DJ Shadow at the Madrid Theatre, 7/10/17
DJ Shadow, the legendary California-based DJ and producer, recently smashed Kansas City with a two-hour set at the Madrid Theatre. The show was a career-spanning journey. The visuals were trippy and the mixing was top level. It was one of the best gigs of the year. Shadow is the best at what he does. Check out the glory of DJ Shadow in the mix in KC:
MUNA at the KC Live Block, 6/30/17
Los Angeles-based band MUNA recently hit the KC Live Block with a passionate set. Their album, About U, is one of my favorites of 2017. Check out this live performance of “Around U.”
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic at Boulevardia 2017, 6/16/17
The legendary George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic recently crushed a set at Boulevardia 2017. The band played six songs during their hour-long set. It was the best show I saw all weekend. Check out these gloriously funky vibes.
The Strumbellas at Boulevardia 2017, 6/16/17
The Strumbellas lit up the crowd at Boulevardia 2017 with their appealing style of indie-folk. Check out this live version of their hit song “Spirits.”
Run River North at RecordBar, 6/20/17
Run River North recently beasted RecordBar with a blistering set. Take a listen to this intense version of their hit single “Run or Hide.”
I caught up with past interview subject Nicole Leth, clothing designer and owner of Sex + Ice Cream, at Boulevardia 2017. We had a quick live chat about keeping hip in the summer heat and her new products.
Local Natives at Boulevardia 2017, 6/17/17
Los Angeles-based band Local Natives recently played a 20-minute, impromptu acoustic set after a major rainstorm at Boulevardia 2017. In front of a crowd of about 200 people, with a minimal setup, they delivered a passionate show. Check out these live versions of the classics “Wide Eyes” and “Airplanes.”
The Shins at the Midland, 6/1/17
The Shins recently crushed the Midland with a set of their indie rock classics and quality new tunes. The show was one of the best I’ve seen this year. Check out this rocking live version of “Australia.”
Marian Hill at the Kansas City Live Block, 6/2/17
Marian Hill recently lit up KC with a passionate set at the Kansas City Live Block. Check out this live version of the soulful “I Want You.”
