Yes You Are at KC Riverfest 2016, 7/4/16
Here’s a clip of up-and-coming Kansas City-based indie band Yes You Are performing “Echo” live at KC Riverfest on 7/4/16:
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Yes You Are “Echo” Live at KC Riverfest 2016.
July 5, 2016Yes You Are “World Without End” Live at KC Riverfest.
July 5, 2016
Yes You Are at KC Riverfest 2016
Here’s a clip of up-and-coming Kansas City-based indie rock band Yes You Are performing “World Without End” live at KC Riverfest on 7/4/16:
Friday at Middle of the Map Fest 2016.
May 19, 2016
Theta Intellect at Middle of the Map Fest 2016
Middle of the Map Fest 2016 showcased a diverse range of artists. Here are some of my highlights from Friday at Middle of the Map Fest:
Theta Intellect opened up CrossroadsKC on Friday with a mix of funk, soul and hip hop.
Past interview subjects Rachel Mallin and the Wild Type won over the crowd at CrossroadsKC with a set of shimmery indie rock jams. Their tight songs sounded beautiful wafting through the breeze. It was one of the best sets of the festival.
Rachel Mallin and the Wild Type at Middle of the Map 2016
Past interview subjects Kangaroo Knife Fight delivered a set of soulful indie rock at CrossroadsKC.
Kangaroo Knife Fight at Middle of the Map Fest 2016
Past interview subjects Not a Planet played the first ever set at the new RecordBar. Their high-energy rock had the crowd moving. The new RecordBar is intimate and the location will make the venue a draw for quality indie rock in the Crossroads.
Not z Planet at Middle of the Map 2016
The set by Vince Staples at the Midland was on point, but poorly attended. Less than 1,000 people watched the acclaimed rapper.
Vince Staples at Middle of the Map Fest 2016
Cold War Kids brought their hooky indie rock to CrossroadsKC. It was my first Cold War Kids gig in nine years. They still bring the heat live. Classic tunes like “First” lit the crowd up.
Cold War Kids at Middle of the Map Fest 2016
Yes You Are played an energetic late night set to a packed Tank Room. Their glistening indie jams made for a perfect end to Friday at Middle of the Map.
Yes You Are at Middle of the Map Fest 2016
Taking a break from coverage with Brittany Hand
Chilling with Rachel Malin
Yes You Are’s Midland Debut and the Importance of the Opening Act.
February 16, 2016
Yes You Are, Midland Theatre, 2/12/16
Yes You Are played their debut Midland set on Friday night. The set was a part of the annual Valentine’s Day-themed show put on by local radio station 96.5 the Buzz. The Kansas City-based indie rock band’s songs quickly won over the crowd during their short set. Lead singer Kianna Alarid’s voice was in strong form all night.
Especially within the Kansas City indie music scene, Midland opening sets can serve as the proving ground for bands. It has happened before with Grouplove, alt-j, Of Monsters and Men, and Glass Animals. They have all gone from Midland openers to headlining the venue.
I’ve been fortunate to cover hundreds of Midland shows over the years.The Midland indie crowd can be hard to impress. If you can win over the audience at the ornate 3,000 seat venue, it really means big things can happen. The crowd reaction is so essential. With up-and-coming bands, the audience often responds in stages. At first, there is a bit of interest. As the set goes on, individual audience members start to get it. If a set is going well, the band will unleash a big tune and smash it out of the park. It is the indie rock equivalent of a home run. When the band and crowd locks in as one, I call it a “yeah fucking yeah!” moment. It is a collective experience. Yes You Are’s song “World Without End” lit up the audience and kept them enraptured.
As an opener, if you can win over that Midland crowd, you can leave with a bunch of new fans. Make the audience pay attention and it points to a bright future. Yes You Are is headed in the right direction.
Here’s a snippet of “World Without End” from Yes You Are’s Midland debut:
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