Podcast Episodes, Season 2
Sophie B. Hawkins Interview
An interview with Sophie B. Hawkins, whose hits include Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover; will be performing Aug. 14 at Green Light Nights in Rockford, IL.
Podcast Episodes, Season 2
On The North End of Joie De Vivre
Shameless self promotion with a twist as Joie de Vivre joins us in studio for some talk about their new release The North End.
Podcast Episodes, Season 2
Miles Nielsen and His Friend Chris
We reach a “milestone” as Miles Nielsen finally makes it to the studio to record an episode of Sock Monkey Sound. He pops by with a special guest as well – Chris Wachowiak
Podcast Episodes, Season 2
Colin Hay vs. Sock Monkey Sound
This week we are excited to welcome Colin Hay to Sock Monkey Sound. The former leader of Men At Work talks about his most recent release American Sunshine
Podcast Episodes, Season 2
Mr. Arik (Emerging Artist) Jenkins
Arik Jenkins joins us again to discuss this years Emerging Artists competition sponsored by Guzzardo’s Performance Music.
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- The Felix Culpa – The Constant
- Warren Franklin “Vows” – Live at M.I.A. Studios
- Jason Beatty “Dreamer” – Live at MIA Studios
- Joe Reina “Summer Moon” – Live at MIA Studios
The Felix Culpa perform an acoustic version "The Constant" from their 2010 release "Sever Your Roots". Recorded and filmed live at M.I.A Studios for Sock Monkey Sound Music & Culture Podcast.
Warren Franklin performing "Vows", Live at M.I.A. Studios for the Sock Monkey Sound Music & Culture Podcast.
Jason Beatty dropped by for Sock Monkey Sound and look what happened, he recorded a song! Live at MIA Studios, Jason performs his brand new song "Dreamer".
Joe Reina stopped by recently to record an episode of Sock Monkey Sound Music & culture Podcast and when he did, he recorded a fine song called "Summer Moon" live at MIA Studios.
Show / Event Reviews, The Danger Zone
Danger @ 2010 Pitchfork Festival
Posted on 16 July 2010
Cub reporter Danger Stewart is on the scene at the 2010 Pitchfork Festival with updates all weekend long via the Sock Monkey Sound hotline. Check back here all weekend for new posts. Continue Reading
Articles, Movie Reviews
Gentlemen Broncos- it’s better than “Schindler’s List.”
Posted on 30 July 2010
I still want my money back after seeing "Inception" last weekend– especially after I spent much less to own a modern-day accidental, comedic masterpiece on DVD like, "Gentlemen Broncos." by Andy Whorehall Continue Reading
Interviews
Son of Rams Interview
Posted on 27 July 2010
Joe Pruitt is Son of Rams when he's not playing bass for Brooklyn's Family Trees; helping to bring psych rock to the masses. Continue Reading
Articles, Movie Reviews
Inception – A quick review of an exceptionally pointless movie.
Posted on 26 July 2010
A quick review of an exceptionally pointless movie, "Inception." Starring Leo & Directed by 'Dark Knight' Director, Christoper Nolan By Andrew Whorehall | 07.25.2010 Continue Reading
Articles, News, Show / Event Reviews
FOX39′s “Rockford Idol” winner sings Leonard Cohen’s, “Hallelujah.” He’s from Naperville, by the way.
Posted on 17 July 2010
Operation Rockford Fail: A sexy, blond highlighted, orange skinned boy from Naperville, IL, win's Fox39's, "Rockford Idol" contest. By Andy Whorehall Continue Reading
Album Reviews, Articles, News
Another job well done.
Posted on 14 July 2010
The Pimps | Part I A CD review of 2010's "F*ck This Sh*t, We're Outta Here" by The Pimps disguised as a letter to the RRStar. By Andrew Whorehall Continue Reading
Show / Event Reviews, The Danger Zone
Short Form Review: The Jazz Problem
Posted on 13 July 2010
A criticism of jazz ignorance by someone with a marginally less shallow understanding Continue Reading
Articles, News
Baseball, heartbreak & a letter from my imaginary friend, Greg Maddux.
Posted on 12 July 2010
A cultural memoir on baseball and life featuring a life lesson by future Hall of Famer, Mr. Gregory “Halfway to a Nap” Maddux. By Andrew Whorehall Another midsummer classic approaches. What do we know about baseball in 2010? The lack of steroid use means achilles heal injuries and home run counts have simmered down? Yes, [...] Continue Reading
Articles, Show / Event Reviews
With a fireside, radio, pipe and a pet; this is how I’ve imagined my country to be.
Posted on 12 July 2010
The Artists' Ensemble, Rockford's only Professional Live Theater Group | By Andrew Whorehall Continue Reading
Album Reviews
Suns: An Incomplete Review
Posted on 08 July 2010
What is this? A review of the new Suns release, “The Howl and the Many/Close Calls in the U.S. Space Program Continue Reading
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