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Press
..."A to Z jumped the gun a bit when she wrote about the Transmitters' new CD earlier this year (see "Local Motion" on April 21, 2006), but what she said then about the album — namely, "expected bits of sturm-und-twang are joined by torchy ballads, Rolling Stones-swampy blues, merry jangle [and] riot-punk" — still holds true today. " ...
- The Riverfront Times
"...The musical high points include "Merry Christmas From the Bottom of a
Well," a perfectly pitched marriage of country misery and rock aggression by
the Transmitters..." -Sauce Magazine, Dec. 2006.
- Sauce Magazine
http://www.vintagevinyl.com/cs_i.asp?ArticleId=rick_wood_concert_diary_vol43.htm
..."6/8/06 Twangfest Thursday, The Duck Room. The Transmitters started things off to a light crowd a little after 8PM. This is the toughest sounding band Kip Loui has ever fronted; lots of people think it’s his best. The standout originals were "You’re Killing Me" and "Missing Person". One song had a slight reggae underpinning…kinda like Graham Parker’s "Don’t Ask Me Questions". Toward the end of their 45 minute set, they did Hank’s "Lost Highway", starting off slow before kicking it into gear and ending with a punch." ... - vintagevinyl.com
Discography
Transmission by The Transmitters
A Very Bert Dax Christmas Volume 5 - song: Merry Christmas from the Bottom of a Well
Photos
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Bio
The Transmitter players are all veterans of the local St. Louis music scene. Band leader and main songwriter Kip Loui co-founded the St. Louis Americana showcase Twangfest as well as playing with the notable St. Louis band The Rockhouse Ramblers who were a St Louis "all star" group that included Dade Farrar and John Horton. Kip currently performs with side project Diesel Island featuring Brian Henneman and other Bottle Rockets personnel. Jon Parsons introduces soul and mood into The Transmitters music on keys. His classic, old-school, funk driven style was showcased with the three piece act The Ambassadors. Their blend of soul and pop that was as catchy as it was unique. Another of his projects, The Getaway Car, was awarded the Riverfront Times Best New Band in 2000. Jon also played with one of St Louis' most highly regarded local bands, Nadine with which he recorded their acclaimed album “Strange Seasons” in early 2002. Mike Young brings rock and blues with his lead guitar work. Mike performed with such bands as Shame Club and The Gentleman Callers who were prominent in the St. Louis scene opening for such acts as Chuck Berry and Dick Dale. Scott Lampley and Dave Stallman compose the rock-solid rhythm of The Transmitters on drums and bass respectively. Scott has toured throughout Missouri playing blues, country, and rock with groups such as Cedar Creek, The Gypsy Eyes Blues Band and Donny and the Feelgoods.
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