Electric Guest at Alamo Drathouse, 2/28/17
Los Angeles-based indie duo Electric Guest recently hit the Alamo Drafthouse for an early morning acoustic set during a stop in Kansas City. Check out this live version of their soulful song “Dear to Me.”
Archive for February, 2017
Electric Guest “Dear to Me” Live at the Alamo Drafthouse
February 28, 2017Rachel Mallin and the Wild Type Crush “Razorback” Live at the Tank Room
February 27, 2017
Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type at the Tank Room, 2/25/17
Past interview subjects Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type recently lit up the Tank Room. They are one of my favorite KC bands and always put on a killer live show. Rachel was also my most frequent live guest of 2016. I covered the show for X1051. Check out a blazing live version of their old school song “Razorback.”
Frances and the Foundation Rock the Tank Room
February 24, 2017
Frances and the Foundation at the Tank Room, 2/18/17
Nashville-based trio Frances and the Foundation recently crushed the Tank Room with a hard-hitting set. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this blistering live performance.
Jessica Paige “I Just Wanna Be Loved By You” Live at the Tank Room
February 23, 2017
Jessica Paige at the Tank Room, 2/22/17
Singer-songwriter Jessica Paige and her band recently brought their passionate and soulful songs to the Tank Room. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this live performance of “I Just Wanna Be Loved By You.”
Dylan Guthrie and the Good Time Guys “This I Know” Live at the Tank Room
February 23, 2017
Dylan Guthrie and the Good Time Guys at the Tank Room, 2/22/17
Dylan Guthrie and the Good Time Guys recently hit the Tank Room for a blazing set. I covered the show for X1051. The songs and quality of the jams make them a band to watch. Check out this live video of “This I Know.”
The Enthralling Vibes of Magic City Hippies Hit RecordBar
February 22, 2017
Magic City Hippies at RecordBar, 2/17/17
Magic City Hippies brought their trippy, funk-filled indie rock vibes to the RecordBar. I covered the show for X1051. The band smashed the crowd with their unique fusion of sounds. Check out the entrancing vibes of Magic City Hippies.
McClain Approved: Mess Unleashes a Glorious Wave of Sound at the Tank Room
February 21, 2017
MESS at the Tank Room, 2/18/17
Up-and-coming Kansas City-based band Mess recently smashed the Tank Room with a rocking set of shoegaze and post punk vibes. I covered the show for X1051. I went into the show knowing nothing about them and was completely blown away. It was one of the best sets I’ve seen in 6 months. Check out this live video of the epic, sprawling sounds of Mess.
Mike Doughty “Bus to Beelzebub” “How Many Cans?” and “So Far I Have Not Found the Science” Live at RecordBar
February 21, 2017
Mike Doughty at RecordBar, 2/14/17
Past interview subject Mike Doughty recently hit the RecordBar. Backed by Wheatus and his own band, Doughty crushed a set mixing new songs, older solo material and Soul Coughing classics. Mike Doughty is a poet and the way he uses words in his songs help make them enthralling. Doughty never plays the same set twice, so it’s always fun to see where they take the songs. I covered the show for X1051. Check out these blistering live performances of “Bus to Beelzebub,” “How Many Cans?” and “So Far I Have Not Found the Science.”
IVØRY BLACK “Midas Touch” and “Ready, Get Set” Live at the Tank Room
February 21, 2017
IVORY BLACK at the Tank Room, 2/18/17
Past interview subject IVØRY BLACK recently crushed the Tank Room. It was the debut of the band’s duo setup with looping pedals. I covered the show for X1051. Check out these soulful live performances of “Midas Touch” and “Ready, Get Set.”
Hippo Campus “Bashful Creatures” and “Suicide Saturday” Live at RecordBar
February 20, 2017
Hippo Campus at RecordBar, 2/17/17
Up-and-coming indie rock band Hippo Campus recently smashed a sold out RecordBar. I covered the show for X1051. Check out these rocking live performances of “Bashful Creatures” and “Suicide Saturday.”Their debut album, Landmark, drops 2/24.
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