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Lizard Man, with Jason "Mossy Orenthal" Vaughn (Photo by Brian Milo)

Super Pussy Gold

Live at Kryptonite, Rockford, IL
11.19.2011

Rockford, IL’s Super Pussy Gold is Lizard Skynard minus Austin’s Lizard Man. Led by sonic alchemist, composer and lead guitarist, Jason “Mossy Orenthal” Vaughn, SPG blazed through 40 minutes of mostly instrumental compositions, focusing on texture and proficiency more than song messages and meaning.

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We Gotta Get Out of This Place | The Animals

“We Gotta Get Out of This Place “, performed by The Animals, was written in 1965 by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil (Brill-Building-era composers responsible for many timeless hits). The song’s timeless angst has been embraced by many fed-up, walks of life in the past 5 decades; the military, graduates, and most recently, peasants known as Rockfordians from Illinois who are seeking a better walk of life somewhere else.

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Micky Rosenquist & The Black Squirrel Project

Micky Rosenquist, Rockford, IL area musician, instructor and drummer for many midwestern bands (Cameron McGill & What Army, Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons, & more) has launched his his own solo project. Production on “Micky Rosenquist & The Black Squirrel” record began in late August at Rosenquist’s own studio space, Underground Squirrel Studio in Rockford, IL.

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El Doug vs. The Local Elite: Part 7

“I was talkin to so & so in the pisser and they said you’re only drinking with me to tell my stories, to your advantage. You know, like, my special BBQ sauce recipe, and how you may want to sell my recipe to Heinz or KFC?!…”

This is Church.

This is what church looks like in the middle of America. | By Cheet “Rick” Titan

El Doug vs. The Local Elite: Part 1

Meet El Doug, aka Douglass Arthur Arbisi-Grobnik. Andy’s childhood friend helps him outta a writer’s block to start 2011 off on the wrong foot.

Trust me, this is so awesome up close.

RAY TARTE REWIND: The Festival of Lights, Rockford Memories and Holiday Cheer

“The Festival of Lights, Rockford, IL. ComEd thanks you and Happy Holidays! Now that that’s out of the way.” | By Ray Tarte | Transcribed by Andy Whorehall

Mary's Place, Rockford, IL

Abominable No Men

A young band from Beloit, WI @ Mary’s Place, Rockford, IL 09.25.2010 | By Andrew Whorehall

RFD, OTW, WTF, LOL! 18 Tickets = $9.00 = 1 Elephant Ear.

On The Waterfront, Rockford, IL “Illinois’ Largest Street Festival” {Based on combined shoe size & body weight.} By Andrew Whorehall

A+ Releases | Cameron McGill & What Army, Joie De Vivre, Lizard Skynard, Staasuhnator Rex, Crankupmadonna

Excellent 2010 regional releases by Joie de Vivre, Lizard Skynard, Staasuhnator Rex, Crankupmadonna, Cameron McGill & What Army. By Andy Whorehall & dD

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