Author - Ben

Need a Job? Found a Job at Knuckleheads

A couple weeks back Knuckleheads the local Talking Heads tribute project "Found a Job" put on a full two sets of Heads tunes both rare and pop hits. The blazing heat of the day gave way to a really sticky night.  Sweaty people danced and bobbed to the funky tunes made...

BOOM! The Sonics Invade Knucklehead’s

Back on June 20, garage rock pioneers the Sonics from Tacoma, Washington played a blistering hour and ten minute set to a moderate crowd at Knucklehead's in Kansas City.  Local support was provided by the Latenight Callers and the Quivers. The weather was steamy during the day but cooled off just...

KKFI Spring Dance at the Tank Room

Well we've been on a bit of a hiatus the last month or so.  Weddings, vacations, new jobs, projects and more have been keeping us busy with life so we haven't had any time to work on the blog recently.  We've sort of been keeping the calendar updated but that's...

Middle of the Map Festival Day 4

Well after way too long of a delay, here is the last installment of this year's Middle of the Map Festival.  We've been incredibly busy with home projects, wedding planning and family.  It's been an incredibly busy couple of months so the blog has been neglected.  We thought you should...

Middle of the Map Fest – Day #3

Middle of the Map Fest Day #3 featured another great lineup especially in the Kansas City music department.  The night started off with a bang at Riot Room on the patio where the Jorge Arana Trio was playing one of the loudest jazzy sets in recent memory.  Their music is...

Middle of the Map Festival 2015, Night Two at the Uptown Theater

The theme for night two of Middle of the Map was folk.  Sean Rowe opened up the evening with a great set of baritone vocals and guitar.  You could hear a pin drop during his set as his voice boomed through the Uptown Theater for the early crowd. Following Rowe was...