The Fray at the Kansas City Live Block, 12/2/16
The Fray recently played a smooth set of tunes at the Kansas City Live Block. Check out the live video I shot of their classic song “How to Save a Life.”
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The Fray “How to Save a Life” Live at the Kansas City Live Block
December 4, 2016Interview: Walker Lukens
December 2, 2016
Walker Lukens at the Riot Room, 11/30/16
Walker Lukens recently hit KC for a show presented by X1051 at the Riot Room. I sat down with Walker to discuss how he became interested in music, his approach to songwriting and the creation of “Lifted.”
McClain and Walker Lukens
Walker Lukens “Lifted” and “Never Understood” Live at the Riot Room
December 2, 2016
Walker Lukens at the Riot Room, 11/30/16
Walker Lukens and the Side Arms recently delivered a funky and soulful set of indie rock at the Riot Room for a neXtNOW show presented by X1051. Check out the live videos I shot of “Lifted” and “Never Understood.”
The Greeting Committee “By Your Side” “I Don’t Mind” and “Hands Down” Acoustic at Normal Human Pop-Up
November 27, 2016
The Greeting Committee at Normal Human Pop-Up, 11/26/16
The Greeting Committee recently performed an acoustic set at a pop-up shop for Normal Human. The Kansas City-based band are past interview subjects of mine and one of my favorite bands. The set featured the first acoustic version of “By Your Side” in two years. Check out these acoustic versions of “By Your Side” “I Don’t Mind” and “Hands Down.”
Mike Doughty “Circles” and “Lazy Bones” Live at Mills Record Company
November 26, 2016
Mike Doughty live at Mills Record Company, 11/25/16
Mike Doughty recently stopped by Mills Record Company to play a solo, electric set. Check out the videos I shot of the Soul Coughing classics “Circles” and “Lazy Bones.”
The Naked and Famous “Higher” and “Punching in a Dream” Live at the Midland
November 25, 2016
The Naked and Famous at the Midland, 11/4/16
The Naked and Famous recently smashed Kansas City with an energetic, two-hour set of indie-pop at the Midland. Check out footage I shot of the new single “Higher” and the classic “Punching in a Dream.”
KITTEN “Cut It Out” and “Japanese Eyes” Live at the RecordBar
November 24, 2016
KITTEN at the RecordBar, 11/17/16
KITTEN recently performed a rocking set to a packed RecordBar. Lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Chloe Chaidez’s energy and passion for music and performing live is inspiring. I often criticize indie bands for not moving around onstage, KITTEN doesn’t have this issue. They bring the energy live. Check out these blistering live versions of “Cut It Out” and “Japanese Eyes” I recorded at RecordBar.
K.Flay “Blood in the Cut” Live at the Tank Room
November 24, 2016
Sylvan Esso Light Up “Radio” and “Coffee” Live at Fed Up Fest 2016
November 17, 2016
Sylvan Esso at Fed Up Fest, 10/15/16
Sylvan Esso lit up a recent performance at Fed Up Fest at CrossroadsKC at Grinders. The glorious vocals and thumping beats blended together perfectly. Sylvan Esso closed their set with their latest single, the grooving “Radio.” Check out this live version of “Radio” I shot in KC last month:
They also played the classic tune “Coffee”:
The Happy Clappy Glory of Grouplove
November 16, 2016
Grouplove at the KC Live Block, 10/21/16
Grouplove recently smashed an energetic two-hour set at the KC Live Block. I consider the California-based band to be the “Kings of Happy Clappy” indie rock. They have a special relationship with KC and always bring the heat live. Grouplove’s latest album, Big Mess, is one of my favorite albums of the year. The songs are more intricate and feature more dynamics and texture than some of their earlier material. Live, the new songs meshed well with the older tunes. Check out live footage I shot of the new track “Good Morning” and the classic “Tongue Tied” below:
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