Archives: April 2012
Ned Yost can’t get comfortable, and it’s hurting the Royals
Yost and the Royals haven’t found a groove. Ned Yost can’t get comfortable. He’s not quite rocking back and forth in the dugout like former Atlanta Braves’ pitching coach Leo Mazzone, but he certainly can’t sit still. He keeps trying to tweak and massage and basically game his way into a win. Some of his moves have been very successful,…
Tycho, Star Slinger, the Replay’s Summer Fest, and other recently announced shows
Tycho Another week of squeal-worthy announcements, y’all. Our intrepid music editor recently expressed his joy concerning the KC Psychfest lineup. Yahoo worthy, right? Tycho will hit up the Granada on Monday, July 2. The chill, electro-acoustic musician creates pretty impressive ambient music, and is a surprisingly talented artist, too! Doors 8 p.m. The all-ages show is $12. Star Slinger, master…
Pending Kansas bill would criminalize refusing to take DUI tests
Kansas is considering harsher penalties for refusing DUI tests. In Kansas, people suspected of driving under the influence already face harsh penalties for refusing a breath test. Drivers that don’t blow earn an automatic one-year administrative suspension of their license followed by a year of driving with a breath interlock device that requires the driver to pass a breath test…
It’s 4/20 … take a look back at all the marijuana news that’s fit to print
Don’t get off the couch. We’ll bring the Plog to you today. When someone asks what stories go into the Plog every day, we explain that it’s a wide-ranging mix of crime stories, general news, media criticism and sports. If they ask if there’s anything else we feature, that’s when we remember six words: you put your weed in it….
Kansas City sports go prime time: Rob Riggle to host the ESPYs
Rob Riggle’s love for the Chiefs is no act. You can’t keep those plucky Kansans down in the world of entertainment. Comedian Rob Riggle, who has been everywhere this year, from film screens (The Lorax) to the Jumbotron at Arrowhead (when he tells you to make noise, you make noise), has been tapped to host the ESPYs. “Straight up sex…
Could KC have a mayor who doesn’t eat barbecue?
Whether it’s a source of pride or a smoke box you can’t escape, Kansas City’s identity will be forever intertwined with our barbecue. It’s a stand-in for weather when I meet someone in another city – people want to know if our smoked meats are worthy of the hype. I bring up for discussion how Kansas City is viewed because…
The relaunched Esquina offers inspired fare in Lawrence (Slideshow)
Angela C. Bond The smartly appointed Esquina has relaunched in Lawrence. In this week’s review, Charles Ferruzza discovered that some things are better off changing. He has visited Esquina in Lawrence and believes that it may “have the best lighted dining room.” Click here or on the picture above for a slideshow of the new Esquina. Photos by Angela C….
A conversation with Minden at a loud house party about why they’re moving to Portland; farewell show Saturday at RecordBar
Minden has been pretty busy since coming into existence sometime last year, putting out records and a head-turning video, and playing enough of their slickly dreamy shows to solidify themselves in the pop consciousness of Kansas City. But now it’s time for them to go. The band plans to pack up at the end of this month and resettle on…
Rumblejetts, ‘Zombie Girl’ (MP3)
While they’ve been gigging regularly and winning the 2011 “Best Rockabilly Band” Pitch Award, the Rumblejetts haven’t put out an album since 2010’s Summertime Apples. You’re going to have to wait a little bit longer to snag a copy of their new CD, Motor Honey. It’s not available until the Rumblejetts play a release party at Knuckleheads on Wednesday, May…
Parkville Microbrew Festival and other weekend possibilities
Show Me Beer Tasting glasses are the new adult baseball cards. The beer is here. The season of beer festivals – spring is meant for drinking outdoors – begins with the ninth annual Parkville Microbrew Festival on Saturday. You can sample brews from 39 different breweries between 1 and 5 p.m. at English Landing Park (First Street and Main). Tickets,…
What to do on Saturday for Record Store Day
Forester Michael Record Store Day is this Saturday, April 21, which ought to give many of us something to do Saturday afternoon other than eat too much and sit around and be bored on our day off. On this day, we are urged to buy new records, limited-edition records, other cool items, and see some live in-store performances. Here’s what’s…
Black 47’s Larry Kirwan is at the Kansas City Irish Center this Saturday
For all the Irish enthusiasts out there: Larry Kirwan, lead vocalist and guitarist of Celtic-rock act Black 47, has written a new novel, Rockin’ the Bronx. He’s out on a national tour that’ll stop by the Kansas City Irish Center, in the lower floor of Union Station, this Saturday, April 21, at 7 p.m. Kirwan will perform some songs and…
Dean of KU engineering school leaving for LSU
Stuart Bell is moving to LSU. Stuart Bell, the dean of KU’s School of Engineering, will leave his post to take at job at Louisiana State University, KU announced Thursday. He will become LSU’s executive vice chancellor and provost. Bell was featured in a Pitch story earlier this month about KU mechanical engineering professor Albert Romkes. Bell came to KU…
Cleveland Indians media guy thinks Kansas City’s water ‘tastes like ass’
The Cleveland Indians can certainly take credit for sending the Royals’ season into a tailspin by sweeping them at Kauffman. But winning with class? That’s a concept appearing to have escaped the Tribe. Bart Swain, director of media relations for the Indians, wasn’t content with winning on the field. He had to go and insult our water on his personal…
The many faces of Kansas City Mayor Sly James
Earlier this week, KSHB Channel 41 ran a story saying Mayor Sly James reacted angrily to questions from reporters about the mayor’s family being connected to a couple of incidents of violence (the mayor’s brother is accused of pistol-whipping his cousin and then shooting up the cousin’s car). As you can see in the video above, reporter Chris Hernandez says…
Jimmy John’s has $1 subs from 11 to 3 today
It’s Customer Appreciation Day at Jimmy John’s, which means that 8-inch subs cost $1 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. More than a dozen stores in the Kansas City area are participating in the promotion – here’s a list. Categories: Dining, Food & Drink
Who makes the best calzone in Kansas City?
Cafe Al Dente’s calzone fills the takeout box and your stomach. Springtime is not exactly calzone weather, but can’t a man have the equivalent of pregnancy cravings? A hankering for a calzone brought me inside Cafe Al Dente (412D Delaware). It wins points for affordability ($7.10 with tax) and freshness (fresh spinach, made to order), but it’s not the last…
K City Coffee House and Wine Bar has closed in the River Market
K City Coffee has closed. The eggspressos have left the River Market. K City Coffee House & Wine Bar – which opened in January 2010 at 412B Delaware – has closed. The coffee shop had its own Roasterie blend and one of the more unique methods of preparing eggs in the city. The aforementioned eggspresso egg sandwiches were made using…
Hilary Watts Riot, ‘Tube Top’ (MP3)
Freak-pop group Hilary Watts Riot has two release shows for its A/S/L EP this weekend. Friday, April 20, the band is at Coda, with the Cave Girls. The next night, Saturday, April 21, there’s a free show at Liquid 9 with Molly Picture Club and Los Angeles’ the Peculiar Pretzelmen. The group’s label, Money Wolf Records, promises an “audio/visual freak…
Kansas City police investigating homicide on North Wheeling; second homicide investigation in last two days
James Conklin was 27. Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating yet another homicide. The latest occurred around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. Police received reports of shots being fired in the 400 block of North Wheeling. Officers found the back door of a home open and the body of a man inside. UPDATE: Authorities say the victim is 27-year-old James Conklin of…
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