Matt Sanders
FeaturesSeptember 20, 2007
Embracing the fallSeems like at some point in our lives, we who are from Missouri -- and particularly the Southeast section of the state -- bemoan our uninfluential existence stuck in flyover country. The national media always seem to ignore us. We're the butt of comedians' jokes, p...FeaturesAugust 31, 2007
Jerry's swan songCape Girardeau's live music scene thrives on hot blues licks and solid rock beats -- the kind of stuff that's likely to either make it seem like you're hearing everything through a tin horn for a few hours after the show or to make you dance so hard your legs feel ...FeaturesAugust 24, 2007
A lump of coal this ChristmasThe past three Christmas seasons have been a magical time at the Show Me Center. Each of those years, one of the biggest visual and sound spectaculars in the country visited the venue, bringing a little Christmas entertainment magic to a place where concerts, espec...FeaturesAugust 10, 2007
The wait is over at Club MoxyThis is the date you've been waiting for, isn't it? If you're a fan of the Cape Girardeau nightlife scene, or someone who's not a fan because there's nothing that suits your taste, the answer is probably yes. After months of waiting, ladies and gents, Club Moxy is ...FeaturesAugust 3, 2007
The mayor loves musicI'll be the first to admit my acquaintance with the City of Roses Music Festival, known for the first time this year as the River City Music Festival, has been rather limited and brief. In my time here as the resident "arts and fun" guy, I've only seen two of the f...FeaturesJuly 20, 2007
A major music showcaseSo you think rock musicians can't live in Southeast Missouri and make a name for themselves? Well, you may be right, but not if Malcolm Springer has anything to say about it. Faithful readers of this column may recognize Springer's name -- he's been mentioned brief...FeaturesJuly 6, 2007
Where music and art meetPeg MacDougall's Edward Bernard Gallery seems like something of an outsider in the local arts scene -- at least in terms of geography. Peg's gallery isn't clustered at the epicenter of the local art offerings that happen each First Friday. The place isn't on Main S...FeaturesMay 4, 2007
The case for ToolFor some of us, the excitement is palpable. A day we've been waiting on for years is finally here -- big rock is set to return to the Show Me Center. At least we hope. Scratch that. I do more than hope; I know (I hope). Earlier this week I was surprised by some rat...FeaturesApril 20, 2007
Remembering TommyI didn't know Thomas Faron Johnson all that well, but if you're reading this, there's a chance you might have. You would probably know him best at Tommy DeWolf. For the purposes of this column, I'll just call him Tommy. If you've been keeping up with the local arts...Advertisement
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