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    Jon Davis of Conan
    July 17, 2026
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Conan, The Watch Us From The Moon, Hooded Grave, and Digester went four rounds at The Bottleneck.
    Pete Mouton of Heat Seger
    July 10, 2026
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    Heat Seger, Jamogi & the Jammers, North by North, and Teri Quinn & the Coyotes all on one strange night.
    Rory Cameron of The Whiffs
    July 4, 2026
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    The Whiffs continued its Fourth of July tradition with help from Drip Edges.
    Heat Seger
    July 3, 2026
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Heat Seger, Flamin' Ghoulies, and Arc Flash proved worth the Turnpike drive.
    Billy Brimblecom of Blackpool Lights
    June 20, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Blackpool Lights returned, The Whiffs opened, and I caught up with a chapter of Kansas City music I'd missed.
    Maitri of Christian Death
    June 8, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Christian Death, Gene Loves Jezebel, Descartes a Kant, and Black Season Witch painted a goth rainbow at RecordBar.
    Joclyn Nixon of The Creepy Jingles
    June 6, 2026
    Greenwood Social Hall
    Kansas City, MO
    The Creepy Jingles, Lauren Lovelle, and Heidi Gluck played in a small room with big ideas.
    Public Opinion
    June 3, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Public Opinion, Squint, & Ten Times Fast made hardcore for everyone.
    Robert Lester Folsom
    May 25, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Robert Lester Folsom, Howdy, & Suzannah Johannes proved the backstory wasn't the story at all.
    Cody Blanchard of The Uncouth
    May 15, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City created a night for Phil and the punks that he loved.
    Fullbloods
    May 6, 2026
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Fullbloods, John Andrews & the Yawns, and Eggs on Mars made for a delightfully easy evening.
    Bill Callahan
    May 2, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Bill Callahan, Jana Horn, and a blank notepad.
    Robert
    May 1, 2026
    MiniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    The Toasters, The Uncouth, and The Eradicats proved a quickie can still mean something.
    Bobby Liebling of Pentagram
    April 30, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Pentagram and Hooded Grave proved that stoner rock is forever.
    Corners of the Sky
    April 28, 2026
    Sk8bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Corners of the Sky, Still Ill, The Sleepy Cats, and Salad Gaze in photos, videos, and 663 fast words.
    Jocelyn Nixon of The Creepy Jingles
    April 10, 2026
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    The Creepy Jingles, Hello Biplane, and KC Bear Fighters played for the masses, and I eventually chipped in too.
    Greg Barnett of The Menzingers
    April 7, 2026
    Warehouse on Broadway
    Kansas City, MO
    The Menzingers and I Am The Avalanche got me into a big room, and now I’m out of excuses.
    Estrella del Sol of Mint Field
    April 3, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Mint Field, Reviser, and Elska brought mystery to recordBar, and I did my best not to ruin it.
    Julia Steiner of Ratboys
    March 25, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Ratboys and Villagerrr mixed indie rock, country, and cosmic haze into a night I almost remember.
    Jesse Kates of The Sexy Accident
    March 20, 2026
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    The Sexy Accident, From Me, and 90 Minute Cassette played a very Rino night.
    Kellen Baker of Good Flying Birds
    March 11, 2026
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    A midweek endurance test courtesy of Good Flying Birds, Genre, Blue Horses of Death, and Blanky.
    William Elliott Whitmore
    March 6, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    William Elliott Whitmore, Adeem the Artist and the devil made three on a Friday night at The RecordBar.
    Joel Denton of Drifter
    February 23, 2026
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Drifter and Palehorse/Palerider delivered doomgaze and post-rock on a Monday night, and I unknowingly chose basil tofu instead.
    The Rumours
    February 18, 2026
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    The Rumours, The Oxys, and Tane Graves brought some needed excess to Kansas City.
    Honeywagen
    February 13, 2026
    Mike Kelly's Westsider
    Kansas City, MO
    Honeywagen and Gary Charlson preached the Too Much Rock gospel at a neighborhood dive bar.
    Flamin' Ghoulies
    February 6, 2026
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Flamin' Ghoulies lead Heat Seger and Champ in a $10 rebuttal to anyone who says there's no good new music.
    Agriculture
    January 31, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Agriculture, Knoll, and Missouri Executive Order 44 left RecordBar bruised, rattled, and grateful.
    Josh Johnson of Comet Tide
    January 29, 2026
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Comet Tide & Eggs on Mars made leaving the couch totally worth it.
    Richard Lloyd
    January 6, 2026
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Richard Lloyd, Dan Jones and the Squids, & Hammerhedd presided over a night that answered every question but one.
    Company Retreat
    January 2, 2026
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Company Retreat, Trauma Czars, & Tightwire played at Hillsiders, at least I think they did.
    Dean Edington of Driftmist
    December 20, 2025
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Drifter, Aprilmist, Sarkatha, and Kegare celebrated darkness at Driftmist IV.
    Ray Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket
    December 16, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    I was invited to a punk rock four-way with Teenage Bottlerocket, Fea, Rodeo Boys, & Tane Graves.
    Erin Gehlbach of R-Bonus
    December 6, 2025
    Turnsol Books
    Kansas City, MO
    Bands, books, cats, and generosity filled Turnsol for the annual Hope House toy drive.
    Owen Ashworth is Advance Base
    December 7, 2025
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Advance Base, Kristin Daelyn, & Empty Moon delivered warmth without the Christmas cheer.
    Greg Wheeler fronts Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops
    December 5, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Another Hillsiders night of psych, punk, and vocal cord damage courtesy of Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops, Pale Tongue, and Cyanides.
    Marty Robertson of Agga Dagga
    November 21, 2025
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    I took attendance at the Agga Dagga and Headlight Rivals show.
    RxGhost
    November 22, 2025
    Lucia
    Lawrence, KS
    RxGhost, The Touchdowns, & Misguided Men appeared in Lawrence.
    Lene Lovich
    November 5, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    No time, just notes: Lene Lovich (iconic), Reviser (dark).
    Joe Yoksh of Hollowed
    November 1, 2025
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    My recap of the doom-heavy Hollowedween arrives dangerously close to Christmas. Check out my coverage of the event featuring Hollowed, Drifter, Stoney- Doom, and Buzzard Fight.
    Terry Malts
    October 17, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Five states sent their worst to Lost Weekend Fest IV. See the highlights from Terry Malts, Criminal Kids, Wayne Pain, Wet Denim, and Pimp Magic Guts.
    The Whiffs
    October 8, 2025
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    If Too Much Rock delays equal quality, then this night from The Whiffs, Scott Yoder, Freezing Hands, and The Flaming Ghoulies must have been flawless.
    Shonen Knife
    October 7, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Shonen Knife and The Pack A.D. entertained Kansas City but you won't read about it on Too Much Rock.
    The Oxys
    October 1, 2025
    Sk8bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Read my unauthorized punk intelligence report on The Oxys, The Unfinished, and Crash before the feds do.
    Slow Crush
    September 29, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    After playing hooky for a month, I try to remember the gauzy sets of Slow Crush, Faetooth, and NVM.
    Billy Smith of Roman Numerals
    September 27, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    At Play Loud Fest RecordBar did what it has done for 20 years - rocked out.
    Cole Haden of Model/Actriz
    September 22, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Model/Actriz made Monday at RecordBar strange and wonderful.
    Empty Moon
    September 19, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Empty Moon, Fritz and Sons, and Matt Rice made sure everyone at Hillsiders had fun on a Friday night.
    Kyle Mendes of Nite
    September 18, 2025
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Nite, Immortal Girlfriend, Redder Moon, Bobcat Attack and an Advil that wasn't enough.
    Mr. Gnome
    September 15, 2025
    Sister Anne's
    Kansas City, MO
    Mr. Gnome and Lavish made Sister Anne's the loudest room in town.
    Castle Rat
    September 12, 2025
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    Castle Rat, They Watch Us from the Moon, Cobranoid, and Hooded Grave ruled a sold-out realm of doom.
    Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds
    September 9, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds, Thimastr, and Dan Jones and the Squids reminded KC that rock & roll is always worth the effort.
    The Whiffs
    September 8, 2025
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    A surprise act led to a sleepless night when The Whiffs, Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds, and Drastic Plastic played a $5 gig.
    Men of Men
    August 29, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    RecordBar celebrated Slim's 50th with Men of Men, TsuShiMaMiRe, The Almighty Trouble Brothers, and cake.
    Killer City
    August 22, 2025
    Velo Garage
    North Kansas City, MO
    Killer City and Hexicharmed played it strange at Velo Garage.
    Nan + One Nite Stands
    August 15, 2025
    Velo Garage
    North Kansas City, MO
    Nan + The One Nite Stands and Rude Cousin played theatrical sets at Velo Garage... I think.
    Reviser
    August 7, 2025
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    A Friday night of fog and flangers as Reviser, Plague Garden, and RxGhost performed for actual vampires.
    American Muscle
    July 31, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    American Muscle and Wayne Pain: a once- upon-a-time tale of cowgirl skirts and punk chaos.
    Death by Science Fiction
    July 24, 2025
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Death by Science Fiction, Niner, & Deco Auto delivered pop-punk energy at Minibar.
    Pat Mcspadden of The Bitter Ends
    July 18, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Bitter Ends, Jeffy & the Sunken Heads, & Harrisonics kept the crowd at Hillsiders up late.
    Kenneth Kupfer of Wayne Pain & the Shit Stains
    July 10, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Go Fast, Die Loud: Wayne Pain & The Sh*t Stains, Wet Denim, and Corners of the Sky burned rubber at Hillsiders.
    The Warmups
    July 7, 2025
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    I rolled the dice on The Warmups, Stereosity, and Jamwich at The Rino. Click to see if it paid off or went bust.
    The Whiffs
    July 4, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    It was a party when The Whiffs and Sparrowhawk exploded at Hillsiders.
    Matthew Cole of Knumears
    July 1, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    There are no rules in modern hardcore as illustrated by Knumears, Othiel, & As We Were Before at RecordBar.
    Ben Biersmith of Madman
    June 27, 2025
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    There was no whispering when Madman, The Uncouth, and Grave Leisure let Minibar have it on a Friday night.
    Zachary Jordan is Hex Cassette
    June 26, 2025
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Hex Cassette, Yama Uba, and Religion of Heartbreak stitched together a night of synth, goth, and post-punk.
    The Darts
    June 18, 2025
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    No stop signs, no speed limit — just The Darts, Drop a Grand, and Phasers to Kill tearing through Minibar.
    Green Jellö
    June 17, 2025
    Sk8bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Green Jello, From This Day Forward, Full Power, Drifter, and Grimace’s Orifice took me on a wild ride that ended in my conscription into the punk rock pool noodle army.
    Adaya De Baïracli Levy of Faun
    June 16, 2025
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Faun brought traditional pagan folk to The Granada, delighting both heathens and metalheads.
    Jack Goodrich of Drastic Plastic
    June 14, 2025
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    The Replay is in its "you figure it out" era, daring Drastic Plastic, System Exclusive, 95 Sweetbird, and the crowd to just wing it.
    Arc Flash
    June 13, 2025
    Sk8bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Eggs on Mars, Milkwave, & Arc Flash brought flavors of indie and psych to a Friday the 13th gig.
    Lorenzo Gillis Cook of Petite League
    June 11, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    NYC indie poppers Petite League shared the stage with MX Vs. The Railroad Industry and Teri Quinn at their KC gig last week.
    Tomarum
    June 6, 2025
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Three flavors of black metal joined forces for a bloody gig in Kansas City. Check out my coverage of Tomarum, Saidan, & Aprilmist.
    Hoods
    May 31, 2025
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Hardcore acts Hoods, Honey, & Yeah Right did hardcore things for the hardcore kids at the hardcore show.
    Jimmy Fitzner of Tanka Ray
    May 28, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    It was old punks in the audience and old punks on the stage when The Effigies, Tanka Ray, & The D-Fibs played a midweek gig at recordBar.
    Johnny Eggz of Sheer Terror
    May 21, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punks and skins crossed paths when Sheer Terror, Murphy's Law, Total Chaos, The Bad Ideas, & The Uncouth all played RecordBar.
    Juliette Frost
    May 17, 2025
    Folklore
    Kansas City, MO
    Part salon, part house party, part musical showcase, Folklore aims to bring an analog community together. Check out performances from Juliette Frost, Futchdog, and Drew Black.
    Kyle Chambers of The Blast Monkeys
    May 9, 2025
    Howdy
    Kansas City, MO
    Four bands, an all-ages bill, and velvet curtains. Check out my coverage of Blast Monkeys, Worlds Greatest Dad, Dreamist, & Heccra.
    Jesse Green of Slow Poke
    May 16, 2025
    517 Harrison
    Kansas City, MO
    Was Slow Poke's backyard set at Columbus Park Nights an olive branch or a middle finger?
    Justin Telephone of Chinese Telephones
    May 3, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Six rockin' bands from six Midwestern states played Lost Weekend Fest at Hillsiders.
    Sebastian Silva of Unto Others
    May 2, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    It was a sampling of the macabre when Unto Others, Tribulation, Final Gasp, & Unreqvited played RecordBar.
    Morgy Ramone of Korine
    April 28, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Korine and Johnny Dynamite brought their modern synth-pop to RecordBar.
    The Short Circuits
    April 18, 2025
    Blip Roasters
    Kansas City, MO
    Short Circuits, Tidal.wav, Second Hand King, & Heat Seger gathered at Blip to help erase medical debt.
    Helmuth Lehner of Belphegor
    April 7, 2025
    Warehouse on Broadway
    Kansas City, MO
    Belphegor, Arkona, & Vale of Pnath returned extreme metal to Broadway Blvd last week.
    Stevie Cruz of The Esoteric
    April 4, 2025
    Warehouse on Broadway
    Kansas City, MO
    Everything was right for four hours when Esoteric, Casket Lottery, Conflicts, and Hells celebrated at Warehouse on Broadway last week.
    The Birthday Massacre
    April 3, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Fans donning rabbit ears pressed against the stage for hours to see Birthday Massacre & Essenger.
    The Oxys
    March 26, 2025
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk is punk is punk as proven by Oxys, Madman, & Unfinished.
    Bewitcher
    March 25, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC was visited by three metal ghosts last week. Check out my photos, video, & thoughts of the Bewitcher, Deathchant, & Persekutor gig.
    Josh Thomas of RxGhost
    March 21, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    It was an indie rock Friday night with all the feels thanks to RxGhost and String and Return.
    The Bad Ideas
    March 18, 2025
    Sk8bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Bad Ideas, Takes the Cake, and Basics played a bar on a Tuesday night in the Middle West.
    Kathy Callahan of Gully Boys
    March 11, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    And the award for the most energetic Tuesday show goes to Gully Boys, Skating Polly, & They're Theirs.
    Sonia Garcia of Glixen
    March 8, 2025
    Howdy
    Kansas City, MO
    Glixen, She's Green, & Nightosphere packed Howdy for an all-ages shoegaze bonanza.
    Brant Bjork
    March 7, 2025
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Brant Bjork Trio and Violenteer left ears ringing and heads spinning at RecordBar.
    Tyr
    March 3, 2025
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Tyr and Aether Realm brought the Battle Bands tour to Kansas, recruiting locals Hellevate for the melee.
    Quadruple Bypass
    February 28, 2025
    Josey Records
    Kansas City, MO
    Josey Records championed Quadruple Bypass, Corners of the Sky, & Sour Apple Surgery on a Friday night.
    Collin Rausch of Shy Boys
    February 24, 2025
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Shy Boys and Whiffs soundtracked a packed going away party at Hillsiders.
    Daniel Gum
    February 21, 2025
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    Daniel Gum and Fullbloods packed The Ship for a night of sublime tunes.
    Kyle Rausch of Fullbloods
    February 8, 2025
    Big Mood Natural Wines
    Kansas City, MO
    Everyone showed up at Big Mood for hip sets from Fullbloods and The Roseline.
    Still Ill
    February 7, 2025
    Josey Records
    Kansas City, MO
    A First Fridays party at Josey brought together a wonderful three-band bill featuring Still Ill, Mopsy, & Ospree.
    D. Pound
    February 1, 2025
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    D. Pound and CS Luxem came up big on a quiet night at Minibar.
    90 Minute Cassette
    January 31, 2025
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    The Ship stayed up late dancing to the synth-pop and post-punk of 90 Minute Cassette and Redder Moon.
    Owen Ashworth is Advance Base
    January 24, 2025
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell was held rapt by Advance Base, Little Mazarn, and 2w33dy.
    Jon Houst of Aprilmist
    January 21, 2025
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Metal acts Aprilmist, Fauns, and Momovudu kept the midwinter fires burning at Farewell.
    Corey Dies in the End
    January 11, 2025
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Locals Corey Dies in the End, Blast Monkeys, & Professor Shyguy packed Rino on a wintry night.
    Killer City
    January 10, 2025
    Sk8bar
    Kansas City, MO
    It was a chilly night for rock & roll but Killer City, Foreign Suns, & Kool 100s gave it their all to warm up Sk8bar.
    Brodie Belt of Drifter
    December 13, 2024
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence celebrated the Driftmist III with heavy sets from Drift, Aprilmist, Gurney, & Hollowed
    Jes Steineger of Coalesce
    December 7, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Local hardcore acts Coalesce, Spine, & Conflicts sold out RecordBar.
    Tim Harte is AKAMFDM
    December 6, 2024
    Turnsol Books
    Kansas City, MO
    Turnsol’s annual Hope House benefit brought together a disparate crew of regulars featuring AKAMFDM, Black Market Translation, Major Matt Mason USA, Deco Auto, & Brenda.
    Jeff Carlin of Neurotic Lovers
    November 30, 2024
    Sk8bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk rockers braved the first snow for a five-band bill featuring Neurotic Lovers, Arson Class, Small Victories, Slow Poke, & The Unfinished.
    Boys Life
    November 23, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Boys Life kicked off its next chapter with help from Sweeping Promises and Flooding.
    Ari Blaisdell of System Exclusive
    November 21, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    System Exclusive, Various Blonde, & Redder Moon played a midweek show for the real ones.
    Fan Club
    November 19, 2024
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Seattle’s Fan Club and locals Dented Zeus provided a needed Tuesday night diversion.
    Noah Cassity of Big Fat Cow
    November 15, 2024
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    An all-local bill w/ Big Fat Cow, Eradicats, & Jocelyn Nixon capped my Friday night.
    Chase Horseman of They're Theirs
    November 14, 2024
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    They’re Theirs, Grady Philip Drugg, & Lyxe started the weekend early with a rager at Hillsiders.
    Kyle Gowdy at The Whiffs
    November 12, 2024
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Good bands made for a good show at Hillsiders. My photos, video, & thoughts of Whiffs, Dusk, & Visual Learner are on Too Much Rock.
    The Creepy Jingles
    November 9, 2024
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    LFK shook it off at a late night show with Creepy Jingles, Eradicats, & Sluts.
    The Chameleons
    November 4, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC showed up in a big way for post-punk pioneers Chameleons with support from Wingtips.
    The March Violets
    November 3, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    An early November show proved that for March Violets, Rosegarden Funeral Party, & Reviser, Halloween is a year-round celebration.
    Flare tha Rebel
    November 2, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City came together to celebrate its local music scene, raise some money for MMF, and see Flare tha Rebel, Nathan Corsi and My Atomic Daydream, Creepy Jingles, and Julia Haile perform.
    Jeremy Wrenn of Airiel
    November 1, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC was buried under waves of effects and volume with Airiel and Still Ill played Minibar.
    Miski Dee of City Mouse
    October 29, 2024
    Sk8bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A two-band bill featuring City Mouse and Angie Fights Crime offered a low-risk and high-reward night.
    The Uncouth
    October 25, 2024
    Sk8bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The punks looked extra scary at this Halloween show featuring Uncouth, Mike Vallely and the Complete Disaster, D-Fibs, & Bad Ideas.
    Richard Butler of The Psychedelic Furs
    October 23, 2024
    Uptown Theater
    Kansas City, MO
    Fans filled the Uptown to see pioneering acts The Psychedelic Furs, The Jesus and Mary Chain, & Frankie Rose.
    Mark Sultan
    October 22, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC delighted in some old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll from Mark Sultan, The Whiffs, & Wayne Pain.
    Jeff Simpson is Essenger
    October 3, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Essenger joined Redder Moon & Wrker for a synth-heavy midweek bill.
    Phil Angotti of Material Reissue
    September 28, 2024
    Lincoln Hall
    Chicago, IL
    Chicago music fans got a visit from old friends in Material Reissue, Starball, & Tamar Berk.
    Pylon Reenactment Society
    September 21, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Outer Reaches Fest featured Pylon Reenactment Society and Negativland on a single adventurous bill.
    Scream
    September 19, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    DC Hardcore legends Scream and Soulside joined forces with the youth of Skuffed for a magical night.
    Ten Times Fast
    September 14, 2024
    Blip Roasters
    Kansas City, MO
    Ten Times Fast celebrated its new EP with friends in Still Ill, Pact of Violence, & Honey.
    Kenneth Kupfer of Wayne Pain & the Shit Stains
    September 12, 2024
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Hillsiders stacked ‘em deep on a Thursday night blow-out featuring Wayne Pain & the Shit Stains, Timmy’s Organism, The Creepy Jingles, & Blue Horses of Madness.
    Daniel Gum
    September 14, 2024
    Electric Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Daniel Gum braved the heat and a busy rail yard for a low-key set in a beer garden.
    Dreamist
    September 7, 2024
    Goofball Sk8boards
    Kansas City, MO
    Dreamist, The Names of our Friends, Thong Gag, & Puddle Noir did it their own way at an all-ages, all-inclusive gig.
    Phase Distorter
    September 6, 2024
    Turnsol Books
    Kansas City, MO
    First Friday festivities wrapped up at Turnsol with sets from Phase Distorter, Major Matt Mason USA, & From Me.
    High on Fire
    September 5, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The Record Bar was packed with fans wanting to be assaulted by High on Fire and Negative Approach.
    Thomas Gohin of Rixe
    August 30, 2024
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Disparate fans sold-out Farewell to see disparate bands Rixe, Stakes is High, Desire Path, & Uncouth.
    Kellen Julian of Anti-Feds
    August 29, 2024
    Studio Skate Supply
    Kansas City, KS
    Clattering skateboards, a pool-less pool party, and punk rock from Anti-Feds, Foil, & Jackoffs made for a good night in Kansas.
    Tidal.wav
    August 23, 2024
    Velo Garage
    North Kansas City, MO
    A packed patio watched the breezy pop of Tidal.wav and Eggs on Mars.
    Spectral Decay
    August 21, 2024
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Spectral Decay, Aprilmist, & Nephilim made the case that we need to make black metal Wednesdays a thing.
    Street Fever
    August 20, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Street Fever, MRCH, & Moon 17 surprised with cold electronic beats and intense passion.
    Sabrena Jo of Crown Cassette
    August 12, 2024
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Decisions were made on Monday night when Crown Cassette, Guidon Bear, & Pool Boy Party played Replay Lounge.
    Nox Novacula
    August 8, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC was dancing in dark to spooky tunes from Nox Novacula, Reviser, & New Obsessions.
    Allen Epley of Shiner
    August 2, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A sold-out RecordBar showed up to bask in the glow of Shiner, RxGhost, & Lafayette.
    Amyl and the Sniffers
    July 30, 2024
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    It was constant motion when Amyl and the Sniffers and Lambrini Girls hit Kansas.
    Jon Cagle of The D-Fibs
    July 26, 2024
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    The Brick hosted a night of veteran punks including D-Fibs, River City Rejects, & Second Chance.
    Mates of State
    July 20, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Mates of State returned home for a show at RecordBar supported by Great Grandpa’s Al Menne.
    Sydney Roten of Diva Bleach
    July 17, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A glitter bomb of guitar pop exploded when Diva Bleach and Deco Auto played RecordBar.
    Derrick Vella of Tomb Mold
    July 14, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Metal moved in complex and confounding ways when Tomb Mold, Horrendous, & Aprilmist played Kansas City.
    Teri Quinn
    July 12, 2024
    Velo Garage
    North Kansas City, MO
    Teri Quinn and Mr. Golden Sun captured the crowd on a hot summer night.
    The Baseball Project
    July 10, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Alt rock supergroup The Baseball Project brought KC good tunes about the great American pastime.
    Charlie Eddy of Raudiver
    July 8, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC danced in the shadows to sets from Raudiver, Temptrix, & Juliette Frost.
    Zach Campbell of The Whiffs
    May 28, 2024
    Union Library
    Kansas City, MO
    The heart of rock ’n’ roll is still beating in an undisclosed warehouse in the West Bottoms. Check out my coverage of The Whiffs, Dirty Fences, & Heels gig.
    Lisa Wertman Crowe of Get Smart
    May 25, 2024
    Lucia
    Lawrence, KS
    Three giants of the early ‘80s Kansas scene reunited to reminisce and rock. Check out my coverage of Get Smart, Embarrassment, & Mortal Micronotz.
    John Agee of Sundiver
    May 22, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    It got a little heady and very loud when Sundiver, Museum of Light, Lafayette, & Drifter played Minibar.
    Austin Davis of Camping in Alaska
    May 20, 2024
    Howdy
    Kansas City, MO
    Bands tugged on heartstrings and kicked patrons in the chest when Camping in Alaska, Guitar Fight From Fooly Cooly, Godf*ck, & Heccra came to town.
    Battle Beast
    May 16, 2024
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence rocked in the highest registers when Battle Beast and Blackbriar brought their metal to The Granada.
    Krysztof Nemeth of Reviser
    May 12, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Monthly goth night Gallow Dance featured live music from Reviser and 90 Minute Cassette.
    Greg Katz of Cheekface
    April 28, 2024
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Cheekface coalesced its community on a Sunday night in Kansas.
    CJ Wilson of The Uncouth
    April 27, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punks and skins sweated it out to Uncouth, River City Rejects, & D-Fibs at a sold-out Minibar.
    RxGhost
    April 26, 2024
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Songs swirled and skittered and glided as RxGhost, Enemy Airship, & Still Ill played The Brick.
    Lachlan Jackson of Surf Trash
    April 17, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC survived hump night with drinks, dancing, and live music from Australia’s Surf Trash, Parrotfish, Gibby, & Gemini Parks.
    Philo Phuckphace of Moron's Morons
    April 16, 2024
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Poland’s Moron’s Morons joined locals Wayne Pain and Jackoffs for some nice dirty garage punk fun.
    Bradley McKillip of Til Willis & Erratic Cowboy
    April 12, 2024
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Til Willis & Erratic Cowboy kicked off a sunny spring weekend with the help of opener Liney Blu.
    Mark Ryan of The Marked Men
    April 4, 2024
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    Thursday night has never felt more like Friday than when The Marked Men and The Whiffs rocked The Ship.
    Shaun Penechar of Doubledrag
    March 29, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Everything was supersized for the Doubledrag album release show w/ support from Siilk & Wire Twins.
    Punchlove
    March 18, 2024
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Monday turned dreamy thanks to Punchlove, Still Ill, & Admin Reveal.
    Jake Cardwell of The Whiffs
    March 16, 2024
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Night 2 of the “Lost Weekend” mini fest wrapped up with heavy hitters The Whiffs, Sparrowhawk, & Nature Boys.
    Lee Todorovich of Still Animals
    March 15, 2024
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    Primal rock & roll from Still Animals, Pet Mosquito, & Kool 100s rattled Hillsiders.
    Nils Frykdahl of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
    March 11, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A packed room reveled in the AV assault delivered by a reunited Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Season to Risk.
    Siilk
    March 8, 2024
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Siilk, Khamsin, & Stüp picked up electric guitars and delivered rambunctious sets at The Brick.
    Teri Quinn
    March 7, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Teri Quinn, Ione, & They’re Theirs met for a midweek set that highlighted soft and exquisite songcraft.
    Lukas Nicolai of Mental Cruelty
    February 27, 2024
    Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    An international horde of metal bands including Mental Cruelty, Ov Sulfur, Ghost Bath, Extermination Dismemberment, and Aprilmist rewarded a suppliant Kansas audience.
    New Obsessions
    February 23, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC was down for anything on a Friday night that featured New Obsessions, RxGhost, Milk Wave, & Bryce Vz.
    Militarie Gun
    February 25, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A package tour featuring Militarie Gun, Pool Kids, Spiritual Cramp, Spaced, and no locals sold out RecordBar on a Sunday night.
    Matthew Sweet
    February 9, 2024
    Madrid Theatre
    Kansas City, MO
    Matthew Sweet brought Abe Partridge along for a bill that highlighted strengths and weaknesses.
    The Roseline
    February 2, 2024
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    There was a twang in the air as The Roseline celebrated its new album with assists from Empty Moon and Suzannah Johannes.
    Jordan Tyler of Siilk
    January 26, 2024
    Westport Bowery
    Kansas City, MO
    Siilk invited friends Ferris Wheel Regulars, Moon 17, Remorsefully Numb, & God’s Computer to help celebrate the release of its new album.
    The Band That Fell to Earth KC
    January 25, 2024
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The Band That Fell to Earth KC kicked off Bowie Christmas with a VIP performance that included Hunky Dory from front to back plus an encore of favorites.
    Cody Blanchard of The Uncouth
    January 19, 2024
    Howdy
    Kansas City, MO
    An all-ages crowd supplied Howdy with the energy that fueled sets by Uncouth, Doldrums, and Violet Approach.
    Ben Chambers of Hexicharmed
    January 6, 2024
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Minibar loaded up on the power trios hosting Hexicharmed, Kissy Fit, & Kool 100s.
    Chris Wagner of Hipshot Killer
    December 17, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City said goodbye to Buddy Lush with Buddy Bash featuring Hipshot Killer, Cretin 66, Big Iron, & The Buddy-less Phenomenon.
    Magnificent
    December 26, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Cure tribute act Magnificent pops up once or twice a year tied to some holiday or another.
    Heidi Lynne Gluck
    December 21, 2023
    Nostalgia Room
    Lawrence, KS
    Heidi Gluck invited her friends to help celebrate the solstice in the cozy Nostalgia Room.
    The Uncouth
    December 9, 2023
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Saturday night and The Brick was packed with punks thanks to The Uncouth, Madman, & The D-Fibs.
    Steve Tulipana of Violenteer
    December 7, 2023
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Violenteer, Still Ill, & RxGhost combined on a clever bill that comforted like a weighted blanket.
    Colby Bales of Black Light Animals
    December 2, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Black Light Animals, Gemini Parks, and Heat Seger graced the warm confines of RecordBar on a cold night.
    Logan Park of From Me
    December 1, 2023
    Turnsol Books & Coffee
    Kansas City, MO
    Turnsol hosted a holiday benefit for Hope House featuring From Me, Small Victories, Deco Auto, Corey Dies in the End, & The Critterz.
    John Tate of Sirens in the Suburbs
    November 17, 2023
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Rock & Roll ruled the roost when Sirens in the Suburbs, Vedettes, & Arson Class played the Replay on a Friday night.
    Jamie Woodard of Perfume USA
    November 14, 2023
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Perfume USA, Taking Meds, Public Opinion, & Squint ensured that a Tuesday night out was definitely not quiet
    Dean Edington of Drifter
    November 11, 2023
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Post_This Fest 2.0 played to the fringe with sets from Drifter, Orphans of Doom, RxGhost, & PanHead 87.
    Kemet Coleman of The Phantastics
    November 4, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Midwest Music Foundation’s annual Apocalypse Meow benefits Abby’s Fund to support musicians healthcare. This year’s fundraiser featured The Phantastics, Nathan Corsi and My Atomic Daydream, & True Lions.
    Field Daze
    November 10, 2023
    Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Up-and-comers Field Daze, Tidal.wav, & Parry packed The Rino on a Friday night.
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    November 6, 2023
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Toronto’s Tallies stopped in Kansas City for gas and to deliver a lovely dream pop set for an audience primed by Emmaline Twist.
    Heilung
    November 3, 2023
    The Midland
    Kansas City, MO
    Heilung called all the heathens to The Midland for a choreographed operatic performance of its shamanic folk.
    Jordan Taylor of Doldrums
    October 28, 2023
    Blip Roasters
    Kansas City, MO
    Young and old gathered to celebrate Ricky Reyes’ 50th with a bash that featured Doldrums, Burning Bush, Make No Mistake, Blood Harmonies, & his own Still Ill.
    Kool Keith
    October 27, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A steady stream of DJs and MCs delivered beats and bars in support of the erratic Kool Keith.
    A Giant Dog
    October 26, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A Giant Dog gave Record Bar another high energy rock & roll explosion with some help from The Whiffs and touring act Trouble in the Streets.
    Via Luna
    October 13, 2023
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    KC played host to five bands on their way to the otherworldly Plus Fest. Our preview included Via Luna, Challenger Deep, Snooze, Tang, & Medians.
    John Larsen of Kool 100s
    October 3, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    KC had its own Gonerfest when Kool 100s, New Buck Biloxi Lothario and Wayne Pain took over Farewell on a Wednesday night.
    Jackoffs
    October 5, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell hosts strange and wonderful nights like this one featuring Jackoffs, Vintage Crop, & Konrad Hell & The Highwater.
    Piero Ilov of Jack of Heart
    September 30, 2023
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    It was late. It was sloppy. And it was a lot of fun as French rock & roll freaks Jack of Heart joined KC’s own Wayne Pain & the Shit Stains for a set at Hillsiders.
    Melissa Paavola of Unwritten Rulz
    September 29, 2023
    VooDoo Lounge
    North Kansas City, MO
    I climbed through the looking glass and found myself at a rock club for Unwritten Rulz, Ramona Clay, The Hard Margarets, and Mooncaller.
    Dick Valentine of Electric Six
    September 27, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    It was a RecordBar Wednesday night dance party thanks to the sounds of The Electric Six and The Surfrajettes.
    Screen Door Submarine
    September 24, 2023
    Howdy
    Kansas City, MO
    KC dropped the ball when it let Screen Door Submarine, Broken Record, and Pink Phase play to a mostly empty club.
    Josh Berwanger of Gemini Parks
    September 22, 2023
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    Gemini Parks celebrated the release of its new record with The Creepy Jingles, Heat Seger, friends, and strangers.
    Mike Williams of Eyehategod
    September 18, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC welcomed New Orleans no-goodniks Eyehategod and Goatwhore on 9/18.
    Peelander Yellow of Peelander-Z
    September 17, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    RecordBar served Sunday night punk three ways: Peelander-Z, Dog Party, & Nature Boys.
    Til Willis
    September 15, 2023
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Generation X held a secret matinee meeting at Replay with entertainment from Til Willis & Erratic Cowboy, The Fun Guy, & The Harrisonics.
    Colby Bales of Black Light Animals
    September 9, 2023
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Lemonade Social hit its stride during a marathon second day that featured sets from Miki P and the Swallowtails, Paul Jesse, Flora, Paris Williams, Mr. Golden Sun, Steddy P, & Black Light Animals.
    Ryan Wise of LYXE
    September 8, 2023
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    The 2023 Lemonade Social kicked off with perfect weather and a couldn’t miss-lineup featuring LYXE, Static Phantoms, Dress Warm, & Surf Wax.
    Shaun Penechar of Doubledrag
    September 5, 2023
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Doubledrag, Blushing, and Emmaline Twist packed the Minibar for a night of volume, textures, and distortion.
    Steve Tulipana of The Band that Fell to Earth KC
    January 31, 2016
    Uptown Theater
    Kansas City, MO
    KC celebrated the legacy of David Bowie with its homegrown, all-star tribute act The Band That Fell to Earth KC.
    Cloak
    August 29, 2023
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Enrollment was sparse for Cloak’s introduction to the dark arts class but those who showed up on a Tuesday were rewarded by an awesome set with bonus instruction from The Soiled Doves and Varlok.
    The Creepy Jingles
    August 25, 2023
    The Warwick
    Kansas City, MO
    The Warwick opened its doors for a civilized affair that featured Creepy Jingles, Killer City, Thick and the Foolish, and The Fur and the Fang.
    Raven Black
    August 15, 2023
    Vivo
    Overland Park, KS
    The night got spookier and spookier when touring acts Raven Black, Living Dead Girl, and Owls & Aliens met up with locals Khaos Theory and What is Within.
    The Good Life
    August 10, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Tim Kasher’s The Good Life took 2004’s devastating Album of the Year out on the road to the anguished delight of KC fans. This stop included local openers Dan Jones and the Squids.
    Zach Campbell of The Whiffs
    August 5, 2023
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    The Whiffs were joined by Field Daze in the old lounge for a dimly-list, smoke-filled debaucherous night of rock & roll. My photos, videos, and thoughts of the evening are on Too Much Rock at http://toomuchrock.com/shows/whiffs12.html.
    David Chavez of Youth Pool
    July 30, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Youth Pool enveloped the entire Farewell audience and both opening acts Get With This and Karmic Wheels with its “Sunflower Groove” on a stormy Sunday night.
    Miles Luce & the Cowtippers
    July 28, 2023
    Howdy
    Kansas City, MO
    It was all ages and all genres as Miles Luce & the Cowtippers played Howdy with support from Telethon and Screen Door Submarine.
    Almost Enemies
    July 21, 2023
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Music fans kicked off their weekend with mulligan stew featuring Almost Enemies, Curious Things, and Phase Distorter.
    Heidi Gluck
    July 20, 2023
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    Brilliant musicians shone bright in a welcoming room as Heidi Gluck celebrated her album release with support from Chase Horseman and Heidi Phillips.
    Jeffrey Lewis
    July 19, 2023
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Friends from the East Village anti-folk scene reunited in Kansas City when Jeffrey Lewis and Major Matt Mason played a midweek set at Minibar.
    Company Retreat
    July 15, 2023
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Company Retreat ended its sabbatical with a night of fun punk rock supported by The Blast Monkeys and Strange Relic.
    Richie Rich of Junkyard Royalty
    July 13, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Music from the dusty DIYs invaded the posh confines of Record Bar for a four-band all-ages gig featuring Junkyard Royalty, These Few Weeks, Tidal.wav, & Parry.
    Sweeping Promises
    June 29, 2023
    White Schoolhouse
    Lawrence, KS
    Sweeping Promises launched its new album in its new hometown with some help from New Obsessions and Thimastr.
    Bill Goffrier of The Embarrassment
    June 30, 2023
    Liberty Hall
    Lawrence, KS
    I flashed my AARP card and joined the fun as fans of The Embarrassment first saw a documentary film about the band, and then saw the band perform a 18-song reunion set.
    Shawn Milke of Alesana
    June 27, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Record Bar got hammered by screamo act Alesana and its compatriots in Limbs, Vampires Everywhere, & Across the White Water Tower.
    Brett Campbell of Pallbearer
    June 28, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The show at Record Bar was as heavy and loud as a loud heavy thing. If that loud heavy thing was Pallbearer, Low Forest, or Drifter.
    Blain Bridges of Via Luna
    June 23, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Tricky fingers flitted fretboards on a hot summer night at Farewell. Check out my photos, videos & recap of this Via Luna, Temp Tats, and Internet Dating gig.
    Samantha Conrad of Moon 17
    June 20, 2023
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Synthesizers are the future but live sets from Moon 17, Child of Night, and Static Phantoms proved that they were already hip to that fact.
    Danny Fischer of Nature Boys
    June 18, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Friends from high and low places gathered at Record Bar to pay tribute to Britt Adair. Seven acts took the stage including some established bands Britt loved and some ad hoc groups created in her honor.
    Lizard Brain Trust
    June 17, 2023
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Midwestern rock & roll got a chance to shine at Replay Lounge Saturday night as Lizard Brain Trust were joined by Dreaded Laramie and Headlight Rivals.
    Alex Kent of Sprain
    June 14, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Sprain headlined a challenging night of music supported by Drowse, Agriculture, Nerver, & Flooding.
    Kyle Rausch of Shy Boys
    June 9, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC’s High Dive Records kicked off its 10th anniversary party featuring bands from its roster past and present including Shy Boys, Arc Flash, The ACBs, Greg Wheeler & the Poly Mall Cops, & Creepy Jingles.
    Trey Frye of Korine
    June 6, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Korine, CD Ghost, & Monta delivered mysterious synth-pop sets on a stormy Tuesday night.
    Ghosty
    June 2, 2023
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    Ghosty returned to Kansas City for a special night supported by 95 Sweetbird and Daniel Gum.
    Chris Kinsley of Arson Class
    May 27, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell hosted some punk bands -- specifically Arson Class, Moon Mane, & Quadruple Bypass.
    Wurm of Tragic Fate
    May 28, 2023
    Sk8bar
    Saint Joseph, MO
    Night 3 of the Sk8barpalooza fest featured an eclectic lineup that included Tragic Fate, Drifter, From This Day Forward, Double Downer, Gutter Buds, and Scud.
    Ben Falgoust of Goatwhore
    May 23, 2023
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Goatwhore headlined a hot night at the packed MiniBar with some help from Nephilim and Limb Dealer.
    The Aquadolls
    May 22, 2023
    Encore
    Kansas City, MO
    Aquadolls brought West Coast vibes to KC for a show with Daniel Gum.
    CJ Wilson of The Uncouth
    May 21, 2023
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    KC bid farewell to the weekend with an international oi line up that featured Uncouth, Hardsell, and Aggressive.
    Colleen Dow of Thank You, I'm Sorry
    May 8, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Three bands played quick sets to ease us back into the working week. Check out my photos, videos, and thoughts on the Remorsefully Numb, Thank You I’m Sorry, & Lake Love gig.
    Zach Campbell of The Whiffs
    May 5, 2023
    Hillsiders
    Kansas City, KS
    A capacity crowd filled a neighborhood bar for sets from The Whiffs and 95 Sweetbird.
    Claire Nunez of Dryad
    May 1, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    A late show at Farewell summoned evil sets from Dryad, Traffic Death, Goat Coffin, & Sarin Reaper.
    Blag Flag
    April 27, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Greg Ginn brought the latest incarnation of Black Flag to KC for a jam-happy gig that featured all of 1994’s punishing My War and a good portion of the band's hits.
    Dunes Day
    April 24, 2023
    Green House
    Kansas City, MO
    Green House kicked off its 2023 season with Dunes Day, Social Cinema, Junkyard Royalty, and a basement full of kids.
    Kole Waters of Dreamist
    April 16, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell welcomed Dreamist, Winterforever, Futureday, & Pink Phase for a night that featured indie rock in all its guises.
    A.M. Merker & Friends
    April 14, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The second annual John Prine Tribute show was a star-studded celebration of the enigmatic troubadour.
    Zach Campbell of The Whiffs
    March 31, 2023
    Eighth Street Tap Room
    Lawrence, KS
    The Whiffs and musical compatriots Harrisonics and Jackoffs packed fans into a dim boozy basement.
    Tyler Miller of Voice of Addiction
    March 23, 2023
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC welcomed punk rockers Voice of Addiction with support sets from Uncouth, Sidewalk Celebrity, and Blood Daubers.
    Wales Goes Pop 2021
    March 22, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    EXTC - XTC's Terry Chambers and Friends brought the seminal band's music back to the area for the first time since 1980.
    James Lockhart of Brother Moses
    March 20, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Brother Moses, Daniel Gum, and Surf Wax played pop on chill Monday night.
    Christina Carmona of Blushing
    March 16, 2023
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Blushing, Seashine, and Lake Love played a dreamy show as a late snow fell in KC.
    Ronny Moorings of Clan of Xymox
    March 21, 2023
    BLVD Nights
    Kansas City, MO
    Clan of Xymox made all the black-hearted goths happy during a stop at Blvd Nights supported by Bellwether Syndicate and Monta.
    Greg Wheeler
    March 25, 2023
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    There's no party like a Poly Mall Cops record launch party - especially one where Pale Tongues and Day Sleeper open.
    Jeremy Wrenn of Airiel
    March 28, 2023
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Audiences got lost in the soundscapes when Airiel and Emmaline Twist played Minibar.
    Kenneth Kupfer of Wayne Pain & The Shit Stains
    March 19, 2023
    Easy Inn
    Kansas City, KS
    Wayne Pain wrapped up the weekend with a sloppy rager supported by Doldrums and Total Sham.
    Ringworm
    March 12, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Ringworm hopped off the Cro-Mags tour for a one-off gig w/ support from locals Skuffed.
    Abandoncy
    March 10, 2023
    Blip Roasters
    Kansas City, MO
    Abandoncy, Flooding, and Nightosphere played a propulsive and tricky release party for their new split cassette on Manor Records.
    Unsane
    February 24, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Ears all over the Crossroads are still ringing after sets from Unsane and Violenteer.
    Matt King of Portrayal of Guilt
    February 21, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell hosted a night of bombastic hardcore and beyond including Portrayal of Guilt, Flooding, and Missouri Executive Order 44.
    Debra Long of Slutbomb
    February 6, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    There were somersaults, cartwheels and plenty of two-stepping as Slutbomb hit Farewell with locals Sexhater and Genre.
    Hollowed
    February 3, 2023
    Revolution Records
    Kansas City, MO
    Hollowed celebrated the release of its debut album with help from Daffy in the Bikini Zone and Pink Phase.
    Evan Little of Nerver
    January 27, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell was like a bag of chips on Friday night - loud and crunchy. Check out my coverage of Nerver, Littered With Arrows, Big Water, & Full Clips Emptied.
    Luke Iliff of Sarin Reaper
    January 25, 2023
    Howdy
    Kansas City, MO
    Sarin Reaper, Giallo, Limb Dealer, & Joust created a united front of loud aggression.
    The Back that Fell to Earth KC
    January 19, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    All-star Bowie tribute The Band That Fell to Earth KC returned to Record Bar for a 3-night stand to lift spirits and raise money for KC Common Good.
    Jorge Arana Trio
    January 14, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    A bill consisting of Jorge Arana Trio, Moscow Puzzles, & Jellymin covered a lot of ground on a fun Saturday night.
    Joshua Allen of Various Blonde
    January 13, 2023
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Various Blonde, New Obsessions, & Gemini Parks slowly turned the recordBar into a dance club.
    Steve Gardels of The Uncouth
    January 10, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Things got melodic at Farewell when Uncouth welcomed in touring acts Big School and Bad Spring.
    Jordan Taylor of Doldrums
    January 8, 2023
    Howdy
    Kansas City, MO
    The all-ages set showed up and danced to a night of punk soundtracked by Doldrums, Livid, Foil, and Petty.
    Angel of Magic
    January 7, 2023
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell got a lot of everything at a KC Tenants benefit that featured Magic, Weaponize Chomsky, Nightosphere, & Dilettante.
    Britt Adair of The Bad Ideas
    December 31, 2022
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Bad Ideas threw a little NYE party and invited Bruiser Queen, friends, family, and neighbors.
    Cody Blanchard and CJ Wilson of The Uncouth
    December 15, 2022
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    It was Oi! to the punks and Oi! to the skins as The Uncouth played with Doldrums and The D-Fibs at MiniBar.
    Brandon Phillips is Mensa Deathsquad
    December 14, 2022
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Brandon Phillips did double duty, first debuting a short film he wrote and produced, and later playing the headlining set as Mensa Deathsquad. In the middle the audience was treated to Moon 17.
    Rosegarden Funeral Party
    November 30, 2022
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    All sorts of creatures came out for the dark wave disco of Rosegarden Funeral Party, Violator, & Redder Moon.
    Dreamist
    December 9, 2022
    Revolution Records
    Kansas City, MO
    Once again Revolution Records packed them in for a good cause as Dreamist, Big Fat Cow, & Thong Gag played a benefit for the KC Bail Fund.
    Evan Dando of The Lemonheads
    December 7, 2022
    Madrid Theatre
    Kansas City, MO
    Lemonheads returned to KC for a broad and ramshackle show supported by Bass Drum of Death and On Being An Angel.
    Tim J Harte of AKAMFDM
    December 2, 2022
    Revolution Records
    Kansas City, MO
    Revolution Records tapped a broad spectrum of bands to play a Hope House benefit show. Here are my photos, video, & thoughts on AKAMFDM, Collidescope, Major Matt Mason, Approach, and Deco Auto.
    Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg
    December 6, 2022
    The Truman
    Kansas City, MO
    English buzz-worthy band Wet Leg not only brought a big rock show to KC, but also pop openers Faux Real.
    Colin Halliburton of The Roseline
    November 25, 2022
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Holiday weekends send students away and allow the locals to play. Check out my photos, video, & thoughts on The Roseline, 95 Sweetbird, & Empty Moon.
    Ross Schlesinger of Plack Blague
    November 22, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell exploded with big beats and pulsing lights when Plack Blague, Spike Hellis, and Moon 17 pulled up.
    Brent Windler
    November 19, 2022
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Brent Windler brought Lazy Projector, Daniel Gum and a lot of friends together to celebrate the vinyl release of his new album.
    Scout Gillett
    November 17, 2022
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Scout Gillett returned to town to headline a grand ol' night that also featured The Whiffs, Blanky, and magician Magic Marty.
    Drifter
    November 12, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell hosted an amazing night of volume and intensity featuring Drifter, Hot Corpse, & Tenant.
    Heidi Gluck
    November 11, 2022
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Lotus Pool Records celebrated its 30th birthday with Heidi Gluck, Suneaters, June Henry, and free booze.
    Jamie Woodard of Perfume
    November 10, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    If guitar rock is dead, no one told Perfume, King Pink, Feverest, or Siilk.
    Nathan Corsi
    November 5, 2022
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Apocalypse Meow returned to the Record Bar for its 15th annual fundraiser to support healthcare for area musicians. Check out my photos, videos, and thoughts of the night that featured Nathan Corsi, Pure XTC, Electric Lungs, MellowPhobia, & Eddie Moore.
    Big Water
    November 3, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    It got awfully noisy when Big Water, Venus Twins, DFITD, & Joust played Farewell.
    Josh Olson of Closetalker
    October 28, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    How come I was the only one in costume to see Closetalker, Public Opinion, Perfume, & Carrie Dairy?
    Jotanar of Varlok
    October 31, 2022
    Penn Valley Skate Park
    Kansas City, MO
    An evil army of metalheads took over Penn Valley Park on Halloween. Click for my photos, videos, and thoughts on the massive 8-band bill.
    Suzi Moon
    October 27, 2022
    403 Club
    Kansas City, KS
    Suzi Moon stopped in Kansas City, KS for a last minute gig supported by The Uncouth.
    JBOT of Captured by Robots
    October 25, 2022
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Captured by Robots returned to KC for a set of robot-powered grindcore. Check out my photos of the show, including opener Bacon Shoe.
    Kenny Chambers of Moving Targets
    October 23, 2022
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    f you knew, you knew and then you showed up for Moving Targets, Red Kate, and The Utilitarians at Record Bar.
    The Bad Ideas
    October 21, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Four disparate acts gathered to raise money for KC Tenants. Check out my thoughts, photos, & video of the night that featured The Bad Ideas, Internet Dating, Camp Childress, & Bam & Z.
    Kenneth Kupfer of Wayne Pain & The Shit Stains
    September 25, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Punks and drunks spent Sunday night at Farewell enjoying a bill that featured Wayne Pain, Sick Thoughts, Kool 100s, & Doldrums.
    Claire Delaney of Nightosphere
    September 24, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    I opted for a quiet Saturday night out with Nightosphere, Ferris Wheel Regulars, Ripped Genes, and Genre.
    Smokes Let's Go
    September 20, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    It was only rock & roll on a Tuesday night thanks to Smokes Let's Go, Junkyard Royalty, North by North, & Saving Miles Lemon.
    Will Boyer of Remain Sedate
    September 16, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell hosted a locals-only benefit for Missouri Abortion Fund featuring Remain Sedate, Doldrums, Sarin Reaper, & Carrie Dairy.
    Dani Miller of Surfbort
    September 14, 2022
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Surfbort teamed up with locals Camp Clover and Midwest Telegram to give Kansas City one hell of a show.
    Sarin Reaper
    September 11, 2022
    22/32
    Kansas City, MO
    Black metal most foul and fun took over 22/32 on a Sunday night. Check out my iffy photos, videos, & thoughts of Sarin Reaper, Spiter, Lowest Life, & Cataphract.
    Idles
    September 2, 2022
    The Truman
    Kansas City, MO
    KC fans witnessed an exhilarating and exhausting performance from Idles and special guests Injury Reserve.
    Tillie Hall of Mellowphobia
    September 9, 2022
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    The Rino hosted a night of Kansas City's next including Mellowphobia, Field Daze, & The Distant Now.
    Labretta Suede
    September 1, 2022
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Delinquents, Derelicts and Deadbeats showed up early to catch matinee sets from Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 and The Mad Kings.
    Camp Childress
    August 25, 2022
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    The Replay hosted the next generation in a matinee that featured Camp Childress, Daniel Gum, Blast Monkeys, & The Chloregards.
    Donzii
    August 19, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    The miniBar audience got post-punk on top of post-punk when Miami's Donzii was joined by locals New Obsessions and Static Phantoms.
    Dimitri Giannopoulos of Horse Jumper of Love
    August 3, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City sent out its A team to match up against a couple of touring acts on a very sticky night. Click for my photos, videos, and thoughts of Horse Jumper of Love, Babehoven, Flooding, & Nightosphere.
    Abandoncy
    August 1, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Six bands played for 417 hours in a 115° club on a Monday night. Click to find out who survived the Abandoncy, Dreamist, Teenage Halloween, Junior Retreat, Pinkville, & Uncouth gig.
    Bush Lush
    August 1, 2022
    403 Club
    Kansas City, KS
    After a seven-year nap The Buddy Lush Phenomenon woke up in a KCK dive bar and played a two-hour drive time set.
    Patrick McGuire is Straight White Teeth
    July 28, 2022
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Three not-so-sunny solo performers played a sunny summer evening on the Replay patio. Check out my thoughts, photos, & video of Straight White Teeth, Heidi Gluck, & Blanky.
    Bill McShane of Ultimate Fakebook
    July 22, 2022
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Ultimate Fakebook, Frogpond, & Ashtray Babyhood kept the dream of the '90s alive in front of a sellout crowd.
    Douglas Dulgarian of They Are Gutting a Body of Water
    July 18, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    If you like your bands dense and loud, and your clubs hot and packed, then the They Are Gutting a Body of Water, Nerver, & Flooding show was a dream come true.
    Nan + The One Nite Stands
    July 16, 2022
    Velo Garage
    North Kansas City, MO
    Friends gathered on a pleasant night for music both sincere and silly. Check out my photos and video of Nan + The One Nite Stands and Chase The Horseman.
    Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes
    July 1, 2022
    Uptown Theater
    Kansas City, MO
    Conor Oberst brought a well-rehearsed eleven-piece version of Bright Eyes to the Uptown for a night that amplified everything the long-running project does so well.
    Jorge Arana of New Obsessions
    June 28, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    It got a little dark at Farewell as New Obsessions, Secret Shame, Alina Maira, & Nightosphere took the stage on a long Tuesday night.
    Breaka Dawn of The Bad Ideas
    June 25, 2022
    Red Sash Brewing
    Kansas City, MO
    In what should be a regular Punk in the Parking Lot series, The Bad Ideas made a stage out of the Red Sash Brewing parking lot to celebrate the release of a beer collab.
    Miles Luce of Midwest Telegram
    June 19, 2022
    Green House
    Kansas City, MO
    Hot bands playing to hot kids in a hot basement on a hot night. Click for my photos, video, & thoughts of Midwest Telegram, Catalina, Honest Sleep, & Junkyard Royalty.
    Bob Log III
    June 14, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    How did two blues musicians create such a wild midweek party? Find out by visiting my photos and video of Bob Log III and Rachel Ammons.
    Andres Chavez of Lesser Care
    June 12, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Farewell went post-punk for El Paso's Lesser Care and KC locals New Obsessions.
    The Whiffs
    June 9, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Faces were melted as The Whiffs were joined by NY's The Bobby Lees on the miniBar stage.
    The Creepy Jingles
    June 4, 2022
    Velo Garage
    North Kansas City, MO
    Velo Garage hosted three local acts that shouldn't be ignored. Check out my photos and video of The Creepy Jingles, Daniel Gum, & Rachel Cion.
    Summer Newman & Jeff Sevier of Holy Locust
    May 30, 2022
    Farewell
    Kansas City, MO
    Booking mistakes delivered a slapdash lineup of punk bands that bordered on brilliant. Click for my photos, videos & account of Holy Locust, Stud Count, and Doldrums.
    Drugs & Attics
    May 28, 2022
    The Easy Inn
    Kansas City, KS
    Manor Fest came to a chaotic and drunken finale with sets from Drugs & Attics, The Sluts, & Brat Pitt.
    Charlotte Bumgarner
    May 28, 2022
    Flagship Books
    Kansas City, KS
    A perfectly curated Manor Fest showcase brought together three solo performers in a welcoming bookshop on a sunny afternoon. Check out my photos and video of Charlotte Bumgarner, Maddie Razook, & Rachel Cion.
    Red Kate
    May 6, 2022
    Revolution Records
    Kansas City, MO
    A beautiful afternoon gave way to a beautiful night as 5 local bands took over a city street. Check out my photos and video of Red Kate, Arson Class, Poorly Executed, Electric Lungs, & Deco Auto.
    Jon Spencer
    May 4, 2022
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Jon Spencer turned recordBar into a roadhouse for some rip-roaring rock & roll. Click for my photos and video of the Spencer and openers Quasi.
    Suzi Moon
    April 30, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC got a whole lot of rock when touring acts Suzi Moon and Ravagers played miniBar with some help from Deco Auto.
    Alex Alexander of Emmaline Twist
    April 19, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC reveled in a delightful dream pop bill on 4/19 that featured Emmaline Twist, Blushing, & Letting Up Despite Great Faults.
    Luna Nemesis of They Watch Us From The Moon
    April 15, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    The jagged edges of metal came together when They Watch Us From The Moon, Existem, and Drifter met up at miniBar on 4/15.
    Nordista Freeze
    April 18, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Nordista Freeze headlined a night of disparate pop flavors with some help from locals Various Blonde and Drugs & Attics.
    Bastard Funeral
    April 4, 2022
    7th Heaven
    Kansas City, MO
    Noise enthusiasts gathered on a Sunday afternoon and I stumbled into their party. Click for my photos and thoughts of Bastard Funeral, Brandon Wald, Viator, Excusable Negligence, & Pile of Dead Horses.
    Koney
    March 31, 2022
    Green House
    Kansas City, MO
    A big bill at the Green House DIY gave everyone something to hang on to. Click for my photos, video, & thoughts of Koney, Dummy, Ducks Ltd., HXXS, & Collidescope.
    Grocer
    March 29, 2022
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    A midweek all-ages matinee came in two parts thanks to a Midwestern Spring thunderstorm. Click for my photos and video of Grocer, Dodging, Daniel Gum, and Flora.
    Adrianne Verhoeven of The Anniversary
    March 26, 2022
    Eighth Street Taproom
    Lawrence, KS
    Who knows what made them do it but The Anniversary played a locals-only gig with some help from the recently reconstituted Hyperspherian.
    Jocelyn Olivia Nixin of The Creepy Jingles
    March 25, 2022
    Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Creepy Jingles, Sisterbot, and Stephonne packed Rino for an album release that was truly a party.
    Daniel Gum
    March 23, 2022
    The Mockingbird Lounge
    Kansas City, KS
    Daniel Gum warmed up The Mockingbird Lounge on a cold Spring night making his impressive fourth appearance as part of the Songbird Sessions.
    George Clarke of Deafheaven
    March 16, 2022
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Everything was everything all at once when Deafheaven, Holy Fawn, and Midwife played Lawrence on 3/16.
    Kathy Callahan of Gully Boys
    March 14, 2022
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    The award for the Best Monday ever goes to The Cauldron Collective for making fantastic vegan food and booking The Gully Boys and Rosé Perez.
    Sebastian Sabatin of Dearly Somber
    March 13, 2022
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Three bands tackled the loud/soft dynamics of shoegaze at an all-ages Sunday night gig. Click for my photos and video of Dearly Somber, Waveform, & Flooding.
    Pears
    March 9, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    The punks showed up for a packed mid-week bill featuring Pears, Red Kate, Sidewalk Celebrity, & Arson Class.
    Eric Teofilak of Zorn
    March 7, 2022
    22/32
    Kansas City, MO
    Zorn, Doldrums, & Piss Kinks performed at a dance in an Eastside basement and someone got trapped in a coffin.
    Jame Mendenhall of Foil
    February 28, 2022
    Pussy Palace
    Kansas City, MO
    There was pushing, puking, and punk rock when Foil, Silicone Prairie, Piss Kinks and Untitled Artist played the Pussy Palace basement.
    Abandoncy
    February 25, 2022
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Abandoncy celebrated its album release with a blistering show at miniBar that also featured Dug and Canyons.
    Other Americans
    February 18, 2022
    MOD Gallery
    Kansas City, MO
    Other Americans and Mensa Deathsquad made an appearance at the hip MOD Gallery delivering dance-or-die tunes under swirling club lights.
    The Harrisonics
    February 12, 2022
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Grown men with beards and guitars took over the Replay on a Saturday night. Check out my photos and video of The Harrisonics, Kool 100s, & Lonnie Fisher and the Funeral.
    Rory Cameron of The Whiffs
    February 7, 2022
    Union Library
    Kansas City, MO
    Those in the know found their way to Union Library for a Monday night bacchanalia featuring The Whiffs and Fast Eddy.
    Brian Hurtgen of Major Matt Mason USA
    January 27, 2022
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    On 1/27 The Rino hosted a low-key, all-locals affair with Major Matt Mason USA, Death by Science Fiction, & Hero Incredible.
    Arson Class
    January 24, 2022
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    COVID concerns kept both fans and bands at home on a Monday night. Luckily Arson Class and The Cryptics were there with some solid punk to entertain the few patrons that made it out.
    The Band The Fell To Earth
    January 22, 2022
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The Record Bar was bathed in serotonin as all-stars The Band The Fell To Earth KC held its annual celebration of David Bowie.
    Rose Brown of Flooding
    January 14, 2022
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Nostalgia and the circle of life were on display as Flooding, Abandoncy, Midwestern, and The String & Return shared the Bottleneck stage.
    Damian Fisher of Abandoncy
    December 11, 2021
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Abandoncy, Better Friend, Good Morning Midnight, and Dreamist hit KC with all the colors of the DIY rainbow.
    Kellen Julian of Anti-Feds
    December 7, 2021
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punks and skins showed up in a big way for a Tuesday night gig at Minibar featuring Anti-Feds, The Uncouth, and Doldrums.
    Ray Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket
    November 16, 2021
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk rock smashed KC as Teenage Bottlerocket, The Last Gang and Tightwire took over Record Bar.
    Joey Chiaramonte of Koyo
    November 21, 2021
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A four-flavored bill brought Koyo, Anxious, Oxford Remedy, and Perfume to the Record Bar stage for a Sunday night of hardcore and more.
    Matt Hamer of Mr. Golden Sun
    November 19, 2021
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Dulcet tones and intimate lyrics rang out as Mr. Golden Sun, The Hollows, and Daniel Gum performed at The Brick.
    Dylan Baldi of Cloud Nothings
    November 15, 2021
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Headliners Cloud Nothings and support act Mourning [A] BLKstar gave KC two tastes of Cleveland whether we felt like dancing or breaking things.
    Nick Lowe
    November 14, 2021
    Knuckleheads
    Kansas City, MO
    Rock & roll statesmen Nick Lowe gave a rousing and lively performance backed by Los Straitjackets and supported by Paul Cebar.
    Sophie Emerson of The Cavves
    October 28, 2021
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Four scrappy bands played a disjointed show where no band or its fans crossed paths. Check out my photos and video of The Cavves, The Cracks, Major Matt Mason USA, and Oxford Remedy.
    Andrew Sallee of Namelessnumberheadman
    October 23, 2021
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Namlessnumberheadman celebrated the release of its newest album in a late-night affair with a few fans and some help from Black Light Animals and Heidi Lynne Gluck.
    Ethan Gensurowsky of Enforced
    October 19, 2021
    7th Heaven
    Kansas City, MO
    7th Heaven served metal appetizers from Enforced and Inner Altar for the KC scene.
    The Bad Ideas
    October 16, 2021
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    On a busy KC night a few dozen fans braved the chill for The Bad Ideas, Polymer Mercies, North by North, and True Lions.
    Scout Gillett
    October 15, 2021
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Scout Gillett, Other Americans, and Belle & the Vertigo Waves played a diverse show proving
    Willie Jordan of Drugs & Attics
    October 8, 2021
    Easy Inn
    Kansas City, KS
    Late night debauchery has its home at Easy Inn and its fuel from Drugs & Attics, Colfax Speed Queen, & Wayne Pain & the Shit Stains.
    Aidan Noell & Ian Richard Devaney of Nation of Language
    October 8, 2021
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC experienced an NYC-created time warp when the synth-pop of Nation of Language and the post-punk of The Wants came to town.
    Makayla Scott
    October 6, 2021
    The Mockingbird Lounge
    Kansas City, KS
    Rain pushed the weekly Songbird Sessions indoors, approximating a cozy coffee shop that allowed Makayla Scott's tender songs and affable charm to thrive.
    Chris Stewart of Elevator Division
    October 1, 2021
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The clock turned back 20 years bringing Elevator Division and Namelessnumberheadman back to the stage.
    Makayla Scott of Blue False Indigo
    September 28, 2021
    Velo Garage
    North Kansas City, MO
    There was nothing but sincerity as far as the eye could see as Blue False Indigo and Major Matt Mason USA played Velo Garage on 9/25.
    Letty Martinez of Fea
    September 23, 2021
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    It was girls to the front when Fea and Bad Ideas played a midweek show at Minibar.
    Travis McKenzie of The Creepy Jingles
    September 17, 2021
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    KC was wonderfully KC when a diverse bill of Creepy Jingles, Berwanger, and Violent Bear played the Rino on 9/17.
    Phil Kinsley of Arson Class
    September 18, 2021
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Punk rock for a cause when Arson Class, a reunited Shotgun Jenny, and Here's to the Life played The Rino.
    Dan Jones and the Squids
    September 10, 2021
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    Dan Jones & his squids were joined by Of Tree for a low-stakes Friday night gig at The Ship.
    The Whiffs
    September 9, 2021
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence got lucky when The Whiffs brought in friends Dirty Fences, Mel Machete, & Criminal Kids for a night of topnotch rock & roll.
    Josh Snow of Le Grand
    September 4, 2021
    Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    KC got a slice of normalcy when Le Grand, Via Luna, and New Obsessions played The RINO on 9/4.
    Mike McCoy
    August 20, 2021
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    A piecemeal bill consisting of Mike McCoy & Friends, Schwervon, and Mad Kings raced against oncoming storms and honored a lost member of the KC music scene.
    Jorge Arana of Jorge Arana Trio
    August 14, 2021
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Jorge Arana Trio, Abandoncy, & Via Luna delivered the goods to the KC DIY set at Lemonade Park.
    The Black Maria Theater
    August 13, 2021
    Velo Garage and Tap House
    North Kansas City, MO
    Black Mariah Theater and Chase the Horseman soundtracked a perfect patio night on 8/13.
    Stevie Cruz of Heels
    July 31, 2021
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    A local bill of Heels, The Whiffs, and The Sluts rocked The Replay on 7/31.
    Lacy Hopkins is Vanity Plates
    July 14, 2021
    The Mockingbird Lounge
    Kansas City, KS
    Lacy Hopkins of Dreamgirl brought her solo project Vanity Plates to the Songbird Sessions.
    Idaho
    July 9, 2021
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    The reconstituted Idaho came through KC with some help from The String and Return and Slights.
    Jocelyn Nixon
    July 7, 2021
    The Mockingbird Lounge
    Kansas City, KS
    The 7/7 Songbird Session featured the excellent songcraft of Jocelyn Nixon from Creepy Jingles.
    Griff Nelson of Chess Club
    July 2, 2021
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Chess Club prompted a return to dirty rock bars for Red Kate, Matthew Mulnix, Too Much Rock, and so many of their fans.
    The Black Mariah Theater
    July 1, 2021
    Afterword Tavern & Shelves
    Kansas City, MO
    The Black Mariah Theater settled into a cozy corner of Afterword for two sets of bluesy, jazzy, and witchy mood music.
    Daniel Gum
    June 30, 2021
    The Mockingbird Lounge
    Kansas City, KS
    Songbird sessions welcomed Daniel Gum on 6/30 for two sets -- one featuring standout tracks from his debut album, and one of unreleased songs he plans to bring into the studio next month.
    Brandon Phillips is Mensa Deathsquad
    May 14, 2021
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    I was drawn to my first indoor show in 15 months by a variety bill that included Mensa Deathsquad, The Creepy Jingles, and Jenna Rae.
    Kianna White
    May 7, 2021
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Pop held the main stage as Kianna White headlined Lemonade Park with support from diverse openers The Creepy Jingles and Monta At Odds.
    Meredith McGrade of Emmaline Twist
    April 30, 2021
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Never mind the calendar, here's the first night of summer. Emmaline Twist, Knife Crime, & Dan Jones and the Squids played a picture-perfect, sold-out, outdoor gig at Lemonade Park.
    Cody Blanchard of The Uncouth
    April 3, 2021
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    MMF kicked off its Spring Donation Drive with a livestream event featuring The Uncouth, Slights, Sam Wells, and Jessica Paige.
    Wales Goes Pop 2021
    April 3, 2021
    livestream
    Cardiff, Wales
    Day 1 of my visit to the 2021 virtual Wales Goes Pop festival.
    Wales Goes Pop 2021
    April 4, 2021
    livestream
    Cardiff, Wales
    Day 2 of my visit to the 2021 virtual Wales Goes Pop festival.
    Men of Men
    April 2, 2021
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City dipped a collective toe back into the live music pool with an early, two-band show featuring Men of Men and Various Blonde at the outdoor Lemonade Park.
    Wick & the Tricks
    October 31, 2020
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Lemonade Park gave Halloween revelers a full bill of entertainers including drag artists, fire eaters, and performances from Wick & the Tricks, The Bad Ideas, & Thong Gag.
    Miles Grimmer of Laffing Gas
    March 29, 2016
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    Someone must slipped the fire marshal a mickey as every KC punk packed into the Blind Tiger for Sheer Mag, Laffing Gas, Wet Ones, Beta Boys, Drippies, & Kolumbine Kids.
    The Pedaljets
    February 15, 2020
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    The miniBar was packed with us olds for an early two-band affair celebrating the Pedaljets new album and the rare performance from Dan Jones and the Squids.
    Mike McCoy of Cher UK
    October 16, 2020
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    KC's tried and true showed up on a chilly October night for Cher UK, Drop A Grand, and Schwervon.
    Andrew Ashby of The String & Return
    September 25, 2020
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    The String & Return, Knife Crime, & Wonderful Moments shared the stage on a cool autumn night, transporting the Lemonade Park audience back two decades.
    Rex Hobart
    August 15, 2020
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Headliner Rex Hobart and support act Forrest McCurren combined to create a delightful night of classic country under the stars at Lemonade Park.
    Meredith McGrade of Emmaline Twist
    August 22, 2020
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Emmaline Twist, Other Americans, & Dan Jones and the Squids soundtracked a reunion for (masked) friends who hadn't seen each other since the clubs closed.
    Joshua Allen of Various Blonde
    July 25, 2020
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Lemonade Park continued its summer concert series with a trio of synthy bands that included Various Blonde, Yum, & Redder Moon.
    Steve Tulipana of Men of Men
    July 11, 2020
    Lemonade Park
    Kansas City, MO
    Temporary outdoor venue Lemonade Park opened this weekend with live music from Men of Men, The Whiffs, & Wick & the Tricks.
    Desmond Poirier of Red Kate
    February 22, 2020
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    Red Kate headlined a lovely survey of the scene's disparate punk bands including Mad City Cruisers, Arson Class, & Chernobyl Dogs.
    Josh Berwanger of The Anniversary
    February 1, 2020
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    The Anniversary celebrated the 20th anniversary of its debut album with a packed show and support from old friends Matt Pryor and Other Americans.
    LYXE
    January 25, 2020
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    The LYXE, Moose, and Knife Crime show featured old friends, new bands, and some old friends in new bands.
    HXXS
    January 18, 2020
    Stray Cat Film Center
    Kansas City, MO
    Boundaries were pushed as HXXS, New Obsession and R.I.Peter played Stray Cat Film Center on Saturday night.
    Benadriil
    January 17, 2020
    Revolution Records
    Kansas City, MO
    Touring bands Sarchasm and Benadriil braved an ice storm to play a Friday night show at Revolution Records.
    Brad Trinkl of Existem
    January 3, 2020
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    I threw myself into the deep end of the KC death scene at a Riot Room show w/ Existem, Sedlec Ossuary, Migrator, & Kohnerah.
    Schwervon
    December 28, 2019
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    On the fourth day of Christmas The Brick gave to me Schwervon, The Black Creatures, and Casey Guest.
    Jimmy Fitzner of Sledgehammer Sounds
    December 13, 2019
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Rude and Reckless - the annual Joe Strummer charity tribute concert - highlighted not only the punk of Strummer, but his love of folk and reggae too.
    Giants Chair
    November 29, 2019
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Us olds returned to KC for the holiday, left the kids with grandma, and then headed straight for The Brick to see Giants Chair, The String and Return, and Wonderful Moments.
    Robyn Edwards of Lisa Prank
    November 23, 2019
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    A criminally small crowd came out to Minibar to see Seattle's Lisa Prank with support from Stary and The Creepy Jingles -- shame on KC.
    Allison Gliesman of Mess
    November 16, 2019
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Touring bands coalesced at the Rino on Saturday for a night of guitar driven indie rock. Click for my thoughts, pics, and video of Mess, Hand Out, Salt Creek, & Kill Vargas.
    Via Luna
    November 8, 2019
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    The Rino's Saturday night bill featured music for and by a particularly emo subset of Kansas City's music scene. Via Luna capped off a night that also featured Jorge Arana Trio and Tall Boys.
    Mae C of NuBlvckCity
    November 2, 2019
    Drexel Hall
    Kansas City, MO
    The second night of 2019's Apocalypse Meow featured a cavalcade of bands raising money for musician's healthcare. Click for my photos and video of NuBlvckCity, Shy Boys, Kristie Stemel, Jesus Loves the Atom Bomb, AP, & Slights.
    The Sluts
    November 1, 2019
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    Apocalypse Meow 12 kicked off at Mills Records with the DGAF primal rock of The Sluts and the bending blues rock of Chris Meck & the Second Sons.
    Chris Kramer of The Cowboys
    October 5, 2019
    Colonial Bar
    Kansas City, KS
    It was nothing short of a rock 'n' roll blow out when The Cowboys, The Whiffs, Fast Eddy, & Drugs & Attics packed Colonial Club on Saturday 10/5.
    Hipshot Killer
    October 5, 2019
    Sister Anne's
    Kansas City, MO
    Sister Anne's celebrated its one year anniversary with cake, Hipshot Killer and Nervous Fit.
    Jace Kimbrell of Formalities
    October 4, 2019
    Records with Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    Records with Merritt expanded its practice of supporting young local talent with this international bill featuring Formalities, The Burning Hell, & Major Matt Mason USA.
    Berwanger
    October 4, 2019
    Josey Records
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City's Middle of the Map Fest kicked off at Josey Records with locals Mild Cat, The Bad Ideas, JC & the Nuns, & Berwanger.
    Stephanie Bankston of Lovergurl
    September 6, 2019
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    A jubilant crowd filled Davey's to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, representation and to dance with Lovergurl one last time. The trio chose Wick & the Tricks and Black Creatures for this farewell party.
    The Lillingtons
    August 21, 2019
    Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    RINO invited The Lillingtons back to town for a midweek, punk rock wingding bolstered by locals Hipshot Killer and The Uncouth.
    Kid Congo Powers
    July 19, 2019
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A down and dirty dance party is just what KC needed to end a hot hot week. Thankfully Kid Congo, The Whiffs, and Drop a Grand were there to deliver the goods.
    Bill Callahan
    July 5, 2019
    Lawrence Public Library
    Lawrence, KS
    The townies enjoyed a wonderful summer night with Bill Callahan and Heidi Gluck on the green lawn of of the Lawrence Public Library.
    Emily Nokes of Tacocat
    May 25, 2019
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Seattle's Tacocat ended its tour with a girls-up-front, queer-friendly, pogo party. The band's saccharine twee, surf, and pop-punk was tempered by the righteous riffs of touring partner Sammi Lanzetta, and the glammed-out sleazy punk of locals Wick and the Tricks.
    Josh Snow of Le Grand
    May 10, 2019
    Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Le Grand launched its new EP to a packed house and alongside friends Via Luna, Oxford Remedy, & Aage Birch.
    Brandon Phillips with The Condition
    April 5, 2019
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC celebrated First Fridays with three local tastes that taste great together. Check out my photo and video of Brandon Phillips & the Condition, The Sluts, & Dead Voices
    Mike Alexander of Hipshot Killer
    March 30, 2019
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Melodic punk and big hearts ruled the night as Hipshot Killer celebrated its album release with help from The Midlife and Arson Class on 3/30.
    Steven Garcia of Deco Auto
    March 16, 2019
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Deco Auto headlined a powerful rock-first gig at Brick with more than a little help from Scruffy & the Janitors and El Jefe.
    Meredith McGrade of Emmaline Twist
    March 9, 2019
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    KC darkwave outfit Emmaline Twist headlined a haphazard Replay bill that included the poppy surf of Dentist and the breezy rock of locals Toughies.
    Lucy Dacus
    February 12, 2019
    Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Lucy Dacus packed the Bottleneck with everyone from NPR-listening olds to starry-eyed kids. Support came from the excellent Illuminati Hotties and local singer/songwriter Iris Elke.
    Hopyard Mathison of Employer
    February 8, 2019
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    A stir crazy crowd of revelers descended on Davey's Uptown for the Cuddle Puddle album release show. Bookending the band were excellent sets from friends Employer and Libations.
    Meredith McGrade of Emmaline Twist
    January 26, 2019
    Union Library
    Kansas City, MO
    While the origins of the "Winter Classic" are dubious, Emmaline Twist, Appropriate Grammar, & Tim Bruan & Julia Haile offered a necessary reprieve from winter's darkness.
    Markus Toivonen of Ensiferum
    January 14, 2019
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Four bands packed into Riot Room leaving just enough space for Kansas City's fanatical metal community. Check out my thoughts, photos, & video of Ensiferum, Septicflesh, Arsis, & Stonehaven.
    Katlyn Conroy of La Guerre
    January 5, 2019
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Late nights, synthesizers, and a bouncing club mixed a powerful cocktail. La Guerre, Y god Y, Pala Zolo and a packed Replay Lounge rode that high all night long.
    Paulina Costilla of The Bralettes
    January 2, 2019
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    The Bralettes helped KC put the holidays in the rearview mirror by joining forces with locals Apolkalypse Wow for a pogo-worthy Wednesday night gig at Riot Room.
    The Whiffs
    December 29, 2018
    Eighth Street Tap Room
    Lawrence, KS
    The Whiffs, Berwanger, and three DJs eager to share their rares combined for a must-see night of power pop at the 8th Street Tap Room.
    Brandon Phillips and the Condition
    December 15, 2018
    Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    NKC got a rock 'n' soul revue and then some as Brandon Phillips and the Condition made its way north of the river for a holiday gig with Late Nite Cavalry and Miki P.
    Ryan Wise of The Sluts
    December 14, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Big riffs, animal magnetism, and righteous rage all made appearances on this all-local Riot Room bill featuring The Sluts, Other Americans, & Lovergurl.
    Giants Chair
    December 15, 2018
    Voltaire
    Kansas City, MO
    Voltaire's late shows are quickly becoming the after-show salon for Kansas City. On this night the hip gathered for Giants Chair and New Obsessions.
    Hillary Watts of The Hillary Watts Riot
    November 17, 2018
    Records with Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    Camaraderie was the real headliner as The Hillary Watts Riot, Dead Ven, Good Saint Nathanael, and a packed room of fans shared a Saturday evening at Records with Merritt.
    Berwanger
    November 5, 2018
    Voltaire
    Kansas City, MO
    Berwanger, Pink Royal and Mild Cats played an all-local Monday-night bill in a welcoming all-locals restaurant.
    Gregg Todt of The Almighty Trouble Brothers
    November 3, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    2018's Apocalypse Meow benefit brought together Almighty Trouble Brothers, Bacon Shoe, Eems, Chris Meck, Jen Harris, Chase the Horseman, & Kelly Hunt for a great cause.
    Chad Toney of Hot Suede
    November 2, 2018
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    Midwest Music Foundation's annual Apocalypse Meow fundraiser blasted off with big rock sets from Hot Suede and The Whiffs.
    Kristin Thompson Conkright of Emmaline Twist
    October 25, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A delightfully curated benefit for Sharice Davids brought Emmaline Twist, Amy Farrand, Mikal Shapiro, & Teri Quinn fans out for a late night of entertainment for a good cause.
    David Regnier of Dead Voices
    October 12, 2018
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    This late night bill featured the no-frills honesty of Dead Voices, Worlds of Fun, & Man Bear.
    Ryan Wallace of The Penny Mob
    October 13, 2018
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    The Uncouth welcomed The Penny Mob and The Shame to town for a night of music that celebrated the holy trinity of Oi!: the working class, beer, and soccer.
    Other Americans
    September 22, 2018
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Other Americans brought dance floor jams to Rino bill already stacked with Seasaw and Pink Royal.
    Sona
    September 14, 2018
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Sona, Ex Acrobat, & Knife Crime delivered casual and confident sets built from decades of experience.
    The Whiffs
    August 29, 2018
    Voltaire
    Kansas City, MO
    Nothing like a late-night, midweek, rock 'n' party in the still-lawless West Bottoms. See what happened when The Whiffs, Smokescreens, & The Molochs made themselves at home at Voltaire.
    Meredith McGrade of Emmaline Twist
    August 24, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Openers Mysterious Clouds and Sona kicked things off ably, but the night belonged to Emmaline Twist and its new debut album.
    Chris Metcalf of The Life and Times
    August 17, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The Life and Times delivered a jaw-dropping performance to cap off the excellent night of music begun by Youth Pool and Knife Crime.
    Katlyn Conroy is La Guerre
    August 8, 2018
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence on a weeknight in summer can be rough, but La Guerre, Dentist, and Mourning Ritual were all game for this diverse bill.
    LG of Thelma and the Sleaze
    August 6, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    The skies cleared just long enough for Nashville's Thelma and the Sleaze to titillate everyone on the Riot Room patio with its libido-driven rock 'n' roll.
    Sheena Ozzella of Lemuria
    July 25, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Three bands with a point of view but little interest in pigeonhole genres kicked off their package tour in KC. Click for my photos and video of Lemuria, Katie Ellen, & Dusk.
    HighWesthus
    July 19, 2018
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    While the first night of 2018's Field Day Fest raged all around Lawrence, I held steady at The Bottleneck for a great lineup featuring HighWesthus, The Dead Girls, Deco Auto, Hannah Norris, Duncan Burnett, & LK Ultra.
    Lucy Giles of Dog Party
    July 12, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Four bands and eight fans came out to Riot Room on a Thursday night for Dog Party, Here's To The Life, The Bad Ideas, & Hurt Russell. Everyone else missed out and will have to settle for my photos and video of the show.
    Dead Dads Club
    July 11, 2018
    Kum-N-Go
    Kansas City, MO
    No one knew how this one would play out. Click to discover if Dead Dads Club, Big Huge, Arc Flash, Killakee Kat, & the audience that loved them, survived the Kum-N-Go basement.
    Steve Ciolek of The Sidekicks
    July 9, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    A lot of ground was covered during this Monday night, 4-band bill at Riot Room. Check out my photos and video of The Sidekicks, Spirit of the Beehive, Deco Auto, & Shoebox Money and see if you can piece it all together.
    Racquet Club
    July 8, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    LA's Racquet Club and the reunited Sons of Great Dane played great sets to a criminally small Sunday Riot Room audience.
    Party Fridge
    July 6, 2018
    Records With Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    I spent my Friday night watching 3 bands make a helluva racket in a tiny record store and I can now definitively say that the kids are alright. Click for my recap, photos, & video of Party Fridge, awakebutstillinbed, & Hungry Foxes.
    Supercrush
    July 3, 2018
    Kum-N-Go
    Kansas City, MO
    The Kum-N-Go packed the bill w/ 5 bands connected by only the most tenuous of threads. Check out my pics + video of Supercrush, Obscenity Plugs, Big Bite, Youth Pool, & Puzzlehead.
    The Uncouth
    July 2, 2018
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    The bill. The bands. The members of the bands! Everything about this Monday night Davey's show featuring The Uncouth, Dirty Work, and Sidewalk Celebrity was 'punks and skins.'
    Cheetah Chrome of Dead Boys
    June 26, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    What happens when you never outgrow youthful rebellion? Dead Boys answered that question on the Riot Room stage with a little help from Company Retreat and The Uncouth.
    Kaytee Della Monica of No Thank You
    June 25, 2018
    Kum-N-Go
    Kansas City, MO
    The Kum-N-Go was still rocking after Midnight when No Thank You, Obscenity Plugs, Cheer Up, & Dodging played a Monday-night basement gig.
    Krysztof Nemeth of Abandoned Bells
    June 21, 2018
    Records with Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    Some amazing ladies transformed Records with Merritt into a cabaret highlighting the talents of Abandoned Bells, The Black Mariah Theater, & Emily Otis.
    Pillow
    June 19, 2018
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    The Rino provided the perfect proving ground as Pillow, Brother Rabbit, and Mild Cats made their debuts.
    Jasper Adkins of The Leisure Boys
    June 15, 2018
    Hickory Union Moto
    Kansas City, MO
    Does it get better than rock 'n' roll on a hot summer night in a garage filled with gas fumes? Not when you've got Leisure Boys, The Whiffs, & Tennis Club on the bill.
    The Coathangers
    June 12, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    No holds were barred when The Coathangers and Salty assailed the recordBar stage.
    Har Mar Superstar
    June 7, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Har Mar Superstar shared his love of Sam Cooke in a night of sexy soul that began with the playful indie pop of Seasaw.
    Kevin Cole of The Turbo A.C.'s
    June 1, 2018
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk rock is for the underdogs. Luckily Turbo ACs, Jesus Loves the Atom Bomb, Deco Auto, & The Big Iron are some righteous mutts.
    Shana Cleveland of La Luz
    May 29, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    It's no surprise that La Luz and The Whiffs both arrived on summer's heels.
    Thierry Amar of Godspeed You! Black Emperor
    May 18, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Montreal post-rock anarchist collective Godspeed You! Black Emperor transfixed the sold-out recordBar crowd with nearly two hours of delicate and crushing music.
    Eva Hendricks of Charly Bliss
    May 14, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The whole building shook when Charly Bliss and Skating Polly got a Monday night audience to pogo.
    Chris Wagner of Hipshot Killer
    May 12, 2018
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Another dynamite, all-local bill at Minibar brought Hipshot Killer, The Runaway Sons, & Varma Cross together for a night of explosive energy and power.
    Victoria Ruiz of Downtown Boys
    May 11, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Day 1 of the inaugural Workers Revival Fest brought together labor activists, union leaders, hip hop artists, and punk bands.
    Sara Teasley of The Heavy Figs
    May 5, 2018
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Touring bands? We don't need no touring bands. KC got everything it wanted from locals Heavy Figs, Chad Rex and The Old Chelsea, & Big Iron.
    The Architects
    May 4, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    If there is a publication qualified to cover The Architects, The Sluts, & Company Retreat on a Friday night in Westport, it's one called 'Too Much Rock.'
    Ron Emory of T.S.O.L.
    May 2, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC saw many faces of punk as legends TSOL played with Drop A Grand & Sidewalk Celebrity at Riot Room on 5/2.
    Rogue Wave
    April 27, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    A rapt audience delighted in the quirky indie rock of Rogue Wave and openers Business of Dreams.
    Jonas Birkel of Vela
    April 19, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Toss in some Vela, some Schwervon, a bit of North by North, and a dash of Hillary Watts Riot, stir, and you've got yourself a Thursday night recordBar goulash.
    Chastity Belt
    April 15, 2018
    White Schoolhouse
    Lawrence, KS
    Petri Productions delivered Lawrence another fantastic ladies-first bill featuring Chastity Belt, Lala Lala, & Planet What.
    Jorge Arana
    April 12, 2018
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    A curious bill handpicked by Guy Slimey brought Jorge Arana Trio, Bird Girls, & Neptune out to support Witch Jail as that band launched its new album.
    Durand Jones
    April 8, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 4/8 Durand Jones and Instant Karma brought hot soul to cold Kansas City.
    Julien Baker
    April 6, 2018
    Vinyl Renaissance
    Overland Park, KS
    Julien Baker stopped by a suburban record store in Kansas for a intimate midday performance that served as tasteful appetizer or economy replacement for her headlining gig later that night.
    Heather Baron-Gracie of Pale Waves
    April 5, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The underage set packed recordBar for a night with buzz band Pale Waves and compatriot opener Inheaven.
    Mike Penner of Honeywagen
    March 30, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Honeywagen, Headlight Rivals, Dynamite Defense, & Matt Mason all found themselves tied up in a Badfinger and Big Star tribute show that occasionally wasn't.
    Zach Campbell of The Whiffs
    March 29, 2018
    Voltaire
    Kansas City, MO
    It's only rock 'n' roll but The Whiffs, Flesh Panthers, & Woolly Bushmen all love it in their own way.
    Brook Worlledge of Lovergurl
    March 22, 2018
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Women ruled the night as Lovergurl, Natural Velvet, and Abandoned Bells played dark sets at the even darker miniBar on 3/22.
    John Joseph of Cro-Mags
    March 18, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    NYHC legend Cro-Mags made its first trip to KC where it got the pit swirling with help from the swampy EyeHateGod and local hardcore devotees Altered Beast & Devil's Den.
    Nate Cook of The Yawpers
    March 15, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Local openers Witch Jail and Deco Auto warmed the recordBar stage for touring headliner The Yawpers and its rowdy, unfamiliar fans.
    Greg Baker of Via Luna
    March 13, 2018
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    Via Luna headlined a four-band bill that included Lobby Boxer, Le Grand, Microdoser, and enough finger taps, odd time signatures, and virtuosity to choke a punk.
    Bully
    March 6, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The dream of the '90s was alive in Kansas City as Bully and Melkbelly brought grungy guitars and big alt rock hooks to recordBar.
    Seth Siro Anton of Septicflesh
    March 2, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Septicflesh, Dark Funeral, and Thy Antichrist turned Riot Room into loud, putrid, seizure-inducing sauna packed with happy metalheads.
    Red Kate
    February 23, 2018
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    Red Kate celebrated the release of its new TMR single with good friends Reacharounds, Arson Class, VidCo Kult, and so much rock & roll.
    Nick Sloan of A Light Within
    February 17, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The recordBar was hit with wave after wave of volume as A Light Within, Giants Chair, & Sundiver pummeled the audience with guitars.
    Pedro the Lion
    February 9, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Old feelings came rushing back as a reformed Pedro the Lion packed the recordBar. Check out my photos and video of the resurrected headliner along with openers Marie/Lepanto.
    Alex Luciano of Diet Cig
    February 5, 2018
    White Schoolhouse
    Lawrence, KS
    LFK punched above its weight class as Diet Cig, Great Grandpa, Spook School, & MK Ultra sold out the White Schoolhouse for a night of radical inclusiveness and indie pop.
    Zach Phillips of The Architects
    February 2, 2018
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Comrades The Architects and Hipshot Killer brought loud guitars and outsider anthems to the First Fridays crowd.
    Zach Campbell of The Whiffs
    January 31, 2018
    Hickory Union Moto
    Kansas City, MO
    Power-pop was out in delightful force as Whiffs, Dirty Fences, Rubs, & Drugs & Attics played a cycle shop in the bottoms.
    Andrea Lo of Belle Game
    January 29, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A dedicated Monday-night crowd got an evening of atmosphere and textures from Belle Game, Spirit Is The Spirit, & Jake Wells.
    Calvin Johnson is Selector Dub Narcotic
    January 24, 2018
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Selector Dub Narcotic played a rare all-ages matinee at Riot Room that drew few fans and no one under 21. And I want it to happen over and over until I die.
    Kody Templeman of The Lillingtons
    January 20, 2018
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    NKC's Rino earned its punk rock stripes hosting Lillingtons, Company Retreat, Rackatees, & Red Kate.
    Dan Bejar of Destroyer
    January 17, 2018
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC audiences cheered as Destroyer and Mega Bog delivered sophisticated pop sets tinged with jazz.
    Claire Adams
    January 12, 2018
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    On 1/12 KC basked in the sounds of the Claire Adams and Abandoned Bells.
    Mike Alexander of Hipshot Killer
    January 6, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 1/6 Hipshot Killer, Ex-Acrobat, & VidCo Kult played wonderful sets for a small assemblage of the midtown rabble.
    Jordan Josephsen of Make Your Mark
    January 4, 2018
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC's Oi! family rung in the new year with locals The Uncouth and Bombs over Broadway, and with help from Iowa's Make Your Mark.
    Mookie Ninja of The Iron Question
    December 29, 2017
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    Iron Question made a rare appearance playing punk rock covers for a good cause and with good friends Nature Boys and Jewelry.
    Adam Davies of Mysterious Clouds
    December 28, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    New Order was prepared 6 different ways as a parade of KC artists took the stage to pay tribute to the seminal act.
    Guy Slimey of Witch Jail
    December 21, 2017
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    KC's Witch Jail celebrated the winter solstice with some help from the surfy Pono AM & a far out set from Josiah Hunter.
    Meredith McGrade of Emmaline Twist
    December 16, 2017
    The Ship
    Kansas City, MO
    KC crowds packed The Ship for 3 hours of heady dark wave from Emmaline Twist and Sona.
    Ross Brown of Fullbloods
    December 15, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The new Kansas City sound is breezy lo-fi pop and the Record Bar audience got it in spades from Fullbloods, Mysterious Clouds, Jim Button & the Beholders, & Akkilles.
    Kianna Alarid of Yes You Are
    November 24, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC broke out its dancing shoes for some post-Thanksgiving festivities from Yes You Are, Rachel Mallin, & Y God Y.
    Hopyard Mathison of Employer
    November 21, 2017
    Second Base
    Kansas City, MO
    Emo nostalgia and reunion tours are all the rage, but the genre has always been alive in Midwestern basements. On this night Employer, Stars Hollow, Charmed, and Bobby's Oar all played to a delighted audience.
    Johnny Peebucks of Swingin' Utters
    November 19, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk rock anthems rung out as Swingin' Utters wrapped up its tour with friends Western Settings, Darius Koski, and Company Retreat in KC on 11/19.
    Matt Mozier of Truck Stop Love
    November 17, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The party lasted for hours when Truck Stop Love reunited to celebrate the release of its vintage '90s material. Pedaljets, Red Kate, & Chris Tolle all helped fuel the party.
    Darlene Deschamps of Pine
    November 14, 2017
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    A common shoegaze thread connected Pine, I Was Afraid, and Youth Pool as the trio of young bands played The Rino on 11/14.
    The Bad Ideas
    November 10, 2017
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Bands butted heads with a surly crowd when The Bad Ideas, Reacharounds, & Stiff Middle Fingers played miniBar on 11/10.
    Burnt
    November 7, 2017
    Rollerdog
    Kansas City, MO
    A new DIY venue materialized just in time to host Shellshag, Bad Ideas, Burnt, and a lot of slam dancing.
    James Alex of Beach Slang
    November 5, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Hearts were on sleeves as Beach Slang, Dave Hause, & Hannah Racecar played KC on 11/5.
    Jeff Eaton of Split Lip Rayfield
    November 4, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Midwest Music Foundation's 10th annual fundraiser Apocalypse Meow featured 11 bands, dozens of items up for auction, and the mayor.
    Halliday Bertram of No Fun
    October 31, 2017
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    No Fun gave Blind Tiger a Halloween farewell with help from the witchy Nitecrawlers and the misanthropic Anti-Seed.
    Stephen Egerton of Descendents
    November 3, 2017
    Uptown Theater
    Kansas City, MO
    Milo came to KC and everyone from mohawked children to greyed geezers rejoiced. Click for my photos and video of show that featured Descendents, Less than Jake, and Season to Risk.
    Brent Toler of Diarrhea Planet
    November 1, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Those not already wrecked by Halloween were given a punch to the gut by a rockin' Diarrhea Planet with support from year-round spooks Witch Jail.
    Richard Stanley of Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs
    October 27, 2017
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Sam Coffey brought rock & roll roaring into the Brick with help from compatriots Drugs & Attics and the contrarian Salty.
    Runt
    October 24, 2017
    The Rino
    North Kansas City, MO
    The allure of seeing 3 new bands at a new venue was too much for me to resist. Here are my photos of Runt, Bikes, & Jeff Means at Rino.
    Rose Marshack of Poster Children
    October 14, 2017
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    The Lotuspool 25th anniversary show flourished with powerful notes of Poster Children, Heidi Gluck, & Suneaters, before finishing with subtle nostalgic undertones.
    Ken Horne of The Bronx
    October 12, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Fans got their money's worth when The Bronx, Plague Vendor, & '68 wrecked The Riot Room on 10/12.
    Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females
    October 4, 2017
    White Schoolhouse
    Lawrence, KS
    Screaming Females returned to its basement roots during a 10/4 tour stop that also featured Street Eaters, Leggy, The Rubs, & The Whiffs.
    Stefan Babcock of Pup
    October 1, 2017
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Bodies were flying and personal items lost when Pup, Partner, & Architects played to an enthusiastic audience on 10/1.
    Amy Farrand & the Like
    September 29, 2017
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    KC got two big doses of rock & soul when Amy Farrand & The Like and Brandon Phillips and The Condition played on 9/29.
    Sundiver
    September 26, 2017
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    MiniBar got a surprisingly satisfying bill from disparate acts Sundiver, High Wasted, The Coax, & Meglacoil.
    The Jukebox Romantics
    September 25, 2017
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk rockers Jukebox Romantics, From Parts Unknown, and Stiff Middle Fingers had a rough go of things on 9/25.
    Giants Chair
    September 21, 2017
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    There was more than nostalgia at play when the reunited Giants Chair kicked off a Midwestern tour with help from Ex Acrobat and Sweats.
    Tina Halladay of Sheer Mag
    September 18, 2017
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    A passive Lawrence audience earned a passive show from Sheer Mag, Laffing Gas, The Whiffs, & Nancy Boys.
    Jake Burns of Still Little Fingers
    September 17, 2017
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Punk rock legends Stiff Little Fingers celebrated its 40th anniversary as a band by making its first visit to the region. Check out my photos of the night, including shots of Norwegian openers Death By Unga Bunga.
    Andrew Thomson of Single Mothers
    September 12, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    We can't talk about the Single Mothers, Runaway Sons, & Bummer show as I'm deaf now. You'll just have to check out my photos and video of the night.
    Willie Jordan of Drugs & Attics
    September 10, 2017
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    Sunday was the new Friday when Drugs & Attics welcomed friends Loafers & Lizzie Boredom to the Blind Tiger basement.
    Drop a Grand
    September 8, 2017
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Drop A Grand, Armchair Martian, Magic Cyclops, & Deco Auto gave miniBar a night of big guitars and big wigs.
    Clementine Creevy of Cherry Glazerr
    September 5, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 9/5 Cherry Glazerr and Winter played fierce sets that affirmed rock & roll is in the hands of young women, and it's going to be just fine.
    Collin Rausch of Shy Boys
    September 4, 2017
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    Labor Day ended with a pop explosion when Shy Boys welcomed EZTV and Beverly to KC.
    Jennifer Clavin of Bleached
    August 30, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 8/30 KC welcomed Bleached back to town with an eclectic bill that also featured a revamped Shortsweather and Dreamgirl.
    Schwervon
    August 26, 2017
    Californos
    Kansas City, MO
    On 8/26 Schwervon, Abandoned Bells, & Folkicide Duo played a magical show under the pines on the Californos deck.
    Traindodge
    August 25, 2017
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Traindodge, Ex Acrobat, & Varma Cross resurrected the complicated and robust KC sound of the late '90s for a miniBar audience on 8/25.
    The Architects
    August 19, 2017
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    A Saturday midday matinee by Architects and American Dischord filled Mills with punk rockers and their punk rock families.
    Sabrina Ellis of Sweet Spirit
    August 15, 2017
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    KC danced and then danced some more as Sweet Spirt, The Whiffs, & Drugs and Attics rocked the Blind Tiger basement on 8/15.
    Brett Livingston of Drugs & Attics
    August 4, 2017
    Revolution Records
    Kansas City, MO
    Revolution Records celebrated its 2nd anniversary with a six-band, first-Fridays blow out featuring Drugs & Attics, Salty, Hipshot Killer, Black Market Translation, Witch Jail, & Deco Auto.
    Leah Wellbaum of Slothrust
    August 1, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Openers and headliner found symbiosis when Slothrust, Ratboys, & Bruiser Queen played KC on 8/1. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Kalo Hoyle of Riala
    July 30, 2017
    Records with Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    Once again Merritt turned the keys over to the DIY set allowing Riala, Narrow/Arrow, Le Grand, & Walking Oceans to pack the small store for a night of emo and math rock.
    Jim Suptic and Matt Pryor of Radar State
    July 28, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Who's first ever gig is a headlining slot at a packed club? KC supergroup Radar State, that's who. Check out my pics and video of the band, and openers Archie Powell, & Scruffy & the Janitors.
    Matthew Sweet
    July 18, 2017
    Knuckleheads
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/18 KC got a hot still night, the smell of diesel, and full-bore power pop from Matthew Sweet and opener Tommy Keene.
    Lucy Dacus
    July 17, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    An ardent KC crowd made Lucy Dacus and opener Schwervon feel welcomed on a Monday night.
    Esme Patterson
    July 13, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/13 I crawled out of the basement to witness the gloss of Esme Paterson, Brandon Phillips and The Condition, & Slights.
    Sabrina Ellis of A Giant Dog
    July 9, 2017
    The Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    A late night, a sweaty basement, and no regrets. Check out my photos and video of A Giant Dog, Salty, & Shortsweather.
    Witch Jail
    July 7, 2017
    Josey Records
    Kansas City, MO
    Witch Jail, Granddad and Atomic 50s played at Josey's, providing the first-Fridays shoppers just the soundtrack they deserved.
    Shaun Crowley of Momma's Boy
    July 1, 2017
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    A haphazard local bill brought everyone a little of what they needed. Check out my photos and video of Momma's Boy, Broken Heart Syndrome, & David George and Erik Voeks.
    Second Street
    June 23, 2017
    The All Star Rock Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 6/23 there was punk rock north of the river thanks to Second Street, Our Lives Yesterday, & Deco Auto.
    John Larsen of Kool 100s
    June 22, 2017
    2nd Base
    Kansas City, MO
    KC punks ducked under the police tape to see Kool 100s, Kill Vargas, & Beelzebabes on 6/22.
    The Bad Ideas
    June 20, 2017
    Penn Valley Skate Park
    Kansas City, MO
    KC celebrated the longest day of the year with an evening of outdoor punk rock in a gloriously deep concrete bowl. Click for my photos and video of Bad Ideas, Squelch, & RLT.
    Britt Collis of Intrepid Hearts
    June 17, 2017
    East Wing
    Kansas City, MO
    A storm extinguished the East Wing fire pit, flooded the basement, and knocked out its power, but it couldn't stop the rock. Check out my photos and video of Intrepid Hearts, Shark Pact, Cherry Tops, & Fussy.
    Warm Bodies w/ Hannah Carr
    June 8, 2017
    Revolution Records
    Kansas City, MO
    On 6/8 noisy art punks Warm Bodies welcomed Oakland's Rays to KC, and new locals Nitecrawlers into the world.
    Hudson Falcons
    June 3, 2017
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    On 6/3 Hudson Falcons brought its "working class rock 'n' roll" to a KC crowd with a little help from Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, Braggers, & Danny Trashville.
    Nan Turner of Schwervon!
    June 1, 2017
    Records with Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    Simpatico was the word of the night as Schwervon and Cat Tatt shared a bill.
    Mattie Jo Canino of RVIVR
    May 27, 2017
    Holy Cow
    Kansas City, MO
    On 5/27 RVIVR, New Doubt, & Nature Boys proved that all-ages punk rock is thriving at the Holy Cow Market.
    Jake Cardwell of The Whiffs
    May 21, 2017
    The Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    A slow Sunday night led to some jovial sets as The Whiffs and Twen played at Blind Tiger.
    Lovergurl
    May 19, 2017
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 5/19 Lovergurl celebrated the release of its new EP with its dream bill that included support from Bad Ideas and La Guerre.
    Noah Hayes of The Drippies
    May 16, 2017
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    Everything was a bit off in KC when Drippies headlined a show featuring Xetas and Witch Jail.
    Sorority Noise
    May 9, 2017
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence attended a sweaty, cathartic therapy session led by Sorority Noise w/ help from Mat Kerekes, Obsessives, & Sadisfied.
    Guy Slimey of Witch Jail
    May 7, 2017
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    A weary KC audience showed up on Sunday night for mind altering sets by Witch Jail, Pop Empire, & Pale Tongue.
    Wick and the Tricks
    May 4, 2017
    Westport Saloon
    Kansas City, MO
    An all-local night kicked off the Middle of the Map festival on 5/4 featuring Wick and the Tricks, Vigil & Thieves, Hipshot Killer, & The Uncouth.
    Foreigner of Rubber Mate
    April 30, 2017
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    On 4/30 Rubber Mate, Nag, Agent, and Hard Leather fed KC a quadruple helping of punk served loud and fast.
    Vita and the Woolf
    April 28, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 4/28 two crowds collided when the soulful electro pop of Vita and the Woolf received support from the glam rock of White Reaper.
    Salty
    April 28, 2017
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    Mills Records continued its role as incubator on 4/28, allowing Salty and opener Folkicide to scare patrons and delight fans.
    Hipshot Killer
    April 22, 2017
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Hipshot Killer, Berwanger, and Chad Rex opted to skip the RSD hoopla and instead play to their friends at a work-a-day bar.
    Emmaline Twist
    April 21, 2017
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    If guitar rock is dead no one told Emmaline Twist, Magnet School or Honeyrude, all of which brought dense and often swirling guitars to KC on 4/21.
    The Uncouth
    April 17, 2017
    Californos
    Kansas City, MO
    Soundtracked by Uncouth, Bad Engrish, and Braindead, KC punks and skins partied outside under a perfect spring sky.
    Jonathan Brokaw of Salty
    April 13, 2017
    Prohibition Hall
    Kansas City, MO
    On 4/13 Salty brought its new new wave to a small crowd of herky-jerky dancers still squirming from the psychedelic surf of opener Witch Jail.
    Katherine Kelly of Pleasures
    March 27, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Blessed are the brave that gathered at Riot Room on 3/27 to see Pleasures, Shortsweather, Witch Jail, & HMPH boldly ignore all the rules.
    Zach Campbell of The Whiffs
    March 21, 2017
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    On 3/21 punk, garage, and power pop all collided in the raucous basement of The Blind Tiger. Check out my photos and video of The Whiffs, The Bolos, & Drugs & Attics
    Tim Darcy
    March 20, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    The bold voices of Tim Darcy and Molly Burch enthralled the Riot Room audience on 3/20.
    Owen Ashworth is Advance Base
    March 19, 2017
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    Advance Base and opener Karima Walker battled the clack of billiard balls as each delivered short, intimate sets to the very small Jackpot audience on 3/19.
    Bill McShane of Ultimate Fakebook
    February 25, 2017
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Ultimate Facebook returned from retirement to play an important benefit, making sure to bring along friends Creature Comforts, Dead Girls, & Arthur Dodge.
    Chris Gordon of Via Luna
    February 9, 2017
    Records with Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    KC's DIY indie rock crew packed into Records with Merrittt on a winter's night to see Via Luna, Infinite Me, & Employer.
    Cadie Cowden
    February 4, 2017
    Records with Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    A fully electric Cadie Cowden headlined a 2/4 show of genre-shifting indie rock and more.
    Dave Feldman of Wyldlife
    January 19, 2017
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    NYC's Wyldlife brought its perfect '77 sensibilities to KC on 1/19, delivery a mid-week blast with help from Bad Wheels, The Runaway Sons, & Mr. and the Mrs.
    Liz Nord of Sister Mary Rotten Crotch
    January 20, 2017
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, Bohemian Cult Revival, and Katy Guillen and The Girls joined forces for Rock The Twat to help fund the Rose Brooks Center's efforts to aid victims of domestic violence.
    Ryan Dahmer of Trapper
    January 19, 2017
    Records with Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    On 1/19 KC combined a very small record store, a 5-band lineup featuring Trapper, With Iowa In Between, Stars Hollow, Vitamin K, & Employer, and the KCPD.
    Drool
    January 16, 2017
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    KC got a taste of chaos as Chicago's Drool were matched with locals Boys Boys on 1/16.
    The Architects
    December 31, 2016
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    It's tradition to ring in the new year with loud guitars, luckily Architects and American Dischord were happy to oblige, and even had help from Mr. Deadly and Dead Ven.
    Matt Perrin of Bummer
    December 27, 2016
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC enjoyed a late night metal quickie when Bummer and Stonehaven played to a small weeknight crowd.
    Jacob Garver of Kitsch Cred
    November 27, 2016
    Harrison House
    Kansas City, MO
    On 11/28 a small KC crowd filed into a midtown basement to see Kitsch Cred, Clearviews, It's Okay to Feel Alone, & Together Like Buffalo.
    Farcefinder as The Beatles
    November 18, 2016
    FOKL Center
    Kansas City, KS
    Some very silly things were done on 11/18 in the name of fundraising as local musicians became The Beatles, New York Dolls, T-Rex, Urinals, The Stooges, & Suicide to raise money for the water protectors at Standing Rock.
    Jennifer Clavin of Bleached
    October 31, 2016
    The Tank Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 10/31 Bleached, Beach Slang, and Hunny ran up against my high exceptions and completely destroyed them, leaving The Tank Room a sweaty, smiling disaster.
    Katy Goodman of La Sera
    October 14, 2016
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 10/14 Riot Room fans were rewarded with delightful indie pop courtesy of La Sera and its extended family members Springtime Carnivore and TV Party.
    Gareth Murdock of Alestorm
    October 13, 2016
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Metal was never more fun than when Alestorm, Nekrogoblikon, Aether Realm, & Moonsick packed the Riot Room on 10/13.
    Blain Bridges of Via Luna
    October 12, 2016
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Four bands mixed math rock and dream pop in different quantities when Via Luna, Bronzed Chorus, HMPH, & Wolf The Rabbit played Riot Room on 10/12.
    Emily Nokes of Tacocat
    October 8, 2016
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    Seattle's Tacocat headlined a busy night of all-ages punk that included Daddy Issues, Wendy Moira, and Wasted Adolescence.
    Nan & the One Nite Stands
    October 7, 2016
    Revolution Records
    Kansas City, MO
    A quick First Fridays visit to Revolution Records provided fun sets from Nan & the One Nite Stands and Deco Auto.
    Josh Berwanger of The Anniversary
    September 17, 2016
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    On 9/17 Lawrence welcomed home a reunited Anniversary with a packed show that also featured Heidi Gluck, Psychic Heat, & Lily Pryor.
    Nan Turner of Schwervon
    September 3, 2016
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Schwervon, Deco Auto, & Witch Jail teamed up for this locals-only celebration on 9/3 at The Brick.
    The Conquerors
    September 2, 2016
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    The Conquerors' victory lap continued on 9/2 with a stop at Mills Record Co. supported by musical compatriots The Gorlons.
    Rory Cameron of The Conquerors
    August 27, 2016
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    On 8/27 The Conquerors, Shy Boys, & Fullbloods packed a crowd into Blind Tiger's very sweaty basement to celebrate an album launch.
    Robin Edwards is Lisa Prank
    August 5, 2016
    Mississippi Studios
    Portland, OR
    Lisa Prank kicked off its US tour on 8/5 with help from local openers Cockeyed.
    Breaka Dawn of The Bad Ideas
    July 25, 2016
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk rocker Bad Ideas, Constant Insult, No Interest, & Red Kate made quite a racket in Blind Tiger's basement on 7/25.
    Gabe Coppage of Warm Bodies
    July 21, 2016
    The Snake Tank
    Kansas City, MO
    Guitars ruled the basement when Warm Bodies, Cherry Death, Nature Boys and Chasm played a KC on 7/21.
    Lennon Livesay of Blistered
    July 9, 2016
    Prohibition Hall
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/9 Blistered, Eternal Sleep, Spine, Inner Altar, Time Walk, & Contrast left moshing fans exhausted and Prohibition Hall in pieces.
    Bennett Weaver of The Drippies
    July 7, 2016
    Records With Merritt
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/7 Drippies played the gracious host for Kowabunga Kid and Wides as the DIY punk rock set enjoyed a night out.
    Dustin Hill of Black Pussy
    June 30, 2016
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 6/30 Portland's Black Pussy brought no-gimmick psych rock to KC in a show bolstered by locals Inner Altar, Youngblood Supercult, & From the West.
    Lisa Walker of Wussy
    June 23, 2016
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    Wussy brought its soul-satisfying indie rock to KC on 6/23, thoughtfully including locals Schwervon! and Cave Girls.
    Jerry Frederick of Rev Gusto
    June 20, 2016
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    Mistakes Mondays returned to the Blind Tiger on 6/20 with a surprisingly rock-heavy line up feature Rev Gusto, Siberian Trap, & Shortsweather.
    Britt Adair of The Bad Ideas
    June 17, 2016
    Holy Cow Market and Music
    Kansas City, MO
    KC threw a hot tour kick off for Bad Ideas that featured supporting acts Wick & the Tricks, Faultfinder, & Varma Cross.
    Jackie Boy of Urochromes
    June 13, 2016
    FOKL Center
    Kansas City, KS
    On 6/13 six punk bands lined up to inflict pain on each other, furniture, and their own ears. Check out my photos and video of Urochromes and the rest.
    Tammy Ealom of Dressy Bessy
    June 11, 2016
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    The students may be gone, but the party raged on as Replay Lounge hosted Dressy Bessy, Leggy, & Arc Flash on 6/11.
    Ian Teeple of Warm Bodies
    June 10, 2016
    Harrison Street DIY
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk rock and skateboards are two of the most powerful forces in the universe. Check out my pics and video of Warm Bodies and Chasm playing the Harrison Street DIY skate spot.
    Justin Jackson of Plug Uglies
    June 2, 2016
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    Night 1 of Center of the City Fest V welcomed some perennial favorites, introduced some new gems, and even featured some punks that didn't play punk at all.
    Go Generation
    May 26, 2016
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    What started as a night for flowery folk made its way to fiery mod-revival. Check out my account, photos, & video of Go Generation, Boot Hill, Major Matt Mason USA, Not Sisters, & Maggie Henehan.
    Neil of Intrepid Hearts
    May 25, 2016
    East Wing
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk, punk, and more punk as Intrepid Hearts, Validation, Veil, Chasm, & Phantom Head played to an East Wing crowd on 5/25.
    A Giant Dog
    May 15, 2016
    Kum N Go
    Kansas City, MO
    My tour of KC's basements continued when TMR sought out A Giant Dog, Wet Ones, Drugs & Attics, & Lil Toughies on 5/15.
    Olivia Gibb of Warm Bodies
    May 13, 2016
    East Wing
    Kansas City, MO
    Suddenly basement shows are where its at as Warm Bodies, Constant Insult, and Shortsweather rocked East Wing on 5/13.
    Lethal D of Bacon Shoe
    May 9, 2016
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City got profoundly weird when Bacon Shoe were joined by HMPH and Lovergurl on 5/9 at Minibar.
    Suzy Bones of Witch Jail
    May 6, 2016
    Josey Records
    Kansas City, MO
    All of downtown was buzzing with First Friday activities, but it was really noisy inside as Witch Jail, Red Kate, and Blondie Brunetti performed
    Stephanie Eckermann of Toad Tartare
    April 29, 2016
    East Wing
    Kansas City, MO
    All rules were ignored at East Wing when Toad Tartare, Little Big Bangs, Scammers, & Schwervon played on 4/29.
    Cliff Hanger of The Freeze
    April 27, 2016
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Midtown punks piled into Minibar on 4/27 for The Freeze, Red Kate, & Bad Ideas.
    Bill McShane of Ultimate Fakebook
    April 14, 2016
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    On 4/14 four bands reunited to celebrate one wedding. Check out my photos and video of Ultimate Fakebook, The Dead Girls, Podstar, & The Touchdowns.
    Red Kate
    April 2, 2016
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    On 4/2 there was a show for, by, and of the locals featuring Red Kate, Bad Ideas, Pedaljets, & Brannock Device.
    Mime Game
    March 11, 2016
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Mime Game, Travel Guide, & Via Luna met up in KC on 3/11 to throw themselves a knotty little party. Check out my account, photos, & video of the bands.
    Patrick Stickles of Titus Andronicus
    March 10, 2016
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    A small but rambunctious crowd welcomed Titus Andronicus and Craig Finn back to Lawrence on 3/10. Check out my photos and video.
    Frances Quinlan of Hop Along
    February 23, 2016
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    The ladies were up front when Hop Along, La Guerre, & Doby Watson stopped by KC on 2/23. Check out my account, photos, & video of the night.
    Cody Blanchard of The Uncouth!
    February 19, 2016
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    On 2/19 4 bands invaded Mills Records bringing punk, oi, and a lot of volume. Check out my photos of Brass, Uncouth, Drippies, & Killakee Kat.
    Patrick Westerhaus of The Rackatees
    February 13, 2016
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk shows in cold basements are as Midwestern as corn. Check out my pics and video of Rackatees, Smash the State, Stinkbomb, Hipshot Killer, & Lazy Ol' Bitch.
    James Thomblison of Arc Flash
    February 11, 2016
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    I scratched the surface of KC’s music scene and discovered Arc Flash, Leggy, Sneaky Creeps, & Lil Toughies. Here are my photos and video of the night.
    Jonathan Brokaw of Lil Toughies
    February 8, 2016
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    It started weird and only got weirder. Check out my account, photos, & video of this Mistake Mondays show featuring Lil Toughies, The Drippies, & Witch Jail.
    Arlington Garrett of Soda
    February 2, 2016
    The Snake Tank
    Kansas City, MO
    When isn't a punk a Punk? When Soda, Phantom Head, and Warm Bodies played KC on 2/2. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Yo La Tengo
    February 3, 2016
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    On 2/3 The Bottleneck recalled its glory days as it welcomed back indie giants Yo La Tengo. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Chris Wagner of Hipshot Killer
    January 23, 2016
    Minibar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk rock should not be trusted to the kids. Check out my account, photos, and video of Hipshot Killer and The Big Iron captured in the friendly confines of Minibar.
    Archaon of 1349
    January 21, 2016
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 1/21 it was metal metal everywhere and plenty to drink. Check out my account, photos, and video of 1349, Tombs, Full of Hell, & Nefirum.
    Mantas of Venom Inc.
    January 13, 2016
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Venom Inc. brought true metal to true metal fans on 1/13. Check out my account, photos, & video of the band along with openers Necrophagia, Inner Altar, & Hellevate.
    Urochromes
    January 11, 2016
    The Snake Tank
    Kansas City, MO
    Urochromes, Big Bleach, Phantom Head, a lot of leather jackets, a tiny basement, and a fire. Check out my photos and video from this 1/11 KC show.
    The Life and Times
    January 1, 2016
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Although only the penultimate show at the closing Record Bar, it served as a final goodbye for us old-timers as we celebrated with Life and Times, Roman Numerals, & Outhouse.
    Justin Baird of Wet Ones
    December 9, 2015
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    On 12/9 I went to a drunken bawl and a hardcore show broke out. Check out my pics and video of Wet Ones, Golden Pelicans, Phantom Head, & Witch Jail.
    Joe Queer of The Queers
    December 7, 2015
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC punks young and old showed up to honor The Queers, Drop A Grand, & The Cave Girls. Click for my photos and video.
    Miss Hillary of The Hillary Watts Riot
    December 5, 2015
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Things got downright weird when Hillary Watts Riot, Sextonic Plates, & Witch Jail played KC on 12/5. Click for my photos and video of the madness.
    Brandon Phillips of The Architects
    December 4, 2015
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC got hit with the punk rock right in the face when Architects, Big Iron, & Rackatees met up on 12/4. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    The Interrupters
    December 2, 2015
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punks, skins and rude boys showed up on a weeknight to see LA's The Interrupters. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids
    November 30, 2015
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    It was only fitting that The Get Up Kids 20th anniversary tour found its way back home to KC. Check out my photos and video of the band along with openers Berwanger.
    The Family Bed
    November 22, 2015
    The Sandbox
    Kansas City, MO
    Everyone loves an all-ages Sunday matinee. Check out my account, pics, & video of Family Bed, Ratboys, Bedroom Sons, & Caroline.
    Rory Cameron of The Conquerors
    November 20, 2015
    Fountain City Tattoo
    Kansas City, MO
    After hours a tattoo shop became a packed music venue for Conquerors, Drugs & Attics, & Leisure Boys. Check out my account and photos of the night.
    Austin Brown of Parquet Courts
    November 11, 2015
    Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    A rowdy college crowd welcomed Parquet Courts, Lazy, and Young Mammals to town on 11/11. Check out my account, photos, & video of the happening.
    John Ferguson of Federation of Horsepower
    November 8, 2015
    Knuckleheads Saloon
    Kansas City, MO
    The final night of the Apocalypse Meow benefit was a blind dash through both the maze of the Knuckleheads complex, and through the diverse KC music scene. Check out all of my photos and video of the night.
    Josh Berwanger
    November 7, 2015
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    Night 2 of Apocalypse Meow brought two of KC’s best bands together for a great cause. Check out my photos and video of Berwanger and Schwervon!.
    Gern Blanzden of Drop A Grand
    November 6, 2015
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Night 1 of the Apocalypse Meow benefit proved the Midwest Music Foundation supports all bands. Check out my photos and video of Drop A Grand, Chris Meck, and Amy Farrand.
    Brian Sella of The Front Bottoms
    November 5, 2015
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence went wild on 11/5 when Front Bottoms, Smith Street Band, & Elvis Depressedly packed the Granada. Check out my account, photos, & video of the show.
    James Alex of Beach Slang
    November 4, 2015
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    Buzz bands couldn't complete with KU basketball when Beach Slang, Lithuania, and Worriers played to a sparse crowd on 11/4. Check out my account, photos, & video of the night.
    Mike Farren of Bottle Breakers
    October 31, 2015
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    This Halloween KC’s punks enjoyed a big bill with Bottle Breakers, Jukebox Romantics, Bad Ideas, Stiff Middle Fingers, & Wick & The Tricks. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Kid Congo Powers
    October 28, 2015
    Blind Tiger
    Kansas City, MO
    KC celebrated another Royals victory with Kid Congo Powers, Charlie Megira, Red Kate, Wet Ones, and a lot of beer. Check out my photos and video of the chaos.
    Shaun Crowley of Rev Gusto
    September 26, 2015
    FOKL Center
    Kansas City, KS
    The oddly named "No Wave Fest" brought together 11 local bands that had nothing to do with no wave nor one another for a day long treat. Check out my photos and video of the event.
    Brian Crace of The Cry
    September 18, 2015
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    It was a power pop sandwich when The Cry, Lost Element, & Josh Berwanger Band played KC on 9/18. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    G.L.O.S.S.
    September 6, 2015
    The Matchbox
    Kansas City, MO
    Like roaches, the KC hardcore scene came out of the woodwork for a show at an unlikely venue featuring G.L.O.S.S. and four other bands. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Marshall Tinnermeier of The New Riddim
    August 21, 2015
    Screenland Armour
    North Kansas City, MO
    KC's Arts & Crafts Beer Festival kicked off on 8/21 w/ music from The New Riddim, Onward Crispin Glover, Deco Auto, & Rev Gusto. Check out my photos and video of the bands.
    Dan of Frontline Attack
    August 15, 2015
    Harling's Upstairs
    Kansas City, MO
    On 8/15 punks of all stripes descended on KC for Summer Kamp Fest. Check out my photos of night two of the festival.
    Marty Robertson of Onward Crispin Glover
    July 31, 2015
    Harling's Upstairs
    Kansas City, MO
    Old friends and a few new ones gathered on 7/31 for Onward Crispin Glover, Schwervon, & Drugs & Attics. Click to check out my account, photos and videos of the night.
    Rev Gusto
    July 25, 2015
    Harling's Upstairs
    Kansas City, MO
    Breezy pop was on the menu on 7/25 as KC got a big helping of Rev Gusto, Toughies, and Dreamgirl. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Eternal Summers
    July 9, 2015
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC got a blast of swirling noise pop on 7/9 when Eternal Summers and Wild Honey stopped into town. Click for photos and video of the night.
    Taryn Miller is Your Friend
    July 3, 2011
    The Crossroads
    Kansas City, MO
    KC's art district celebrated its 4th annual summer block party on 7/3 with an eclectic event that reached out to the whole city. Click to check out my photos and video of the evening.
    Josh Berwanger Band
    June 13, 2015
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC got rocked on 6/13 when Josh Berwanger Band, Psychic Heat and Drop a Grand played Record Bar. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Sami Hinkka of Ensiferum
    May 24, 2015
    Brighton Music Hall
    Boston, MA
    A trio of Nordic invaders played to a sold-out Boston crowd on 5/24. Check out my account, photos, and video of Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, & Trollfest.
    Jeremy Enigk
    April 9, 2015
    TT the Bear's
    Cambridge, MA
    SDRE's Jeremy Enigk returned to the stage on 4/9 joining El May, & Field Effect for a night of music more sincere than fun. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    pics or it didn't happen
    April 5, 2015
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    The Easter bunny brought KC a holy quadrinity of rock w/ Swearing at Motorists, DCTV, Josh Berwanger, & Schwervon. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Sarica Douglas of Lazy
    March 7, 2015
    Harling's Upstairs
    Kansas City, MO
    It was all chaos and KC bands on 3/7 as Lazy, Wet Ones, Gorlons, Phantom Head, & Drugs & Attics celebrated the Burger Records Revolution. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Hannah Mohan of And the Kids
    February 25, 2015
    Great Scott
    Boston, MA
    Massachusetts buzz band And the Kids celebrated the release of its new CD w/ help from Sun Parade, & Tan Vampires. Click for my photos and video of the night.
    Dan Loftus of The New Riddim
    February 6, 2015
    Vandals
    Kansas City, MO
    New Riddim celebrated the release of its new album in a packed room and with a little help from openers Uncouth. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Kelsey Wilson of Wild Child
    January 21, 2015
    The Sinclair
    Cambridge, MA
    Austin's Wild Child sold out the Sinclair on 1/21 with help from You Won't and Pearl and the Beard. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Schwervon!
    January 9, 2015
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    Schwervon! and Introducing Charlie packed Mills Record Company for a 1/9 in-store. Click to see my photos of the night.
    Hilltop Panoli of The Family Bed
    January 2, 2015
    El Torreon
    Kansas City, MO
    Two dozen fans spent their first Friday all-ages style w/ The Family Bed, Coed Pageant, & Seakings. Click for my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Revolvers
    December 31, 2014
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    On 12/31, exactly 14 years after the band's final show, KC's Revolvers took the stage for a raucous reunion supported by friends Smash the State and Chris Meck. Click for my photos and video of the night.
    Byron Huhmann of Onward Crispin Glover
    December 29, 2014
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC relived the aughts when Onward Crispin Glover and Overstep reunited on 12/29. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    The New Riddim
    December 27, 2014
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC's New Riddim gave the gift of free rocksteady to a holiday-weary crowd on 12/27. Click for more photos and video of the evening.
    Cameron Hawk of The Dead Girls
    November 22, 2014
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Dead Girls played its first of 3 regional farewell shows in Lawrence on 11/22. The longstanding power pop band was joined by See Through Dresses and Author and the Illustrator. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Sallie Ford
    November 12, 2014
    Great Scott
    Boston, MA
    I traveled to Boston on 11/12 to catch Sallie Ford, Crooked Fingers, and And the Kids perform for dedicated fans and the merely curious. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Brendan Hangauer is Empty Moon
    November 7, 2014
    Harling's Upstairs
    Kansas City, MO
    With the help of support acts Mat Shoare and Rev Gusto, Empty Moon both kicked off its Midwest tour and celebrated the release of its new album. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Brett Scott of Maiden KC
    October 24, 2014
    Vandals
    Kansas City, MO
    Three KC bands decided to skip the slutty nurse costumes this year and instead transform into their favorite bands. Check out my account, photos, and video of Maiden KC, Murderhead, & Rockets to Russia.
    Cody Blanchard of The Uncouth!
    September 26, 2014
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk, oi, and rockabilly shared the stage on 9/26 giving the locals a chance to stay up late, drink, fight, and sing along. Check out my photos and video of Uncouth, Degeneration, Brain Dead, & 58 Delrays.
    Josh Berwanger
    September 13, 2014
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Three great local bands blasted through delightfully quick sets on 9/13. Check out my account, photos, & video of Josh Berwanger Band, Schwervon, & Spencer Brown.
    Sam Hoskins of The Slowdown
    August 30, 2014
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 8/30 KC stayed up late for a moody show featuring Slowdown, Capsules, & Latenight Callers. Check out my account, photos, & video of the night.
    Chris Metcalf of The Life and Times
    August 7, 2014
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC did what it does best when The Life and Times, Loose Park, & Twinsmith played on 8/7. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Joel Gibb is The Hidden Cameras
    July 27, 2014
    Indietracks Festival
    Derbyshire, UK
    I caught nearly a dozen bands on the final day of Indietracks and no two sounded similar. Check out my account, pics, and videos of this indie pop festival.
    Gruff Rhys
    July 26, 2014
    Indietracks Festival
    Derbyshire, UK
    Day 2 of the Indietracks Festival featured rising stars, earnest new artists, and reunited favourites playing in sheds, churches, and on moving trains. Check out my account, photos, and video of the day.
    Elizabeth Morris of Allo Darlin'
    July 25, 2014
    Indietracks Festival
    Derbyshire, UK
    Night 1 of Indietracks Festival was spot on w/ performances by Allo Darlin', The Chills, Spearmint, & TeenCanteen. Click for my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Star Crunch of Man or Astro-man?
    July 17, 2014
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC got more than it deserved when Man or Astro-man's ship landed on 7/17. Check out my photos and video of the headliner and supporting acts Sallie Ford and Wray.
    Zach Brotherton of Maps for Travelers
    July 11, 2014
    Czar
    Kansas City, MO
    A new generation of bands holding the angular KC sound dear played Czar on 7/11. Check out my videos and photos of Maps for Travelers, Sundiver, Pro-Magnum, & Author and the Illustrator.
    Mikey Wheele of Coward
    July 12, 2014
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    The brave and bold were rewarded on 7/12 when experimental rock acts Coward, Tyranny is Tyranny, Via Luna, & Sneaky Creeps played in KC. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Sickie Wifebeater of The Mentors
    July 6, 2014
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A curious few showed up to hear long-standing shock rock band Mentors play KC on 7/6. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night including locals All Blood, & Wayne Pain.
    Chuck Cleaver of Wussy
    July 3, 2014
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Friends and family became one and the same as an intimate KC welcomed Wussy on 7/3. Check out my photos and video of Wussy along with local openers Schwervon! and Admiral of the Red.
    Breaka Dawn of The Bad Ideas
    June 27, 2014
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    KC celebrated the release of the Red Kate / Bad Ideas split 7" with a raucous launch party at Mills Record Co. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Monica Martin of Phox
    June 25, 2014
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    A mature and responsible crowd packed the very hot Riot Room on 6/25 to see Phox, Trails and Ways, & L.A. price. Click for my photos and video of the night.
    Neil Berthier of Donovan Wolfington
    June 22, 2014
    Art Closet Studios
    Kansas City, MO
    A healthy dose of noisy indie rock invaded Art Closet on 6/22 with Donovan Wolfington, and Pope leading the way. Check out my account, videos, and photos of those bands and the 3 local openers.
    David Combs is Spoonboy
    June 17, 2014
    Art Closet Studios
    Kansas City, MO
    What if Art Closet threw itself a party and no one came? I found out when Spoonboy and Colour Me Wednesday played KC on 6/17. Click for my photos and video of the night.
    Lemuria
    June 12, 2014
    Art Closet Studios
    Kansas City, MO
    The DIY set welcomed Lemuria and Fero Lux to KC on 6/12 with a 5-band bill of punk and hardcore. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Brian Rogers of Forrester
    June 6, 2014
    The Crossroads
    Kansas City, MO
    KC celebrated the 3rd annual Crossroads Summer Block Party on 6/6 with 8 bands, food trucks, aerialists and more. Check out my account and photos of the event.
    Josh Berwanger
    June 5, 2014
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    Josh Berwanger Band celebrated the release of its new single on Too Much Rock with a little help from compatriots Loose Park and Mills Record Company. Check out my photos and video of the launch party.
    Swearin'
    June 1, 2014
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC may not have put its best foot forward to welcome Swearin' but the results were still spectacular. Check out my photos and video of the band along with openers Admiral of the Red and Captiva.
    L. Ron Drunkard of Red Kate
    May 31, 2014
    Harling's Upstairs
    Kansas City, MO
    Midtown punks showed up in force to celebrate the release of the Red Kate/Bad Ideas split 7". Joining that duo were Faultfinder, Bruiser Queen, & Crushed Out. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Meredith Graves of Perfect Pussy
    May 18, 2014
    Czar
    Kansas City, MO
    Perfect Pussy, Potty Mouth, Bad Ideas, & RLT left Czar Bar battered and bruised on 5/18.
    Cane of Korpiklaani
    May 16, 2014
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Pagan Fest V brought bands from 3 continents to KC on 5/16. Check out my photos of the night.
    Kip Berman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
    May 15, 2014
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A C86 explosion coated KC on 5/15 as The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Fear of Men, and Ablebody performed at Record Bar.
    Kip Berman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
    May 15, 2014
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    On 5/15 NYC's The Pains of Being Pure of Heart stopped by Mills Recording Co. for a free all-ages instore performance.
    Matt Pond
    May 13, 2014
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 5/13 Matt Pond celebrated the 10th anniversary of his breakthrough album with some help from The Lighthouse and the Whaler. Check out my account, photos, & video of the night.
    Schwervon
    May 2, 2014
    Midwestern Musical Co.
    Kansas City, MO
    Schwervon and Loose Park packed Midwestern Musical Co. on a warm first Friday night. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    A Minor Forest
    May 1, 2014
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence celebrated its heady youth when reunited bands A Minor Forest and Giants Chair played with Muscle Worship on 5/1. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Nate Allen of Destroy Nate Allen
    April 30, 2014
    Art Closet Studios
    Kansas City, MO
    No amplifiers were needed when Destroy Nate Allen paired with Ghost Mice in KC on 4/30. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Katie Crutchfield is Waxahatchee
    April 23, 2014
    Czar
    Kansas City, MO
    Waxahatchee played a delightfully noisy set for KC on 4/23. Check out my photos and video of the band, along with its openers Dogbreth and Beth Bombara.
    Richard Buckner
    April 22, 2014
    House Show
    Kansas City, MO
    The Richard Buckner living room tour made a stop in KC on 4/22. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    The Crowd at Buzzard Beach Caught Mid Skank
    April 20, 2014
    Buzzard Beach
    Kansas City, MO
    Jesus rose and some skinhead named Ian had a hell of a birthday party at Buzzard Beach w/ New Riddim, Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, & Uncouth. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Keef Mountain
    April 19, 2014
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    Mills Recording Co celebrated Record Store Day by inviting some of KC's best bands over for a free, all-day, outdoor concert. Check out my photos of the day.
    Rory Cameron of The Conquerors
    April 14, 2014
    FOKL Center
    Kansas City, KS
    Psychedelic Rock echoed through the basement of FOKL when The Conquerors played with Cosmonauts, Dead Sea, & The Ray-Tones on 4/14. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Schwervon!
    April 12, 2014
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    On 4/12 KC was treated to a bombastic bill featuring Schwervon!, The Quivers, & The Bad Ideas. Click for my account, photos, and video of the night.
    John Cota of Ghetto Blaster
    April 6, 2014
    Vandals
    Kansas City, MO
    For 3 years KC's punk and hardcore community has thrown its own festival called Center of the City. A chaotic 3rd night ended appropriately with Ghetto Blaster. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Josh Leon of Iron Guts Kelly
    April 5, 2014
    Vandals
    Kansas City, MO
    For 3 years KC's punk and hardcore community has thrown its own festival called Center of the City. 12 bands played the second night including headliners Iron Guts Kelly. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Cody Blanchard of The Uncouth
    April 4, 2014
    Vandals
    Kansas City, MO
    For 3 years KC's punk and hardcore community has thrown its own festival called Center of the City. 4/6 saw 11 bands including headliners Uncouth. Check out my photos and video from night 1.
    Josh Berwanger
    March 28, 2014
    miniBar
    Kansas City, MO
    Late night revelers were treated to delightfully disparate sets by Heidi Gluck, CS Luxem, and Josh Berwanger, and even an unannounced reunion of Only Children. Click for my photos and video of the night.
    Michael Ian Cummings of Skaters
    March 26, 2014
    Czar
    Kansas City, MO
    Warner Bros wunderkinds Skaters brought their noisy pop -- and all the danger they could muster -- to KC on 3/26. Check my photos and video of the band plus openers Team Spirit and Knife Crime.
    Zach Brotherton of Maps for Travelers
    March 24, 2014
    Czar
    Kansas City, MO
    Ume played to a packed house of KC's elites on 3/24 with Maps for Travelers and Be/Non opening. Check out my photos of the night.
    Jerry Frederick of Rev Gusto
    March 22, 2014
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    On 3/22 audiences braved lousy Smarch weather to catch Rev Gusto, Ings, & Alien Jones. Luckily you can check out my video and photos of the night with only a click.
    Breaka Dawn of The Bad Ideas
    March 20, 2014
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Punk showed its fun side when Bad Ideas headlined a 3/20 show featuring Black Actress & Oldfield Victory. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Paz Lenchantin of The Entrance Band
    March 18, 2014
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Everyone brought their dancing shoes for a midweek show of psyche and surf featuring The Entrance Band, La Luz, & The Conquerors. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Walter Delgado of Rotting Out
    March 14, 2014
    Czar
    Kansas City, MO
    Czar hosted an all-ages hardcore matinee on 3/14 featuring Rotting Out, No Bragging Rights, Beautiful Ones, Heart To Heart, & Orthodox. Check out my account, pics and video of the night.
    Bottle Breakers
    February 22, 2014
    Black & Gold Tavern
    Kansas City, MO
    On 2/22 Bottle Breakers made it KC debut headlining and all punk all the time lineup including Steady States and Bummer.
    Two Knights
    February 20, 2014
    Art Closet
    Kansas City, MO
    On 2/20 KC cranked up its guitars and partied like the aughts never happened. Check out my photos and video of Two Knights, Muscle Worship, Boy Parts, & Gatekeeper.
    Michael Roeslein of Caravels
    February 19, 2014
    Art Closet Studios
    Kansas City, MO
    Caravels anchored an all-ages post-hardcore lineup that also featured Foxing, Special Explosion, Author and the Illustrator, & Home Lions.
    Screaming Females
    January 30, 2014
    The Hideout
    Chicago, IL
    On 1/30 the fiery Screaming Females began a 2-night stand at Chicago's Hideout. Click for photos and video of the band and local openers White Mystery.
    Justin Champlin of NOBUNNY
    January 29, 2014
    Township
    Chicago, IL
    NOBUNNY packed Township on 1/29 playing a sweaty set to a capacity crowd that never stopped moving. Check out my photos and video of the band along with local openers The Yolks and Todays Hits.
    Paul Mahern of Zero Boys
    January 12, 2014
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City sampled the many flavours of punk when Zero Boys, Ultraman, Mace Batons, & Drop A Grand played Riot Room on 1/12. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Zachary Kerr of Anagnorisis
    January 8, 2014
    Cobra Lounge
    Chicago, IL
    Anagnorisis, Abigail Williams, Mobile Deathcamp, & Habit of Force blew into Chicago on a cold winter night. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Bill McShane of Ultimate Fakebook
    December 28, 2013
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Each Christmas the 3 members of Ultimate Fakebook find themselves back in KC, and back on the stage. Check out my photos and video of the band along with openers Jim Crego & The Hillary Watts Riot.
    Schwervon!
    December 7, 2013
    Mills Record Company
    Kansas City, MO
    Too Much Rock celebrated the 1st release of its Singles Series at Mills Record Co on 12/7 with Schwervon and Lazy.
    Andy Cohen of Bottomless Pit
    November 16, 2013
    Township
    Chicago, IL
    A Chicago crowd packed into a hot and crowded club on 11/16 to witness the noisy indie rock of Bottomless Pit, Light Coma, and Rutabega. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Josh Berwanger
    October 24, 2013
    Boone and Crockett
    Milwaukee, WI
    Dozens of fans packed a Milwaukee club on 10/24 to see Josh Berwanger Band, Awkward Terrible, & Comic Books perform under taxidermied heads.
    Josh Berwanger
    October 23, 2013
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    Chicago put together 4 great bands on 10/23 including Josh Berwanger Band, Warm Ones, Hawk and Dove, & The Red Threads.
    Kelsey Wilson of Wild Child
    October 22, 2013
    The Intersection
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Grand Rapids showed up in force for Wild Child, Josh Berwanger Band, and Valentigers on 10/22.
    Carrie Shepard of The Whiskey Charmers
    October 21, 2013
    PJ's Lager House
    Detroit, MI
    On 10/21 The Whiskey Charmers paired with Josh Berwanger Band and Mental Health Day for a curious threesome.
    Nathan Ritholz of Infinity Shred
    October 20, 2013
    The Bug Jar
    Rochester, NY
    Rock and electronica collided with mixed results as Infinity Shred headlined a bill supported by Josh Berwanger Band, Precious Kindred, & Ligaments.
    Jay Russell of Diamond J and the Rough
    October 17, 2013
    Rudy's
    New Haven, CT
    Diamond J and the Rough made a special live appearance on 10/17 welcoming Josh Berwanger Band and Old Royals to New Haven. Check out my photos and video of the bands.
    Ben Weiser
    October 16, 2013
    Radio
    Somerville, MA
    On 10/16 Ben Weiser headlined a solid bill in Somerville featuring Josh Berwanger Band, Fantastic Liars, & Low Babies. Click for my photos of the night.
    Josh Berwanger
    October 15, 2013
    Dusk
    Providence, RI
    Providence stayed up late on 10/15 to catch the rock & roll of Josh Berwanger Band, Northern Lands, & Snowplows. Check out my photos of the night.
    Josh Berwanger Band
    October 13, 2013
    Howlers Coyote Cafe
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Josh Berwanger Band played a confusing 5-band, Sunday-night Pittsburgh bill alongside Cobalt Cranes, Diva 93, KMFD, & Stranded Aliens. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Josh Berwanger
    October 12, 2013
    The Tree Bar
    Columbus, OH
    Josh Berwanger Band played in Columbus on 10/12 supported by T.K. Webb and a giant tree stump. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Har Mar Superstar
    October 5, 2013
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Har Mar Superstar had the bros dancing and the ladies swooning when he played KC on 10/5. Check out my photos and video of Mr. Superstar along with openers Lizzo & Dated.
    JoJo Longbottom of The Dead Girls
    September 27, 2013
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    On 9/27 Dead Girls celebrated the CD release of Fade In/Fade Out at a late night show supported by friends ACBs and Rev Gusto. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Bob Mould
    August 16, 2013
    Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    On 8/16 Bob Mould played a positively ferocious set for a Larryville crowd primed by openers Pedaljets. Click for my account and photos of the night.
    My Boyfriend On Vinyl
    August 15, 2013
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    On 8/15 a small KC crowd watched the birth and death of My Boyfriend On Vinyl, the return of a reborn Mammoth Life, and the evolution of Cloud Dog. Here are my photos and video of the night.
    Cullen Omori of Smith Westerns
    August 5, 2013
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    If there was a common thread to this 8/5 bill featuring Smith Westerns, Wampire, & Mr. History, it was surely pharmacological and not musical. Check out my account, photos, and video.
    Kevin Seconds
    August 4, 2013
    Black & Gold Tavern
    Kansas City, MO
    Led by Kevin Seconds and Kepi Ghoulie, punks donned their acoustic guitars for a night of music on 8/4. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Claire Adams of Hidden Pictures
    July 26, 2013
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The sunny pop of Hidden Pictures and the ethereal shoegaze of Capsules headlined a 7/26 show that also featured Twinsmith & Lonelyhearts. Check out my account, photos, & video of the night.
    Ryan Smith of The Melismatics
    July 18, 2013
    Czar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/18 Melismatics rocked like they were playing in front of thousands of fans, not the dozen that turned up to see them and openers Johnny Bangs. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Oritz
    July 16, 2013
    Czar Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/16 NY's Speedy Ortiz reunited with old friends Schwervon! and made new ones with Lazy. Check out my photos of the night.
    Howard Iceberg
    July 6, 2013
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/6 Howard Iceberg and opening act Schwervon! played an early all-ages show for an appreciative crowd. Check out my account, video, and pics of the night.
    Brendan Hangauer of Fourth of July
    July 4, 2013
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Fourth of July's farewell performance brought everything full circle by playing its entire debut album with returning original members. Check out photos and video of the band's final show.
    Jonathan Richman
    June 25, 2013
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Jonathan Richman entertained a sweaty KC audience on 6/25. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats
    June 19, 2013
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The Mountain Goats and openers Baptist Generals played to a sell-out all-ages KC crowd on 6/19. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Dylan Walker of Full of Hell
    June 15, 2013
    Art Closet Studios
    Kansas City, MO
    On 6/15 KC's preeminent all-ages show space packed 6 bands and 100 fans into a tiny hot room for 3 hours of sweaty hardcore. Check out my account and photos of the night.
    Lucas Oswald
    June 14, 2013
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Lucas Oswald's matinee set was full of breezy and sentimental indie rock.
    Matt Adams of The Blank Tapes
    June 11, 2013
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On a hot night a handful of fans gathered to hear two bands absolutely kill it. Check out my account, photos, and video of Blank Tapes & opener Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas.
    C.J. Calhoun of Cowboy Indian Bear
    June 7, 2013
    The Crossroads
    Kansas City, MO
    On 6/7 the Crossroads Summer Block Party celebrated its second year by bringing together 8 bands with thousands of First Fridays visitors on a perfect summer night. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Luis Arana of Beautiful Bodies
    June 3, 2013
    KC Live!
    Kansas City, MO
    On 6/3 six bands and hundreds of fans gathered to raise money to help the victims of the recent OK tornadoes. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Sheena Ozzella of Lemuria
    May 22, 2013
    The Firehouse
    Worcester, MA
    On 5/22 an all-ages maelstrom created by Lemuria, Save Ends, Hotel Year, & Pillow Man hit Worcester. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Caitlin Rose
    May 11, 2013
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    On 5/11 the Jackpot Saloon lived up to its name when Nashville's Caitlin Rose played with Daniel Romano. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Danny Pound of The Regrets
    April 6, 2013
    The Union of Westport
    Kansas City, MO
    Midwest musical stalwarts The Regrets reunited to headline an all local Saturday bill during Middle of the Map Fest. Check out my account, photos, & video of the night.
    Richard Gintowt of Hidden Pictures
    March 8, 2013
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    KC celebrated International Women's Day with sets from Hidden Pictures, Rooms Without Windows, & Heidi Gluck. Check out my account, photos, & video of the night.
    Brandon Phillips of The Architects
    March 4, 2013
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    A free show with free beer and good bands filled The Riot Room on 3/4. Check out my photos and video of Architects, Antennas Up, & Rev Gusto.
    Andrew Ashby of The Caves
    March 2, 2013
    Art Closet Studios
    Kansas City, MO
    On 3/2 KC packed into the curious Art Closet for an all-ages show with Caves, Coed Pageant, Schwervon, & Author and the Illustrator. Click to spy my photos and video of the night.
    Konnor Ervin of The ACBs
    March 1, 2013
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 3/1 The ACBs and labelmates Fourth of July packed an early all-ages show at recordBar. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Jason Rueger of Country Mice
    February 16, 2013
    Czar Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 2/16 Country Mice held a family reunion and graciously allowed Berwanger and Brent Windler to open. Check out my quick recap, photos, and video of the night.
    Josh Berwanger of Berwanger
    February 7, 2013
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    On 2/7 a sparse turnout and curious pairings combined to create a casual night out with locals Berwanger, Hidden Pictures, Way Back, & Margo May. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Nathan Ellis of The Casket Lottery
    February 2, 2013
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City turns out on 2/2 to embrace a few of its own including Casket Lottery, Dead Girls, & Gentleman Savage. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Brendan Hangauer of Fourth of July
    February 1, 2013
    Eighth Street Taproom
    Lawrence, KS
    Local heavyweights Fourth of July and Hospital Ships played a packed show for a crowd of hip Lawrence night owls on 2/1. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Paul Sprangers of Free Energy
    January 28, 2013
    Czar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 1/28 Free Energy joined KC locals Not a Planet and Rev Gusto for a high energy extravaganza. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Patrick Rivera of Here's To The Life
    January 21, 2013
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 1/21 Record Bar struck out watching the disparate trio of Here's To The Life, Lullwater, & Dsoedean. Check out my photos of the night.
    Walter Schreifels of Quicksand
    January 13, 2013
    First Avenue
    Minneapolis, MN
    A reunited Quicksand played to a delighted First Avenue crowd on 1/13. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night, including opener Single Mothers.
    Dustin Carpenter of Narratives
    January 3, 2012
    The Milestone
    Charlotte, NC
    On 1/3 Charlotte celebrated a heady stew of hardcore, punk, grindcore, metal, & sludge. Check out my photos of this 5-band bill.
    Zebraylon Deonte' Woodruff of Sun Brother
    December 20, 2012
    The Radio Room
    Greenville, SC
    On 12/20 I took a flyer on all-local gig in a strange southern city. Check out my account, photos, and video of Sun Brothers, Sympaticus, 72nd and Central, and Joie.
    Lazy
    December 2, 2012
    Autoworx
    Kansas City, MO
    On 12/2 I trespassed into KC's DIY punk scene to catch Lazy, Big Eyes, Audacity, & Nature Boys. Check out my account and photos of the night.
    Julie Berndsen of The Latenight Callers
    December 1, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Mild temperatures brought everyone out on 12/1 for an all-local show featuring KC's Latenight Callers, In Back of a Black Car, Now Now Sleepyhead, & Deco Auto. Check out my account, photos, and video of the affair.
    Kevin Morby of The Babies
    November 23, 2012
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 11/23 fractured pop ruled as The Babies came to KC along with Gashcat & Berwanger. Check out my account, photos, and video of the the show.
    Jesse Smith is Gentleman Jesse
    November 7, 2012
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    On 11/7 Atlanta's Gentleman Jesse proved to Lawrence that "pop" is not a 4-letter word. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night including the debut performance by local opener Berwanger.
    Tim Cohen of The Fresh & Onlys
    November 1, 2012
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    A curious pairing and a late start were overcome by the deft blending of pop and psych at this 11/1 Jackpot show. Check out my account, photos, and video of The Fresh & Onlys with The Swayback.
    Keith Morris of OFF!
    October 31, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 10/31 punks dressed up as different punks to welcome OFF!, The Spits, & Double Negative to KC. Click to check out my photos and video of the show.
    Jesse Braswell Roberts of Quiet Corral
    October 26, 2012
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    On 10/26 Lawrence saw 3 bands using the same crayons but colouring entirely different pictures. Check out my account, photos, and video of Quiet Corral, Communist Daughter, & Skypiper.
    Brodie Rush of Be/Non
    October 24, 2012
    The Gusto Lounge
    Kansas City, MO
    On 10/24 Gusto celebrated Glam-O-Ween with Be/Non as T. Rex, and Soft Reeds as Bowie. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Kianna Alarid of TIlly and the Wall
    October 21, 2012
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    On 10/21 Omaha's Tilly and the Wall headlined a schizophrenic bill that somehow kept Lawrence dancing. Check out my account, photos, and video of Tilly, Nicky Da B, & Conquerors.
    Michael Muller of Balmorhea
    October 19, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC was wrapped in a warm, soft sonic blanket on 10/19 when Austin's Balmorhea and locals Sounding the Deep played Record Bar. Click to see my account, photos and video of the show.
    Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater
    October 16, 2012
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Shearwater made a special trip down to Kansas City on 10/16 to play with like-minded locals Cowboy Indian Bear. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Michael LoPresti of The Lighthouse and the Whaler
    October 11, 2012
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence missed out on 10/11 when The Lighthouse and the Whaler brought its perfect pop to the empty Jackpot. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night, including Estonian openers Ewert and the Two Dragons.
    Klara Soderberg of First Aid Kit
    October 9, 2012
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    On 10/9 Sweden's First Aid Kit played to a packed crowd in Lawrence. Check out my account, photos, and video of the band, and its like-minded opener Dylan LeBlanc.
    Corin Tucker
    October 5, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Corin Tucker Band rocked for a small KC audience on 10/5 with the reverb-soaked Empty Spaces opening. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Takaakira Goto of Mono
    September 26, 2012
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Japanese post-rockers Mono played KC on 9/26 with Chris Brokaw & Gemini Revolution opening. Check out my account and photos of the night.
    Dave Davison of Maps & Atlases
    September 25, 2012
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 9/25 the tricky Chicago foursome of Maps & Atlases played KC with White Arrows & Not a Planet opening. Click to see my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Michael Gira of Swans
    September 19, 2012
    Beaumont Club
    Kansas City, MO
    All of KC turned out on 9/19 for a long pummelling set from Swans and opener Xiu Xiu. Click to check out my account and photos of the night.
    Frank Turner
    September 17, 2012
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Frank Turner brought his secular revival to Lawrence on 9/17, dragging along openers Larry and His Flask and Jenny Owen Youngs. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Jack Tatum of Wild Nothing
    September 13, 2012
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    On 9/13 Lawrence heard the sound of now as Wild Nothing and DIIV played to a packed Jackpot. Click for my account, photos, and video of the night.
    John Brannon of Negative Approach
    September 11, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC erupted on 9/11 as hardcore legends Negative Approach played with Early Graves, No Class, and Spine. Check out my photos of the night.
    Jonne Jarvela
    September 3, 2012
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Pagan metal took center stage in Lawrence on 9/3 when Korpiklaani, Moonsorrow, Tyr, & Metsatoll met up with locals Stonehaven. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Holly Dodson of Parallels
    August 21, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 8/12 KC skipped the DJs and instead danced to Parallels, Dynasty Electric, & White Girl. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Sharon Van Etten
    August 20, 2012
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC did Sharon Van Etten proud by packing into a hot club on a Monday night. Click to check out my pics and video of Van Etten plus openers Hospital Ships and Ruddy Swain.
    Patrick Robinson of The Atlantic
    August 18, 2012
    Club 906
    Liberty, MO
    Raucous bands and Raucous fans met up in Liberty on 8/18 for a free show featuring Atlantic, Runaway Sons, & Grenadina. Click for pics and video of the night.
    Ben Grimes of Soft Reeds
    July 26, 2012
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/26 the Empty Spaces celebrated its CD release party sandwiched between formidable acts The Caves and Soft Reeds. Click for my photos and video of the night.
    Richard Gintowt of Hidden Pictures
    July 20, 2012
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/20 Hidden Pictures celebrated the release of its new record along with friends in Fullbloods, & Shy Boys. Check out my account, photos and video of the release party.
    Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem
    July 12, 2012
    Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Gaslight Anthem rocked the sold-out Bottleneck on 7/12. Click for photos of the band plus opener Dave Hause.
    Ben Thornewill of Jukebox the Ghost
    July 11, 2012
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC filled the room when touring acts Jukebox the Ghost, Savoir Adore, and Now Now played on 7/11. Click for more photos and video of the night.
    John Mitchell of Soft Reeds
    July 6, 2012
    The Crossroads
    Kansas City, MO
    Roads were closed down in KC's Crossroads Arts District so 8 of the city's best bands could provide the First Fridays crowd with 6 hours of live music. Check out my account, pics, and video of the block party.
    Beckie Trost of Soft Reeds
    June 30, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Sonic Spectrum curated a great night of local music featuring Soft Reeds, Radkey, Quivers, & Drop a Grand. Click for my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Mean Melin
    June 22, 2012
    The Beaumont Club
    Kansas City, MO
    The fun of the 2012 US Air Guitar KC Regionals was a flawed affair. Check out my thoughts about the event and a few photos.
    Katie Ford of Grenadina
    June 19, 2012
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    The next generation of KC musicians made themselves known as Grenadina, Le Grand, Home & Away, & I Am Nation rocked the Riot Room on 6/19. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Dan Bejar of Destroyer
    June 10, 2012
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    The yacht rock dial was turned to 11 when Destroyer and Sandro Perri played Lawrence on 6/10. Click to check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Katlyn Conroe of La Guerre
    June 7, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Each band gave the crowd something a little different on this 6/7 bill featuring La Guerre, Melismatics, & Shadow Paint. Click for photos and video of the show.
    Glenn Danzig
    May 31, 2012
    Uptown Theater
    Kansas City, MO
    On 5/31 Danzig and Doyle gave KC a long-awaited taste of the Misfits. Check out my account and photos of this union along with its openers: Kyng, MonstrO, & Hammerlord.
    Chris Glover of Penguin Prison
    May 29, 2012
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    It took a few drinks but Penguin Prison and Class Actress got KC dancing on a Tuesday night. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast
    May 27, 2012
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    The all-ages crowd packed the house on 5/27 to see Best Coast and opener JEFF the Brotherhood. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Mike McColgan of Street Dogs
    May 22, 2012
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence got a Tuesday night rager when Street Dogs, Aggrolites, Old Man Markley, and local support Rackatees met up at the Bottleneck. Click for my photos and video of the night.
    Grant Hart
    May 16, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    In an odd universe, Grant Hart opened for Kansas newcomers Breakpoint Method and Get Busy Living. Check out my account and photos of the show.
    Alaina Moore of Tennis
    May 12, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Tennis and touring partner Vacationer finished their tour on 5/12 playing to a packed house. Check out my photos of video of the night.
    Roger Miller of Mission of Burma
    April 6, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Mission of Burma headlined Record Bar as part of KC's Middle of the Map Fest. Check out my photos and video the entire night including Life & Times, Water Moccasins, Soft Reeds, Minus Story, & Deadringers.
    Ralph Nicastro of Wreaths
    March 21, 2012
    Asbury Lanes
    Asbury Park, NJ
    On 3/21 Asbury Lanes' schizophrenic bill ended with the spacy NJ locals Wreaths, but Casey Desmond, Stereo Telescope, and Phantom Power each drew their own fans. Check out my account, photos and video of the show.
    Miranda Taylor of Black Wine
    March 15, 2012
    Asbury Lanes
    Asbury Park, NJ
    I celebrated the Ides of March in NJ with punk rock from Black Wine, Mindtroll, & Mannequin Pussy. Check out my account and photos of the night.
    Craig Finn
    February 11, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 2/11 Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn's rootsy solo performance drew an older crowd, sending the price of KC babysitters skyrocketing. Check out my account, photos, and video of Finn, his backing band Some Guns, and opener Mount Moriah.
    Jordan Eberhardt of Scale the Summit
    February 7, 2012
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Genres be damned as Scale the Summit brought its show to KC on 2/7. Check out my photos and video of the band along with support acts Elitist, David Hasselhoff on Acid, & The Fortress.
    Jesse Tabish of Other Lives
    February 6, 2012
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    Lawrence mellowed on 2/6 with performances by the upward bound Other Lives and the always brilliant Halloween, Alaska. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Alexi Laiho ofChildren of Bodom
    February 6, 2012
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    On 2/6 fans were regaled with stories of lusty she-demons and metal from Children of Bodom, Eluveitie, Revocation, & Threat Signal. Check out my account and photos of the night.
    Marty Hillard of Cowboy Indian Bear
    February 2, 2012
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    Cowboy Indian Bear headlined a local all-star lineup on 2/2, joining Fourth of July and Soft Reeds for a night of brilliant indie rock. Check out my account, photos, and video of the evening.
    Emilie Autumn
    January 25, 2012
    The Beaumont Club
    Kansas City, MO
    Emilie Autumn and her Bloody Crumpets opened the Fight Like a Girl tour in KC on 1/25. Check out my account and photos of this cabaret-style event.
    Andrew Sellers of Bowinero
    January 20, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A trio of local indie rock bands played to a friendly crowd on 1/20. Check out my photos and video of Bowinero, Dead Girls, & Knife Crime.
    Jeremy Beckford of Canasta
    January 9, 2012
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 1/9 Chicago's Canasta ended a quick 4-date weekend outing with a quiet gig in KC. Its violin swells and chamber pop arrangements battled the decidedly modern indie rock of local openers Dojo for Crooks. Click to check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Luke Pritchard of The Kooks
    November 15, 2011
    The Trocadero
    Philadelphia, PA
    On 11/15 Britpoppers The Kooks brought their charged pop to Philly where it was joined by the garage pop of openers The Postelles. Click to check out my account, video, and photos of the night.
    Kimya Dawson
    November 10, 2011
    First Unitarian Church
    Philadelphia, PA
    On 11/10 Kimya Dawson capped a wonderful evening of sincere solo performances that also featured Your Heart Breaks and A Stick And A Stone. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Pete Weiland of A Great Big Pile of Leaves
    October 25, 2011
    North Star Bar
    Philadelphia, PA
    A Great Big Pile of Leaves capped off of 4-band all-ages bill of punk and indie acts at North Star on 10/25. Click to check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Damon Cox of An Horse
    September 24, 2011
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    On 9/24 Australia's An Horse drew devoted fans, while new bands Bo Jackson and The Sluts attracted the curious locals. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Tim Kasher
    September 9, 2011
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    The there-to-be-seen college crowd packed in on 9/9 to see Cursive's Tim Kasher with openers Fourth of July and Aficionado. Click for my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Abigail Henderson of Atlantic Fadeout
    August 24, 2011
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Atlantic Fadeout played to the "midtown rabble" on 8/24 with both Deco Auto and an abbreviated Hidden Pictures opening. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Steve Kicks of The Cute Lepers
    August 23, 2011
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The Cute Lepers brought its punk rock revival to KC on 8/23 performing with Something Fierce, Hipshot Killer & The Puritans. Click for my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Kyle Morton of Typhoon
    August 9, 2011
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    A good crowd filled a hot room on 8/9 for Portland-based 11-piece Typhoon and local openers Spirit is the Spirit and Ben Allen. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Nick & Elizabeth Goss of Mammoth Life
    July 16, 2011
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 7/16 Mammoth Life headlined a late show that also included buzzworthy local KC bands High Diving Ponies and Continents. Check out my photos and video from the night.
    Matt & Kim
    June 22, 2011
    The Beaumont Club
    Kansas City, MO
    1000 sweaty and bouncing kids packed the Beaumont for the energetic pop of Matt and Kim and openers The Thermals. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Yuki Chikudate of Asobi Seksu
    June 7, 2011
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 6/7 NYC's Asobi Seksu played a show bolstered by KC buzz bands Capybara and Hospital Ships. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Ian Reibeisen of Voted Most Random
    May 21, 2011
    The Space
    Hamden, CT
    On 5/21 I found myself at an all-ages show with 40 high school girls and a handful of poppy emo bands. Check out my account, photos, and video of Voted Most Random, Forget Paris, New Year Premiere, & Stateside.
    John Vanderslice
    May 16, 2011
    Daniel Street
    Milford, CT
    John Vanderslice and opener Damien Jurado had hit their stride on 5/16 when they played to the small crowd in Milford, CT. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Michelle Gaume Sanders of Hidden Pictures
    May 13, 2011
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Hidden Pictures celebrated its CD release with friends Dead Girls on 5/13, kindly sending all proceeds to fight Cancer. Check out my photos and video of the bands.
    Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra
    May 2, 2011
    The Beaumont Club
    Kansas City, MO
    An enthusiastic KC crowd turned up for Manchester Orchestra, An Horse, & Harrison Hudson on 5/2. Check out my account and photos of the night.
    John Vanderslice
    April 29, 2011
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 4/29 John Vanderslice and opener Damien Jurado played to an engaged KC crowd. Check out my account, photos and videos of the night.
    Ritzy Bryan of The Joy Formidable
    April 23, 2011
    Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Local alt rock radio packed The Riot Room on 4/23 for Wales' Joy Formidable supported by Lonely Forest & Soft Reeds. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Holly Dodson of Parallels
    April 18, 2011
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 4/18 a Monday night crowd assembled for electro acts Parallels, London Transit, and South Sea Island Magic. Check out my account, photos, and video of the night.
    Johan Hegg of Amon Amarth
    April 16, 2011
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    On 4/16 indie rockers had Record Store Day, but the metal kids had 2 1/2 hours from Swedish viking metal mainstays Amon Amarth. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    The Dead Girls
    April 16, 2011
    Vinyl Renaissance
    Kansas City, MO
    The Dead Girls finished an afternoon of live music in celebration of both Vinyl Renaissance's grand opening on W. 39th St and Record Store Day. Check out my account, photos, & video of the show.
    Tim Kasher of Cursive
    April 9, 2011
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Middle of the Map fest ended on 4/9 with a beyond-capacity crowd at The Riot Room. Check out my photos and video of Cursive, Life and Times, Candy Claws, Capybara, Hospital Ships, Making Movies, & Noah's Ark Was a Space Ship.
    Christopher Crisci of The Appleseed Cast
    April 8, 2011
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 4/8 The Riot Room took part in KC's Middle of the Map fest. Check out my photos and video of Appleseed Cast, Casket Lottery, A Lull, Minden, & Spirit is the Spirit.
    Sebadoh
    March 23, 2011
    Daniel Street
    Milford, CT
    Sebadoh began its East Coast reunion tour on 3/23 bringing both snow and Richard Buckner along for the ride. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Rocky Votolato
    March 17, 2011
    The Space
    Hamden, CT
    On 3/17 Hamden wisely forsook green beer to instead watch quiet sets from Rocky Votolato, Matt Pond, and Canvas. Check out my account, photos and video of the night.
    Julie Berndsen of The Latenight Callers
    February 5, 2011
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC came out early on 2/5 for the slinky noir of Latenight Callers and the bright chamber pop of Canasta. Check out my photos and video of the bands.
    Alex Abnos of Tut Tut
    February 3, 2011
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Weather challenges on 2/3 resulted in an intimate show featuring two KC bands in a state of flux: Tut Tut and Mammoth Life. Check out my account, (dark) photos, and video of the show.
    Andrew Sallee of Namelessnumberheadman
    January 29, 2011
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 1/29 KC got a bit of something old and something new when Namelessnumberheadman played with a reunited Zoom and Rustin Smith. Check out my account, photos, and video of the bands.
    John McCauley of Deer Tick
    January 20, 2011
    Daniel Street
    Milford, CT
    A pared-down Deer Tick played to a devoted audience on 1/20. Check out my account, photos, and video of the band along with openers The Shivers & Heirlooms.
    Bill McShane of Ultimate Fakebook
    December 23, 2010
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC partied like it was 1999 when both a reunited Ultimate Fakebook and Creature Comforts played a yuletide set supported by Matt Dunehoo. Check out all my photos and video of the night.
    Actors & Actresses
    December 9, 2010
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Atmosphere ruled on 12/9 when Actors & Actresses, Lepers, Auternus, & Sleep Agents played KC. Check out my photos and video of the bands.
    Elizabeth Goss of Mammoth Life
    December 3, 2010
    The Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    On 12/3 Mammoth Life debuted its new single and its new slimmed-down line up. Check out my account and photos of the band along with openers Panda Circus and Jumbling Towers.
    Rain Phoenix of Papercranes
    November 10, 2010
    Bordello Bar
    Los Angeles, CA
    On 11/10 I caught Rain Phoenix's Papercranes at LA's Bordello Bar. Check out my photos of the band along with the openers The Moor and The Child.
    Elizabeth Morris of Allo Darlin'
    October 18, 2010
    The Burren
    Somerville, MA
    Boston celebrated a big night out as 3 twee acts took the stage. Check out my account and photos of Allo Darlin', One Happy Island, & Megan Sliger.
    Alexandra Lawn of Ra Ra Riot
    September 27, 2010
    Pearl Street
    Northampton, MA
    A solid dose of modern indie rock hit Northampton on 9/27 when Ra Ra Riot toured through with Chikita Violenta and We Barbarians. Check out my photos and video.
    Nornagest of Enthroned
    August 24, 2010
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City got a rare glimpse at one of black metal's most enduring bands when Enthroned performed with Destroyer 666, Pathology, Witchreign, & Othis. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Chris Murphy of Sloan
    August 1, 2010
    SappyFest
    Sackville, NB
    SappyFest ended with a marathon day featuring Diamond Rings, B.A. Johnston, Sloan, Sadies, Rick White, One Hundred Dollars, Old Man Luedecke, Daniel, Fred & Julie, Gentleman Reg, Baby Eagle, Baird Brothers, Michelle McAdorey, Cousins, & Corey Isenor.
    Chad VanGaalen
    July 31, 2010
    SappyFest
    Sackville, NB
    Day 2 of SappyFest was a wonderfully exhausting affair with music from Chad VanGaalen, Lullaby Arkestra, Jim Guthrie, Apollo Ghosts, Contrived, Heavy Blinkers, Dog Day, PS I Love You, Skeletones Four, Cold Warps, Lovesinger, Construction & Destruction, & John Wayne Cover Band.
    Ian Felice of The Felice Brothers
    July 30, 2010
    SappyFest
    Sackville, NB
    Day 1 of SappyFest featured The Felice Brothers, Attack in Black, Steamboat, Julie Doiron, Shotgun Jimmie, & The News. Check out my account and photos of the show.
    Jon Philpot of Bear in Heaven
    July 14, 2010
    Iron Horse Music Hall
    Northampton, MA
    Northampton got a taste for buzz genre "chillwave" when Bear in Heaven came to town on 7/14. Check out photos and video of the band along with openers Twin Sister and Mountain Man.
    Brian Patton of Eyehategod
    June 14, 2010
    Daniel Street
    Milford, CT
    On 6/14 I braved I-95 traffic, greasy hair, sleeveless jean jackets, and impossible volume to catch Eyehategod, Nachtmystium, Howl, Ipsissimus, & Iron Hand. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Matt Pond of matt pond PA
    June 6, 2010
    Iron Horse Music Hall
    Northampton, MA
    On 6/6 I was reminded how wonderful Northampton shows are when matt pond PA, Wintersleep, and Fiesta Brava came to town. Click to see my photos and video.
    Tosh of The Business
    May 1, 2010
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City skinheads and street punks got a rare treat when London's The Business raised a Guinness at the Riot Room on 5/1. Check out my photos and video of the band as well as those of openers KC Thieves, Pist 'N' Broke, & The Hollowpoints.
    JBOT of Captured by Robots
    April 16, 2010
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    The Brick was filled to the point of bursting when JBOT brought his band of surly robots to KC. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Sam Coomes of Quasi
    March 22, 2010
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 3/22 the in-the-know crowd witnessed an awesome performance from Quasi with local openers Ghosty. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Megan Morgan of Landing on the Moon
    March 13, 2010
    Czar Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    The bar was full of everyone except music fans when Landing on the Moon, The Photo Atlas, & The Rouge played KC on 3/13. Check out my account, photos and video of the show.
    Richard Gintowt of Hidden Pictures
    March 6, 2010
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    KC's 3rd Indie Pop Alliance Show showcased the music of Hidden Pictures, Sexy Accident, Namelessnumberheadman, & Sons of Great Dane. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Justin Hayes of Mother Culture
    February 24, 2010
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    A trio of KC locals entertained a fickle crowd on 2/24. Check out my account, photos and video of Mother Culture, Nuthatch-47, and The Straight Ups.
    Billy Smith of Olympic Size
    February 21, 2010
    Screenland Armour
    North Kansas City, MO
    KC's The Caves and Olympic Size played short sets before a screening of the apropos documentary 72 Musicians. Check out my photos and video of the bands.
    The Alters
    February 9, 2010
    Czar Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Boundaries were ignored on 2/9 as The Alters, Myrrh, & Blondie Brunetti played a show for the KC avant garde. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Levi J. Winegar of Waiting for Signal
    February 6, 2010
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Things got loud on 2/6 when Waiting For Signal joined forces with Traindodge and In the Grove. Check out my account, photos and video of the show.
    John Robert Cardwell of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
    January 31, 2010
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    January wrapped up with a late night of perfect pop in Lawrence, KS. Check out my account, photos and video of The ACBs, Hidden Pictures, & Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin.
    Chris Crisci of Old Canes
    January 9, 2010
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A devoted fanbase packed Record Bar on a cold night for a trio of Kansas City indie rockers. Check out my photos and video of Old Canes, The Caves, & Cowboy Indian Bear.
    Brent Jamison of The Sour Babies
    December 5, 2009
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    The Sour Babies may have been the headliner, but on 12/5 The Brick was full of Softee's friends. Check out my photos and video of both bands.
    Bill Cave of Little Murders
    December 3, 2009
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    All but a few brave wives and girlfriends stayed home on 12/3 when Spaniel and Little Murders played a late weeknight show at the still smoking-friendly Davey's. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Steve Tulipana of Season to Risk
    November 27, 2009
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 11/27 Kansas City partied like it was 1996 as Season to Risk, New Franklin Panthers, Little Murders and Iron Rite Mangle performed. Check out my photos of the show.
    Ben Daniels of A Sunny Day in Glasgow
    November 24, 2009
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    At midnight on 11/24 Lawrence KS got a big dose of dream pop from A Sunny Day in Glasgow. Check out my account, photos and video of the band, with openers Burger Kingdom.
    Eric Paul of The Chinese Stars
    November 16, 2009
    Czar Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Kansas City's first winter weather couldn't stop The Chinese Stars, Sensitive Hearts, and The Pixel Panda from bringing noise and chaos to town. Check out my account, photos and video of the show.
    Har Mar Superstar
    November 11, 2009
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    Har Mar Superstar and The Beautiful Bodies brought sexy to a packed room on 11/11. Check out my account and photos of the show.
    Rob Crow of Pinback
    November 5, 2009
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    On 11/5 Pinback and chosen opener Joe Jack Talcum drew a curiously devoted, yet cooly apathetic crowd. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Fernando Ribeiro of Moonspell
    October 24, 2009
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC was treated to big metal bands in a small venue when Moonspell, Divine Heresy, Secrets of the Moon, and Night Creation played on 10/24. See my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Toby Leaman of Dr. Dog
    October 12, 2009
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    Hippies and indie rockers mingled on 10/12 when Dr. Dog came to town. Check out my account, photos, and video of the band along with opener Jeffrey Lewis.
    Nick Colby of The Dead Girls
    October 2, 2009
    Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Present Magazine celebrated its anniversary on 10/2 with Dead Girls, Softee, Cowboy Indian Bear, and Antenna Up. Check out my photos and video of the bands.
    Tim Presley of Darker My Love
    October 1, 2009
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC got a strange bill when the 70s psych-rock of Darker My Love mixed with the KC sound of Waiting for Signal and hopefuls Heroes and Villains. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Wes Miles of Ra Ra Riot
    September 21, 2009
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    On 9/21 Lawrence was treated to an all-ages indie rock revival featuring Ra Ra Riot, Maps & Atlases, & Princeton. Check out my account, photos and video of the show.
    Adrian Jewett of The Most Serene Republic
    September 13, 2009
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    Arts & Crafts invaded Lawrence, KS on 9/13 adding the dense pop of The Most Serene Republic and Still Life Still to the kitschy pop of locals Mammoth Life. Check out my account, photos and video of the show.
    Black Francis
    July 27, 2009
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    Black Francis played a 2-hour set featuring songs from his solo career, work with the Catholics, the Pixies, and some surprises as well. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Aaron Stovall of So Many Dynamos
    July 9, 2009
    The Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Disco beats were the order of the day when So Many Dynamos, Noise FM, & Natural Selection played KC on 7/9. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Alan Sparhawk of Low
    July 8, 2009
    The Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Slowcore pioneers Low played a long satisfying set on 7/8. Check out my photos and video of Low with local openers In The Pines.
    Attila Csihar of Sunn O)))
    July 7, 2009
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    KC received a heavy dose of ambient evil on 7/7 when Sunn O))) and Eagle Twin filled the Riot Room with amplifiers and fog. Check out my photos of the show.
    Jonathan Richman
    June 29, 2009
    The Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    KC was hot on 6/29, but that didn't keep Jonathan Richman from shutting off the AC and playing an entertaining, albeit sweaty, set. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Allison Brimblecom of Summer Breeze
    June 26, 2009
    The Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Summer didn't officially begin until the smooth 6/26 performance of Summer Breeze, KC's indie rock all-star tribute to Yacht Rock. Check out my photos of the evening.
    Christopher Tolle of The Creature Comforts
    June 20, 2009
    The Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    A reunited Creature Comforts played to an enthusiastic Record Bar audience on 6/20. Check out my photos and video of the night including openers Dead Girls and Sons of Great Dane.
    Sarah Anderson of Softee
    June 5, 2009
    Crosstown Station
    Kansas City, MO
    The Kansas City Indie Pop Alliance held its inaugural event on 6/5. Check out my account, photos, and video of Dead Girls, Softee, Sexy Accident, Audiovox, & Tambourine Club.
    Richard Buckner
    May 11, 2009
    Davey's Uptown
    Kansas City, MO
    On 5/11 Richard Buckner silently took the stage and played an hour set to a quieted crowd. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    James Hanna and Yuki Chikudate of Asobi Seksu
    May 8, 2009
    The Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 5/8 Asobi Seksu turned its wall of noise up to 11 blasting out local Kansas City openers The Sons of Great Dane, & Don't Tell Pope. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Brad Hodgson of In the Pines
    April 24, 2009
    The Brick
    Kansas City, MO
    KC enjoyed a mellow night out with locals In The Pines, The Caves, & Far Beyond Frail. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Will Oldham is Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
    April 7, 2009
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    Bonnie 'Prince' Billy delivered a heartfelt, full band, indie rock experience on 4/7. Check out my photos and video of the band along with openers White Magic.
    Terry Johnson and Rymodee of This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb
    March 15, 2009
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    The crazy train stopped in Lawrence on 3/15 for a wonderfully ramshackle show featuring This Bike is a Pipe Bomb, Shellshag, and more. Check out of my photos and video of the night.
    Rob Crow of Goblin Cock
    February 19, 2009
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    Goblin Cock can be found at the intersection of Metal Misfit St. and Hipster Boulevard. Check out my photos and video of the band's 2/19 show with openers Warship & New Franklin Panthers.
    Robert Hingley of The Toasters
    February 12, 2009
    The Riot Room
    Kansas City, MO
    On 2/12 a small Kansas City audience of the third-wave survivors gathered to see one of its own. Check out my photos and video of The Toasters with openers Action Figure and The Magnificents!
    Nick Colby and Bill McShane of Ultimate Fakebook
    February 5, 2009
    Uptown Theater
    Kansas City, MO
    Ultimate Fakebook reunited on 2/5 to play a special benefit for JayDoc. Check out my photos and video of UFB, The Republic Tigers, and Harry Trumen.
    Gareth Campesinos! of Los Campesinos!
    February 3, 2009
    The Bottleneck
    Lawrence, KS
    The 7 members of Los Campesinos! brought their pummelling pop perfection to Lawrence on 2/3. Check out my photos of the band and its openers, Titus Andronicus.
    John Robert Cardwell of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
    January 29, 2009
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    On 1/29 SSLYBY headlined a solid night of indie pop that also featured Hawley Shoffner, & The Daemons. Check out my photos of the show.
    Daniel Luedtke of Gay Beast
    January 9, 2009
    Replay Lounge
    Lawrence, KS
    Noise reigned supreme on 1/9 when Gay Beast and This Is My Condition rocked a late night crowd in Lawrence, KS.
    Gabe Darling of O'Death
    November 8, 2008
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    On 11/8 O'Death with Drakkar Sauna and Elliott Brood provided Chicago with a night of Appalachian stomp. Check out my photos of the show.
    Matt Kerstein of Brighton, MA
    November 4, 2008
    The Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    On 11/4, politics overshadowed a night of Americana-flavoured indie rock when Brighton, MA, American Catastrophe, & Ghosty played Kansas City. Check out my photos of the night.
    Clifton Roy
    November 1, 2008
    Red Line Tap
    Chicago, IL
    Televised football threatened to drown out the delicate Americana on 11/1 as Chicago hosted Clifton Roy & Folkstringer with openers Midwest Dilemma. Check out my photos of the show.
    Lisa Horton of Bearsuit
    October 19, 2008
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    Things got twee when Bearsuit came to town on 10/19. Check out my account and photos of the band with openers Canasta and Pale Young Gentlemen.
    Hamilton Jordan of Genghis Tron
    October 18, 2008
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    Metal guitars and blipping electronics met on 10/18 when Genghis Tron, Teith, Yip-Yip & Black Cobra played a late show at The Beat Kitchen. Check out my account and photos of the night.
    Reggie Youngblood of Black Kids
    October 6, 2008
    The Abbey Pub
    Chicago, IL
    Black Kids drew a curious mix of high school kids and middle managers for a show on 10/6 that also featured The Virgins and Team Band. Check out my account and photos of the show.
    Toby Driver of Kayo Dot
    September 28, 2008
    Subterranean
    Chicago, IL
    A small audience put down their twenty-sided dice to witness a night of composed snore-core. Check out my photos of Kayo Dot, Metavari, & Glynis.
    Damien Jurado
    September 25, 2008
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    On 9/26 Damien Jurado played to a rapt audience in a packed house. Check out my photos of the show including opener Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson.
    Eric Elbogen of Say Hi
    September 23, 2008
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    The under 21 set showed up in force on 9/23 to support Say Hi, Jukebox the Ghost, & Honest Engines. Check out my photos of the show.
    Neko Case
    September 20, 2008
    The Hideout
    Chicago, IL
    On 9/20 the Hideout hosted its annual block party choosing to feature musicians from around the world. Check out my photos.
    Cut Copy
    September 17, 2008
    Metro
    Chicago, IL
    A dance-happy crowd sold out Chicago's Metro on 9/17 for a night of spinning lights, pounding bass, Cut Copy, The Presets, & Kordan. Check out my photos of the show.
    Dan Wallace
    September 16, 2008
    Martyrs'
    Chicago, IL
    On 9/16 a haphazard assemblage of bands played Chicago's Martyrs'. Check out my account, photos, and video of Dan Wallace, Post Historic, Jupiter One, & On We.
    Janie Porche of Bound Stems
    September 12, 2008
    The Hideout
    Chicago, IL
    Rain didn't spoil the 9/12 CD release party of local Chicago indie rockers Bound Stems. Check out my account, photos and video of the band along with its openers, Maritime.
    Chad Rasner of Dirtbox Racer
    August 27, 2008
    Silvie's Lounge
    Chicago, IL
    Fans drifted into Sylvie's on 8/28, caught their band of choice, and then left. Did anyone see Dirtbox Racer, Muy Cansado, District 97, & The Syrup Eddies? I did. Check out my photos.
    Tara Jane O'Neil
    August 24, 2008
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    On 8/24 a small and quiet Chicago crowd gathered to hear a set of noisy yet subdued bands. Check out my photos of Tara Jane O'Neil, Zelienople, & Relaxation Record.
    Quinn Goodwillie of Sleep Out
    June 6, 2008
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    On 6/6 Chicago's Sleep Out celebrated its CD release with help from the mellow Weinland and the scattershot Gentleman Auction House. Click to my photos and video of the show.
    Gareth Campesinos! of Los Campesinos!
    May 27, 2008
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    Wales' Los Campesinos! wrapped up its two-night stay in Chicago on 5/27 with a sly set of pretentious indie pop. Check out my photos and video of the band and openers Jeffrey Lewis and the Jitters.
    Ade Blackburn of Clinic
    May 12, 2008
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    On May 12 Clinic and Shearwater played two shows in a packed Chicago club. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Sprout of Northern State
    April 29, 2008
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    On Apr 29 the indie hip hop of NY's Northern State packed Schubas. Check out my photos and videos of the band and its openers D*R*I and Star.
    Elia Einhorn of The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
    April 21, 2008
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    On Apr 21 The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir continued its Schubas residency bringing choir members to the forefront and showcasing some of Chicago's finest musicians. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Philip Dickey of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
    April 16, 2008
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin returned to Chicago on Apr 16 for a night of solid, if only a bit tried, indie pop. Check out my photos and video of the band along with openers Via Audio & The Silent Years.
    Kelly Waldrop of The Besties
    April 11, 2008
    The Note
    Chicago, IL
    On Apr 11 The Besties headlined a schizophrenic bill at The Note in Chicago. Check out my account and photos of the band with openers Ash in Pensacola, Mean Ohio, & My My My.
    Converge
    April 6, 2008
    Reggie's Rock Club
    Chicago, IL
    On Apr 6 Chicago got the all-ages matinee hardcore experience featuring Converge, The Red Chord, Baroness, Genghis Tron, & Stabbed By Words. Check out my photos of the show.
    Steve Austin of Today is the Day
    April 1, 2008
    The Note
    Chicago, IL
    A small but enthusiastic crowd welcomed Today is the Day, Lair of the Minotaur, Mouth of the Architect, & Complete Failure on Apr 1st for an intense night of metal. Check out my photos and video.
    Ari Up of The Slits
    March 19, 2008
    Subterranean
    Chicago, IL
    The Subterranean filled up on Mar 19 for a high energy gig featuring The Slits, Old Time Relijun, Shellshag, & Post Honeymoon. Check out my photos and video.
    Geoff Farina of Glorytellers
    March 18, 2008
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    Geoff Farina and his Glorytellers drew a small crowd and brought a diminutive opening act named Who Shot Hollywood to Chicago on Mar 18. Check out my photos and video from the night.
    Jonathan Richman
    March 12, 2008
    The Abbey Pub
    Chicago, IL
    On Mar 11th Jonathan Richman brought drummer Tommy Larkins, opener Vic Chesnutt, and a Spanish guitar to Chicago for a night of music and conversational assides. My photos aren't much, but check out the video.
    Eric Elbogen of Say Hi
    February 22, 2008
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    An all-ages crowd showed up early on Feb 22nd to catch Say Hi with disparate support acts Brad Peterson and The Villains of Verona. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Bruce Foxton of From The Jam
    February 4, 2008
    The Abbey Pub
    Chicago, IL
    A some-what reunited Jam made an impressive run through its greatest hits for a Chicago crowd on Feb 4th. Hugh Cornwell (of The Stranglers) opened. Click to check out my photos and video of the bands.
    Wesley Miles of Ra Ra Riot
    February 1, 2008
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    Ra Ra Riot graced Schubas one last time before claiming the fame and fortune it's due. Click for my account, photos and video of the band and openers The Virgins & Essex Chanel.
    Philip Dickey of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
    January 28, 2008
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    No cover, $1.25 PBRs, and warm weather brought the Chicago hipsters out on Jan 28 for a show that featured Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, The Blue Ribbon Glee Club, Black Apple, & Notes & Scratches. Check out my photos and video of the bands.
    Jay Ryan of Dianogah
    January 26, 2008
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    On Jan 27th, Chicago relived its glory days of mathrock domination. Check out my photos and video of Dianogah, Bear Claw, & Quatre Tete.
    Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen
    January 20, 2008
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    On Jan 20th, Schubas' Tomorrow Never Knows series ended with a bang provided by The Walkmen, White Rabbits, & White Denim. Check out my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Susan Voelz and Ted Cho of Poi Dog Pondering
    January 13, 2008
    The Hideout
    Chicago, IL
    A five-piece acoustic version of Poi Dog Pondering played a sold out show to reopen the renovated Hideout. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Mike Reisenauer and Bret Randall of Pale Young Gentlemen
    December 20, 2007
    Cobra Lounge
    Chicago, IL
    On Dec 20th, Pale Young Gentlemen played a free show to grateful Chicago fans. Check out photos and video of the band and openers Fetor & Radar Eyes.
    Jeff Tuttle and Greg Puciato of The Dillinger Escape Plan
    December 12, 2007
    Subterranean
    Chicago, IL
    Metal shook the Subt on Dec 12th when Dillinger Escape Plan showed up with A Life Once Lost, Genghis Tron, & Digital Leather. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Adrian Jewett of The Most Serene Republic
    December 8, 2007
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    A wintery night didn't keep fans away from a fantastic triple bill at Chicago's Beat Kitchen. Check out my account, photos and video of Arts & Crafts' Most Serene Republic, Mock Orange, & Blueblood.
    Luke Conrad
    December 2, 2007
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    On Dec 2nd The Paul Green School of Rock Music students performed as the Ramones for a Chicago crowd of proud parents and a few out-of-place onlookers. Click for my account, photos, and video of the show.
    Naoko Yamano of Shonen Knife
    November 30, 2007
    Reggie's Live
    Chicago, IL
    Shonen Knife closed out Nov with a spectacular show of buoyant punk rock. Check out my photos and video of the band, along with openers Verona Grove and Juliet Daggers
    Roger Miller of Mission of Burma
    November 16, 2007
    The Abbey Pub
    Chicago, IL
    On Nov 16, Mission of Burma played a little-publicized show in Chicago. Check out my photos and video of the band and all its openers.
    John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats
    November 15, 2007
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    The Mountain Goats closed its tour on Nov 15th with a dour performance in Chicago. Check out my account, photos, and video of the band along with openers the Bowerbirds.
    Ben Lee
    November 13, 2007
    Double Door
    Chicago, IL
    On Nov 13, Ben Lee headlined a trio of acoustic acts that also included Cary Brothers and the Kahn Brothers. Stop by and see my photos and video of this Chicago show.
    Richard Buckner
    November 9, 2007
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    On Nov 9th, Richard Buckner played a small show to a Chicago crowd. Check out my photos and video of Buckner and opener Dave Dondero.
    Leiana
    November 3, 2007
    Reggie's Rock Club
    Chicago, IL
    On Nov 3rd I relived my youth at an all-ages afternoon show at Reggie's. Stop by and see my account, photos, and video of Leiana, One Light Out, Bruiser, & She Likes Todd.
    Craig Finn of The Hold Steady
    October 30, 2007
    Metro
    Chicago, IL
    A sold-out crowd welcomed The Hold Steady on the first night of its two-night stand in Chicago. Check out my account, photos and video of the band along with openers Art Brut and Federale.
    Penelope Houston of Avengers
    October 20, 2007
    Reggie's Rock Club
    Chicago, IL
    A resurrected Avengers came to Chicago on Oct 20. Check out the video and photos of these 77 punk rockers along with openers Pansy Division, Hotlips Messiah, & Five Star Alarm.
    Cameron Bird of Architecture in Helsinki
    October 16, 2007
    The Apple Store
    Chicago, IL
    Architecture in Helsinki played a quick 30-minute set at the Apple Store to warm fans up for its performance that night at the Metro.
    Fred Thomas of Saturday Looks Good To Me
    October 14, 2007
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    On Oct 14th Schubas was taken over by a trio of disparate Michigan indie rock acts. Come see my account, photos and video of Saturday Looks Good To Me, Mason Proper, & Great Lakes Myth Society.
    Ted Leo
    October 12, 2007
    Metro
    Chicago, IL
    On Oct. 12th Ted Leo brought his Pharmacists to Chicago for an early show that kept the kids bouncing. See my photos and video of Leo and openers The Eternals, and The A-Sides.
    David Monks of Tokyo Police Club
    October 7, 2007
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    Tokyo Police Club started its tour with a sold-out, two-night stand at Schubas on Oct 7th. The band rocked, the kids danced, the opening bands were tops. Click to see video and photos of the show.
    John Vanderslice
    October 6, 2007
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    John Vanderslice and ultimate openers Bishop Allen played a rocking show in Chicago on Oct 6th. Check out my video and photos of the night.
    The Brunettes
    September 26, 2007
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    The Brunettes brought a six-piece indie pop extravaganza to Schubas on Sept 26th. Check out my account, photos, and video of the band and openers Ferraby Lionheart & The Lucksmiths.
    Tim Regan of Oh No Oh My
    September 12, 2007
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    Oh No Oh My Survived Our Friends Electric and Bailiff.
    Steve Reidell of May or May Not
    September 10, 2007
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    May or May Not continued its residency at Schubas on Sept 10th. This time the band was supported by the fantastic Eagle Seagull and Solid Gold. Check out my photos and video of the night.
    Andrew Bird
    September 8, 2007
    Hideout Block Party
    Chicago, IL
    Day 2 of the Hideout Blockparty brough big crowds and some fantastic performances including the finale from Chicago's own Andrew Bird. Click to read my account and see my photos from the entire day.
    Kele Okereke of Bloc Party
    September 7, 2007
    Hideout Block Party
    Chicago, IL
    Day 1 of the Hideout Blockparty culiminated with a grand performance by Bloc Party. Check out my account and photos of all the bands that performed.
    Chris Batten from Enter Shikari
    September 6, 2007
    Subterranean
    Chicago, IL
    On Sept 6th Enter Shikari brought a tranced out hardcore to a rambunctious all-ages crowd in Chicago. Check out the show account, the daring photos and video of the band with openers Seize the Moment and Killed By The 1st.
    Daniel Littleton of Ida
    August 27, 2007
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    On Aug 27th Ida played a quiet show to a awed Chicago club. Peek my photos and video of Ida along with openers Young Neils.
    Mike Bell-Smith of Professor Murder
    August 20, 2007
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    Professor Murder led a night of booty-shaking percussion on Aug 20th in Chicago. Check out my account, photos and video of the band with openers The Jai-Alai Savant & Waterbabies.
    John Gourley of Portugal, The Man
    August 18, 2007
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    On Aug 8th, the kids showed up in force for Portugal, The Man, The Photo Atlas, and a last-minute fill-in Noelle Matthews. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Milo Bonacci of Ra Ra Riot
    July 26, 2007
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    On July 26th the Beat Kitchen somehow resisted the urge to dance despite the efforts of Ra Ra Riot, Mason Proper, and Sleep Out. Check out my photos and video of the show.
    Laurel Morgan and Hannah Kendle of In the Pines
    July 20, 2007
    Davey's Uptown Rambler
    Kansas City, MO
    In the Pines brought minor key mourning to new depths when playing for the hometown crowd in Kansas City on July 20th. Check out my photos and video fo the band along with openers The Caves, & The Belles.
    Mirah Zeitlyn
    July 17, 2007
    Logan Square Auditorium
    Chicago, IL
    On July 17th Mirah brought her wonderment to an adoring all-ages Chicago audience. Check out my photos and video of Mirah and opener Laura Veirs.
    Mary Lou Lord
    July 15, 2007
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    On July 15th, Mary Lou Lord flew in the face of Pitchfork Fest and instead played an intimate show for fans. Check out my account along with photos and video of Lord plus openers Utah Carol.
    Owen Ashworth is Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
    July 11, 2007
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    Casiotone for the Painfully Alone's tour played to a hometown crowd on July 11th. Check out my account and photos of CFTPA with openers The Donkeys, & Renee-Louise Carafice.
    Sarah Shannon
    July 3, 2007
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    Sarah Shannon's 60s pop revival ended its tour in Chicago on July 3rd. Check out my photos and video of her along with ones of openers The Great Perhaps and Cracklin Moth.
    Cully Symington of Bishop Allen
    June 27, 2007
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    Bishop Allen brought pop perfection to an all ages Chicago crowd on June 27th. Check out my account along with the photos and video of Bishop Allen plus openers Locksley and The Teeth.
    Scott Ramsayer of The Ladies & Gentlemen
    June 30, 2007
    Martyrs'
    Chicago, IL
    On June 30th Martyr's returned to the glittered age. Check out my photos and video of The Ladies & Gentlemen, Semi Precious Weapons, V Sparks, & Little Red & the Hoods.
    Damon Che of Don Caballero
    May 12, 2007
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    Damon Che brought a new slimmed down Don Caballero to Chicago on May 12th. Check out the photos and video of his band along with openers The End from Toronto.
    Aaron Stuart of Piebald
    April 25, 2007
    Trinity on Main
    New Britain, CT
    Piebald played in a beautiful church in suburban Connecticut on March 25th. Check out my account, photos and video of the band and the openers: MC Chris, House of Fools, & Call it Arson.
    Art Brut
    April 20, 2007
    Subterranean
    Chicago, IL
    On April 20th playful English popsters Art Brut played a sold out show supported by Chicago post-punk dubsters The Jai-Alai Savant. Check out my photos, video, and account of the show.
    John Vanderslice & Annie Clark
    April 13, 2007
    Lakeshore Theater
    Chicago, IL
    Loud mouths and quirky pop competed for my attention when John Vanderslice played with St. Vincent in Chicago on an unlucky Friday the 13th. Check out my account of the show.
    Rocky Votolato
    March 26, 2007
    Masonic Lodge
    Hamden, CT
    A cute and cuddly crowd gathered at the Masonic Lodge on March 26th to watch Rocky Votolato, Owen, Drag the River, and Aeroplane 1929. Check out my photos.
    Keeley Davis of Sparta
    March 13, 2007
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On March 13th Sparta rode its fine-tuned rock machine to Boston. Check out my photos and video of the band along with openers Mewithoutyou and the mighty Aloha.
    Jon Syverson & Nicholas Andrew Sadler of Daughters
    March 5, 2007
    The American Legion Post
    Wallingford, CT
    I braved drunken, underage kickboxers on March 5th to see Daughters, Chinese Stars, Robots and Empire, & Margo perform at an American Legion Hall in CT. Check out my bruises, account, video, & photos from the show.
    Rob Crow
    February 28, 2007
    TT the Bear's
    Cambridge, MA
    Rob Crow brought music from his latest solo offering to a small but thankful crowd at TTs on Feb 28th. Check out my account of the show, along with photos and video of him and openers Genghis Tron and Glorytellers (feat. Geoff Farina).
    Jay Ferguson of Sloan
    January 16, 2007
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    The promise of Sloan brought me back to Boston on Jan 16. Thankfully the band didn't disappoint. Check out my account, photos and video of the band along with their openers: Spiral Beach & Brendan Little.
    Mike Brown of The Skies We Built
    January 4, 2007
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    On January 4th I made a random visit to The Empty Bottle and caught The Skies We Built, Arma Secreta, & Cola Wars.
    Craig Finn of The Hold Steady
    October 30, 2006
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On October 30th a gaggle of drunken 18-year-olds sold out The Middle East, then clawed their way to the front of the stage in hopes of touching The Hold Steady or support acts Sean Na Na and The Big Sleep.
    Reuben Bettsak of Guillermo Sexo
    October 24, 2006
    The Lizard Lounge
    Cambridge, MA
    On October 24th, Cambridge hosted an ecelctic evening of captivating music from Guillermo Sexo, Death By Doll, Black Fortress of Opium, & Fluttr Effect Trio.
    Ryan Frederiksen of These Arms are Snakes
    October 20, 2006
    The Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    On October 20th These Arms are Snakes brought Mouth of the Architect, River City Tanlines, & Young Widows to Chicago. I blame the full moon for bringing out the crazies.
    John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats
    September 16, 2006
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    The Empty Bottle was packed with rabid fans when The Mountain Goats visited town on Sept 16th. Check out my photos and video of the band along with opener Christine Fellows.
    Nick Stumpf of French Kicks
    September 15, 2006
    Double Door
    Chicago, IL
    On Sept 15th The French Kicks were shown up by The Little Ones as each battled for Next Big Thing(tm) status and the blogs of indie hipsters.
    Tim Kinsella of Joan of Arc
    August 31, 2006
    Beat Kitchen
    Chicago, IL
    Sweat dripped from the ceilings when Joan of Arc, Owen, and Our Brother the Native stopped by Chicago's Beat Kitchen on August 31st. Stop by for my photos and video.
    Dan Hanaway of Whale|Horse
    August 28, 2006
    Empty Bottle
    Chicago, IL
    Wether it was headliners Whale|Horse, support acts Haymarket Riot and Riddle of Steel, or no cover charge, something brought the Chicago hipsters out in droves for this post-hardcore bill on August 28th.
    Becky Brooks of Cars Can Be Blue
    August 24, 2006
    The Note
    Chicago, IL
    Cars Can Be Blue headlined a haphazard bill of indie rock hopefuls. Check out my account, photos and video of the band along with openers So Many Dynamos, & Aleks and the Drummer.
    T.J. Lipple of Aloha
    August 20, 2006
    Schubas
    Chicago, IL
    Aloha brought its mesmerizing energy to Chicago on August 20th. Check out my photos and video of the band and openers The Eternals (ex Trenchmouth) and Rahim.
    Gary Numan
    August 15, 2006
    The Record Bar
    Kansas City, MO
    Gary Numan played a show to a small sold out room full of digital cameras. Check out my account of the concert as well as my photos and video.
    Josh Grier of Tapes 'n Tapes
    June 5, 2006
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On June 5th the ringing sound of righteous indie rock drowned out the hype machine and silenced the naysayers. Check out the photos and video of the Tapes 'n Tapes, Figurines & Cold War Kids.
    Eric Elbogen is Say Hi To Your Mom
    May 27, 2006
    TT the Bears
    Cambridge, MA
    A schizophrenic bill eventually gave way to a stunning performance by Brooklyn's Say Hi To Your Mom. Check out my photos from this May 27th show featuring SHTYM and openers Age Rings, Duresse, & Auto Interiors.
    Mike Nastri of Harris
    May 26, 2006
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Boston's indie rock scene never looked so bright. Check out my photos and video of this May 26th show featuring Harris, Scamper, Baker and Canadian interlopers Hospital Grade.
    Andrew Reiger of Elf Power
    April 30, 2006
    PA's Lounge
    Somerville, MA
    On April 30th an ever-evolving and intertwined cast of Elephant 6ers showed up in Somerville for a night of psych-inspired indie pop. Check out my photos of Elf Power and The Instruments supported by Dear Leader's Aaron Perrino.
    Chik White of The Hold
    April 28, 2006
    Hell's Kitchen
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    On April 28th I snuck across the border for a show in Halifax featuring The Hold, Gilbert Switzer, Art Department, & Slugbait. Half was bill regretable, half was monumental. Check out my photos of the show.
    Ben Lee
    April 26, 2006
    Paradise Rock Club
    Boston, MA
    A singer/song-writer parade of Ben Lee, Jake Bennan & Rachael Cantu took over Boston's Paradise Rock Club on April 26th. Check out the photos and video.
    John Vanderslice
    April 24, 2006
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On April 24th John Vanderslice visited Boston, and I've got the photos (and video) to prove it. Check out my account and pics of Vanderslice and self-indulgent support acts: Wooden Wand and Page France.
    Mike Kinsella is Owen
    April 11, 2006
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    A rough beginning gave way to a intimate and heartfelt finale as The Middle East hosted Owen, William Elliot Whitmore, The Snake The Cross, The Crown, & Making it Right on April 11th. Check out my photos and video.
    George of A Modern Love Story
    April 9, 2006
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Check out photos and video from this April 9th, all-ages hardcore show with Lannen Fall, Medicated Kisses, GYRE, Foredoes Me Quite, & A Modern Love Story.
    Stevie of Arab Strap
    April 6, 2006
    Great Scott
    Allston, MA
    On April 6th the Arab Strap and A Whisper in the Noise brought a delightful melancholy to Great Scotts. Click for the photos and video of the show.
    Eddie Argos of Art Brut
    April 3, 2006
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On April 3rd Cambridge danced itself silly to soon-to-be-superstars Art Brut, The Ponys, & The Reputation. Stop by to see my photos and video.
    Dan Wilson of The Joggers
    March 27, 2006
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Portland's The Joggers brought their winding indie rock and finger taps to Boston on March 27th. I took some bad video and pictures of them and openers Georgie James, Night Rally, & Riot! Riot!.
    John McWilliams of Big Bear
    March 25, 2006
    Great Scott
    Allston, MA
    On March 25th Great Scott's received a healthy dose of noisy indie rock provided by Big Bear, Part Chimp, Oxford Collapse and The Cops. Stop by to see my photos.
    Bill Badgley is GTR LKR
    March 21, 2006
    The Cakeshop
    New York, NY
    On March 21st, two disparate indie camps collided in a hot basement on the Lower East Side. Check out my photos and video of Castiotone for the Painfully Alone, The Donkeys, Federation X, and GTR LKR.
    Abe Scott fronting The Specific Heats
    March 10, 2006
    PA's Lounge
    Somerville, MA
    Boston's indie pop scene gathered at PA's Lounge for a tribute to legend and local Jonathan Richman, and to raise some money for the Somerville Arts Council. Check out my account and photos of this March 10th show.
    George Zapata of Mad Man Films
    March 4, 2006
    Paradise Rock Club
    Boston, MA
    Some photos are so bad they shouldn't be shared. I aplogize to Ted Leo + Pharmacists, Duke Spirit, Les Aus, & Mad Man Films for this disasterous coverage of their March 4th concert.
    Benjamin Clapp of Skeleton Key
    February 4, 2006
    Great Scott
    Boston, MA
    Rain-soaked fans outnumbered the hipsters when Skeleton Key washed into Boston on February 4th. Check out photos of the band with support acts The Giraffes, Eyes Like Knives, & Shark and Bear.
    Yuki Chikudate of Asobi Seksu
    January 21, 2006
    The Mercury Lounge
    New York, NY
    With aching feet, heavy eyelids, and a broken heart I slipped out before headliner Serena Maneesh. Check out my photos of operners Asobi Seksu and Kiss Me Deadly from The Mercury Lounge on Jan 21st, 2006.
    Antony Ellis of The Five O'Clock Heroes
    January 12, 2006
    The Mercury Lounge
    New York, NY
    The Five O'Clock Heroes, Us Against Them, A Place to Bury Strangers, & Jody Shelton played the Mercury Lounge on Jan 12th. I showed up and you get the photos and video of the show.
    Mat Patalano from The Specific Heats
    January 1, 2006
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    There's no better way to start the year than twee. Check out my account photos and video of The Specific Heats, The Smittens, B For Brontosaurus, & Math The Band taken Jan 1st at the Middle East.
    Matt Arsenault of A Loss For Words
    December 4, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On Dec 4th the Middle East hosted an all-ages matinee featuring A Loss For Words, Lannen Fall, Hero Next Door, There I Am, & The Fells. Check out my photos of the show.
    Clif Hanger of The Freeze
    December 3, 2005
    the YWCA
    Cambridge, MA
    On Dec 3rd The Freeze played a rare hometown show to a punkrock crowd that wasn't alive for the band's heyday. Check out the photos and video of the band along with support acts: American Distress, 26 Beers, Lame Excuse, & Suburban Decay.
    Andrew Kenny of The American Analog Set
    November 16, 2005
    TT the Bear's
    Cambridge, MA
    Indie rockers turned up fashionably late to say farewell to American Analog Set. Check out the photos and video of the band along with phtos of openers Headphones (David Bazan of Pedro the Lion), & Roh Delikat.
    Will Robinson Sheff of Okkervil River
    November 10, 2005
    TT the Bear's
    Cambridge, MA
    A bevy of 18-year-old kids sold-out TT's on Nov. 10 for an organic indie hoe-down featuring Okkervile River, Minus Story, Charles Bissel (of the Wrens), & Drew O'Doherty. See my photos and video.
    Eric Elbogen is Say Hi To Your Mom
    November 7, 2005
    Great Scott
    Allston, MA
    A small crowd of hipsters ignored Monday Night Football to see Brooklyn's Say Hi To Your Mom and Boston's The Cinemeatic Underground. Check out my account, photos, and video from this Nov. 7th show.
    Adam Olenius of Shout Out Louds
    November 5, 2005
    Paradise Rock Club
    Boston, MA
    Stockholm's Shout Out Louds' infectious pop made a visit to Boston's Paradise on Nov 5th. Check out my photos and video as well as those of openers The Essex Green and The Sun.
    Stef Schneider, Sarah Neufeld, and Richard Reed Parry of Bell Orchestre
    November 4, 2005
    The MFA
    Boston, MA
    Bell Orchestre and Clogs combined for a magical night of post-post-rock at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. Check out my account, photos, and video of this Nov 4th show.
    Devin Shelton of Emery
    October 19, 2005
    The ICC
    Allston, MA
    I accidently ended up at an all-ages christian emo show. Read my account for details or just click for photos and video of Emery, Gym Class Heros, Gatsby's American Dream, & As Cities Burn from the Oct 19th show at the ICC.
    Mike Nastri of Harris
    October 14, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On Oct 14th Harris sold out the Middle East for their CD release show. Check out my account, photos and the video of Harris along with openers Reverse, Junius, & Pants Yell!
    Ryan Shanahan of Lock and Key
    October 10, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Three local bands rocking on a cold and rainy night. Check out my account of the show, along with photos and video of Lock and Key, A Hero Next Door, & Damone from Oct 10th at the Middle East.
    Scott Paterson of Sons and Daughters
    September 3, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Before Glasgow's Sons and Daughters exploded into the indie limelight, the band played a packed gig at The Middle East upstairs on Sept 3rd with support from Dirty Holiday and Jeffrey Lewis. Check out the photos and video.
    Jonathan Fuller of Engine Down
    August 30, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Engine Down's farewell tour stopped at the Middle East on August 30th. You can stop in and read my account, see my photos and video of the band plus photos of touring partners Bella Lea (ex Denali) and locals Harris.
    T.J. Lipple of Aloha
    August 29, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Aloha brought its blend of prog, jazz, math, and indie pop to a hot and humid Middle East on Aug 29th. Check out my photos and video of the band along with those of openers The Narrator.
    Tom Tierney of Kincade
    August 16, 2005
    TT the Bears
    Cambridge, MA
    A quiet Tuesday night brought out the locals for an evening of varied indie rock from Kincade, Apse, Leisure, & Shark and Bear. Check out my photos and video from this August 16th show at TTs.
    Bill Callahan of (Smog)
    August 11, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On Aug 11th Bill Callahan's acoustic guitar hushed a rowdy Middle East crowd. Check out my account, photos and video of (Smog) along with touring partner Feathers and locals Charlene.
    Mike Soltoff of A Hero Next Door
    July 10, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    The kids gathered at The Middle East for a Sunday matinee show featuring A Hero Next Door, Medicated Kisses, Fallen From the Sky, & Junction 18. Check out my photos and video from this July 10th show.
    Guitarist #2 of The Oranges Band
    June 21, 2005
    TT the Bears
    Cambridge, MA
    For some reason I got mad at lights when The Oranges Band, Kahoots, Choo Choo Larouge, & Impossible Hair played.
    Jonathan Richman
    June 16, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On June 16th, Jonathan Richman returned to the Middle East not as the perennial teenager, but as the wise troubadour. Check out my photos and video.
    Graham Parker
    June 8, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    With the help of The Figgs, Graham Parker revisited his Angry Young Man heyday. Check out my photos and video from The Middle East taken June 8th.
    Britt Daniels of Spoon
    June 7, 2005
    Paradise Rock Club
    Boston, MA
    Spoon sold out the Paradise on June 7th and I was there to capture the magic of it all. Check out of my photos and video of Spoon and openers The Clientele.
    Dylan Metrano of Tiger Saw
    June 3, 2005
    VFW 299
    Cambridge, MA
    A bizarre benefit for a bizarre pirate radio station held in a bizarre VFW hall. Check out my photos of Tiger Saw, Milo Jones, Carlisle Sound, & B for Brontosaurus from June 3rd.
    Juliette Lewis
    May 26, 2005
    TT the Bears
    Cambridge, MA
    Women reigned supreme when Juliette Lewis brought her band, The Licks, to TT's on May 26th. Check out the photos and video of Juliette and local supporters The Beatings and Parker Hill.
    Aaron Perrino of Dear Leader
    May 14, 2005
    TT the Bears
    Cambridge, MA
    On May 14th Dear Leader celebrated the release of its new live CD with friends matt pond PA, Certainly Sir, & The Plain Janes. Stop by and see the pictures and video.
    Brezel Göring of Stereo Total
    May 12, 2005
    TT the Bears
    Cambridge, MA
    May 12th. TT's. Stereo Total, Hawnay Troof, Les Georges Leningrad, & Boy in Static. A whole lot of wonderful silliness. A whole lot of indie pop. A sold out show. Check out my account, my photos, and video.
    John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats
    May 8, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    The Middle East filled up with a curious cross section of Bostonians for a night with The Mountain Goats, Shearwater, and fish-out-of-water Cellist Eric Friedlander. Check out my photos and video of this May 8th show.
    Tali White of The Lucksmiths
    May 7, 2005
    P.A.'s Lounge
    Somerville, MA
    May 7th was a cold, rainy night so we took refuge in the sunny indie pop of The Lucksmiths, The Ladybug Transistor, and Pipas. Stop in to see my photos of this internationl lineup.
    Jesse F. Keller of DFA1979
    May 2, 2005
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Scenesters lined up 20 deep to sell out The Middle East for Death From Above 1979, Read Yellow, Controller.Controller, and Uncut on May 2nd. And for once the scenesters were right. Click to read my account and see my photos.
    AM of Daughters
    April 24, 2005
    Great Scott
    Allston, MA
    Daughters, The Chinese Stars, Purity's Failure, & Best Death Ever served up four flavours of chaos to the Great Scott's audience on April 24th. Check out the photos.
    Jeff Mueller of Shipping News
    April 23, 2005
    Great Scott
    Allston, MA
    On April 23rd Shipping News tried to live up to its members' storied pasts. Check out my photographs of the band along with openers Taxpayer and Shark and Bear.
    Mary Timony
    April 19, 2005
    TT the Bears
    Cambridge, MA
    Mary Timony returned to TT's on April 19th to champion her progressive new album. Read my account and check out the live video and photos of her and openers Charlene and Noll.
    Har Mar Superstar
    April 13, 2005
    Paradise Rock Club
    Boston, MA
    A twin bill of the ultra sincere Ben Lee and the playful posturing Har Mar Superstar confused the Paradise audience on April 13th. I took pictures and video and laughed my ass off.
    Kele Okereke of Bloc Party
    April 5, 2005
    Paradise Rock Club
    Boston, MA
    On April 5th, the Paradise hosted London's post-punk wonderkids Bloc Party along with The Ponys and French Toast. Check out my account, photos and video from the show.
    Robyn Hitchcock
    March 29, 2005
    TT the Bears
    Cambridge, MA
    Robyn Hitchcock played an intimate all-request show at TTs on March 29th. Check out my photos and video of that evening.
    Mitchell Feldstein of Lungfish
    March 7, 2005
    The Roxy
    Cambridge, MA
    The legendary Lungfish shocked and awed the crowd at TT's on March 7th. Check out my photos and video of the show that also featured locals Thalia Zedek and The Subject.
    Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein of The Misfits
    February 28, 2005
    The Roxy
    Boston, MA
    On February 28th Glenn Danzig and Doyle reunited The Misfits. Click on in to check out my photos, account, and video of them performing "Die Die My Darling" as well as photos from other acts Danzig, Kataklysm, Trivium, & Eyes On Fire.
    Jonathan Richardson of EDM
    January 18, 2005
    Jackpot Saloon
    Lawrence, KS
    I was lured to Lawrence KS's Jackpot Saloon to see the Early Day Miners with Chris Brokaw and Quasi-Jazz. Check out my photos and video from this January 18th show.
    Pickax
    January 7, 2005
    P.A.'s Lounge
    Somerville, MA
    About a hundred scenesters gathered at PA's Lounge to witness the debut of a band built from their own ranks. Check out my photos from January 7th of Pickax, Turkish Queen, and the anticipated MANE.
    Junius
    January 3, 2005
    Charlie's Kitchen
    Cambridge, MA
    On January 3rd, four bands and a lot of scensters crammed themselves into Charlie's Kitchen for a night of indie rock. Check out my photos of Junius, Sleeping Girl Drowning, Red Ant, & Guillermo Sexo.
    Piebald
    December 18, 2004
    The Elks Lodge
    Cambridge, MA
    Piebald celebrated the holidays at the tiny Cambridge Elks Lodge along with State Radio and Furvis. Check out the photos now, and the account soon.
    Jeremy Dubs of The Bennies
    December 2, 2004
    Tsongas Arena
    Lowell, MA
    The one where the reunited Pixies played with Mission of Burma and Bennies but I didn't cover it.
    Superpower
    November 14, 2004
    O'Brien's
    Boston, MA
    Who has ever heard of a Sunday hardcore matinee that is 21+? Check out the photos of this busted show where Superpower and Kloroform Kidz played and the other three bands never showed up.
    Nefarious of Macabre
    November 9, 2004
    The Granada
    Lawrence, KS
    As luck would have it, I arrived in Kansas just in time to catch Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Macabre, & Kataklysm live at the Granada. Stop in to check out my account of the November 9th show as well as my photographs and video.
    Åsa Sohlgren of Hell on Wheels
    October 30, 2004
    The Delancey
    New York, NY
    Stockholm's Hell on Wheels came back to the states, and I showed up with my camera. Photos taken October 30th in New York City.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    October 16, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    My photographs and video from Camper Van Beethoven and Stereo 360 taken in Cambridge on October 16th.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    October 12, 2004
    The Roxy
    Boston, MA
    Photographs of The Faint, TV on the Radio, and Beep Beep captured in Boston on October 12th.
    PJ Harvey
    October 9, 2004
    the Avalon
    Boston, MA
    I never go to the big clubs or see big shows. To find out why, view my photos, and read my account of this October 9th show featuring PJ Harvey and Moris Tepper.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    October 4, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Some quick photographs from a delightful (if not long) show at the Middle East on Oct 4th that featured Constants, Year Future, Go Go Go Airheart, Disappear, & Circle Takes the Square.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    September 8, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Some photos and video from Sept. 8th's rockin' Middle East show featuring Les Savy Fav, The Detachment Kit, & Smoke and Smoke.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    August 17, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On August 17th I showed up to take pictures of one band I adore, one band I despise, and three I had never heard of. Check out my photos and see if you can guess which is which.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    August 11, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On August 11th I stopped by The Middle East to take a chance on some new bands. Click to view my photos and account of Gone Baby Gone, Superlow, The Perfectionists, & A Hero Next Door.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    July 11, 2004
    the Revere YMCA
    Revere, MA
    I've finally posted the photos from July 11th's Beachmont Fest. One YMCA gym, 11 bands, 171 photos. Believe it or not, an account is still coming.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    July 9, 2004
    The Milky Way
    Jamaica Plain, MA
    July 9th was a painful night at the Milky Way in Jamaica Plain. Until my therapist tells me it's okay to write about it, here are the photos of Polyehtylene, Teleopop, & Alchemilla. >>view
    Too Much Rock show photo
    June 12, 2004
    Paradise Rock Club
    Boston, MA
    Photos and video from The Decemberists, The Long Winters, & The Places stop in Boston on June 12th. Check out the video for The Decemberists' "Here I Dreamt I Was An Architect" and an acoustic cover of The Smiths' "Ask." >>view
    Jason Shields of The Capsules
    May 25, 2004
    T.T. the Bear's
    Cambridge, MA
    Dream pop from Kansas' The Capsules and three locals (Alchemilla, Din, & Words for Snow) with other ideas entirely. Check out the photos and video from this May 25th show.
    Dave Debiak of Sleep Station
    May 15, 2004
    All Asia
    Cambridge, MA
    Who goes to rock shows at noon? I do, and I have the pictures to prove it. Check out photos of Sleep Station, & Michael Hirsch taken at All Asia on May 15th.
    Will Claflin of Dear Leader
    May 8, 2004
    TT the Bear's
    Cambridge, MA
    Photos and video taken on a night that showcased rock's new face. Featuring Dear Leader, The Douglas Firs, Morning Theft, & The Exchange Students. From May 8th.
    Amanda Kleinman of The Apes
    April 29, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    What happens when you mix three hardcore bands with an arty, organ-driven indie band? Check out the photos from this April 29th show featuring The Apes, Silent Drive, Capital Radio, & Stolen Bike Crusade.
    Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls
    April 24, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    On April 24th the first Boston Rising was held featuring The Dresden Dolls, The Good North, The Model Sons, The Information, & Harris. Check out the photos.
    Matt Scott & Mike Nastri of Harris
    April 23, 2004
    The Summit Cafe
    Derry, NH
    Photos of an all-ages indie rock explosion captured live in NH on April 23rd featuring Human Flight Committee, Harris, Eyes Like Knives, & Lock And Key.
    ??? of Cerberus Shoal
    April 19, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Cerebus Shoal are currently out on the road with Kayo Dot, and The Friendly Bears. I was able to catch the spellbinding performances on April 19th. Check out photos and account of the evening.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    April 13, 2004
    Zeitgeist Gallary
    Cambridge, MA
    Kansas city folk-tronic pioneers namelessnumberheadman came to town for a show with Roh Delikat. You weren't there, but I was. Come check out the photos from April 13th, 2004 at Zeitgeist Gallary in Cambridge, MA.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    March 8, 2004
    the Fox Commons
    Lowell, MA
    Live photos of a mammoth show featuring Chromelodeon, Jupiter Sunrise, Harris, The Model Sons, The Loon and Buggy, and a pair of unknown rap crusaders who rapped over their CD. April 8th, 2004 at Fox Commons in Lowell, MA.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    March 31, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Live photos of TV on the Radio, Panthers, & Eyes Like Knives from March 31st, 2004 at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    March 27, 2004
    TT the Bear's
    Cambridge, MA
    Live photos and video The Decemberists, Clearlake, & Tom Heinl from March 27th, 2004 at TT the Bear's in Cambridge, MA.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    March 16, 2004
    CBGB's
    New York, NY
    Live photos and account of Hardcore Superstar, Hell on Wheels, Kamera, Holden, & Kristofer Astrom from March 16th, 2004 at CBGB's in New York, NY.
    Too Much Rock show photo
    March 12, 2004
    Sputnix
    Salem, MA
    Live photos and account of My Pet Demon, The Loon and Buggy, Faraway, & Stolen Bike Crusade from March 12th, 2004 at Sputnix in Salem, MA >>view
    Too Much Rock show photo
    March 11, 2004
    The Middle East
    Cambridge, MA
    Live photos and video of Mekons, Johnny Dowd, & Jake Brennan & The Confidence Men from March 11th, 2004 at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA.
    Even older show accounts follow below:

    Video Pigeon March 6th, 2004 in Burlington, VT (photos only)
    w/ Harris, & Hospital Grade

    Typhoon Ferri March 4th, 2004 in Quincy, MA (photos only)
    w/ Hospital Grade, & Ososki

    The Boneheads March 3rd, 2004 in Providence, RI (photos only)
    w/ Unsettled Dispute, The Goners, & Hospital Grade

    Hospital Grade March 1st, 2004 in New York, NY (photos only)
    w/ David Hawk, Blake Ian, & Gravy

    Suicide Girls February 9th, 2004 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Bloom, & Harris

    Denali February 8th, 2004 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Binary System, & Laguardia

    The Alienist Outfit March 4th, 2004 in Boston, MA (photos only)
    w/ Car Crash Show, The Mules, & Ben Blanchard

    Mark Kozelek February 3rd, 2004 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Drew O'Doherty

    Les Savy Fav January 30th, 2004 in Cambridge, MA (photos and video only)
    w/ The Information, & Fred Armisen

    This Bike is a Pipe Bomb January 28th, 2004 in Allston, MA (photos now, account soon.)
    w/ Bread and Roses, & Seven Inch Revolution

    Noname Maddox January 25th, 2004 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Captain Cutthroat, Alchemilla, & The Device

    Rilo Kiley January 14th, 2004 in Cambridge, MA (photos now, account?)
    w/ Tilly and the Wall, & Jake Bellows

    Harris January 10th, 2004 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Give, Jetavanna Grove, & Sumo

    Blue Moon Harem January 4th, 2004 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ The Jane Anchor, & Martly

    Richard Buckner December 30th, 2003 in Somerville, MA (photos & video only)
    w/ Sara Cox

    Dimmu Borgir December 13th, 2003 in Worcester, MA (photos only)
    w/ Nevermore, Children of Bodom, & Hypocrisy

    Bread and Roses December 12th, 2003 in Medford, MA (photos only)
    w/ Countdown to Putsch, The Black Freighter, & Bete Noire

    Wheat December 5th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Steve Burns, & Spaceshot

    The Medicine Line November 13th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Unbusted, Harris, & Gutta

    Superjoint Ritual November 7th, 2003 in Worcester, MA (account only)
    w/ Morbid Angel, DevilDriver, & Anal Cunt

    The Pills November 1st, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos & video only)
    w/ The Collisions, Steve & the Thrillers, & The High Dials

    Ted Leo & The Pharmacists October 30th, 2003 in Northampton, MA (photos & video only)
    w/ Wierd War

    Don Caballero October 23rd, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Constantines, & Black Helicopter

    Beulah October 18th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos & video only)
    w/ John Vanderslice, & Matt Suggs

    Pretty Girls Make Graves October 17th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos & video only)
    w/ Cobra High, & JR Ewing

    Mr. Quintron & Miss Pussycat October 11th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ The Frogs, & Baby Rosebud

    Radio 4 October 10th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos & video only)
    w/ The Natural History, & Read Yellow

    Rainer Maria October 5th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos & video only)
    w/ Helms, & Skating Club

    Battles September 22nd, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Suntan, Strictly Business, & Sprinkles

    Victory at Sea August 15th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Kingsbury Manx, Suntan, & Jeffrey Simmons & the Symptoms

    King Missile III August 12th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Bradford Reed, Grand Buffet, & Sweatpant Boners

    J Church August 11th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Storm the Tower, DFI, Shallows and Flats, & The Allegory Index

    Harris August 8th, 2003 in Hyannis, MA (photos only)
    w/ Redfive, The Fleece, & Chromelodeon

    Minus the Bear August 7th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Certainly,Sir, We Ragazzi, & matt pond PA

    Ilya July 30th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Roh Delikat, & Arrifaux

    The Ivory Coast July 25th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Helms, Victory at Sea, & The Deafening

    The Starlight Mints July 23rd, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ April March, The Like, Race for Titles, & Jeffery Simmons and the Symptoms

    Skating Club July 19th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ The Lonesome Organist, Rebecca Gates, & Gordon Merrick

    Kimone July 15th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ The Life and Times, Placer, & The Form

    Black Rebel Motorcycle Club July 10th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Cannibelle

    Sorry about Dresden July 7th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Sgt. Peterson & The Chicago Police, Miracle of 86, & The Receiving End Of Sirens

    Jets to Brazil June 30th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Retisonic, & The Love Scene

    Small Brown Bike June 19th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ The Casket Lottery and Rocky Votolato

    Jonathan Richman June 18th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Through the Keyhole Burlesque

    Trans Am June 14th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Black Taj, & Measles Mumps Rubella

    Evan Dando June 11th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Cobra Verde, & The Pieces

    Elliot June 4th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Mae, & Harris

    Araby May 23rd, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Laguardia, Polaris Mine, & Roh Delikat

    Cannibelle May 13th, 2003 in Somerville, MA (photos only)
    w/ Colin Decker & Tiger Saw

    The Faint May 11th, 2003 in Boston, MA
    w/ Les Savy Fav, & Schneider TM

    The Oranges Band April 23rd, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Auto Interiors, Palomar, & The Motion

    The Postal Service April 20th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ Cex, & Certainly, Sir

    Tracy + the Plastics April 16th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ King Cobra, & Plunge into Death

    Battles April 15th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Helms, Masarati, & Polaris Mine

    The Dirty Three April 9th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Thalia Zedek

    Atom & His Package March 28th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Brazil, & The Zambonis

    The Stereo March 26th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ The Belles, Red in Rescue, & Chesterwhite

    Elliot March 19th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ matt pond PA, Car Crash Show, & Breaking Pangea

    Consonant March 15th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA (photos only)
    w/ The Count Me Outs, & Black Helicopter

    The Eyeliners March 13th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Don't Look Down, Park, & Plan B

    Kadane Brothers March 6th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Binary System, Clint Conley, & Milo Jones

    Soledad Brothers February 22nd, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ The Witnesses, Read Yellow, & The Damian Pratt

    Sleater-Kinney February 14th, 2003 in Providence, RI
    w/ The Black Keys, & V for Vendetta

    The Rapture February 13th, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Out Hud

    Rainer Maria February 1st, 2003 in Cambridge, MA
    w/ Mates of State, The Ivory Coast, & Owen

    John Wilkes Booze January 5th, 2003 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Impossible Shapes, & Clockwork

    Mock Orange Decmeber 10th, 2002 in Orlando, FL (photos only)
    w/ Places to Park, & Michigan Winter

    Coalesce December 5th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Theta, The James Dean Trio, & Keo Kyen

    Get Hustle December 3rd, 2002 in Lawrence KS
    w/ V for Vendetta

    Immolation November 19th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (account only)
    w/ Vader, The Berserker, & Origin

    Captured by Robots November 13th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Dial

    Ten Grand November 11th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Benjamin Johnson, Hook & Ladder, & Volare

    The Black Mollys November 8th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Shade Seven

    namelessnumberheadman October 31st, 2002 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Trusty Defiant

    Snapcase October 13th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Boy Sets Fire & Atreyu

    Burning Brides October 11th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Onward Crispin Glover, & namelessnumberheadman

    The Mooney Suzuki October 7th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Sahara Hotnights, The Washdown, & Conner

    The People October 5th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Laredo

    Replicator September 25th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Litigators

    Luna September 21st, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Jenny Anykind

    A Storied Northwest September 20th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Animated By Sound, & The Trophy Wives

    Spoon September 11th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ John Vanderslice, & Ghosty

    The Vibrators September 10th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Shotgun Idols, & The Skags

    Girls Against Boys September 9th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Radio 4 & Ten Grand

    Richard Buckner August 30th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO

    UK Subs August 29th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Beerzone, & Sister Mary Rotten Crotch

    Hot Snakes August 25th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Beehive and the Barracudes, & The Gadjits

    The Shins August 4th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Trackstar, & Clockwork

    Bratmobile July 19th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Gravy Train!!!!, The Hawnay Troof, The Washdown, & TrophyWives

    Wretch Like Me July 16th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Moxie

    Neko Case July 13th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Rex Hobart

    Getaway Driver July 7th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The April Switch, & Mortimer

    The Idols June 25th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Moxie

    My Spacecoaster June 22nd, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Tiny Dot Syndrome, & Getaway Driver

    SpitFest June 2nd, 2002 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ The Gadjits, Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, & Giant's Chair

    A Day's Refrain May 21st, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Six Inch Voice

    Les Savy Fav May 5th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ 764-HERO, & Santo Gold

    Manowar May 4th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Immortal, Catastrophic, & Havochate

    Frank Black May 1st, 2002 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Eileen Rose

    Houston April 28th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Dirtnap, & Fern

    Princess Superstar April 13th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Six Percent

    Richard Buckner April 2nd, 2002 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)

    Tyko March 26th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ The Reputations, & The Capsules

    Sean Na Na February 14th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Mates of State, & The Appleseed Cast

    The Casket Lottery February 9th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ To Conquer, Jet By Day, & Culture Camp

    Agnostic Front February 7th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ TSOL, The Casualties, & Rise Against

    Iron Lung February 6th, 2002 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ New Morning Changing Weather, When Good Robots Go Bad, & The Fall of Rome

    Proudentall January 25th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Fifth Ticket Fraud, Ghosty, & Me Island See

    Milemarker January 19th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Santo Gold & The Plot to Kill The President

    Chimera January 11th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Syndicate, When Good Robots Go Bad, & The Fall of Rome a.k.a. Dick Chaney's Dick

    Jared Scholz and the Trelease January 4th, 2002 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Memoir

    Santo Gold November 13th, 2001 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Overstep & Salt the Earth

    The Anniversary November 4th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Mars Volta & Mates of State

    Koufax November 2nd, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Onward Crispin Glover, The People, & Three Rivers Kennedy

    Death Cab For Cutie October 15th, 2001 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Shiner & The Prom

    Unwound September 24th, 2001 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Chokebore & Me Island See

    Richard Buckner September 22nd, 2001 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Anders Parker

    Groovie Ghoulies July 11th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Death is Your Language, & Rock over London

    Brother's Keeper June 19th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ One Concern, Finer Truth, & Torn Within Arms

    Anal Cunt June 12th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Origin, Autoerotic Asphyxiation, & Pretty Little Flowsers

    Desaparecidos June 2nd, 2001 in Omaha, NE
    w/ The White Octave, Magic Kiss & Race For Titles

    Avail April 5th, 2001 in Lawrence KS
    w/ Not Waving But Drowning, & Olsen Terror

    Namelessnumberheadman April 2nd, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Lafayette, & Orange

    The Stella Link February 21st, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ The Trophy Wives

    Onward Crispin Glover February 19th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ El Fontain, & Egomaniacs

    Gooding February 12th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ namelessnumberheadman

    The Casket Lottery February 10th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Eiffel, Proudentall & The Elevator Division

    Shiner February 2nd, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Houston & Sinatra

    Police Tribute January 27th, 2001 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ The Casket Lottery, Soccer Mom, Proudentall, Cruse, mi6, The Clint K Band, & Super Kid

    Cursive January 29th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Proudentall & Namelessnumberheadman

    Onward Crispin Glover January 24th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Podstar & Jade Raven

    The Stella Link January 22nd, 2001 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Oscar Edison Jones & The Shut-ins

    The Gadjits January 14th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Bulldog Front

    Haloshifter January 12th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ To Conquer, & The Brannock Device

    Man or Astroman? January 11th, 2001 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ The Bride of No No

    Revolvers December 31st, 2000 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ The Break Ups, Annie on My Mind, The Gadjits, & Tanka Ray

    Jade Raven December 30th, 2000 in Olathe, KS
    w/ National Fire Theory & The Trophy Wives

    Saraswati December 27th, 2000 in Indianapolis, IN
    w/ The Impossible Shapes

    Pave the Rocket December 9th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Onward Crispin Glover & Ring Cicada

    The Elevator Division November 29th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Casket Lottery & Nymb

    Season To Risk November 18th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Captured By Robots & National Fire Theory

    National Fire Theory November 11th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Non Stop 3, The Vespers, & The Falling

    The (International) Noise Conspiracy November 5th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Syndicate, The Appleseed Cast & The Impossibles

    The Juliana Theory November 4th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS (bad photos only)
    w/ The Clint K Band & The Hillary Step

    Elliot November 1st, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Jazz June & A Storied Northwest

    Shiner October 27th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Lafayette & The Casket Lottery

    Haloshifter October 25th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ The Hillary Step & Snowden

    Sea and Cake October 18th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Town & Country

    The Faint October 18th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Clint K Band

    Pedro the Lion October 13th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Death Cab For Cutie & The Appleseed Cast

    Les Savy Fav October 11th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Bennet Brothers & Fifth Ticket Fraud

    Low September 30th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Winter Blanket & The Capsules

    7 Seconds September 29th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Union 13, & Senseofself

    Le Tigre September 24th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Sister Mary Rotten Crotch & Red Letter

    Traindodge September 15th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Hillary Step & Jade Raven

    The Hillary Step September 13th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Strong Ave & Ativin Grin

    Modest Mouse September 12th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ 764-HERO, & Shins

    Meet in the Middle Fest August 25th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Kill Creek, Small Brown Bike, The Casket Lottery, Eulcid, Waxwing, Higher Burning Fire & Rocky Votolato.

    Reflector July 1st, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Kill Creek & The Casket Lottery

    Kobra Kai July 1st, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Electron Volts

    Sunday Flood June 15th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Transpire Ton & The String and Return

    Aberdeen May 5th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Hillary Step, Save the Freak, & AtomBombPocketKnife

    The Hillary Step April 26th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The String & Return, & Haloshifter

    Dub Narcotic Sound System April 24th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The SubDebs

    Cat Power April 18th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Sean Na Na

    The Dismemberment Plan April 14th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Proudentall & The Palindromes

    Bright Eyes April 12th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Aloha & Freeball

    Cat Fight April 8th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Syndicate

    Wretch Like Me March 17th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ [DARYL], the pAper chAse & Emma Feel

    Lushbox March 4th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Reflector, The Hillary Step, & Haloshifter

    Cursive March 3rd, 2000 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Appleseed Cast, Lewis & Kindir

    Discount March 1st, 2000 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Small Brown Bike, Casket Lottery, Annie on My Mind & The Rockefellers

    Thulium February 29th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO (photos only)
    w/ Haloshifter

    Lewis February 26th, 2000 in Tulsa, OK
    w/ The Hillary Step, Esther Drang, & Antenna Lodge

    Sean Na Na February 24th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Photo By Husband

    Lushbox February 23rd, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Lushbox, Kristie Stremel Band, Electronimo, & The Hillary Step

    Nuzzle February 21st, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Proudentall

    The Get Up Kids February 18th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Ultimate Fakebook & The Revolvers

    Fetish Obsession February 14th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Lushbox & Pure Kane

    Lushbox February 13th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Resident Clark

    Aerialuxe February 12th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Q

    Nashville Pussy February 11th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Syrup & Parlay

    Eric February 7th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Keeley Zoo & Squidboy

    Proudentall February 5th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The String and Return & The Palindromes

    Flipcide February 4th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Gadjits, The Distorted, & Myme

    The Anniversary January 27th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Appleseed Cast & Everest

    Blinder January 29th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO

    The Gloria Record January 25th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Elevator Division & The Clint K Band

    Ultimate Fakebook January 22nd, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Lushbox

    The Black Water January 19th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO

    Eletrophonic Foundation January 17th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Q & Starsky

    Frogpond January 15th, 2000 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Thulium & Starsky/The Barnum Principle

    The Hillary Step January 7th, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Proudentall, Annie on my Mind, & Boyfriend Hero

    Lushbox January 3rd, 2000 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Fifteen Minutes Fast & Ethan's Revenge

    [DARYL] December 29th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Hillary Step & Starsky

    Starsky December 21st, 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Avondale

    Ultimate Fakebook December 18th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Proudentall & Starsky

    Stereolab December 3rd, 1999 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ Papa M

    KU Film Benefit November 30th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS (photos only)
    w/ The Conterfeits, Sugar Daddies, Starsky, Brothers from Different Mothers, & Trip Hop Kids

    S.O.D. November 18th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Crowbar, Skinlab & Truth

    Bardo Pond November 16th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Physics & Filthy Jim

    Man or Astroman November 12th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Bob Log III & Knodel

    The Buzzcocks November 9th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Down By Law & The Lunachicks

    Guided By Voices November 6th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Britt Daniel & Those Bastard Souls

    The Black Heart Procession November 4th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Higher Burning Fire & Shawnee

    Shiner October 28th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Hillary Step & Starsky

    Snapcase October 24th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Kid Dynamite, Buried Alive & Not Waving But Drowning

    The Faint October 22nd, 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Sorry About Dresden, Molly Cuddle, & The Hillary Step

    Lushbox October 20th, 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Hillary Step

    The Hillary Step October 6th, 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Ethan's Revenge

    Sweep the Leg Johnny October 5th, 1999 in Larence, KS
    w/ The Casket Lottery

    Don Cabellero October 2nd, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Proudentall & The String & Return

    Jonathan Richman September 28th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Hefners & Filthy Jim

    Royal Trux September 20th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Filthy Jim

    The Muffs September 8th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Gadjits

    Spirit Fest September 5th, 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Exit 159, The Believe It Or Nots, Reflector & Rex Hobert

    Spirit Fest September 3rd, 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Violent Femmes, Moby, Boom Boom Satelites, Janis Figure, & The Creature Comformts

    Superchunk September 1st, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Anniversary

    The Believe It Or Nots August 28th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Tangent

    June of '44 August 23rd, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Proudentall & Terra Firma

    The Believe It Or Nots August 22nd, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Proudentall

    Grovel August 14th, 1999 in Olathe, KS
    w/ Fed by Ravens, Avondale, & Reflector

    Bright Eyes July 28th, 1999 in Lawrence KS (photos only)
    w/ ?

    Proudentall July 9th, 1999 in Lawrence KS (photos only)
    w/ The Believe It Or Nots & The Appleseed Cast

    Acrobat Down June 30th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Believe It Or Nots

    Pedro the Lion June 29th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Reflector, Appleseed Cast & Koan

    Arthur Dodge June 26th 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Chamberlain

    Blinder June 24th 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Choreboy

    Proudentall June 23rd 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Saturn 138, Planetarium, & String & Return

    Burning Airlines June 20th 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Dirtnap & Faraquet

    Squidboy June 17th 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Aerialuxe

    Shiner June 16th 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Jimmy Eat World & No Knife

    Casket Lottery June 15th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Tristeza & Akarso

    Tiltwheel June 9th 1999 in Overland Park, KS
    w/ Panthro UK United 13 & The Hillary Step

    Cup 388 June 1st 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Sault Ste. Marie & The Hillary Step

    Reflector May 15th 1999 in Prairie Village, KS
    w/ Casket Lottery, Eiffel, Dirtbike, Two Player Option, & Johnny Volume

    Karma to Burn May 11th 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ Marmoset

    Shiner May 10th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Reflector

    Oliva Tremor Control May 5th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Music Tapes

    The Anniversary May 3rd 1999 in Lawrence, KS

    The August Project May 1st 1999 in Kansas City, KS

    The Poster Children April 30th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ House of Large Sizes & The Believe It Or Nots

    Truman's Water April 27th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The City Fathers

    Ladybug Transistor April 21st 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Of Montreal

    Kent April 19th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Papa Vegas & The Anniversary

    Chamberlain April 16th 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Marachy Papers, Rex Hobart & Scott Easterday

    Sweep the Leg Johnny April 12th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Proudentall

    Sparklehorse (w/ Varnaline interview) April 6th 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Varnaline

    The Get Up Kids April 3rd, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Higher Burning Fire, & Lollipop Sauce

    Dub Narcotic Sound System March 24th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ icu, Miranda July & Kicking Giant

    Frogpond March 5th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Anniversary & Reflector

    Proudentall March 3rd, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ The Electronvolts & The Believe It Or Nots

    Sunny Day Real Estate Feburary 26th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Heroic Doses & MK Ultra

    The Believe It Or Nots Feburary 24th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Saturn 138, Supperbell Roundup, & Paraquat

    The Anniversary Feburary 4th, 1999 in Lawrence, KS
    w/ Reflector & The Palindrones

    Grovel January 9th, 1999 in Kansas City, MO
    w/ The Casket Lottery, Reflector, Traindodge, Cup 388, Appleseed Cast, & Collapse

    Karate December 10th, 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    The Believe it Or Nots December 8th, 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    Ink and Dagger November 25th 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    Archers of Loaf October 26th, 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    Triple X October 24th, 1998 in Olathe, KS

    The August Project October 23rd, 1998 in Kansas City, KS.

    Built to Spill October 19th, 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    The Get Up Kids October 16th, 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    The Promise Ring October 4th, 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    The Spinanes October 3rd, 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    Man or Astroman September 25th, 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    The Get Up Kids September 19th, 1998 in Olatha, KS

    The Subhumans September 17th, 1998 in St. Louis, MO

    Casket Lottery July 18th, 1998 in Lawrence, KS

    The Sunshine Vandals March 14th, 1998 in Olathe, KS

    Boy Sets Fire August 18th, 1997 in Kansas City, MO

    Chamberlain July 3rd, 1997 in Indianapolis, IN