabet, & Cat's Eyes.

Matt and Kim - June 22nd, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

1000 sweaty and bouncing kids packed the Beaumont for the energetic pop of Matt and Kim and openers The Thermals. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #176

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:58:23 EDT

Podcast #176 is full of gems from Arctic Monkeys, Kishi Bashi, Jonathan Richman, Moby, Hospital Ships, & Riverside.

Too Much Rock Podcast #175

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:58:37 EDT

Podcast #175 is all American with new music from Mammoth Life, Okkervil River, Death Cab for Cutie, Battles, Manorlady, & Eddie Vedder.

Asobi Seksu - June 7th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

On 6/7 NYC's Asobi Seksu played a show bolstered by KC buzz bands Capybara and Hospital Ships. Check out my photos and video of the show.

Too Much Rock Podcast #174

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:48:43 EDT

Podcast #174 has it all with music from Secrets*, Times New Viking, I'm From Barcelona, Fleet Foxes, Lali Puna, Brendan Perry, & Vintersorg.

Voted Most Random - May 21st, 2011 in Hamden, CT

On 5/21 I found myself at an all-ages show with 40 high school girls and a handful of poppy emo bands. Check out my account, photos, and video of Voted Most Random, Forget Paris, New Year Premiere, & Stateside.

Too Much Rock Podcast #173

Mon, 23 May 2011 19:44:36 EDT

Podcast #173 brings you friends old and new with music from Cars, Love Inks, Pursesnatchers, Malajube, Thao & Mirah, Mick Harvey, Jolly Boys, & Max Burgundy.

John Vanderslice - May 16th, 2011 in Milford, CT

John Vanderslice and opener Damien Jurado had hit their stride on 5/16 when they played to the small crowd in Milford, CT. Check out my photos and video of the show.

Too Much Rock Podcast #172

Sun, 15 May 2011 12:01:55 EDT

Podcast #172 is the TMR variety you've come to love with music from Secrets*, John Vanderslice, Vincent Minor, Cass McCombs, Hunx and his Punx, & Explosions in the Sky.

Hidden Pictures - May 13th, 2011 in Lawrence, KS

Hidden Pictures celebrated its CD release with friends Dead Girls on 5/13, kindly sending all proceeds to fight Cancer. Check out my photos and video of the bands.

Manchester Orchestra - May 2nd, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

An enthusiastic KC crowd turned up for Manchester Orchestra, An Horse, & Harrison Hudson on 5/2. Check out my account and photos of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #171

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:22:18 EDT

Podcast #171 is a bit dark with tracks from Tweeds, O'Death, Son Volt, Ugly Stick, Penny Blacks, Samiam, & Yourself and The Air.

John Vanderslice - April 29th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

On 4/29 John Vanderslice and opener Damien Jurado played to an engaged KC crowd. Check out my account, photos and videos of the night.

Kanrocksas Press Conferenece

I've got all the details on the Kanrocksas Festival featuring Muse, Eminem, and 28 other acts coming to the Kansas Speedway Aug 5-6.

Too Much Rock Podcast #170

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:59:13 EDT

Podcast #170 is a lovely ride with new music from Lenka, Art Brut, Figurines, Manchester Orchestra, Paul Simon, Low, & Glasvegas.

The Joy Formidable - April 23rd, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

Local alt rock radio packed The Riot Room on 4/23 for Wales' Joy Formidable supported by Lonely Forest & Soft Reeds. Check out my photos and video of the night.

Parallels - April 18th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

On 4/18 a Monday night crowd assembled for electro acts Parallels, London Transit, and South Sea Island Magic. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #169

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:33:03 EDT

Podcast #169 bounces along with Joy Formidable, TV On The Radio, Oneironauts, School Of Seven Bells, Architecture In Helsinki, Hidden Pictures, & Thermals.

Amon Amarth - April 16th, 2011 in Lawrence, KS

On 4/16 indie rockers had Record Store Day, but the metal kids had 2 1/2 hours from Swedish viking metal mainstays Amon Amarth. Check out my photos and video of the night.

The Dead Girls - April 16th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

The Dead Girls finished an afternoon of live music in celebration of both Vinyl Renaissance's grand opening on W. 39th St and Record Store Day. Check out my account, photos, & video of the show.

Cursive - April 9th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

Middle of the Map fest ended on 4/9 with a beyond-capacity crowd at The Riot Room. Check out my photos and video of Cursive, Life and Times, Candy Claws, Capybara, Hospital Ships, Making Movies, & Noah's Ark Was a Space Ship.

Too Much Rock Podcast #168

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:20:40 EDT

Podcast #168 delivers gems from Blue Skies for Black Hearts, Pains of Being Pure At Heart, Beast Make Bomb, An Horse, Mountain Goats, Bill Callahan, & Parallels.

The Appleseed Cast - April 8th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

On 4/8 The Riot Room took part in KC's Middle of the Map fest. Check out my photos and video of Appleseed Cast, Casket Lottery, A Lull, Minden, & Spirit is the Spirit.

Too Much Rock Podcast #167

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:43:11 EDT

Podcast #167 is a fun one with odds and ends from Pelle Carlberg, Noah and the Whale, Poi Dog Pondering, J Mascis, Daniel, Fred & Julie, & PS I Love You.

Sebadoh - March 23rd, 2011 in Milford, CT

Sebadoh began its East Coast reunion tour on 3/23 bringing both snow and Richard Buckner along for the ride. Check out my photos and video of the show.

Too Much Rock Podcast #166

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:56:22 EDT

Podcast #166 asks you to be the critic with new music from Admiral Radley, Wye Oak, Kurt Vile, Ben Lee, R.E.M., Killing Joke, & Amon Amarth.

Too Much Rock Podcast #165

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:30:41 EDT

Podcast #165 has it all with new music from Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, Apples in Stereo, Streets, East River Pipe, Dream Diary, Rival Schools, & Watain.

Rocky Votolato - March 17th, 2011 in Hamden, CT

On 3/17 Hamden wisely forsook green beer to instead watch quiet sets from Rocky Votolato, Matt Pond, and Canvas. Check out my account, photos and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #164

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:34:47 EDT

Podcast #164 catches up with music from Ted Leo, Wrong Words, Paul Weller, Empress Hotel, Burzum, & Mumford & Sons.

Too Much Rock Podcast #163

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:39:39 EDT

Podcast #163 might surprise you with new music from Killdozer, Bright Eyes, Scattered Trees, Alex Winston, Pujol, Mogwai, & Waylon Jennings.

Too Much Rock Podcast #162

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:00:16 EDT

Podcast #162 plays it retro with new tracks from Go! Team, Sleepy Rebels, Smith Westerns, Anchorless, Gang of Four, Chikita Violenta, Chamberlin, Giant Sand, & Casiotone...

Too Much Rock Podcast #161

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:31:36 EDT

Podcast #161 urges you to free your mind as you listen to Hot Club De Paris, Wire, Radio Dept., Big Eyes Family Players, Mates of State, Chris Bathgate, Wive, & Crystal Viper.

Too Much Rock Podcast #160

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:29:55 EDT

Podcast #160 rocks more than pops with new music from Charlene Kaye, Positions, Typhoon, L'Altra, Some Community, Megaphonic Thrift, & Neurosis.

Tut Tut - February 3rd, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

Weather challenges on 2/3 resulted in an intimate show featuring two KC bands in a state of flux: Tut Tut and Mammoth Life. Check out my account, (dark) photos, and video of the show.

The Latenight Callers - February 5th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

KC came out early on 2/5 for the slinky noir of Latenight Callers and the bright chamber pop of Canasta. Check out my photos and video of the bands.

Too Much Rock Podcast #159

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:39:22 EDT

Podcast #159 is a ray of needed sunshine. Listen to new music from Free Energy, Iron & Wine, Pepper Rabbit, Regina Spektor, Asobi Seksu, Cee-Lo Green, Mark Ronson, & Chumbawamba.

Too Much Rock Podcast #158

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:09:43 EDT

Podcast #158 is a bit unexpected with music from Decemberists, Narcoleptic Dancers, Beatles, Maximum Balloon, Blood Red Shoes, Plimsouls, OFF!, & Jimmy Cliff.

Namelessnumberheadman - January 29th, 2011 in Kansas City, MO

On 1/29 KC got a bit of something old and something new when Namelessnumberheadman played with a reunited Zoom and Rustin Smith. Check out my account, photos, and video of the bands.

Too Much Rock Podcast #157

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:28:31 EDT

Podcast #157 comes to you without rhyme or reason. Listen for music from Japanese Cartoon, Lelia Broussard, Deerhunter, Jim Stafford, Against Me!, Holcombe Waller, National, & Lordi.

Deer Tick - January 20th, 2011 in Milford, CT

A pared-down Deer Tick played to a devoted audience on 1/20. Check out my account, photos, and video of the band along with openers The Shivers & Heirlooms.

Too Much Rock Podcast #156

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:28:25 EDT

Podcast #156 features more fractured indie pop from Darwin Deez, Fergus & Geronimo, Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Loveable Tulips, Yeasayer, La Femme, Pas Chic Chic, & Joan Jett.

Too Much Rock Podcast #155

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:30:11 EDT

Podcast #155 doesn't always play it straight with new music from Sleepy Rebels, Bear Hands, Violens, Pomplamoose, Gary Wilson, Ben Wilkins, Diane Birch w/ Phenomenal Handclap Band, & Agalloch.

TMR: Top 30 songs of 2010

2010 delivered a bumper crop of great singles. Here is a list of my favourite 30 songs of 2010, plus 3 stragglers from 2009.

Too Much Rock Podcast #154

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:08:17 EDT

Podcast #154 might be the cutest podcast ever with new music from Gospel Music, Ace Bushy Striptease, Best Coast, Jenny O., Hellsongs, Sakert!, Hidden Pictures, Mammoth Life, & Braids.

Too Much Rock Podcast #153

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:50:22 EDT

Podcast #153 brings the year to an close by exploring its top singles and albums. Listen to tracks from Mammoth Life, Hidden Pictures, Pernice Brothers, She & Him, Canasta, & Belle and Sebastian.

Ultimate Fakebook - December 23rd, 2010 in Kansas City, MO

KC partied like it was 1999 when both a reunited Ultimate Fakebook and Creature Comforts played a yuletide set supported by Matt Dunehoo. Check out all my photos and video of the night.

Too Much Rock Podcast #152

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:52:30 EDT

Podcast #152 is chock-full of goodness with new music from Extra Lens, Stereo Total, Orange Juice, Les Savy Fav, !!!, Girl Talk, & Bruce Springsteen.

Too Much Rock Podcast #151

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:09:01 EDT

Too Much Rock wishes you a Happy Holidays with Podcast #151 featuring festive music from Jenny O., Little & Ashley, Pomplamoose, Joan Jett, Twisted Sister, Billy Idol, Andy Williams, The Puppini Sisters, & Darlene Love.

Actors & Actresses - December 9th, 2010 in Kansas City, MO

Atmosphere ruled on 12/9 when Actors & Actresses, Lepers, Auternus, & Sleep Agents played KC. Check out my photos and video of the bands.

Mammoth Life - December 3rd, 2010 in Lawrence, KS

On 12/3 Mammoth Life debuted its new single and its new slimmed-down line up. Check out my account and photos of the band along with openers Panda Circus and Jumbling Towers.

Too Much Rock Podcast #150

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:16:50 EDT

Podcast #150 slips of a bit of metal into your indie pop diet with music from Matt & Kim, Lovely Eggs, One Happy Island, Essex Chanel, Shugo Tokumaru, Lordi, Tyr, & Corin Tucker Band.