Emmaline Twist on the Californos Patio During Middle of the Map Fest 2017, 5/4/17
Past interview subjects Emmaline Twist recently lit up the Californos patio with a rocking performance as a part of Middle of the Map Fest 2017. Check out this live version of new track “Desperate Measures.”
Walker Lukens and the Side Arms Play Californos Patio During Middle of the Map Fest 2017, 5/5/17
Past interview subject Walker Lukens and his band, the Side Arms, recently hit the Californos patio with a groovy set as a part of Middle of the Map Fest 2017. Check out this live version of “Ain’t Got a Reason.”
Hip hop legends De La Soul recently lit up CrossroadsKC at Grinders for a set at Middle of the Map Fest 2017. Check out this live version of the classic “Buddy.”
I chatted it up live with Aaron Braun outside of the Tank Room during Middle of the Map Fest 2017. We talked about the upcoming addition to his family, Middle of the Map memories and more.
The Sluts at the Riot Room Patio During Middle of the Map Fest 2017, 5/4/17
The Sluts recently crushed a set on the Riot Room patio as a part of Middle of the Map Fest 2017. The past interview subjects played one of the hardest rocking sets of the festival. Check out this blistering live version of “Only One.”
I met up with Kansas City-based doo wap rapper Second Hand King for a live interview during Middle of the Map Fest 2017. We chatted it up and Secondhand King serenaded unsuspecting passersby with his glorious vibes.
Second Hand King at Josey Records During Middle of the Map Fest 2017, 5/6/17
Kansas City-based doo wap rapper Second Hand King recently played a set at the Do816 day party at Josey Records during Middle of the Map Fest 2017. Second Hand King’s verbose lyricism and inventive fusion of sounds make him an artist to watch. Check out this live clip.
Kate Rose and the Garden at RecordBar during Middle of the Map Fest 2017, 5/6/17
Singer-songwriter Kate Rose recently played a set at RecordBar as a part of Middle of the Map Fest 2017. Backed by her band, the Garden, Rose showcased her heartfelt songs and passionate vocals. Check out this live version of “Who the Hell Knows?”
Mess at Josey Records during Middle of the Map Fest 2017, 5/6/17
Kansas City-based band Mess recently crushed a set at the Do816 day party at Josey Records during Middle of the Map Fest 2017. They are past interview subjects of mine and are my favorite local band. Check out this live version of “Fool’s Gold.”
Kevin Briody and Allison Gliesman of Mess, 5/6/17
I recently did a live interview with Kevin Briody, Allison Gliesman and Tanner Pinkerton of Kansas City-based band Mess. We chatted it up after their set at the Do816 day party at Josey Records during Middle of the Map Fest 2017. They always put on a captivating live show and are my favorite local band.
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