

Album Review: Shawn James - The Dark & The Light
Shawn James released his album "The Dark & The Light" on March 22, 2019. I Love KC Music asked roots music super fans and fans of Shawn James, Jeannie and Elaine Holmes to guest write a review of his album. It is a great honor for my mother, Jeannie Holmes and I, Elaine Holmes to write a record review on behalf of our dear friend Shawn James (Los Angeles, CA). We have been ardent followers of his music for many years now. His latest offering, “The Dark & The Light,” is his


Slywave (AKA Joywave, Sir Sly, and Jaenki) Sold Out AF
For a first Friday, spending the night with Slywave was full of ecstatic energy. Attendees, strangers, gathering in groups, becoming friends and dancing the night away. The emotion presented by the artists left the crowd begging for more. The night of 11/02 will not be easily forgotten. The passion and love will be implemented in memories forever. As doors open, people flood in getting as close as they could to the stage. The show was insanely sold out and the audience was br


Yoke Lore, Bay Ledges, and LUCAS.
LUCAS. opened the night with an instrumental set. The crowd was absolutely loving their set. Driving percussion, soaring synth, and melodic guitar making otherworldly sounds. Some songs were heavier and others lighter. This Kansas City band is creating music unlike what’s out there in the Kansas City music scene. Their live performance is high energy and it’s obvious they’re having fun playing together and for the crowd. The energy the band put out the crowd gave right bac