Say Yes To The No-No’s [UPDATE]
FREE DOWNLOAD RECORDING | Say Yes To The No-No’s performed their first show together on 03-01-2008. Conducted by Jesus Correa with members from Rockford, IL area bands. Featuring members of The Moment, The Braves, Donkey Boy (USA), Popeye Jonesin, The Gomows and many more.
Matt Hopper “Jersey Finger”: Review + Interview
Matt Hopper singer-songwriter from Boise, Idaho, recently passed through the midwest on tour supporting his 2010 self-release, “Jersey Finger.” He took some time to talk with us.
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
The Halfway Point, 2010: Sock Monkey Sound Staff Music Review
It’s our rookie attempt to cover the first half of 2010. Below is a brief list of what Sock Monkey Sound has been listening to and recommends at the 2010 halfway point.
Rian Murphy & Will Oldham's "All Most Heaven" E.P.
August 28th marks the 10 year anniversary of one of Drag City Record’s most peculiar and beautiful E.P.’s. Featuring 4 original songs by label owner, Rian Murphy, and mastermind songwriter, Will Oldham, along with many prominent Chicago musicians.
{Archer Prewitt, Bill Callahan, Kelly Hogan, Edith Frost, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Jim O’ Rourke, even Albini assists– and many more.}
FOX39′s “Rockford Idol” winner sings Leonard Cohen’s, “Hallelujah.” He’s from Naperville, by the way.
Operation Rockford Fail: A sexy, blond highlighted, orange skinned boy from Naperville, IL, win’s Fox39′s, “Rockford Idol” contest.
By Andy Whorehall
Donkey Boy (USA) – "Johnsburg, IL* / Birds & Balloons / Break My Hands" (Medley) Part 1
Donkey Boy (USA) performing live in studio for Sock Monkey Sound
The Pimps – Another job well done.
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
The Artists Ensemble, Rockford’s only Professional Live Theater Group
The Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford’s only Professional Live Theater Group | By Andrew Whorehall
