moe. // photo by Allison Scavo moe. Liberty Hall Saturday, October 7 moe. formed at the University at Buffalo which makes sense considering how much intelligence goes into their neopsychedelic music that bends into several genres including blues, jazz, funk, and rock. They recorded their first album in 1992, which launched them into an era of exceeding popularity alongside Phish…
A Kansas barber by day, Brihanna Jayde discusses show biz work and life in Kris Bailey’s “I Am … Brihanna Jayde,” a Kansas film short screened at the Tallgrass Film Festival. Maybe it’s inevitable that differences—the variations that make us human—were on the minds of filmmakers whose work screened Saturday at the Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita. Perhaps that’s because…
The Band CAMINO. // photo by Daniel Fuchs The Band CAMINO with The Wldlfe and Bad Suns The Midland Friday, October 6 Touring in support of this summer’s new album, The Dark, The Band CAMINO played the Midland Friday night with openers The Wldlfe and Bad Suns. Our photographer Daniel Fuchs was there to capture it all. The Band CAMINO…
All Five Temptations Clap Along at Ameristar Casino. // ©2023 Ameristar Casino-Kansas City // Alex Agueros On Saturday night, the five current members of the Temptations carried on the tradition of uniquely crafted choreography and soothing soul as they made their way through Kansas City on their Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations tour. The…
Photo Courtesy of La Pocha Nostra This weekend, Cultura Fest will host the Latino performance troupe La Pocha Nostra as they perform their newest show entitled The Mex Files: A Divination Ritual. The troupe is made up of two members, Guillermo Gómez-Peña and Balitrónica who together, fuze chicano cyber-punk with traditional latin culture. La Pocha Nostra formed in L.A in…
Adobe Stock We’ve been asking members of the KC community to submit stories about their thoughts and experiences in all walks of life. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with our readers, please send it to brock@thepitchkc.com for consideration. Dr. Kristin Feeback is the president and CEO of CommCare, the 988 call center for northwest Missouri. She is a…
Courtesy photo Glenn North’s never-ending curriculum vitae reads like a short novella. It makes us wonder if the man ever has time to sleep. Not only is North the Director of Inclusive Learning & Creative Impact at the Kansas City Museum, he’s also the author of City of Song, a collection of poems inspired by Kansas City’s rich jazz tradition….
The Wonder Years. // photo by Andrew Dodderidge The Greatest Generation, released by The Wonder Years back in 2013, is probably one of the best albums of the 21st century. And although the longtime pop punk group sold out The Truman back in March in support of their new album, The Hum Goes on Forever, the turnout at the local…
Veggie Delight slice at The Combine // Photo by Sarah Sipple The Combine resides in a former Wonder Bread factory at 30th and Troost. Flour filled the air before most of us were born. Now, The Combine Owner Alan Kneeland has brought new life to the space with lunch and dinner offerings, a rooftop patio, and a welcoming atmosphere. During…
Amy Lavere Official Showcase. // Photo by Katie Rich The 36th annual Folk Alliance International returns to Kansas City for its 10th year in 2024. Their goal is to unite the folk music industry and community, crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken Word, Traditional, Zydeco, and various…
Garmin KC Marathon Road Closure // Courtesy Garmin Kansas City Marathon This post was paid for by the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation. The Garmin Kansas City Marathon is Kansas City’s largest annual race and will be taking runners on a tour through the coolest neighborhoods and past the most beautiful landmarks in the city. Scheduled for Saturday,…
The Mars Volta @ Uptown on Oct 8, 2023. // Photo by Brock Wilbur The Mars Volta swung through The Uptown on Sunday night, marking their first KC stop in almost a decade an a half. Opening act Teri Gender Bender, known previously from Guadalujara’s Le Butchrettes and a frequent tour partner to the band, took the stage for an…
Snooper. // photo credit Dougal Gorman Nashville egg punks Snooper make music which is best suited for bouncing around the room. It’s frantic, energetic, and brims with the kind of giddy energy you haven’t had since you slammed the biggest iced coffee the barista would sell you after staying up too late the night before watching horror movies on VHS….
// Photo by Tarik Sykes Last night, in a match that featured five first-half goals, the KC Current defeated Chicago Red Stars 6-3. The teams tied the record for most goals in an NWSL match, achieving the feat for the fourth time—but the first time since 2017. While Current will not advance to the play-offs, the win means Current will…
Little Shop of Horrors production shots. // Courtesy Theatre in the Park @ Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center in Overland Park Theatre in the Park’s outdoor run might have wrapped for the season, but they’re continuing their great musical theatre entertainment indoors with the humorous, sci-fi musical Little Shop of Horrors. The show will run through October 22 at…
Photo by Orrin Grey This is part of our 2023 Haunted House coverage. Read more here. I underestimated Worlds of Fun. Despite living in the Kansas City area for more than two decades, I’ve never gone to their Halloween Haunt event, which has been growing steadily since 2003. My reasons for giving it a pass over the years have been…
Image courtesy of // The Noise FM The Pitch had the opportunity to sit down and catch up with one-half of the Ward brothers to discuss everything they have been up to recently. Alex Ward, brother to Austin Ward and an integral part of the bands Scores, Hembree, and The Noise FM discussed, among other things, The Noise FM’s upcoming…
Stick to Your Guns. // photo by Nick Spacek Stick to Your Guns with Comeback Kid, Spirit World, and Orthodox The Bottleneck Thursday, October 5 Orange County hardcore act Stick to Your Guns hit the Bottleneck Thursday night as part of their current tour, wherein they’re performing their 2012 album, Diamond, in its entirety. Along for the ride were fellow…
Joan Farr knew she had been conned before Keanu Reeves brushed her off after his concert last week in Lawrence. After months of online correspondence, $9,000 in Bitcoin transfers and a confrontation with her family, she understood the individual who promised to endorse her presidential campaign and even be her date for her high school reunion wasn’t really the famous…
Redder Moon. // photo credit Mark Peterman On Friday, October 13, Kansas City synth-rock trio Redder Moon releases their sophomore LP, She Was Certainly Bit By Something. Following on the heels of their debut EP, Land of the Blind, and follow-up LP, Hell is Other People, both released in 2021, this new nine song collection ably fits the bill of…
Air Supply. // photo by Nick Spacek Air Supply Lied Center Wednesday, October 4 To give you all a peek behind the curtain, when we originally ran our interview with Air Supply’s Graham Russell, we referred to he and Russell Hitchcock as “soft rock duo Air Supply.” Their publicist emailed back saying, “They really rock in concert and nobody on…
Ashley Bare at Hemma Hemma // Photo by Anna Petrow Hemma Hemma may be new to Waldo, but Kansas City is no stranger to Chef/Owner Ashley Bare’s cooking. Hemma Hemma focuses on wholesome foods–to savor in-house and on the go–but we wanted to find out what keeps Bare herself feeling whole and satisfied. The Pitch: Tell us about Hemma Hemma’s…
Lincoln University, located in Jefferson City, is Missouri’s 1890 land-grant institution (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). In 1890, Missouri had a choice: Allow Black students to attend the University of Missouri, its 1862 land-grant university, or open a second college for Black students with a federal grant. So, Lincoln University in Jefferson City received the designation — and years of separate and…
Photo courtesy of Starslinger One of the greatest aspects of any city is live music. Kansas and Missouri are filled to the brim with local talent, and they need your help this Friday. This Friday, Oct. 7 is Bandcamp Friday, a day that ensures that all revenue made from music goes directly to the artists for 24 hours. Here’s why…
