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Indie rock legends Joan of Arc play alongside local bands at the Jackpot

Editor’s note: local music enthusiast Valerie Skubal headed down to the Jackpot last night to watch Joan of Arc / Air Waves / Muscle Worship

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Hospital Ships gets funky with homemade music video

We were delighted like crazy to see this brand new music video pop up on stereogum today. It’s for a track off of Hospital Ships’

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The Church of Malt Liquor strikes again….in their underwear

We couldn’t believe our eyes the first time we saw them, but it’s true. There really is a venue in town that is nothing more

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Album review: Hidden Pictures – Synchronized Sleeping

Editor’s note: We’ve invited local music lover Peter Adany to review the new album from local band Hidden Pictures. We enjoy his work, and hope

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Pizza Power is moving (sort of)

Well, it appears our good friends over at Pizza Power got into some legal trouble (see: noise complaint), and shows will not be happening at

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Cowboy Indian Bear, Stik Figa and Haii Usagi bring night of collaboration to the Jackpot

On Saturday night the Jackpot played host to a stellar lineup. Cowboy Indian Bear was set to debut a lot of new material, and openers

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The wait is over: Cowboy Indian Bear return to Lawrence after months of touring

On Saturday Lawrence is throwing a sweet homecoming for local darlings Cowboy Indian Bear. The band has spent months on the road, and hasn’t played

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Holy crap, it’s a real thing: The Church of Malt Liquor

A few days ago my buddy was telling about an upcoming show. I said “Well that sounds fun, where’s it going to be?” He told

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Fare thee well, Blakey Bear

On Wednesday night, I was pretty surprised (but not really) to walk down to the basement of the Taproom to find a packed house.  It

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The Black Lips bring plenty of spit, garage rock to Kansas City

On Tuesday night I arrived at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City just in time to see The Black Lips take the stage. I spent