Mess at Josey Records during Middle of the Map Fest 2017, 5/6/17
Kansas City-based band Mess recently crushed a set at the Do816 day party at Josey Records during Middle of the Map Fest 2017. They are past interview subjects of mine and are my favorite local band. Check out this live version of “Fool’s Gold.”
Kevin Briody and Allison Gliesman of Mess, 5/6/17
I recently did a live interview with Kevin Briody, Allison Gliesman and Tanner Pinkerton of Kansas City-based band Mess. We chatted it up after their set at the Do816 day party at Josey Records during Middle of the Map Fest 2017. They always put on a captivating live show and are my favorite local band.
Lewis Del Mar at the Madrid Theatre, 5/4/17
Lewis Del Mar recently played the Madrid Theatre as a part of Middle of the Map Fest 2017. Check out this rocking live version of “14 Faces.”
KITTEN at the Midland, 4/28/17
Kitten recently rocked a set at the Midland. They always bring the energy live. The band’s set was a part of Afentra’s Prom, put on by 96.5 The Buzz. Check out this live version of “Fall on Me.”
Of Montreal at RecordBar 4/21/17
Of Montreal recently brought their psychedelic indie rock vibes to a packed RecordBar. The Georgia-based band brought a trippy production with them, complete with backup dancers and a sword-wielding yeti. The crowd was grooving hard and dancing all night. It was one of the best live shows I’ve seen so far this year. Check out this live version of “We Will Commit Wolf Murder.”
Various Blonde at the Power and Light District, 4/1/17
Past interview subjects Various Blonde recently rocked the Power & Light District. Their set was part of the Homegrown Buzz Showcase, presented by 96.5 The Buzz. Check out this live version of “Ninja Vanish.”
Tennis at the Riot Room, 4/6/17
Past interview subjects Tennis recently bought their smooth and soulful indie grooves to a packed Riot Room. I covered the show for X1051. Check out these live versions of “Never Work for Free” and “Needle and a Knife.”
Cloud Nothings at RecordBar, 4/7/17
Cloud Nothings recently smashed RecordBar with a rocking set. I covered the show for X1051. The Ohio-based band brought the energy live and whipped the crowd into a frenzy. Check out these blazing live clips.
Mary Lattimore at RecordBar, 4/10/17
Mary Lattimore recently played a lovely solo set at RecordBar, opening for Real Estate. I covered the show for X1051. The Philadelphia-based harpist won over the audience with her beautiful, dreamy songs. Check out this live clip of the new song “Wawa by the Ocean.”
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