I LOVE KC MUSIC

Magic has been happening at Rural Grit Happy Hour for twenty years now. Kimmy of I Love KC Music asked people who have been playing and attending what Rural Grit means to them. Here are their responses. Kelly Hunt: When I first showed up at Rural Grit four years ago, I was brand new to Kansas City. I hardly knew anyone and had only just begun playing my songs for people. Being embraced and uplifted by the Rural Grit community gave me the confidence and support that I needed

This past Monday Rural Grit celebrated twenty years of Monday nights at The Brick. It's been twenty years of music and community. Twenty years of growth and partnership. Twenty years of roots music and growth. Monday the community came out to celebrate dresses in the best to play, cherish the work of Kim Stanton, the woman who has done so much for Rural Grit, and all those moments that have sparkled over the years at Rural Grit. Monday night was memorable moment after mom

Making the yearly "What's Good" end of year best list was difficult, because so much awesome music came out in 2018. As we excitedly wait for the new music 2019 will bring, enjoy music put out by local bands in 2018. Full Length Bob and Una Walkenhorst - For Tomorrow Charles D. Williams - Flavors of Jazz Cuee - Shameless Duncan Burnett - Soulcially Aware Faceface - Mmmm Grassfed - Moovin' Down the Road The Greeting Committee - This Is It Khrystal - The Awkward Muva Kuttybear