Posts Tagged ‘Missouri’

Jaenki Bring Their Indie Rock Vibes to the Tank Room

March 10, 2017
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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.

X105.1 #StreetBeast Ep. 3 // Dropkick Murphys

March 6, 2017

Here’s episode 3 of #StreetBeast for X105.1:

“This is what happens when #StreetBeast McClain Johnson takes on Uptown Theater before Dropkick Murphys.”

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Jessica Paige “I Just Wanna Be Loved By You” Live at the Tank Room

February 23, 2017
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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.”

Mike Doughty “Bus to Beelzebub” “How Many Cans?” and “So Far I Have Not Found the Science” Live at RecordBar

February 21, 2017
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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.”

 

IVØRY BLACK “Midas Touch” and “Ready, Get Set” Live at the Tank Room

February 21, 2017
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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 “Bashful Creatures” and “Suicide Saturday” Live at RecordBar

February 20, 2017
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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.

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The Georgia Flood “Whistle King” Live at the Riot Room

February 16, 2017
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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.”

X105.1 #StreetBeast Ep. 2 // Tenderloin Grill’s Snoot Sandwich

February 16, 2017

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.

Galactic Funks Up The Madrid Theatre

February 7, 2017
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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.

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McClain and Stanton Moore, drummer for Galactic, 2/3/17

 

 

Lynyrd Skynyrd Breh

February 3, 2017
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Breh, 1/31/17,

I recently hit the Westside neighborhood in Kansas City, MO. Ended up having a discussion about street art and the importance of urban culture.