We♥KC! November 4-6, 2025 Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence, KS metro)
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Best of the Fest: Milwaukee Metal Fest, Kerrville Folk Festival, and Festival International de Jazz de Montreal
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Veronica Swift at the Dakota (09-22-23)
What’s neat about writing for We Heart Music is to see fans of all ages at shows. In fact, the age gap between the audience at the Varsity Theater to see David Kushner on September 21st and Veronica Swift at the Dakota the night after is almost three generations. And although the crowd at the Dakota was a little greyer, they were no less enthusiastic in their applause for they were treated to an eclectic, dynamic show from a performer not yet thirty.
We♥KC – January 16-31 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence / Topeka KS)
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Cyrus Chestnut Trio – Twin Cities Jazz Festival (06/29/13) St Paul, MN live review
The Baltimore-born Chestnut, who cut his chops playing piano for the likes of Terrence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, and Betty Carter assuredly led his Trio (bassist Eric Wheelerbass and 19-year old drummer Evan Sherman) through an enjoyable 100 min set of standards, covers, and playful original compositions, on a perfect Saturday evening under the stars at St. Paul’s Mears Park.
Jazz #19 – Have a Family Reunion
What makes New Orleans not only a musician’s town but also a place that produces musical families? Take the Marsalis family. There’s Wynton, one of jazz’s more tireless promoters. Then you have Branford, Delfeayo and Jason. Plus, don’t forget the man who started it all, Ellis.
Jazz Note #15 – Highlight a Town Part II
There is a lot of great music in the Crescent City. More than any other New Orleans is a musician’s town. After all, how many other cities have their airport named after a trumpet player?