by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief “The Carnival” launched the solo career of Wyclef Jean more than 20 years ago. While so many assume it’s a catchy name or catchphrase Jean uses for his albums, to the artist it’s more about his journey through musi... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief As the Missouri State Fair came to a close last weekend, throngs of fans piled into the Pepsi Grandstand Saturday night to catch RaeLynn and Cole Swindell. The nearly sold out show had more than... Read more
Story by Metal Head Cosa Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Monday, Aug. 13, The Outland Ballroom in Springfield, Missouri, played host for the Hot Summer Nights Tour starring the Butcher Babies with special guest Hyro the Hero and Tetrarch.... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic I’ve always loved extreme sports. I still watch the X Games every year. Once, in junior high, I went to dinner with a boyfriend and his parents. My boyfriend’s father mentioned how skateboarding was for troublemaker... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief There’s nothing that sets off a Friday night quite like red dirt country music. Despite low attendance, Tim Montana and Aaron Watson brought it home at the Missouri State Fair last night. Montan... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The lights dimmed on the Sprint Center Thursday night and some of the most iconic album art from the ‘90s flashed across the screen to the tune of solemn organ track, and fans were transported t... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Fans packed into the Pepsi Grandstand Wednesday night at the Missouri State Fair for the Southern Uprising Tour featuring The Outlaws, The Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band and Travis T... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter 2017 through 2018 turned into a tumultuous time for Jay Linhardt. He has a love of music and the arts, and he tenaciously strives to further build a greater presence concerning the arts and music in Warrensburg, Mo. A... Read more
Story by Metal Head Cosa Photos by Lexi Miles, Photographer Friday, Aug. 10 was a night of tributes at The Scene in Kansas City as all-female Iron Maiden tribute band The Irons Maidens brought their amazing talent, Edwina, and all the best Maide... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The riffs and gang vocals of ‘70s rock n roll once represented the rebellious spirit of the era, but have evolved to symbolize family bonding and car singalongs in the decades since. Those famil... Read more