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.”
The Greeting Committee at RecordBar, 5/11/17
The Greeting Committee recently crushed a sold out show at RecordBar. The past interview subjects lit up their cover of MGMT‘s “Kids” with the help of a horn section. Check out this live video of the action.
Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type at RecordBar, 5/11/17
Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type recently crushed their set at a sold out RecordBar. It was the last date on their tour with the Greeting Committee. It is wonderful to see two of Kansas City’s best bands touring together, bringing those real KC vibes to people around the country. “White Girls” was my favorite song of 2016. Rachel is a past interview subject of mine and was my most frequent live guest of last year. Check out this live version of the excellent “White Girls.”
The Greeting Committee Live at RecordBar, 5/11/17
The Greeting Committee recently rocked a sold out show at RecordBar. The Kansas City-based band are past interview subjects and their song “Hands Down” has received over 5,000,000 plays on Spotify. Check out this live version of “Hands Down.”
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.”
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.”
Of Montreal at RecordBar 4/21/17
Of Montreal recently brought their psychedelic indie rock vibes to a packed RecordBar. The Georgia-based band brought a trippy production with them, complete with backup dancers and a sword-wielding yeti. The crowd was grooving hard and dancing all night. It was one of the best live shows I’ve seen so far this year. Check out this live version of “We Will Commit Wolf Murder.”
Various Blonde at the Power and Light District, 4/1/17
Past interview subjects Various Blonde recently rocked the Power & Light District. Their set was part of the Homegrown Buzz Showcase, presented by 96.5 The Buzz. Check out this live version of “Ninja Vanish.”
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