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Sting brings worldly charm to Kansas City

Naturally, a show of this nature was stuffed to the gills. It was pretty surprising to see Sting not at a venue like the Sprint
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Photo Gallery: Purity Ring at the Uptown

It makes sense that Purity Ring is so deliciously addictive when you know they've descended from their electronic pop ancestors, Born Gold.  Corin Roddick and
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Cyndi Lauper brings country flair to Kansas City

To say that Cyndi Lauper likes country music is a grand understatement. Sure, the famous 80’s-defining icon is known for her dramatic performances and pop

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Photo Gallery: Garbage / Kristin Control at the Uptown

Garbage “We’re going to throw it back to 1999,” Garbage vocalist Shirley Manson said before jumping into a song on their nostalgic-filled setlist Sunday night.
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“Ladiesman” Father John Misty seduces the Uptown

We overheard a comment from a woman at the Uptown Tuesday night that was very telling of the Father John Misty show. It was a

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Glen Hansard charms the masses in Kansas City

On a rainy Tuesday evening in Kansas City, the Uptown was filled with heartwarming songs, and hearty laughter in between. Glen Hansard does a fantastic

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Tears For Fears bring impeccable performance to Kansas City

It started with that unmistakeable riff, the opening notes to “Everybody Wants To Rule The World.” That handful of notes signaled the beginning of a

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She’s electric! Janelle Monáe is Kansas City’s most radiant star

The Janelle Monáe show at the Uptown may have been concert of the year. The Kansas City native was radiant, a shining star casting an

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The xx, Hundred Waters seduce the Uptown with intimate dance music

When The xx came out for their first show in Kansas City, their fans responded with bold liveliness. They filled the Uptown to the brim

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Something really beautiful: Hundred Waters to bring heartwarming friendship to the stage

You won’t find a band closer than Hundred Waters. That trait was noticed immediately when we sat down with the five musicians at SXSW in