An ocean of fans awaited the eclectic and electric indie-rock band, Hippo Campus. From the first glitchy synth tone to the final guitar strum, every eye in the room was locked on lead singer Jake Luppen and Company, and not a single pair of feet stood solitary. The pure joy in the room was palpable … Continue reading Hippo Campus Electrify Sold-Out Crowd in Kansas City
Weekends are for Dancing: Joywave & Sir Sly // November 2 @ Truman Theater
Here's a not-so-hypothetical hypothetical. You've worked all week. You've slaved at your laptop, you've been in and out of meetings, and your boss has been riding you like Seabiscuit all. week. long. You, the weekend warrior- you, the one who works the desk-- YOU deserve to dance. This Saturday night in Kansas City, two of … Continue reading Weekends are for Dancing: Joywave & Sir Sly // November 2 @ Truman Theater
HAIM Delivers a Little of Their Love to Kansas City
Who knew that three Jewish sisters from Los Angeles could perform one of the best rock sets of 2018? Uh, I did. It's 2018, get over it. (I really considered not making that my intro sentence, but I'm basically writing this for myself, so screw it.) Danielle, Este, and Alana Haim strutted through Kansas City's … Continue reading HAIM Delivers a Little of Their Love to Kansas City
To Begin Summer Concert Season, Modest Mouse scurry through Starlight
There are places and times to best experience music, music heard in its' prime environment and ambiance. For example, it's a well known fact that AC/DC is optimally listened to while driving 45 mph down a vacant road, dirt preferred. Beach House is best heard at, you guessed it, a cabin in Colorado in the … Continue reading To Begin Summer Concert Season, Modest Mouse scurry through Starlight
BROCKHAMPTON’s STAR power BOOGIES in a SWEET sold out show
BROCKHAMPTON are the biggest name in music right now and for a multitude of reasons. They are exciting, vibrant, blisteringly fun, and taking over the world their way. There is no dumbing down the concept of BROCKHAMPTON. What you see, what you hear, what you feel- it is all hand-crafted by the 14 person creative unit. … Continue reading BROCKHAMPTON’s STAR power BOOGIES in a SWEET sold out show
Jeezy Puts On for Kansas City
Five songs into Jeezy's blistering set in Kansas City last night, he halted the music and proclaimed that the show was postponed. The hyped-up crowd, who have spent the night rapping, smoking, and turning up was suddenly brought careening back to earth. But before the air was entirely left from the room, Jeezy stated, "let's … Continue reading Jeezy Puts On for Kansas City
Drive By Truckers Cruise Through Kansas City
When taking photos of a rock show, it's easy to be distracted by the band. These are the guys that are on stage, shrouded in fog and lights, slinging the expensive equipment, creating the sound. But there's a moment, when you turn around, and take a look at the real rockstars: the fans. The folks … Continue reading Drive By Truckers Cruise Through Kansas City
Greta Van Fleet Stun A Sold Out Crowd
There's a tried and true expression that has found it's way around many aspects of our lives. It comes from the great 1989 film Field of Dreams. It goes: "if you build it, they will come." This sentiment can extend to music venues, restaurants and rock bands. If you rock hard enough, and well enough, a crowd … Continue reading Greta Van Fleet Stun A Sold Out Crowd
Phoenix Bring Nostalgia, Unstoppable Hits to the Midland
Remember 2009? Damn, what a good year! "I Gotta Feeling" was on the radio, Silly Bandz were stacked on our wrists, and this was the Internet craze your family sent you over and over Those were simpler times, and the brighter days of '09 feel so far away. But sometimes, a band, a song, an … Continue reading Phoenix Bring Nostalgia, Unstoppable Hits to the Midland
Shoebox Money Unleashes Live Recordings, Prep New Music
Shoebox Money, the Lawrence-based four piece blues-rock band can be found playing shows at an alarming rate. They're almost consistently performing showcases and headlining gigs throughout the Midwest. The band has now released a compliation of live songs recorded at KKFI 90.1 in Kansas City, MO. The first track, "Riverside" is a bluesy jam rock … Continue reading Shoebox Money Unleashes Live Recordings, Prep New Music
