Author - Ben

Highlights from the KKFI 30th Anniversary at the Folly Theater

Here are some of the photography highlights from the 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Folly Theater last Saturday, June 30th, 2018.  The event featured performances from a number of area musicians and performers including:  Rosy's Bar & Grill  Bob and Diana Suckiel, Barry Lee  Sara Morgan  Eve Sheldon  Ernest James Zydeco with Barry "Washboard" Barnes  Deepa...

Middle of the Map Fest: Day 1

The first day of Middle of the Map Fest (MOTM) featured a number of showcases around the heart of Westport.  We bounced back and forth between the Californo's patio and the Westport Saloon.  The evening started off with the Uncouth, then Hipshot Killer, the Architects and finally, Wick & the...

Late Shift at the Westport Saloon: The Quivers

A couple weeks ago, the Quivers took the late shift duties at the Westport Saloon.  The uptempo garage rock vibe kept the party happening at the Saloon until quitting time.  It was a good nightcap to a busy evening that started at the Tank Room for the Electric Lungs show.           More...

Robert Randolph, The New Respects at Knuckleheads

Last Monday at Knucklehead's Garage, Robert Randolph and the Family Band played to several hundred music lovers on a slightly cool spring night.  Lead with support from Nashville-based band the New Respects the night featured two bands entirely made up of family. The New Respects are the new kids on the...

Slimewave USA! Witch Jail’s Brick Invasion

A couple weeks back Witch Jail, a decidedly surf/acid/punk/Cramps inspired act released a 7" at the Brick.  The 7" is the latest edition of the Too Much Rock singles series. Side A of the release features a Witch Jail track, "Slimewave, USA!".  The flip side is a cover of Alien Sex...

Under the Radar’s Fifth Anniversary Show at KKFI

On Sunday night, KKFI's Under the Radar a weekly show featuring local artists and musicians celebrated it's 5th Anniversary.  The show was a gathering of local musicians and supporters including: Drew Black and Dirty Electric, The Electric Lungs, Missouri Loves Company, Scotch Hollow, Dead Ven, the Atomic 50's, Modern Day...

KC for Refugees Fundraiser at Record Bar

Back on Jan 20th (Yea, yea I know.),  the Musicians for Active Justice held a fundraiser at the Record Bar for local non-profit KC for Refugees. The event featured a number of great local rock bands including:  Emmaline Twist, Hipshot Killer and (the)medicine theory.  We made it out in time to catch sets from...

Galactic Brought New Orleans Funk to the Madrid

Back on February 3, New Orleans' powerhouse of soul and funk Galactic invaded the Madrid in Kansas City. Opening support from Andy Frasco & the UN was excellent featuring Stanton Moore sitting in for a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered".  Frasco & the UN provided an incredibly high...