These posts are from writers who have reviewed bands and music, mostly from local performers, but also regional and national acts.
Back on Friday, September 26, Mac Rebennack aka Dr. John filled the Crossroads air with the sounds of New Orleans soul. Conjuring up the ghosts of Professor Longhair, Louis Armstrong and others, Dr. John drew from his extensive catalog of over forty years of music. Backed by a four-piece band...
About a week and a half ago, we caught local blues act the Filthy 13 over at Coda. The Filthy 13 is a 4 piece outfit features Amaretto Slim on guitar and vocals backed up by bass, drums and harp. The sound is very fuzz heavy, deep blues sound. Slim's...
Not a Planet performing at CMFKC 2014 Crossroads Music Festival 2014 edition is in the books. It was a fantastic night of music at several venues throughout the popular neighborhood known for art studios, music venues and trendy living. Featuring around 40 bands and performers, the festival covered nearly any genre...
Woods' quietly aching "Tambourine Light" engenders comparisons to the Byrds while traveling its own shimmering path. By Jared McNett
Kansas City artist Chris Shelton's 'Small Victories' EP paves its own lane in a crowded post-rock genre and takes its time doing it. By Jared McNett
Hannibal, MO electronic-artist L3thargic1's "Rooney Mara" is dreamy glitch music that leisurely skips to wherever it wants to go. By Jared McNett
Angel Olsen’s foot-stamping, heartbreaking set a Kansas City’s tightly packed Riot Room was one of blissful contradictions.
Buoyed by heartfelt, headstrong music, Arcade Fire's set to a sold-out crowd at the Starlight Theatre found a connection. By Jared McNett
