In the last six months, Kristie Stremel’s life has changed drastically. The veteran singer-songwriter and her partner, Lori, adopted a baby boy last October, right around the time Stremel was recording her latest solo album, Songwriter, released in April. With upbeat tunes and thoughtful lyrics, this newest recording is laced with Stremel’s trademark honesty, delving into meaty topics like finding…
The Black Lips with Natural Child, the Conquerors Riot Room, Kansas City Wednesday, April 30, 2014 For the full slideshow, go here. Despite technical difficulties that seemed to plague the entire length of the Black Lips’ 50-minute set last night at Riot Room – culminating with the unexpected decimation of rhythm guitarist Cole Alexander’s amp just before the final song –…
By now, Pitch readers – and everyone in the local music community – are well-acquainted with St. Joseph’s Radke brothers. The home-schooled trio was brought up on essential American rock and roll the way most kids are raised on Lucky Charms and Disney, and the band’s international success could be leading some parents to think again about alternative approaches to…
Friday would have been Pete Seeger’s 95th birthday, and KKFI 90.1 is paying tribute to the legendary folk singer and activist with an intensive local lineup. Favorite local fiddler Betse Ellis hosts a night of live music and spoken word, with performances by Old Sound, Madisen Ward & Mama Bear, Danny Cox, Howard Iceberg and Emily Tummons, Bob and Diana…
