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Lawrence music scene second only to Nashville Earlier this year, the Lawrence music scene was named the second most active in the country after Nashville . Any active music scene has its ups and downs. Jake Lerman of the University Daily Kansan has taken a look at Lawrence 's peaks and valleys. Click here: Peaks and valleys | Kansan.com . KC's Pitch has published a list of local bands you should follow on Twitter . Click here: Local bands you should follow on Twitter - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog .
Tickets going on sale for Kansas concerts with Wichita and Abilene TX symphonies Many have asked about tickets for the Kansas concerts at Wichita State University and Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX. Tickets for those concerts will go on sale to the public this week. These concerts are two of many the band is doing with university orchestras. Click here: WSU Symphony to perform 'backup' for rock band Kansas - Wichita State News ; Click here: Kansas will perform at HSU Sept. 25 » Abilene Reporter News .
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Doc Severinson and other music greats descend on Clay Center to pay tribute to Pauline Snodgrass Former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinson was expected to be among several professional musicians flying into northeast Kansas Sunday, August 22, to honor a former music teacher on her 99 th birthday.
The celebration for Pauline Snodgrass was expected to draw 1,200 people to a concert at the Martyn-Snodgrass Auditorium in Clay Center . The Salina Journal reported that others flying in for the party would be Los Angeles session musicians Gary Foster and Bill Booth, as well as many musicians from the Kansas City area. http://www.saljournal.com/news/story/Doc-Severinsen-Band Snodgrass is a former vocal music and piano teacher in Clay Center . Her husband, Wayne Snodgrass, was a former band director who started music clinics that attracted Severinsen and many others to Clay Center .
Ahmad Alaadeen and Dalton Howard remembered Tributes continue to come in for KC jazz saxophone legend Ahmad Alaadeen and Lawrence musician Dalton Howard . Click here: In memory of Ahmad Alaadeen: Celebrating 'the beauty of it all' - KansasCity.com ; Click here: Present Magazine Kansas City Music - Song of the Day: Free Man by Alaadeen ; Click here: Dalton Howard: Everyman in a million / LJWorld.com .
Legendary saxman Abb Locke suffers stroke Kansas City's Abb Locke has had a stroke, and he is reportedly weak, but upbeat. He will begin physical therapy soon. Locke is one of the most legendary saxmen of the blues, and has been playing with Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames. Previous credits include reconding and playing with Buddy Guy, Willie Mabon, Earl Hooker, Albert Collins, Koko Taylor, Magic Sam, Eddie Clearwater, Lonnie Brooks, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Howlin' Wolf, the Rolling Stones and many more.
More music news ... The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has acquired the “ Savory Collection,” radio broadcasts made in the late 1930s by audio engineer William Savory. The collection includes some jazz greats whose careers began in Kansas City . Click here: National Jazz Museum Acquires Savory Collection - NYTimes.com . The results are in for the Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships , held Sunday, August 22 in Lawrence 's South Park . Click here: Fiddlers, pickers vie for crowns / LJWorld.com . As we have mentioned, the Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival is returning to Kansas City after a year off. Tracy Allen of The Call recently recounted the saga of reviving the festival. Click here: KC Call . Scenic Roots , from Concordia, appeared last Friday, August 20, at the Depot in Bennington . Scenic Roots is comprised of Amber Rogers on fiddle, banjo and lead vocals; her sister, Erin Rogers, on mountain dulcimer and vocals; and their father, Doug Rogers, on guitar. The group combines bluegrass, folk, old-time, Celtic and gospel influences. For more information about Scenic Roots, visit www.scenicroots.com . Two big shows are coming to KC's RecordBar , one in September and one in October. The first is IndyGround's Indy Fest with two days of hip-hop, bands and art. Click here: Announcing IndyGround's IndyFest, two days of hip-hop, bands and art at the Record Bar in September - Kansas City. The second is the venue's fifth anniversary party. Click here: Record Bar Fifth Anniversary Party with Field Music, Republic Tigers, Valient Thorr, more - Kansas City Music - Wa Kirsten Paludan , one of Kansas City 's favorite female vocalists, has a new solo EP coming out on September 10. It's called All In , and is sure to invoke memories of her work with Olympic Size. The EP is a long-awaited followup to the singer's 2006 solo debut, Princess in a Tower . If you're in KC August 29, Paludan will be performing with the Wires at Nathan Granner and Spoonbender's “Wee Small Hours” tribute to the Frank Sinatra at Jardine's Jazz Club. Lawrence 's folk-rockers Fourth of July have a couple of record-release shows this week: Thursday at KC's Crosstown Station and Friday at Lawrence 's Jackpot. Click here: Watch the new Fourth of July video for 'Self Sabotage' - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog Chet Nichols has loaded his show at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago to his MySpace site. Check it out: http://www.myspace.com . Betty Meyer, co-owner of Meyer Music in Blue Springs , MO , has been giving free piano lessons to girl scouts from Blue Springs and Grain Valley for almost 40 years. Click here: Music store offers free lessons to Girl Scouts
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In Memoriam We have three deaths to report as we have lost Ahmad Alaadeen , Dalton Howard and JP (Tha Mex) .
Dalton Howard was not only a musician best known for his many years with Lawrence 's Go-Kats and, later, the Lonesome Hobos. He was also a noted graphics artist on the staff of the Spencer Museum of Art at KU. Click here: Obituaries / LJWorld.com ; Click here: The Lonesome Hobos | Lawrence.com
Rising Suns join Iowa Hall of Fame on September 5 Eleven bands, including the Rising Suns (2007 KMHOF Inductee) from Kansas , five solo performers, three ballrooms, a disc jockey, and a radio station will be honored with induction into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame on Sunday, September 5, at the Roof Garden in Arnolds Park , IA. On Saturday, September 4, there will be music all day, a car show and lots of collectible music stuff for sale. All of the Saturday activities are free. For more information including schedules and tickets for the events, make sure you check out the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association's website. www.iowarocknroll.com .
KKFI birthday party on August 29 Sunday, August 29, at the Uptown Theater's Valentine Room KKFI will celebrate its 22 1/2 years in Kansas City with a birthday party featuring music and dinner.
Advance tickets: $20 Deluxe, includes Jazz Jam and Dinner; $10 General Admission everything except dinner. Advance tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122111
Kansas announces concert with WSU Symphony In February 2009, the band Kansas (2005 KMHOF Inductee) did a show in Topeka with the Washburn Symphony Orchestra. The show was recorded, resulting in the DVD/CD release There's Know Place Like Home . Kansas will be doing some more shows with university symphonies this fall, including one with the Wichita State University Symphony next month. Click here: Kansas Tour Comes With Strings Attached | Pollstar - The Concert Hotwire ; Click here: University of Alabama School of Music » Blog Archive » August 10, 2010 ? Rock band Kansas to launch 2010 Collegiat ; Click here: Kansas, WSU Symphony to play | CJOnline.com The band's guitarist Rich Williams has been doing interviews for recent shows. Click here: 5 Questions With ? Rich Williams of the band Kansas | 5 Questions With... | News & Views | Atlantic City Weekly .
Melissa Etheridge continues tour Melissa Etheridge (2006 KMHOF Inductee) and her ?Fearless Love? tour continue to draw crowds and media attention. Click here: Miss California | Culture Magazine ; Click here: Fiery, stage-savvy Melissa Etheridge comes to Meijer Gardens for sold-out show | MLive.com ; Click here: Melissa Etheridge gives quick thoughts on random topics - Dallas Voice ; Click here: Etheridge brings second part of life-work trilogy to Austin stage ; Click here: Interview of the Week: Melissa Etheridge - Nunn on the Run ;
More music news ... It looks like everybody's digging on the Gates BBQ mixed plate lately. Bobby Watson , KC jazz sax player, is releasing his seven-part suite in September that's centered around the legendary barbeque establishment. It's called The Gates BBQ Suite . Click here: Jazz | AllAboutJazz.com ; Click here: Rapping about KC barbecue ain't nothin' new - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Kansas City native Bob Brookmeyer has certainly made his mark on the world of music. Click here: South County Independent . Topeka Jazz Workshop has announced its upcoming concert series, which includes a couple of Kansas-born singers of note?Karrin Allyson and Marilyn Maye. Click here: Series books Allyson, Maye, more | CJOnline.com . Dallas-based jazz singer Glennda Hill will be returning to Hutchinson this month for two performances. The singer attended Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College . Click here: Jazz darling: Singer's voice has taken her big places, but she never forgets home . The Black House Collective has been part of the KC jazz scene for about a year and will be strutting their stuff at the RecordBar August 22. Click here: Black House collective's jazz sessions winding down; see 'em now - KansasCity.com . Janelle Monae returns to the area October 23 with a gig at Liberty Hall in Lawrence . Click here: Janelle Monae roundup: 'Cold War' video, cover of Vibe - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Following in the footsteps of their father Johnny, the Nace Brothers have found success not only in the Kansas City area, but nationally as well. For the 13 th year in a row, the band will be in the Budweiser tent at this year's Missouri State Fair. Click here: Nace Brothers find their musical niche close to home | nace, brothers, niche - Mo State Fair - Sedalia Democrat . The Appleseed Cast has been playing in and around Lawrence for 13 years and recorded seven albums, but they still have a lot that they want to do. Click here: An interview with The Appleseed Cast | KCFreePress.com . "For Your EARS Only" is a benefit sale of all things audio for the Audio Reader Network. The sale takes place at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence on Friday, September 17 from 6-9 pm and Saturday, September 18 from 9 am to 4 pm . Tickets for Friday night are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Admission on Saturday is free. Learn more about "For Your EARS Only" at http://reader.ku.edu/fyeo.shtml . Some of the 2010 Pitch Music Award Winners: All Stars-The Architects; Indie Pop-Cowboy Indian Bear; Metal-Hammerlord; Singer/Songwriter-Margo May; Country/Bluegrass-The Last Call Girls; solo jazz-Mark Lowrey; jazz ensemble-Snuff Jazz; Folk/Americana-The Grisly Hand; Experimental-Ad Astra Arkestra; Pop-Audiovox. Click here: Rock Local: the Pitch Music Awards Ceremony - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Kansas City Magazine has its City's Best awards show coming up Thursday, August 19. Bands in the "Best Local Band/Musician" category include Barclay Martin Ensemble, The Elders, Low Standards and The Zeros. For more information: Click here: City's Best This year's Crossroads Music Fest will be Saturday, September 11, at Crosstown Station on the south edge of downtown Kansas City , MO. Click here: Crossroads Music Festival 2010 lineup announced - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Music, barbecue and October skies will mark the return of Kansas City's Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival in the 18th and Vine District. Headliners for the Oct. 9 event will include trumpeter Nicholas Payton, Sugarfoot and the Ohio Players, plus a tribute to Donny Hathaway featuring Lalah Hathaway and Kirk Whalum. Local artists have yet to be announced. Click here: Rhythm & Ribs festival returns to 18th and Vine - KansasCity.com . Gage Brewer was the first musician to perform in public with an electric guitar, which is now housed in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum . Click here: Episode 57: Gary Shteyngart, Guitars go Electric, and Killer Fries | The Dinner Party Download from American Publi. The Lawrence indie band Fourth of July has a new album coming out August 31. Click here: Fourth of July 'Before Our Hearts Explode!' out later this month, stream a track now - Kansas City Music - Wayward . Lawrence 's Trucker recently appeared at the renowned Oshaga Festival in Montreal , QC . The band will be playing at the Nash Dash & Bash fundraiser in Lawrence October 9. KC's Capybara was mentioned on Pitchfork recently. Click here: Capybara gets a mention on Pitchfork - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . The Barclay Martin Ensemble is releasing its album Pools That Swell With Rain September 24 with a concert at the Folly Theater. Click here: Listen to the Barclay Martin Ensemble's first single from its new album - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Kansas City 's Auternus needs to fill an open spot in the band. Click here: Auternus needs a bassist - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog .
Tech N9ne tops the charts
Country star Chely Wright talks about coming out
More music news ... Topeka emcee Stik Figa and Kansas City producer/emcee D/Will collaborated on last year's Hellogoodbye . They're back with their much-anticipated EP, Alive and Well . Word is D/Will has stepped up the production, incorporating live guitars, keys, and more. It should be hot. We'll have a review for you in the near future, but in the meantime, you can download it for free right here . Melissa Etheridge 's “Endless Love” was used in a routine on the FOX-TV show So You Think You Can Dance on Tuesday, August 4. The jazz world is celebrating the centennial of one-time Kansas City pianist Mary Lou Williams ' birth. Last Thursday, August 5, there was a concert honoring Williams in Chicago . Click here: Musicians converge in Chicago to celebrate the centennial of jazz master Mary Lou Williams - chicagotribune.com . The biggest news on the Kansas City jazz scene might be the fact that Ahmad Alaadeen has stage four bladder cancer. Alaadeen turned 78 on July 24. Click here: Jazz musician Alaadeen has cancer - KansasCity.com . Next month Prairie Village will have a free jazz festival that will see many KC area musicians strut their stuff. Pianist Eldar no longer calls KC home, but he'll not only be back to play at the festival, he was in town this past weekend helping raise funds to make it a reality. Click here: Prairie Village gets ready for big jazz festival - KansasCity.com . The Topeka Blues Society focused on the next generation of blues musicians Sunday, August 8, with its International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase at Uncle Bo's. Click here: Young blues musicians to play | CJOnline.com . Former Kansas City singer-songwriter Jeff Black has been in the studio working on his next album tentatively titled Plow Through the Mystic , which is slated for release this fall. It will be Black's first full release of new songs since 2005. Topeka 's Backlash is planning to take a six month hiatus to work on the band's fifth album. Before that the Backlash will play four dates beginning with a benefit for the Herrington Municipal Hospital on August 14. That'll be follow by gigs in Ozawkie and Topeka . The fourth and final show before the break will be for Vet Aid, but the venue has not been announced yet. The guys hope to have the album finished and for sale early in 2011. Backlash leader Shawn Ames says it's a miracle that the band has been able to keep together for 18 years. KMHOF inductee Chet Nichols has recently relocated from Chicago to Detroit . It didn't take him long to find a place to play his music. Chet's playing every Tuesday and Wednesday at AJ's Music Club in Ferndale , MI .
For Your Ears Only benefit September 18 (Lawrence) Mark your calendars for the Midwest 's biggest sale of all things audio. “For Your Ears Only,” a benefit sale for the University of Kansas Audio-Reader Network , will be held Friday, September 17 from 6-9 pm and Saturday, September 18 from 9 am-4 pm at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence , 2121 Harper Street , Building #21. This year's sale will feature vintage and modern audio equipment, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs and more at great prices. Tickets for Friday night are $10 at the door and $7 in advance. Friday night's sale will include free food and door prizes. Admission is free on Saturday. All proceeds from the sale go to benefit Audio-Reader Network, a free reading and information service for the blind and print disabled. For more information, visit www.reader.edu or contact Feloniz Lovato-Winston at 785-864-5336 or fwinston@ku.edu .
Chely Wright updates Chely Wright posted a list of “25 Things About Me” on Facebook recently. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/notes/chely-wright/25-things-about-me/411824427915 . Chely was interviewed recently by The Pulse . Click here: THE PULSE » Blog Archive » Ful Music Insider: Exclusive Interview With Chely Wright .
Boobs Rock to support breast cancer research Is there a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than combining two awesome things: rock and boobs? The Boobs Rock: A Fest for Breasts fundraiser was yesterday, August 1, at the Brick in Kansas City . All proceeds raised will go directly to breast cancer research. The bands -- referred to as Rockers for Knockers -- were the Night Owls, the B-Dinas, Heather Thornton & Friends and the Jen Lawless Project, with Dirty Dorothy as the MC. As the women who put on this event say, "all good boobs need support." We couldn't agree more.
Melissa Etheridge Melissa Etheridge keeps movin' on with her summer tour in support of her latest album, Fearless Love . Click here: Stargazing | Music keeps Melissa Etheridge moving on - KansasCity.com ; Click here: Letting the music speak - Dallas Voice There are two new interviews with Etheridge on the Melissa Etheridge Eco-Friendly Street Team web page. In the first interview, read how Steven Girmant designed the Fearless Love Tour stage set with influences from the Shipibo Tribes of Peru. Also, Melissa discusses her spiritual path, what she thinks are the most powerful lyrics on the Fearless Love album, and what it was like to play in Amsterdam again. The interviews are available at www.melissaetheridgestreetteam.com
Gathering of the Juggalos on August 14 Juggalos and Juggalettes, it's that time of year again! The 11th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos is right around the corner. If you thought that Tech N9ne and Strange Music weren't gonna take part... well, you were wrong. On Saturday August 14th, not only will Tech be performing, but labelmate and Sacramento "Ripgutt" legend, Brotha Lynch Hung, will also be gracing the Gathering main stage. Don't miss out Juggalos, cause Saturday at Cave-In-Rock , IL is gonna be Strange!
More music news ... Lawrence 's Robert Foster has devoted his life to music, conducting bands across the country. Click here: Code of conduct: Band director invests life in music community / LJWorld.com . Martina McBride wants you to be heart healthy, and has teamed up with Cheerios to help you reach that goal. Click here: Martina McBride Wants You…To Be Heart Healthy! | The Ladies' Lounge . With a Hip Hop Academy and Tech N9ne appearing on national music charts, the Kansas City hip-hop scene is more active than most realize. Click here: The local hip hop scene in Kansas City . Popular singer-songwriter Julia Peterson lived in Lawrence for 13 years, but moved to Kansas City in April. She's busy promoting her new album There, Beneath the Sky , her first in five years. Click here: Julia Peterson's songs have a barroom punch - Page 1 - Music - Kansas City - The Pitch . It almost sounds too good to be true. Ten dollars buys a ticket to see Kevin Mahogany , Fourplay and three local openers at the 40 Acres & a Mule campus on Saturday, August 7. Details are here . Steve Penn previewed the event in the Kansas City Star . Click here: KC festival aims to draw families back to town - KansasCity.com . One of the busiest musicians in Kansas City is drummer Pat Tomek , best known for his days with the Rainmakers. Pat recently post an amusing blog about the struggles involved in playing two gigs on the same night. Click here: Forty-Two: It happened one night . July 25 saw Bloodstone return to Kansas City for a live show in the Power & Light District. Click here: BLOODSTONE PERFORMS LIVE AT THE POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT THIS SUNDAY! | KansasCity.com Press Release Central Topeka yodeler Judy Coder keeps busy with two bands and solo gigs. She had a street dance in Cottonwood Falls Saturday and a performance in North Topeka yesterday. August 7 Judy and Pride of the Prairie will be playing in Valley Falls . Click here: Judy Coder-led bands to play | CJOnline.com . Former Kansas City jazz singer Karrin Allyson , who now lives in New York City , was part of the “Jazz for the Gulf” benefit in New Orleans over the weekend. Click here: 'Jazz for the Gulf' to assist victims of spill | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hattiesburg American . The KC band Lazy is on tour until August 12, but have found the time to sign a deal with The Record Machine. Click here: The Record Machine signs Lazy - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Lawrence 's Say My Name has his debut album out, available for downloads on iTunes, and soon to be in stores on vinyl. Click here: Say My Name: The Wayward Q&A - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . The men of Season to Risk have stepped away from their many side projects (Roman Numerals, Thee Water Moccasins, Olympic Size) to put together a short summer tour that started in their hometown of Kansas City . Season to Risk headlined a show at the Riot Room on Saturday night. If you didn't make this show, the band will be at the Replay Lounge in Lawrence this coming Friday, August 6. In last week's newsletter, we reported on the upcoming gathering of old SE Kansas musicians in Parsons on August 15. A major change has been made in the plans. Instead of the previously announced liar contest, there will be an unbelievable incredible musician true story competition instead. This change is the result of several musicians indicating that no lie could top their true experiences. Trophies will still be awarded for the top three stories. Scott McDonald and his jazz quartet play at Shawnee Heartland Assisted Living, 16207 Midland Drive in Shawnee on August 22. Joining Scott for this free concert will be Doug Talley, Rod Lincoln and Greg Whitfield. Click here: Scott McDonald Jazz Quartet to be featured during free concert Aug. 22 | KansasCity.com Press Release Central . F5 , a Wichita classic rock band, is now auditioning lead guitar players. The band is looking for someone with great tone and a professional attitude. F5 is booked a year out with higher paying gigs coming. If you're interested, contact Tommy Carlyle at tommy@f5rock.com . Last Friday, July 30, KMHOF inductee Dennis Higgins (Soul Express, Red Dogs, Spider & the Crabs) was named the 2010 Teacher of the Year by the New Mexico Association for Gifted Children. On Monday, July 26, Pat Metheny surpassed 100,000 Facebook fans. Congratulations!
American Jazz Museum welcomes NAACP convention The NAACP National Convention in Kansas City saw the American Jazz Museum get a lot of traffic from the out-of-towners. The local NBC affiliate covered the story. Click here: YouTube - NAACP brings traffic to KC Jazz District .
Chely Wright continues book and CD tour Wellsville's Chely Wright continues he book and CD signing tour with her next stop scheduled for August 5 in Los Angeles . She'll be reading from her book and performing songs from her alblum. She's also set up a new Facebook blog. http://www.facebook.com/chelyw?v=app_2347471856&ref=ts Out & Equal has announced that Chely will be one of the speakers at the 2010 Out & Equal Workplace Summit, set for October 5-8 at the Los Angeles Convention Center . If you missed Chely's appearance on The Ellen Show , it's being repeated this Wednesday, July 28.
Paul McCartney visits KC Sir Paul McCartney was in Kansas City over the weekend, so the Star 's Tim Finn asked some Kansas City musicians last week to share their memories of the Beatles . Click here: 'Yesterday': Local musicians share their Beatles memories - KansasCity.com .
Martina McBride interview The new issue of US Weekly has an interview with Martina McBride . There not very much new, but it's always good to see her get some national attention. Click here: News - Martina McBride: "Kid Rock Is Quite a Character!" - Movies, TV & Music - UsMagazine.com . Martina also appeared on CNN. Click here: Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com - McBride talks about life on the road .
Melissa Etheridge tour update Melissa Etheridge will be at the Durham (NC) Performing Arts Center tonight, following her recent stop in Atlantic City , where weather forced a venue change. The next stop is Tampa . Click here: She's got love on her mind - Music - NewsObserver.com ; Click here: She's got love on her mind - Music - NewsObserver.com .
More music news ... July has been a busy month for KC rapper Tech N9ne . After being arrested, rapping about Gates BBQ, being featured in XXL magazine and having one of his raps used to promote a pro wrestling event, he's written a song about the drink he and his crew wrote called ?KC Tea.? A video of the song is available online. Click here: Tech N9ne's "KC Tea" video, here at last - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Judy Coder and Cowgirl Swing return to the Broadway Stage in downtown Cottonwood Falls on Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. The Emma Chase Cafe will offer a special Concert Menu from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Please bring lawn chairs for seating, and your dancing shoes!!!! As always, all events produced by the Emma Chase Cafe are smoke and alcohol-free. Suggested $8.00 gratuity to musicians. Read more: http://pd.kansas.com/sp?aff=1002&eventId=3651#ixzz0uRrB2SPz . We've already mentioned that jazz pianist Mark Lowrey will be recording a live solo album at Jardine's in Kansas City on Sunday, August 1. The Pitch 's ?Wayward Blog? recently asked mark how he pays his bills. Click here: Hey, Mark Lowrey: Where does your money come from? - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . The Salt City Big Band will be playing at the Farmers Market Pavilion in Hutchinson tomorrow evening. Click here: Big Band show will feature vocalist . The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance has announced that the Conservatory Concert Jazz Band, under the direction of Bobby Watson has been invited by the city of Kurashiki , Japan , via the Heart of America Japan-America Society to perform in Kurashiki , Japan in October during Japan 's 25th National Cultural Festival in Okayama prefecture. The all-expenses paid trip will allow the students to perform for this prestigious festival while experiencing and learning about Japanese culture through Kurashiki , a sister city to Kansas City , Missouri . The group will travel to Japan October 30-November 8 to perform at the festival. During the festival, the Concert Jazz Band will perform for and interact with students from several schools, perform in a joint concert with Sakuyo University , and also as part of the final main stage concert at the Jazz Festival. The trip is underwritten by the city of Kurashiki , Japan , with special coordination from Kansas City 's Heart of America Japan-America Society. The Topeka Festival Singers will conduct auditions this Monday and Wednesday evenings at the First Presbyterian Church, 817 S.W. Harrison, for singers to perform with the mixed chorus during its four-concert 2010-11 season. Those seeking a spot in the group are asked to prepare two songs of contrasting style. An accompanist will be provided. In addition, there will be a short sight-singing exercise to perform. Positions are available in all sections of the ensemble. For more information and to arrange an audition time, call the group's music director, Kevin Kellim, at 670-1513 or e-mail him at kevin.kellim@washburn.edu . The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra has announced its 2010-2011 Concert Season. Click here: KCJAZZORCHESTRA.ORG . Kansas Heart played at the 11 th Annual Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival at Milford State Park . If you missed them, they'll be in Topeka 's Ward Meade Park October 3. Click here: Chris Biggs ? with Kansas Heart . There was a video shoot in Kansas City 's West Bottoms yesterday for a new single by The Good Foot . We hope it all went well. Click here: The Good Foot, with clowns and fire - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . One of the more interesting bands in Kansas City is Root and Stem . The band issued a self-titled EP in April, and now the band's cellist is leading the orchestra for a local production of the musical ?Guys and Dolls.? Click here: Root and Stem's folk rock is flourishing - Page 1 - Music - Kansas City - The Pitch . We reported earlier this year that the University of Kansas has a new School of Music . The dean of the new school, Robert Walzel , has arrived on campus. He's no stranger to KU, though, having attended the Midwest Music and Art Camp while he was in junior high school. Click here: Meet the dean: Head of KU's School of Music tackles challenges of reorganization / LJWorld.com . Jason Beers played live in KC twice in the past week. Wednesday, he and his band Brannock Device, were at Davey's Uptown Ramblers Club, and Saturday he was part of the show at the Czar Bar, playing songs from his newest banjo CD Banjoism?Da . Click here: Present Magazine Kansas City Music - Jason Beers, Brannock Device, Bass, and Banjo . Put August 15 on you calendar, and find your way to the Knights of Columbus Hall on Main Street in Parsons that afternoon. A bunch of long-time SE Kansas musicians will be gathering to jam, drink, eat and swap stories. Expected to show up are Ronnie Fleming, Tim Henson, John Jarboe, Jack Ellson, Larry Blagg, Marc Marcano and several other musicians, along with fans and friends. A major feature of the event will be a ?Liar Contest? to see who can tell the tallest tale about his music career. Lies have to be reasonably credible, yet outlandish at the same time. Trophies will be presented for the top three lies. Oh, yes, it's BYOB. Click here: sekrocks : SEK Rocks . Be at Stan Herd's Studio Saturday night, July 31, for a dance/party with the Crumpletons . As usual you can BYOB....... 8pm $5 Cover. The address is 512 E. 9th Street (Ninth and New Jersey ). The road is closed in front of Stan's so take 8th or 11th street to New Jersey . When we make up the KMHOF ballot each year, we look for ideas from a variety of sources. Lists we've put together over the years of potential nominees, suggestions from Hall of Fame members and inductees, and articles we read. The following article was in The Wichita Eagle July 19, and gave us another person to consider. Click here: Singer-actress, KU grad was role model | Top Stories | Wichita Eagle If you have an act you want considered, either email us or post it on our Facebook group. The two requirements are that the act has to have begun performing in public at least 25 years ago, and must have contributed to the musical history of Kansas or the greater KC metro area.
Mike Finnigan joins Lilith Fair in Bonner Springs The Lilith Fair stopped at Capital Federal Park in Bonner Springs recently, and several area performers were part of the show. Click here: Lilith's fare: Three Kansas City artists earn the opportunity to take the stage at female-powered festival / LJWor . Sara Swenson won her spot on the bill in an online contest. Click here: Present Magazine Kansas City Music - Sara Swenson Chanute's Jennifer Knapp was the Fair's opening act, but the biggest surprise of the night was 2005 KMHOF inductee Mike Finnigan playing keyboards for the Court Yard Hounds (Martie Maguire and Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks). It seems their regular guy couldn't make the KC, St. Louis and Chicago shows, so Mike filled in since he had played on their album.
Riverrock announces new website, CD reissue and tour dates Kansas City 's Riverrock has a new website so you can check out the band's history and get updated on current events. The last time we checked, a few of the pages were still under construction. The band's Midwest Man album is being reissued in a special 30 th Anniversary Edition on July 21. You will be able to purchase the CD directly from the website, many other online locations and at live shows. www.riverrockkc.com . July 21 & 23, Lenexa , KS – Longbranch Steakhouse & Saloon (CD release party on 23 rd )
Friends and fans join in support for Alaadeen From Alaadeen 's (public) Facebook account on July 11:
Melissa Etheridge on tour, partners with Cousteau
In addition to coverage of her tour and reviews of Melissa's album, she's also in the news for what's going on in her personal life. Click here: Melissa Etheridge Was Expecting a Call From the Kids, Got Served Instead - E! Online .
More music news ... KC's Takedown reunited for a show last Friday night in Brookfield 's City Park . The trio is working on recording an new EP, but doesn't' plan anymore live shows at this point. Click here: Takedown reunites for one-off show Friday night - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Kansas City musician Kiernan McMullan played the Czar Bar Friday with Nicole Berke and Nicolette Paige. Click here: Present Magazine Kansas City Music - Preview: The Best Part of Kiernan McMullan . Jardine's hosted “Underground Sounds” Friday night, featuring KC bands Mixed Method and Hominid. Click here: Blogs | Emily's take on ... Mixed Method | Ink . Wichita got an musical infusion of the band Infusion Friday and Saturday. Click here: Out of the garage | Wichita and Kansas entertainment | Restaurants, movies, events, recipes | Wichita Eagle . Kansas City 's Hip Hop Academy works to engage local youth in the positive elements of hip-hop culture at the Northeast Branch of the Kansas City (MO) Public Library. Click here: Local MCs reach out through the Hip Hop Academy - Page 1 - Music - Kansas City - The Pitch . TNA Wrestling has a pay-per-view event coming up on August 8 called “Hard Justice.” To help pump up fans for the event, the league is using KC rapper Tech N9ne 's song “Riot Maker” in a prom video airing on Spike TV. Tech and his record label are the subjects of a feature article in XXL . Click here: Tech N9ne and Strange Music featured in this month's XXL magazine - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog The new National Debonaires ' second release Words Are Like Bullets with Steve Gerard & Dave Elmo Bailey has a scheduled release date of August 2010 featuring Steve, Elmo, Dwight Ross, Mike Sedovic & Patrick Recob. It features 2 original songs by Patrick Recob and guest performances by Preston Hubbard, Lee McBee, Greg Demchuk, Mike Clark, Sean Carney, Trampled Under Foot and Gene Walker. Pre-release information will follow soon. It appears that the Kansas City Argosy Casino, 777 NW Argosy Parkway in Riverside , is dropping live music in its Crazy Olive's restaurant after two years. The Argosy will, however, continue to have live music on the casino's main stage. The Record Machine has released the debut album from Soft Reeds . Click here: http://view.email.topspin.net/... ; Click here: Present Magazine Kansas City Music - Soft Reeds - This Affair . KC jazz pianist Mark Lowrey has decided that it's time he released a solo piano album, so he'd decided to record two live shows Sunday, August 1 at Jardines, 4536 Main, in KCMO. All ticket buyers for the event become co-executive producers and will be mentioned by name in the liner notes of the CD. Shows are at 6:00 and 8:30 , and tickets are $20. They can be purchased at Jardine's or from Mark. Open Road , a California band featuring former Fabulous Flipper Ken Rice, has a new album called On The Verge . It's available for downloading from emusic.com. Click here: On the Verge mp3s, On the Verge music downloads, On the Verge songs from eMusic.com Chet Nichol 's song “The Love I Want To Show” just won the Best Philosophical Song Contest at Broadjam. You can hear the song at www.chetnicholsmusic.com . Ultimate Fakebook broke up in 2003, but the power pop punk powerhouse has just put a song up at www.ufbrocks.com for a free download and announced a record called Daydream Radio Is Smiling Static that will be released July 27. The Hutchinson News has a new monthly feature spotlighting local musicians. Click here: What's Up Hutch? | Welcome Home Hutchinson, KS - Spotlight on local musicians Conscious Creatures and Scott Allan. A second annual Kansas City Reggae Uprising Festival will be held August 29. Among the bands playing will be KMHOF inductees the Blue Riddim Band. Click here: Kansas City Reggae Uprising Festival returning next month - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Members of the Young Raiders are joining forces with Texas Blue Dawg to play at the first annual BBQ Rib ad Hot Wing Festival in Hastings , NE , on July 31. The outdoor event includes a hot wing eating contest at 6:30 , with the music starting at 8:00 . For information call 402-469-5507 or email Tom Taylor at cttaylor46@hotmail.com . KC Free Press caught up with Lawrence 's Cowboy Indian Bear recently. Click here: Cowboy Indian Bear | KCFreePress.com . Ruth Rhoden, co-host of KCUR's Just Jazz show for 23 years, has died. Click here: Maple Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery
Sarah Buxton hospital fundraiser on July 22 Lawrence native Sarah Buxton will return home with her musical partner Jedd Hughes for a fundraiser for Lawrence Memorial Hospital on July 22. Click here: Singer to return to Lawrence for LMH fundraiser / LJWorld.com .
Melissa Etheridge on tour and in the news
While all is going great on her tour, Melissa's personal life seem to be anything but great. Her former partner, actress Tammy Lynn Michaels, has filed legal documents asking for full custody of their twin children. Etheridge filed for dissolution of their domestic partnership first, asking for joint custody. Both women cite irreconcilable differences as the reason to end their partnership. Tammy is also seeking spousal support, claiming to have a total of four dollars to her name. Meanwhile, Melissa's lawyer claims, ?Melissa is paying all of Tammy's expenses, which totals tens of thousands of dollars per month.? This story will obviously continue.
Mark Lowrey pays tribute to Radiohead Mark Lowrey presented a second tribute to Radiohead over the weekend. Featuring singer Shay Estes performed to an enthusiastic crowd at the RecordBar in Kansas City . Click here: Mark Lowrey Presents a Radiohead Tribute - Page 1 - Music - Kansas City - The Pitch
Embarassment update We reported last week that Bill Goffrier of the Embarrassment had to cancel his show at KC's RecordBar because of a family emergency. Now the band's Brent ?Woody? Geissmann is in the news with a new radio show that began on Boston 's 96.9 FM yesterday, July 11. Click here: 96.9 Boston Talks .
Tony Teebo continues tour Tony Teebo contacted us to say the Sensational Showmen gig in Ft. Scott June 25 sold out. Tony's in Spokane , WA , until the end of July. He did a five day stand in Chicago in March and has played in eleven states since then. After Spokane , he heads to Yellowstone National Park . Teebo has been performing almost full-time since 1963, when he fronted Pittsburg 's New Survivors. He's played in 36 states and 8 countries. He's also done numerous national and regional commercials and released nearly a dozen recordings over the years.
Clif Major recovering from recent illness Wichita guitar legend Clif Major was hospitalized recently with pneumonia. Tommy Crabb got a lot of Clif's friends together at Rockin' Daddy's for two nights of music to raise funds to help pay Major's medical bills.
Tech N9ne profiled Fox 4's Tess Koppelman did a feature recently about Kansas City 's hip-hop artist Tech N9ne. Click here: KC Stage: Tech N9ne interview by Tess Koppelman .
Hearts of Darkness releases debut album Hearts of Darkness has its debut album out now, and the future looks bright for the Kansas City band. As the band's music continues to evolve, so do their critical success. Click here: Hearts of Darkness - Page 1 - Music - Kansas City - The Pitch ; Click here: KC's Hearts of Darkness creates its own sound with old-school analog - KansasCity.com ; Click here: kcur: : Hearts of Darkness Brings Afrobeat to KC (2010-07-06) .
Piano-Thon on July 15-16 The Mutual Musicians Foundation is hosting a "Piano-Thon fundraiser" July 15-16. Chris Clarke, Roger Wilder, Charles Williams, Everette Freeman, Rich Hill, Luqman Hamza, Murray Fields, Don Cox, James Hathaway, Karriem Sayles, TJ Martley and Michael Pagan are among the participants.
Prairie Village Jazz Festival on August 7 Eldar performs at a fundraiser for the Prairie Village Jazz Festival at Indian Hills Country Club on August 7. From the festival's site: Ticket reservations are $50 for individuals and only $85 for couples. VIP reservations are also available which include premium seating, dinner with wine, and a cocktail hour. VIP reservations are $125 for indviduals and $225 for couples.
Ashley Ray of Lawrence finds country music success Another Lawrence native now making her home in Nashville , Ashley Ray , will be joining seven other acts on the new album Sweet Home Alabama ? The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Sknyrd , which will available July 20 exclusively at Wal-Mart stores. Click here: Sweet Home Kansas: Lawrence native Ashley Ray embraces her rock roots to find success in the country music industr .
Ben Grimes returns with new Soft Reeds band When Ben Grimes left Kansas City and his band Golden Republic in his rear view mirror and headed to Nashville , we didn't know if we'd ever see him again. Well, he's back in town with a new band called Soft Reeds and a new album called Bastards. Click here: Get the new album from Soft Reeds now! | The Record Machine ; Click here: The Soft Reeds debut was a long time coming - Page 1 - Music - Kansas City - The Pitch .
Dogs? have reunited for first time since 1986 Together for the first time since 1986, Dogs? Have reunited and are hard at work on a new album. Original members Jerry Sumner, Barry Dirks, Stan Hartman and Conrad Stolze have returned with the addition of Randy Grohs on keyboards. Dogs? performed for the first time since 1986 as part of the Flicker Lounge 80s Band Reunion Bash at the Cotillion Ballroom in Wichita last August. The success of that benefit for the American Cancer Society inspired the guys to put the band back together. Click here: DogsTunes - The official site for the band Dogs?
More music news ... Kansas City based singer Dino O'Dell performed at Topeka 's public library last week. His appearance was part of the library's Blockbuster Wednesday concerts for children. Click here: Dino O'Dell to sing at library | CJOnline.com . Will Rockfest return to KC's Penn Valley Park next year? That's a question being debated on several fronts following complaints raised by this year's event. Click here: Rock 'n' roll's future in Penn Valley Park isn't certain | KCFreePress.com . Voting has begun for the 2010 Pitch Music Awards as the Kansas City publication tries once again to salute the best in a variety of categories. Click here: Pitch Music Awards voting season has begun - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog . Long-time KC favorites, The Clique , is playing only once in Overland Park this summer: next Saturday, July 17 at the Roxy, 75 th and Metcalf. They'll be saying goodbye to an old friend and introducing Jim of the Stolen Winnebagos as a new member of the band. LCD , another KC band will be reuniting for a show at the RecordBar Tuesday, July 27. CD Tradepost has designated September as "Local Music Month" and is encouraging instore performances, as well as promoting the local music selection in their stores during that month. Combining these with a CD release party, etc is something they encourage. Any local bands that want to have some retail presence can contact the area manager for the four Topeka stores, Jon Hetheriton. His email is jhetheriton@cdtradepost.com . http://www.facebook.com/pages/Topeka-CD-Tradepost/133212894533
Tommy Johnson Memorial Concert on July 11 in Lawrence His friends have succeeded in putting together a Tommy Johnson Memorial Concert and Remembrance. It will take place at The Jazzhaus in Lawrence next Sunday, July 11 from 4:00 - 10:00pm . The plan is to have the Jazzhaus Big Band play from 4:00-6:00 . Then everyone will take turns telling "Tommy Stories," because there are a million of them, after which there will be a giant jam session. Feel free to drop by at any time, and do not feel obligated to stay any longer than you are able too. This will be the kind of party Tommy would have loved.
Melissa Etheridge Melissa Etheridae has filed papers in California to formally end her relationship with Tammy Lynn Michaels. Click here: Melissa Etheridge Files to End Relationship | TMZ.com ; Click here: Tammy Lynn Michaels 'Blindsided' by Split With Melissa Etheridge | PopEater.com A fan creates desktop Melissa Etheridge wallpapers that are downloadable at no charge. The most recent is called "iheartradio." Here's is a link to the site if you're interested in checking them out or downloading them for use on your computer: http://www.4shared.com/u/pzgqtrsz/e983aa64/Kay_and_Les.html?sId=0KzBigiDqW6tj5uk
Chely Wright Chely Wright has written a blog about her recent visit to the White House. http://www.facebook.com/chelyw?v=app_2347471856&ref=ts Olivia Cruises is excited to announce that Chely will be joining them on their Caribbean Sun Cruise from October 30-November 6. For more info to to: http://www.olivialcom/Travel/Trips_caribbean_sun-entertainment.aspx .
YouTube videos from Winston Apple and White Clover It took Winston Apple about nine years to post his first video on YouTube, but only a month to post his second. You can view his version of "All Along the Watchtower/Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands " at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUhgYmF4mWo . Another new video on YouTube is of much older vintage. It's a second chance to hear the 1970 version of Topeka band White Clover. This band was led by drummer Phil Ehart, who now leads 2005 KMHOF inductees Kansas . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmCijdIxTaI .
KU's Midwest Music and Art Camp marks 75th anniversary Many Hall of Fame inductees have recounted stories of first visiting Lawrence as high school students attending KU's Midwest Music and Art Camp . The lastest version of the camp is the 75th edition. Click here: Thriving at 75: Music academy at KU marks anniversary with new programming / LJWorld.com .
Stiefel Rocks and Blues on July 9 in Salina The Stiefel Theater in Salina will present “Stiefel Rocks and Blues” on Friday evening, July 9 from 7 to 11. Doors and bar open at 6. Proceeds from the concert will help to establish a Salina Musician's Scholarship Fund. Applications for the funds are available at the Stiefel Theater. The Stiefel will present these local and regional bands:
A raffle will be held with the following donated instruments as prizes:
Raffle tickets are $1 each, and the drawing will be held on the 9 th . Winner must be present to win. Suggested admission/donation is $10 at the door. Concessions and bar will be available.
KC Music and Arts Fest on July 16 Two of the Kansas City area's finest champions of the arts, the Midwest Music Foundation and Review Publishing , are teaming up in a few weeks for a special evening that'll pair local music and local visual arts. Called "We Are Synaesthetic," the event will feature sixteen local-ish artists displaying work inspired by, interpretive of, or representational of music. Original works will be for sale, and all proceeds go to the two organizations. Dead Voices , Atlantic Fadeout , and the Wires will all play sets. There will be refreshments. It's happening Friday, July 16, at the Living Room (2nd floor, 1818 McGee), which is the art space that used to house the Pearl Gallery.
Topeka's Rock Cover Band Expo on July 17 / Original Band Music Battle on July 31 The Facebook group Topeka and Midwest Music Scene is holding its Rock Cover Band Expo at the Kansan (formerly Por'e Richards) July 17. Click here: Facebook | TMMS Cover Bands Gone Wild! Part 2. ALL AGES! The group's Original Band Battle Series continues with part two at the Boobie Trap July 31. Click here: Facebook | TMMS Original Band Music Battle, Part 2 ALL AGES
Rock the Crossroads 5K on July 17 The upcoming Rock the Crossroads 5K Run July 17 will be different from most similar events. Instead of running during the heat of the day, runners will begin at 7 pm . The race starts and ends in front of Grinders and loops thru the Crossroads area of Kansas City . Following the run, they'll be greeted by two free beer and music from Roman Numerals and the Belated. Non-runners will be charged $5 for the show. Click here: Rock the Crossroads.
Allen Blasco On Friday, July 9th, KMHOF board member Allen Blasco will be doing an acoustic gig with Tom "Trashmouth" Baker, former frontman of The Blues Notions. Also, in town from Tulsa will be Allen's songwriting partner, Bob Martin, who will sit in towards the end of the evening. All of this happens at Walsh's Corner Cocktails, 304 W. 85th St. , Kansas City , MO. Showtimes are 8:30 to 11:30 pm .
More music news ... Bill Goffrier of the Embarrassment had a solo gig scheduled for July 8 at Kansas City 's RecordBar, but has had to cancel because of illness in his family. We hope it's not too serious and that he'll reschedule sometime soon. KMHOF inductee Jerry Hahn played in Lincoln , NE , last week. Before the gig, he talked with The Lincoln Journal Star . Click here: Hahn to close Jazz in June season . Lawrence bands recently told the Lawrence Journal-World how they use the internet to promote their music. Click here: From posters to posting: Lawrence bands offer best ways of utilizing Internet to promote their music / LJWorld.com . Aaron Moreland of Wichita 's Moreland & Arbuckle was the subject of the Riffs section of the August 2010 issue of Guitar Player Magazine . He described how to play, “fat-ass riffs, runs and slide assaults sans bass.” Be looking for the August issue of Blues Review . Moreland & Arbuckle will be one of the featured artists. Click here: Blues Revue Magazine: 7/4/2010 . Wichita musician Scott Allan Knost has now played more that 700 gigs over the past five years. Click here: Musician joins '700 Club' | Wichita and Kansas entertainment | Restaurants, movies, events, recipes | Wichita Eagl . Kansas City-based preacher Jimmie Bratcher left his church ten years ago to spread his message through music. His latest stop was in Lawrence . Click here: Soul music: Christian performers unify R&B: religion and blues / LJWorld.com . Musicians Chris Tolle and Jake Cardwell work together as The Belles , but they don't like calling the duo a band. Click here: Time flies, but the Belles are not worried - Page 1 - Music - Kansas City - The Pitch . The Sexy Accident formed in 2005, and has gone through personnel changes since then, as evidenced on the band's new EP Now That She's Gone . Click here: Present Magazine Kansas City Music - The Sexy Accident - Change and Consistency . Kansas City 's My New TV Set has a shot at someday appearing on your new TV set. Click here: My New TV Set in a Michael Cera movie? - Kansas City Music - Wayward Blog .
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