One night of rock: the Pitch Music Showcase 2010

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I have an admission to make: the 2010 Pitch Music Showcase was my first rodeo. Was I prepared to catch all 35-plus acts that we, The Pitch, had packed into Westport in this single night of rock? Maybe.

Duly caffeinated and armed with notebook, pen, camera, and weathered Chucks, I believed I was ready to take whatever some of Kansas City and Lawrence’s finest local musicians could whip my way.

I am music journalist. Hear me roar.

I may not have seen it all last night – truly, who can? – but as I threw my crumpled itinerary to the wind, I found a fiercely rich cross-section of Kansas City and Lawrence’s music scene throbbing in the heart of Westport, aching to be heard. And hear, I would, indeed.

Pitch photographer Paul Andrews caught some less crazy action at the music fest. Check out locals rocking out in this slideshow.