Photos: The Black Mariah Theater brings witchy rock back to KC

November 21, 2023

Maura Dayton,

The Black Mariah Theater at Knuckleheads. // Photo by Maura Dayton

On Sunday night, Knuckleheads hosted a homecoming show for local witchy rock band The Black Mariah Theater following their fall tour. The duo, consisting of twin sisters Analiese and Sophia, showcased songs from their second album, Mean To Be Mean, which was released earlier this year in July. Along with their original songs, such as “Gin and Attention” and “Mean To Be Mean,” the duo performed a cover of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.”

Local alternative pop artist Lava Dreams opened the show with their ethereal vocals and danceable rhythms, performing original songs such as “R.I.P. THE OLD ME” and “Good Energy” along with their cover of “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by the Eurythmics.

Punk rockers Cat F!ght took the stage before The Black Mariah Theater, performing a fast-paced and electric set of their original songs, such as “Pervert,” “Kings of Nothing,” and “Background Noise.”

Photos by Maura Dayton

Lava Dreams