BROTHER at the RecordBar, 3/14/17
Kansas City-based band BROTHER recently smashed the RecordBar with a rocking set. Check out this live version of the groovy “Cleopatra.”
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BROTHER “Cleopatra” Live at the RecordBar
March 16, 2017Slothrust “7:30 AM” and “Rotten Pumpkin” Acoustic at Alamo Drafthouse KC
March 14, 2017
Slothrust at Alamo Drafthouse KC, 3/14/17
Slothrust recently performed an acoustic set at Alamo Drafthouse KC. It’s always nice when bands can still bring the energy at 8:30 in the morning. Check out these stripped down versions of “7:30 AM” and “Rotten Pumpkin.”
Pink Royal “I Know You Know” Live at the Tank Room
March 13, 2017
Pink Royal at the Tank Room, 3/11/17
Past interview subjects Pink Royal recently hit the Tank Room. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this rocking live version of “I Know You Know.”
Conor Oberst “Afterthought” Live at the Madrid Theatre
March 12, 2017
Conor Oberst at the Madrid Theatre, 3/10/17
Indie legend Conor Oberst recently played a set to a packed Madrid Theatre. I covered the show for X1051. Backed by the Felice Brothers, Oberst’s show focused on new material, but also included a few Bright Eyes classics. The Felice Brothers really helped Oberst’s tunes to have a more full-bodied sound. Check out this live version of “Afterthought.”
Jaenki Bring Their Indie Rock Vibes to the Tank Room
March 10, 2017
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.
Interview: 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.”
X105.1 #StreetBeast Ep. 3 // Dropkick Murphys
March 6, 2017Here’s episode 3 of #StreetBeast for X105.1:
“This is what happens when #StreetBeast McClain Johnson takes on Uptown Theater before Dropkick Murphys.”
Lee Fields and the Expressions “Special Night” Live at the RecordBar
March 5, 2017
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.”
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.”
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