Are you guys jazzed for the Jammin' at the Gem show at the American Jazz Museum this weekend? If not, you should be.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
It's hard not to support a band like MAW . The five-piece, lady-powered band packs a sweet and somewhat-unsettling rootsy, Americana punch.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
We first reported on Iain Ellis ' follow-up to Rebels Wit Attitude almost two years ago ; Brit Wits: A History of British Rock Humor is now available for the Kindle. It'll be available as a print edition via Intellect Ltd. next month.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
The genius of the Hold Steady has long been the balance of frontman Craig Finn's streetwise colloquial poetry and the band's party-rock hooks. Finn's recent solo debut, Clear Heart Full Eyes , is a less beery affair, with alt-country tones providing the backdrop to the lyrics.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
This week in print: Scoping out the brutality at Black Thorns in the White Cube , a black-metal-inspired exhibition showing at the Paragraph Gallery . Also, a talk with farm-dwelling reformed punk William Elliott Whitmore , who brings his songs to Lawrence on Friday.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
"Let's put on a show!" is the default answer wide-eyed young hopefuls shout in films in which money needs to be amassed quickly. There are fine reasons for this.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Two area radio stations offer up unique Valentine's Day gifts. The Buzz will give listeners a treat when its morning host, Afentra, brings her annual VD Party to the Midland this Friday, February 10.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Bands, why must you forsake Kansas City (and Lawrence)? It seems that many, many tours coming through in the upcoming months hop right past our section of the Midwest, going from St. Louis to Denver, or Oklahoma City to Omaha.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Cursive is headed out on the road again. The Omaha band is touring in support of its new LP, I Am Gemini (February 21, Saddle Creek).… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Last night at the Riot Room, the headliner took the stage in poppy-red lipstick and a gold, strapless tunic and announced, "My name is Estelle and I write songs about boys." As if anyone needed an introduction.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
In like 8 months. The date is Tuesday, October 30 .… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
I wrote about Continents, the more-or-less solo project of Jim Button, last summer . A couple days ago, Button released two new songs as what he's calling the "Instant Life" single.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Kansas City-based indie pop act Electric Needle Room is mostly the work of one man: middle school teacher Matt Beat . If you've ever tried to hold the attention of a 12-year-old for longer than 30 seconds, you know that it requires something far more entertaining than whatever electronic device they currently have jacked into their face.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
On record, Portland's Lost Lander is the duo of Matt Sheehy and Menomena's Brent Knopf. Their album, DRRT , came out last month, and it's a melange of crooned, mellow vocals with loop-based electronics.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
It's shaping up to be a pretty great 2012 concert season for Kansas City and Lawrence. Earlier this week we noted the impressive Middle of the Map lineup.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
My first experience seeing Dr. Dog was a handful of years back, covering the Wakarusa festival in Lawrence. The band's show at one of the smaller side stages was under-attended (everyone else must have been tripping out to STS9 or Buckethead or something), but the most memorable thing about the performance was how hard the '60s-influenced band brought it for just a handful of onlookers.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments [...]
Probably my favorite record of 2011 was Days , by Real Estate. Super excited to see that they're stopping by the Bottleneck as part of their just-announced spring tour.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Want to perform for, or cheer on, people in sweaty workout gear? Calling all local talent: the Hospital Hill Run needs you to wield your musical skills.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
On April 21, blues fans, supporters, and musicians can meet to hear some damn good music, and raise necessary funds for the Mental Health America of the Heartland and the Kansas City Blues Society. The joint fundraiser has helped fight mental blues with music blues for five years.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Here is a list of things about the Ryan Adams show at the Music Hall last night: 1.) Alcohol was served in the lobby areas, but we weren't allowed to bring it into the theater. Prior to Adams' set, all the lines for booze were at least 50 people deep and not budging.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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