Jaenki at the Tank Room, 3/8/17
Kansas City-based band Jaenki recently hit the Tank Room for a set of quality indie rock vibes. I covered the show for X1051. They always put on a great live show. Check out the enthralling sounds of Jaenki.
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Jaenki Bring Their Indie Rock Vibes to the Tank Room
March 10, 2017Interview: Dylan Guthrie of Dylan Guthrie and the Good Time Guys
March 9, 2017
Dylan Guthrie and McClain, 3/7/17
I recently sat down with Dylan Guthrie, of the excellent Lawrence-based band Dylan Guthrie and the Good Time Guys, for a live interview at Thou Mayest. We talked about his approach to songwriting and love of the local music scene.
GGOOLLDD “Younger Days” at the Tank Room
March 9, 2017
GGOOLLDD at the Tank Room, 3/8/17
Past interview subjects GGOOLLDD recently lit up the Tank Room with an energetic set. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this live performance of “Younger Days.”
Electric Guest “Dear to Me” Live at the Alamo Drafthouse
February 28, 2017
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.”
Rachel 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.”
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.”
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