Waking up in the UK for the second day in a row was wonderful today. After exploring the village of Oldbury yesterday, I went into the city to explore Bristol today. I discovered that it resembles my college town of Columbia, Mo so much. The vibe was so chilled out and laid back that IContinue reading “Exploring Bristol and Discovering Family Heritage”
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Switchfoot surfs through Columbia
Switchfoot surfs through Columbia The popular Christian rock band will stop by The Blue Note on Thursday. By Megan Suddarth Published April 20, 2012 For access to the original publication, click here. Avid surfers, the Christian rock band Switchfoot got its name from a surfing technique: “Switchfoot” is when you change your feet on the boardContinue reading “Switchfoot surfs through Columbia”
Blacking out with Breathe Carolina
The Denver electronic band will play Wednesday at The Blue Note with The Ready Set. By Megan Suddarth Published March 16, 2012 For access to the original publication, click here. From shattering exit signs to launching champagne glasses off of hotel balconies, the guys in Breathe Carolina personify their lyrics completely. With three albums released andContinue reading “Blacking out with Breathe Carolina”
Leveling with Tommy and the High Pilots
The band will play at Mojo’s on Monday. By Megan Suddarth Tommy and the High Pilots are returning to Columbia to perform with band Langhorne Slim. Even with a whirlwind full of new music, touring and a new music video, Tommy and the High Pilots’ lead singer, Tom Cantillon, takes time to discuss food, fashion, movies,Continue reading “Leveling with Tommy and the High Pilots”
Flying high: Catching up with Tommy of The High Pilots
The Santa Barbara quartet will stop by Mojo’s on Monday. By Megan Suddarth Published March 16, 2012 For access to the original publication, click here. Open roads, microphones and loyal fans pretty much fill the life of Tom Cantillon, lead singer of Tommy and the High Pilots. For this California boy, life is crazy in soContinue reading “Flying high: Catching up with Tommy of The High Pilots”
Music of My Life
The current project I chose for J2150 centers around The Blue Note in downtown Columbia. I’m incredibly excited about this project because music consumes a large part of my life. I love all kinds of music ranging from 80’s to Christian contemporary. So, let’s get started. When I was young, I remember riding with myContinue reading “Music of My Life”
Tech N9ne visits Columbia, ready for strange therapy
Kansas City rapper, Aaron Yates AKA Tech N9ne, finds time on a cold Monday afternoon to joke around about vampires, talk about his love for psychiatry and plan his future. In between freestyle raps and jokes, Tech N9ne opens up about his past, his future and what’s going on in his life right now. HeContinue reading “Tech N9ne visits Columbia, ready for strange therapy”
A Downtown Lifestyle – Sparky’s Finest
A downtown tradition Ice cream – a passion of many that provides not only a delightfully creamy treat but also an added unwanted couple of pounds. Though unhealthy, many can’t resist the deliciousness that ice cream provides. The first ice cream parlor in America was established in 1776 and Columbia’s downtown ice cream shop, Sparky’s,Continue reading “A Downtown Lifestyle – Sparky’s Finest”
Colbie Caillat to get ‘bubbly’ in Columbia
The singer-songwriter will perform Sept. 30 at The Blue Note. By Megan Suddarth Published Sept. 30, 2011 For access to the original publication, click here. Prepare for a laid-back, “bubbly” Friday night with Colbie Caillat. The down-to-earth singer is coming to The Blue Note with a guitar in her hand and flip flops on her feetContinue reading “Colbie Caillat to get ‘bubbly’ in Columbia”
Tommy and the High Pilots land in Columbia
The band will play Aug. 22 at Mojo’s By Megan Suddarth Published Aug. 22, 2011 For access to the original publication, click here. Home is close yet so far away for the men of Tommy and the High Pilots. They’ve been touring the country for the past two months–rocking crowds and gaining fans with their upbeatContinue reading “Tommy and the High Pilots land in Columbia”
The Wandering Sunflower 