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Photo Gallery: Frankie Rose / La Guerre

Frankie Rose stopped by Kansas City on Tuesday for an intimate show at Record Bar. La Guerre, armed with a fantastic lineup of musicians, joined

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Watch: Me Like Bees at the Replay

A couple of weeks ago, we found ourselves at a Me Like Bees show in Kansas City. They took us by complete surprise, and we

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Photo Gallery: Into It. Over It. / A Great Big Pile of Leaves / Maps for Travelers

Friday night the Jackpot hosted a national touring show with a local feel. Kansas City guys Maps for Travelers opened the night with their signature

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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

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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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Watch: The Bad Ideas at the Replay

It’s no secret that Kansas City has such a rich punk scene, and on Saturday night some of that presence once again infiltrated the Replay.

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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