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Roots N Blues crowd outshines Son Volt’s stellar set

Alexandra Sharp • October 1, 2018

Son Volt’s performance was supposedly excellent. I wouldn’t know though, despite the fact that I was inches from the stage. With an intricate blend of classic rock and blues, Son Volt took the MO...

Sturgill Simpson offers impassioned, driving performance at Roots N Blues N BBQ

Spencer Mende • October 1, 2018

Sturgill Simpson is undoubtedly a country artist, but he eschews the glitzy production that defines the genre’s mainstream for a sound that is significantly more classic. His sound evokes the golden-age...

Album review: ‘Piano and a Microphone 1983’ by Prince

Emma Bennett • October 1, 2018

On June 7 of this year, the estate of artist Prince announced to the public that an album found in his archive of music would be published later in the year. Titled “Piano and a Microphone 1983,” the...

‘The Good Place’ season three finds its footing on Earth

Abby Monteil • October 1, 2018

_This review contains spoilers for season three of “The Good Place.”_ “The Good Place” prides itself on being a show that is not afraid to break out of the traditional sitcom mold. Instead of...

The premiere of ‘Saturday Night Live’ promises fantastic season

Emma Bennett • October 1, 2018

The best of political and pop culture comedy is back. NBC’s sketch comedy show, “Saturday Night Live,” returned for its 44th season on Saturday. The episode was hosted by Star Wars’ Adam Driver,...

Logic’s ‘Young Sinatra IV’ bleeds political commentary

Emma Bennett • October 1, 2018

Last year, Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” rocked the world with a message about suicide prevention and reaching out to those with mental health issues. The single hit 5X Platinum and peaked in the top...

Los Lobos brings house down at Root N Blues N BBQ

Alex Wilson • October 1, 2018

A cool fall breeze made the teeth of everyone in the audience chatter at the Roots N Blues N BBQ festival Sept. 28. Leaves began to fall off the trees as musicians played all throughout the fairgrounds....

Taj Mahal Trio leaves audience anything but blue

Janae McKenzie • October 1, 2018

As I rolled up to the Great Southern Bank Stage for the Taj Mahal concert, the vibe was almost violently mellow. Many older couples cuddled on bright blankets, lighting up a cigarette and chatting about...

Task Force Report formalizes UM System leadership role specifications

Riddhi Andurkar • October 1, 2018

The Board of Curators passed a document called the Task Force Report that defines the UM System’s vision, mission and guiding principles for the governance of the university system on July 19, 2018. The...

12th annual South Farms Showcase held to promote research, fun on Sept. 29

Lauren Bishop • October 1, 2018

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources hosted the 12th annual South Farm Showcase on Sept. 29 with animals, research and interesting treats. One portion of the showcase grounds was dedicated...

Lake Street Dive brought mix of genres to MO Lottery Stage

Mariana Labbate • October 1, 2018

Lake Street Dive was one of the first performers to play at the MO Lottery Stage at this year’s Roots N Blues festival. The band consists of lead singer Rachael Price, trumpetist and guitarist Michael...

Dirtfoot brings raucous genre-bending rock to Roots N Blues after-party

Spencer Mende • October 1, 2018

Few bands can honestly describe themselves as a fusion of country, punk, folk, blues and old-fashioned rock-and-roll. Dirtfoot manages to compellingly combine all of these genres, even adding accents of...