Past interview subjectMike 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.”
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.
Wheatus recently lit up the RecordBar with a blazing set. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this live version of their classic song “Teenage Dirtbag.”
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.”
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
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.”
The Greeting Committee at Lifted Spirits Distillery, 1/30/17
Past interview subjectsthe 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.
Kansas City-based band the Blackbird Revue recently played their final KC show before moving to Los Angeles. I covered the show for X1051. The Blackbird Revue lit up the RecordBar with their passionate indie rock and glorious harmonies. Check out “Good Things” and the live debut of “The Love We Knew.”
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