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Photo Gallery: Explosions in the Sky / Wye Oak

Bethany Smith snapped these photos of Explosion in the Sky and Wye Oak at the Uptown in Kansas City on Wednesday.

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Bands you should notice: Motorboater

Every now and then an area group catches our eye, and we’ll feel the need to encourage you to see them. Motorboater is usually a

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Ad Astra Arkestra records series of living room performances

There’s always been something cozy about Ad Astra Arkestra. As thrilling and bizarre as their performances are, there’s still something familial and good-humored about them.

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OK Go Making the Impossible Possible

There will be more than thirty bands gracing the stages at Kanrocksas this weekend, but OK Go’s set is not one to miss. The band

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Win tickets to Kanrocksas from I Heart Local Music

Update: Congratulations to our winners Lindsey Frye and Ian T. McFarland! Thanks for playing, everyone! We have two pairs of tickets to the upcoming Kanrocksas

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Kanrocksas holds first local music showcase

On Friday night Kanrocksas held the first of several local music showcases they have scheduled. Every Friday night, local bands will compete for a chance

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Why the cynics should lay off Kanrocksas

One of my favorite activities nowadays is listening to heated discussions about the upcoming Kanrocksas music festival. I love hearing the good, the bad and

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Matt and Kim bring wild ruckus to Kansas City

-by Fally Afani   On Wednesday night Kansas City was treated to two of the wildest entertainers on tour this summer. Matt and Kim, along

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From the funeral home to The Riot Room, Young Widows prepare for Kansas City

If you’re the type who might enjoy a face-melting night of rock, look no further than The Riot Room in Kansas City on Thursday. Young