Archive for the ‘Kansas City’ Category

X105.1 #StreetBeast Ep. 3 // Dropkick Murphys

March 6, 2017

Here’s episode 3 of #StreetBeast for X105.1:

“This is what happens when #StreetBeast McClain Johnson takes on Uptown Theater before Dropkick Murphys.”

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Lee Fields and the Expressions “Special Night” Live at the RecordBar

March 5, 2017
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Lee Fields and the Expressions at the RecordBar, 3/3/17

Lee Fields and the Expressions recently smashed through a soulful set at a sold out RecordBar. It was one of the funkiest shows I’ve seen in months. Check out this burning live performance of “Special Night.”

Dropkick Murphys “The Warrior’s Code” Live at the Uptown Theater

March 2, 2017
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Dropkick Murphys at the Uptown Theater, 2/28/17

Dropkick Murphys recently crushed a sold out show at the Uptown Theater. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this rocking live version of “The Warrior’s Code.”

Rachel Mallin and the Wild Type Crush “Razorback” Live at the Tank Room

February 27, 2017
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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
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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
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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.”

The Enthralling Vibes of Magic City Hippies Hit RecordBar

February 22, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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.”