GEKKO at the Riot Room, 1/13/17
Kansas City-based band GEKKO recently brought their blazing jams to the Riot Room. Their blend of genres helped make GEKKO’s set one of the better local performances I’ve seen in a long time.
Archive for January, 2017
The Blazing Vibes of GEKKO at the Riot Room
January 15, 2017The Band That Fell to Earth “Heroes” Live at RecordBar
January 10, 2017
The Band That Fell to Earth live at the RecordBar, 1/7/17
The Band That Fell to Earth, an indie rock supergroup featuring many of Kansas City’s best musicians, recently paid tribute to David Bowie by performing his songs at a sold out RecordBar. The amount of local talent in the Kansas City music scene is inspiring and the tribute to Bowie and his songs was moving and powerful. Check out this performance of the classic “Heroes.”
The Phantastics “Protein” Live at the Riot Room
January 10, 2017
The Phantastics at the Riot Room, 1/6/17
Kansas City-based band the Phantastics recently celebrated their fifth anniversary at a sold out Riot Room. Check out the soulful, funky grooves of “Protein.”
Community
January 1, 2017For me, this year has been all about community. It is such a great honor to be surrounded by people that are so passionate and creative about what they do. Apathy is for squares. Times can be trying, but try and live a joyous life. Thanks for keeping me fired up people! Woooo! Beast it y’all!
My Favorite Albums of 2016
January 1, 2017
Local Natives at the Midland, 12/17/16
Here are my favorite albums of the year. The shimmering indie rock grooves of Local Natives‘ Sunlit Youth make it my favorite album of the year. Underrated singer-songwriter Laura Gibson crafts a perfect album with Empire Builder. Past interview subjects Warpaint tighten up their sound on Heads Up. Angel Olsen gets expansive and lush on My Woman.
Local Natives Sunlit Youth
Laura Gibson Empire Builder
Warpaint Heads Up
Angel Olsen My Woman
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