International stars Mumiy Troll rock out, Russian-style

It’s not often that you get to experience international superstars on an intimate level. But thanks to discrepancy in musical trends — and the sheer amount of distance between here and Russia — fans of Russian mega-band Mumiy Troll rocked out up close and personal with them at the Record Bar Monday night. As the Russian population of Kansas City (who knew we had one?!) descended into midtown, a line formed outside the bar, and the excitement was palpable.