

Gullywasher at The Mark
The Mark Music Series Presnts: Gullywasher and Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls. They played a mix of each of their bands sounds. It was a lovely night of folk and bluegrass with hints of classical guitar sounds.The Mark Music Series is a fundraising series to raise money for a youth and community center. #TheMark #TheMarkMusicShow #Gullywasher #bluegrass #folk


The Mark Music Show 3.2: Kelly Hunt
Kelly Hunt and Stas' played the second show in The Mark Music Shows concert series this year. This music series has been host to some incredible music and this night was no different. Kelly had the crowd hanging on every word. Kelly's music has this way of transporting you into the exact moment of the song. Kelly with the voice of a sweet song bird paired with the soft melodies picked on the guitar and the strings bowed on Stas' violin make magic that mesmorized the crowd


Rural Grit 20 Year Anniversary Show
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


Under the Big Oak Tree Interview
On a beautiful August night Under the Big Oak Tree released their latest album, The Ark into the world. Kimmy sat down with the band moments before the show started, we sat on the back patio of Mike Kelly's Westsider. We talked about the band and the new album to the soundtrack of summer night insects. The first band started playing so we headed into the venue for a night music. I still had a few burning questions and we were out of time so they sent me the rest of the questi


Westport Roots Fest Day One
Day one of the festival really felt like day two after having attending the Westport Roots Festival Pre-Party. Each stage was packed with great roots music from near and far. The sun was high in the sky at noon when the festival started. After a late night at the Pre-Party, brunch is an order. The Breakfast Sides (Springfield, MO) kicked things off on the outdoor stage. Normally when you see The Breakfast Sides it's the talented duo - Betsey and Chad or Biscuits and Gravy


The Matchsellers blast off in time and space to release The Bluegrastronauts
As I walked up to the Westport Coffee Shop, I was asked if I was there for the Matchsellers show. When I answered yes I was show to a step staircase that transported me to another world. With each step it grew a little darker. The stage twinkled in starry laser lights as people buzzed with anticipation for the start of the show. It was already clear this wasn't going to like most concerts. The Bluegrastronauts...err The Matchsellers joined by The Breakfast Sides took the stag


Bluegrass in the Bottoms
The second annual Bluegrass in the Bottoms will be here before you know it. Tickets are on sale now for the festival. The festival will be May 18 and 19, 2018 at Knuckleheads. Get familiar with the bands with this playlist on Spotify. Then go grab your tickets here: goo.gl/WC4GGM #bluegrass #BluegrassintheBottoms #MusicFestival #Knuckleheads


AJ Gaiter/Jesse Ray Carter/Urban Pioneers
It's not surprise to find great music at the Westport Saloon. On October 15, 2017 a musical treat was had. AJ Gaither OMB kicked off the night with his distinctive homemade sound. His cigar box guitars are sure to rock you. AJ Gaither plays a set with great rhythm of those songs you can't not dance to and the slower songs to catch your breath too. Check out the video of him playing Buy More here. Jesse Rae Carter will get you boogieing along to their high energy rockabil