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 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.
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.”
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.”
Dropkick Murphys at the Uptown Theater, 2/28/17
Dropkick Murphys recently crushed a sold out show at the Uptown Theater. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this rocking live version of “The Warrior’s Code.”
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 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 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 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 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.”
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