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.
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 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.”
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.”
Here’s the second episode of #StreetBeast for X1051. Shawn Quinn (Quinn’s Morning Fix) and Paul Chandler (Xposure) chowed down on the infamous pig snoot sandwich at Tenderloin Grill.
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.
Galactic at the Madrid Theatre, 2/3/17
New Orleans funk powerhouse Galactic recently smashed the Madrid Theatre with their hard-hitting grooves. They are also past interview subjects of mine. The hour and 45 minute set featured songs and covers from throughout the NOLA band’s career. They were joined by trumpeter Shamarr Allen and vocalist Erica Falls. Check out these live videos from their show here in KC.
McClain and Stanton Moore, drummer for Galactic, 2/3/17
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