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.
Here’s the second episode of #StreetBeast for X1051. Shawn Quinn (Quinn’s Morning Fix) and Paul Chandler (Xposure) chowed down on the infamous pig snoot sandwich at Tenderloin Grill.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise at the RecordBar, 2/4/17
Indie rock up-and-comers Rainbow Kitten Surprise recently smashed a sold out show at the RecordBar. I covered the show for X1051. Check out these live videos of the indie rock vibe mayhem.
Galactic at the Madrid Theatre, 2/3/17
New Orleans funk powerhouse Galactic recently smashed the Madrid Theatre with their hard-hitting grooves. They are also past interview subjects of mine. The hour and 45 minute set featured songs and covers from throughout the NOLA band’s career. They were joined by trumpeter Shamarr Allen and vocalist Erica Falls. Check out these live videos from their show here in KC.
McClain and Stanton Moore, drummer for Galactic, 2/3/17
Lynyrd Skynyrd Breh, 1/31/17,
I recently hit the Westside neighborhood in Kansas City, MO. Ended up having a discussion about street art and the importance of urban culture.
Dylan Guthrie and the Good Time Guys at Lifted Spirits, 1/27/17
Dylan Guthrie and the Good Time Guys recently played their first Kansas City show. They smashed a set at the Do816 launch party at Lifted Spirits. I covered the show for X1051. The Lawrence-based band dazzled with their interplay and quality songwriting. Check out this live video of “Dreaming of Love.”
Emmaline Twist at the Tank Room, 1/28/17
Kansas City-based band Emmaline Twist recently smashed the Tank Room with a riotous set. Check out a live video of the new song “Battle Flag.”
The Greeting Committee at Lifted Spirits Distillery, 1/30/17
Past interview subjects the Greeting Committee recently played the Do816 launch party at Lifted Spirits Distillery. The Kansas City-based band beasted through new songs and old favorites. The Greeting Committee brings indie rock heat live and are one of my favorite bands. It’s inspiring to see young bands with so much talent.
“Make It Right”
Here’s “BBC”
Here’s “Hands Down” and “She’s A Gun.”
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