Tag Archives: Kansas City

Coming Soon: Travis Meadows at Knuckleheads in Kansas City 1/25/18

Posted on December 17, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

WHO’S PLAYING?  Travis Meadows WHAT TO EXPECT?  Travis Meadows is a heartbreaking story and an inspirational one all wrapped together. Meadows beat cancer (losing most of one leg in the process) and started his long battle with alcoholism before his … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits – Summer

Posted on December 11, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits is a fun little project with plenty of twang and a whole lot of swing. The band trolls the dancy country music line with upbeat songs like “Anne Boleyn” and “Eyes of Bonny Blue.” Things … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Craig Finn and John K. Samson at The Record Bar

Posted on October 12, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

WHO’S PLAYING?  Craig Finn & The Uptown Controllers (of the Hold Steady) and John K. Samson (of The Weakerthans) WHAT TO EXPECT? A showing of as much poetry as music. It will be in the form of music but both … Continue reading →

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COMING SOON: Cracker in Kansas City 8/9/17

Posted on July 26, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

WHO’S PLAYING?  Cracker with a special opening set by Ashley Raines & The New West Revue WHAT TO EXPECT?  To see one of the finest relics from the 1990s alternative movement that is not only still going but likely making … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Nick Waterhouse at The Record Bar in Kansas City, MO 6/11/17

Posted on June 12, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

The time machine complex in music is perplexing. Sometimes bands sound ahead of their time(especially in retrospect) and sometimes it feels like a band’s sound was plucked right out of a previous decade. The latter is the case for California’s … Continue reading →

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COMING SOON: Cory Branan to The Riot Room in Kansas City, MO 3/23/17

Posted on March 21, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

WHO’S PLAYING?  Cory Brenan (Memphis, TN) also featuring Dead Ven and Tommy Donoho of Dollar Fox   WHAT TO EXPECT?  One man commandeering your evening with stories of heartbreak, regret and the occasional triumph. All set to the tune of a guitar. … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Like Rabbits – The Devil In Your Eyes

Posted on February 21, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

Like Rabbits doesn’t pull any punches on their debut album. It’s straight forward bar bluegrass. The rustic music (stand-up bass, banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar) is fronted with raspy, whiskey soaked vocals with lyrics to match. Songs like “Keep On Drinking” … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Robbie Fulks in Kansas City 2/14/17

Posted on January 16, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

  WHO’S PLAYING?  Robbie Fulks (Chicago, IL) WHAT TO EXPECT?  Classic country and engaging storytelling… Robbie Fulks is a professional and accomplished musician. At 53 years old his latest record “Upland Stories” was recently nominated for TWO Grammy’s (Best Folk Album and Best … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Ashley Raines – King of Nothin’

Posted on November 25, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

The black album cover should tell you a lot about what you need to know about Ashley Raines’ latest release. He has traditionally kept his album cover barren when it comes to his name and album title but this takes it to … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Handpicked with Under The Big Oak Tree

Posted on September 27, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

WHO’S PLAYING?  Under The Big Oak Tree (and guests) (St. Joseph, MO) WHAT TO EXPECT?  Billed as “Autumn Spirits & Spice” this is a very unique, one of a kind concert will feature songs related to the fall. The event will be part … Continue reading →

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