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There have been epic drum battles for thousands of years, most of which, unfortunately, went unrecorded. Somewhat more recently, the jazz scene in Kansas City … Continued

What do you get when you combine live music, live art, food trucks, vendors, and a raffle? The Future Music Makers Benefit, a Youth Music … Continued

You just have to love it when you can fit two great shows at two great venues into one evening. We were able to make … Continued

The Village Voice describes The Soul Rebels Brass Band as “the missing link between Public Enemy and Louis Armstrong.” Consider that for a long moment. … Continued

After 20 incredible years hosting Gathering of the Vibes, founder Ken Hays has announced that there will be no GOV in 2016. Every year, Hays … Continued

Let’s consider your New Year’s plans. Carefully. Option [A]. Go out someplace. Dodge totally blotto drivers on the road. Refrain from getting blotto yourself (unless … Continued

More than anything, I love to “discover” bands I have never seen before who simply blow me away. That was certainly the case when I … Continued

Rogerthomas has a new music video that demands your attention. And it does so in the most unusual fashion. Start with a beautiful and reasonably … Continued

The Werks want you to take a trip with them. No, not that kind. This is the kind of trip that The Amboy Dukes, The … Continued

Early bird tickets for the 7th annual AURA Music and Arts Festival are now on sale! You KNOW it’s time you got some more funk in … Continued