… in which we present one of the more diverse shows in recent memory: sugary-sweet sounds from ladies of song, aggressive action from men of punk, another welcome dose of local goodness, a teaser from the soundtrack of a summer blockbuster, and a member of reggae royalty chimes in. show59 Missy Higgins – Set Me [...]

A harmonica plays in the darkness like a lone man stuck on a desert, thirsty and isolated. A triple percussion attack comes from all sides like a tribal beat from the altar of a sacrificial ritual. A saw lets out a primal scream, screeching out of desperation. And then there’s the 4-part harmonies. And the [...]

… in which we hear a new release that’s already a contender for a spot on Michael Byars’ end-of-year Best Album list, we make up for a mistake from last week’s webcast, and Chris Haghirian not only gives us some music from the upcoming Middle of the Map festival – he brings news from the [...]

… 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 [...]