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.”
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.
The Georgia Flood at the Riot Room, 2/15/17
Up-and-coming band the Georgia Flood recently hit the Riot Room. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this live version of their hit single “Whistle King.”
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.
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.”
Andrew Bird at the Sprint Center, 1/24/17
Andrew Bird recently opened up for the Lumineers during their recent show at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. I covered the show for X1051. The multi-instrumentalist won over the crowd with his pristine voice, whistling and incredible chops on the guitar and violin. Check out this live version of “Tenuousness.”
The Lumineers at the Sprint Center, 1/24/17
The Lumineers recently played a rousing set to over 10,000 people at the Sprint Center. I covered the show for X1051X1051 and was fortunate to be able to meet the band. They were kind and chill. It was a brief meeting, but I managed to tell them that I love both albums and that they beast it live. Happy clappy indie folk vibes can be hard to translate to big arenas, but the band pulled it off beautifully.
It’s interesting when a band with only two albums so far can pack out one of the biggest venues in Kansas City on a Tuesday. Getting a crowd that large speaks to their popularity. The set sounded fantastic and the crowd was engaged all night.
The mini acoustic set in the middle of the arena was a highlight. It was also impressive that the band played “Ho Hey” as the third song in the set. The song placement was a gutsy move. “Ho Hey” is a massive hit and it was surprising to hear it so early. When you go to shows, bands often save their biggest songs for the end of the show. When a band plays a big song early, it shows that they have more songs to offer and are not screwing around. It was a joyous night of music. The passion in the Lumineers’ music comes out even more live.
Here’s the classic “Ho Hey.”
Check out “Dead Sea.”
McClain Johnson, Matt Malone and the Lumineers at the Sprint Center, 1/24/17
Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type at the Tank Room, 1/21/17
Past interview subjects Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type recently brought their indie rock vibes to the Tank Room. They are one of my favorite local bands. Check out the new song “Wait For It.”
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