This past weekend was absolute insanity at the heat-fueled annual Boulevardia Beer, Food & Music Festival in Kansas City, Missouri. Though the latter part of Day 2 did, unfortunately, get rained out — gotta love that unpredictable midwest weather — what did transpire on the blacktop outside HyVee Arena (Kemper Arena) was absolute magic. Photographer Ashleigh Lee brings us highlights, including sets from Fitz & The Tantrums, Young The Giant, Lovelytheband, and more.
Today, we sit down with Daniel Levi Goans. He is one half of the folk duo Lowland Hum, comprised of both he and his wife, Lauren Plank Goans. We had the unique pleasure of catching up with him in a rare quiet moment in the lead to the release of their new album Glyphonic. Check it out.
0:00 Intro
0:11 EZVisibility.com
0:22 Dbl-take.com
1:10 Daniel Goans/Lowland Hum intro
2:52 The draw of touring
4:33 Kansas City, Missouri
5:34 Chanticleer Garden
6:52 Austin taco truck
7:35 The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
12:02 MC Hammer
15:15 “A Drive Through the Countryside”
17:57 “Waite”
26:54 Support Quiet Music
On Tuesday, May 14th, Elle King gave an incredible and unforgettable performance at The Truman, in the Crossroads District of Kansas City. Barns Courtney opened the show with phenomenal energy, and they were absolutely chomping at the bit by the time this legendary vocalist took the stage. While her male cohorts on stage all matched, she wore a striking and unique suit outfit. But it was her vulnerability that she wore best on stage, as she tore through song after song to a crowd of what had to be some of her biggest fans. Peer into the scene below!
On May 8th, The Unlikely Candidates made a pit stop at recordBar in Kansas City, MO to entertain a full house. Before the show, Michael Porter – one of our favorite contributors – sat down and spoke with the band. Check out his video interview below!
Keep up with The Unlikely Candidates here.
On Wednesday, May 1st, we celebrated May Day with Jai Wolf at the Truman in Kansas City, MO. The room was decked out with humans from wall to wall dressed in their EDM best. We have a few photos to share the kaleidoscope of a night with you!
Keep up with Jai Wolf here.
On Thursday, May 2nd, Interpol and FOALS lit up the stage at Arvest Bank Theater at The Midland. Photographer Ashleigh Lee captured some highlights for us.
Keep up with Interpol here.
On Monday, April 29th – just days after the release of their new album Real Life – brother duo Cayucas made a phenomenal appearance at recordBar in Kansas City, MO. They were joined by Cape Francis, which was also an incredible delight. In all sincerity, it’s a little more difficult to get a midwestern out of the house on a Monday night. Especially when the weather has been gloomy. But Cayucas is the band you show up for, as you’ll never quite understand how impressive they are without witnessing them live.
Keep up with Cayucas here.
On Sunday, April 7th, The Coathangers made an energetic, impressive performance at recordBar in Kansas City, MO. It was the bookend to a gorgeous spring weekend, keeping the crowd on their feet and dancing late into the evening.
Keep up with The Coathangers here.
On Wednesday, March 27th, Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland opened its doors and welcomed a hefty crowd for the St. Paul & The Broken Bones show. Opener Michael Nau played some acoustic beauts, and we melted into the evening with the incredible Alabama-based collective that truly ignites our souls.
Keep up with St. Paul & The Broken Bones here.
