… in which Chris and Michael take a little time off for the holidays, so for your edification we present the show that started it all: airdate May 31st, 2008.

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The Black Angels – You on the Run

Supergrass – Diamond Hoo Ha Man

Birds of Avalon – Measure of the Same

The Raconteurs – You Don’t Understand Me

Baterz – Target’s Air Conditioner

Sigur Ros – Vaka

The Cinematic Orchestra – Familiar Ground

The Raconteurs – Rich Kid Blues

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Chris put together a three-part look back at the year that was in the world of music – here are his insights and commentary on some of the sounds and events that made 2011 such a great year for music lovers all over the KC/Lawrence area:

Favorite Live Shows Of 2011

Favorite Songs Of 2011

Favorite Moments Of 2011

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After an unbelievably chaotic final few months of 2011, the local scene picks itself up and starts out 2012 – maybe a bit slowly, as if nursing a massive hangover, but still with plenty of options to choose from:

Monday, January 2

  • Mercury Mad/Apocalypse Theater at Davey’s

Wednesday, January 4

  • SSION/Shock Diamond at recordBar

Thursday, January 5

  • Claire & The Crowded Stage/Whiskey of the Damned/Mikal Shapiro at recordBar
  • Spencer Ward/Bekah Zachritz/Vi Tran at The Bottleneck

Friday, January 6

  • The Dropsteppers/The New Riddim/Z.A.P. at The Riot Room
  • The Goodfoot at Knuckleheads

Saturday, January 7

  • O Giant Man/Sewer Rats/Gentleman Savage/Fullbloods at recordBar
  • Rage Against the Machine Tribute/Collapse at Beaumont Club
  • The Killian Family/Appropriate Grammar/Bombs Over Broadway/Brokenmast at The Riot Room

Sunday, January 8

  • The People’s Liberation Big Band at recordBar

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Here’s to bigger and better things for one and all in the new year – and, as always, thanks for listening!

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Michael Byars
Michael Byars has hosted the podcast "The Mailbox" since May of 2008. In his spare time you might find him looking for some good live music, particularly at a certain bar that has lots of records.