Brought to you by http://www.bluesloverscalendar.com/calendar.html and Stray Cat of KKFI radio TUESDAY, 21 BBs Lawnside BBQ, Greashouse w/Jim Beisman, 7pm Freddy T's, OPEN JAM w/Dave Hays, 8pm Phoenix, OPEN JAM w/Mark Lowery, 7pm Roxy Bar, OPEN MIC, 8pm Westport Saloon, OPEN MIC w/Coyote Bill, 8pm WEDNESDAY, 22 BBs Lawnside BBQ, Jason Elmore, 7pm Bier Station, A La Mode, 7pm Jazz Independence, Billy...
This is the KKFI Jazz Event Calendar for the week of Monday, August 20th to Sunday, August 26th. This is shared for the benefit of jazz music lovers. Please check with the music venue to confirm details of the event. All times are Central Time. All performances are afternoon or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
