The phrase "labor of love" doesn't quite cut it when describing the absolute nightmare it's been for Konnor Ervin and his band to release a new album. It's been about four years since Kansas City band The ACBs put out anything new, and it didn't come easy. In addition to Ervin's ...

If you were one of the many who braved the cold and packed the Jackpot on Monday night (a school night!), you were part of something pretty special. When I arrived to help a friend record the show, there was an electricity in the air. Folks were packed in there, huddled for warmth, excited ...

On Friday night I went to the Wolf Parade show and became so fed up with the crowd that I wanted to leave early. At first I mistook these people for "fun" and "rowdy." But soon it became clear that they were more "drunk" and "disorderly." It wasn't all terrible. I was actually ...

David Supica has to admit, Lawrence is a pretty intimidating town. The Delta Saints bassist just moved down to Nashville with his bandmates, where he says folks are constantly judging bands and their music. But when the band comes to Lawrence he can't help but feel a few of those same ...

If there's anyone who is swelling with Kansas pride, it's Justin Marable. You can see it in everything he does. Most folks know him through his art, but he's starting on a new venture with Interior Sea. Marable teamed up with Justin Hocking recently to stretch their wings in the music ...

Photo Courtesy: Alex Bonham-Carter Marty Hillard is probably one of those folks who can't sit still for very long. Just when he's got one project down, he's starting another. On Monday night Hillard teams up with longtime friend and collaborator MORRI$ to debut their latest project Ebony ...