Music Reviews

homepage-section-music-reviews These posts are from writers who have reviewed bands and music, mostly from local performers, but also regional and national acts.

Highlights from the KKFI 30th Anniversary at the Folly Theater

Here are some of the photography highlights from the 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Folly Theater last Saturday, June 30th, 2018. The event featured performances from a number of area musicians and performers including: Rosy's Bar & Grill Bob and Diana Suckiel, Barry Lee Sara Morgan Eve Sheldon Ernest James Zydeco with Barry "Washboard" Barnes Deepa...

07/05/2018

By BenMusic Reviews30th anniversary, 90.1, Blues, celebration, community radio, Concert, folly theater, Kansas City, KC, kkfi, Live Music, photographyComments Off

Middle of the Map Fest: Day 1

The first day of Middle of the Map Fest (MOTM) featured a number of showcases around the heart of Westport. We bounced back and forth between the Californo's patio and the Westport Saloon. The evening started off with the Uncouth, then Hipshot Killer, the Architects and finally,...

06/01/2017

By BenMusic Reviewscalifornos, concerts, festival, hipshot killer, Kansas City, KC, Live Music, middle of the map, motm, photography, the architects, the uncouth, westport saloon, wick and the tricksComments Off

Late Shift at the Westport Saloon: The Quivers

A couple weeks ago, the Quivers took the late shift duties at the Westport Saloon. The uptempo garage rock vibe kept the party happening at the Saloon until quitting time. It was a good nightcap to a busy evening that started at the Tank Room for the Electric...

04/28/2017

By BenMusic Reviews, Station Newsconcerts, garage rock, Kansas City, KC, Live Music, photography, roots, the quivers, westport, westport saloonComments Off

Robert Randolph, The New Respects at Knuckleheads

Last Monday at Knucklehead's Garage, Robert Randolph and the Family Band played to several hundred music lovers on a slightly cool spring night. Lead with support from Nashville-based band the New Respects the night featured two bands entirely made up of family. The New Respects are the new...

03/27/2017

By BenMusic Reviews, Station Newsblog, Blues, concerts, Kansas City, KC, Live Music, missouri, nashville, philadelphia, photography, r and b, robert randolph, robert randolph family band, slide guitar, soul, the new respectsComments Off

Slimewave USA! Witch Jail’s Brick Invasion

A couple weeks back Witch Jail, a decidedly surf/acid/punk/Cramps inspired act released a 7" at the Brick. The 7" is the latest edition of the Too Much Rock singles series. Side A of the release features a Witch Jail track, "Slimewave, USA!". The flip side is a...

03/06/2017

By BenMusic Reviewsacid, alien sex fiend, concerts, cramps, Kansas City, KC, Live Music, photography, Punk, Rock, slimewave usa, surf rock, witch jailComments Off

Under the Radar’s Fifth Anniversary Show at KKFI

On Sunday night, KKFI's Under the Radar a weekly show featuring local artists and musicians celebrated it's 5th Anniversary. The show was a gathering of local musicians and supporters including: Drew Black and Dirty Electric, The Electric Lungs, Missouri Loves Company, Scotch...

02/23/2017

By BenMusic Reviews90.1, dead ven, drew black and dirty electric, KC, kkfi, Live Music, Missouri Loves Company, photography, Scotch Hollow, the Atomic 50's, The Electric Lungs, under the radarComments Off

KC for Refugees Fundraiser at Record Bar

Back on Jan 20th (Yea, yea I know.), the Musicians for Active Justice held a fundraiser at the Record Bar for local non-profit KC for Refugees. The event featured a number of great local rock bands including: Emmaline Twist,

02/23/2017

By BenMusic Reviewsconcerts, emmaline twist, Fundraiser, Hipshot Killer and (the)medicine theory, KC, kc for refugees, Live Music, live video, musicians for active justic, photography, Punk, Record Bar, RockComments Off

Galactic Brought New Orleans Funk to the Madrid

Back on February 3, New Orleans' powerhouse of soul and funk Galactic invaded the Madrid in Kansas City. Opening support from Andy Frasco & the UN was excellent featuring Stanton Moore sitting in for a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered". Frasco & the UN...

02/13/2017

By BenMusic Reviewsandy frasco the UN, Blues, concerts, funk, Galactic, Kansas City, Live Music, madrid theater, new orleans, photography, roots, soulComments Off

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