… in which one of Michael Byars’ long-time favorite artists is featured, rustic and bluesy Americana sounds make their presence known, a Kansas City stalwart of swing brings the brass, and Ink Magazine‘s Chris Haghirian spotlights a local legend and perhaps a legend-to-be.  Good stuff, kids. Mailbox 34 Rodrigo y Gabriela w/C.U.B.A. – 11:11 Rodrigo [...]

… in which we start 2012 with a bang of local musical goodness, a three-pronged assault on the senses using audio, video, and photography to bring you up to date in Kansas City. Mailbox 32 The Grisly Hand – Western Ave. Ad Astra Arkestra – Ophelia’s Blues Lennon Bone – Turn Left! The Dead Girls [...]

… in which Chris Haghirian and Michael Byars share some holiday music selections which are both traditional and notsomuch.  Here’s to getting your halls decked, your bells jingled, and your toes mistled! show29 Michael Jackson – intro (slightly altered – so subtle you probably won’t notice) 11 Acorn Lane – Jingle Bells The Jackson 5ive – [...]

… in which we see if Michael can survive without his notes (just barely), we see if Chris can expand his section from two songs to three (absolutely), and we hear new sounds ranging from edgy and industrial to poppy and hooky.  You’ll get your usual dose of concert preview information, and a little taste [...]