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All Blood evokes passion

Words and photos by Mitch Jones Often I find myself stuck in the past. There’s always a trigger – a song, a smell, a place

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The Mardi Gras Parade Is Coming

Get ready for quite possibly the most festive fun you’ll see before Spring. The Mardi Gras Parade, an immensely colorful commotion led by folk favorites

Album Reviews Articles

Album Review: The Phantastics – “Closer”

by Nathan Cardiff On the final track of Closer, The Phantastics invite the audience to “go bananas,” but I assure you they (band and listener

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Album Review: SeaKings – “SeaKings”

by Nathan Cardiff The self-titled record from SeaKings brings an intensity of unbridled emotion to every track, making it soundtrack worthy. The slow explosion of

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Taproom hosts powerful lineup with Shy Boys / Hush Machine / The Conquerors

Saturday night was a sight for sore eyes at the Taproom. A local lineup of impressive proportions drew an eclectic crowd in from both Lawrence

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Schwervon / Psychic Heat / Oils know how to take risks

What began as a very cautious mood at the Replay Friday turned into a night full of rewards thanks to adventurous musicians who know how

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Photo Gallery: The Dead Girls / Rooms Without Windows / Grenadina

The Dead Girls headlined Friday night at the Jackpot, drawing a thriving crowd of music-goers. Grenadina opened with their signature dark and moody rock, and

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Heartfelt Anarchy intimidates and impresses at Record Bar

Heartfelt Anarchy is becoming a force in the local music scene. The project comes to us from the ever-so-talented Les Izmore and D/Will, who often

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Bummer is your latest unruly group of hellions

Kansas City’s been spitting up quite a few hooligans in the music scene lately, and every now and then they tumble their way down I-70

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Love Garden plans massive anniversary celebration with Woods, Blood on the Wall

If you didn’t have plans on May 4th, you do now. It appears Love Garden is throwing a big party at SeedCo, and some big