Music Reviews

homepage-section-music-reviewsThese posts are from writers who have reviewed bands and music, mostly from local performers, but also regional and national acts.

Crossroads KC: Fishbone and New Riddim

Here's a collection of images from the Fishbone and New Riddim show back on June 9 at Crossroads KC. Fishbone returned to KC after a several year absence.  Something to note, it was the last Fishbone gig at Aftershock in Merriam that helped kick-start the careers of local band of brothers...

KKFI Spring Dance: DJ Leo Night Us, Grand Marquis, Various Blonde, Duncan Burnett, Marching Cobras

Well we've had a pretty crazy month with lots and lots of show to attend.  It's been a total blast, but we are waaaaay behind editing.  Sometimes it's difficult balancing the day job and hobby gig.  However, we're going to keep bringing you as much as we can with the...

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings at Crossroads

About a week and a half ago, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings stopped into to Kansas City as part of a co-headlining tour with Trombone Shorty.  The show, at Crossroads behind Grinders featured an excellent crowd which had to be near capacity and beautiful weather.  The tunes were jumping...

Middle of the Map Festival Day 2, The 2016 Edition

Day 2 of the Middle of the Map Festival this year was even better than the night before.  We caught a number of acts with lots of pictures and audio for your eyes and ears.  Rather than get into the weeds on details, check out the show!   Shadow Rabbits     Click for more...

Middle of the Map Festival Day 1, The 2016 Edition

This year's Middle of the Map Fest (MOTM) underwent several substantial changes.  Gone are the days of the fest taking place exclusively in Westport.  This year the open two nights were held in Westport while the latter two days were held in the Crossroads and Midland Theater. It created a...

Middle of the Map ‘Memz’ by Hilary Rambeau

“MIDDLE OF THE MAP MEMZ” by Hilary Rambeau For 10 days each year, The Middle of the Map Festival allows the center of the country to be recognized for more than just a region of wheat and never ending plains. This year marked The Middle of the Map’s 6th Annual Anniversary,...

The Quivers Sugar Tease Release with the Thunderclaps

Back on the first Friday of March, the Quivers released their long-awaited follow-up to 2014's "Hot Young Mess" with "Sugar Tease". The show took place at the midtown swap shop Holy Cow Market.  The Thunderclaps opened with a great set of surf-tinged tunes from the KC-based duo. It's a great collection...