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,... 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 prese... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter Three months prior, The Flood Brothers were tearing the roof off and getting down, opening up for Samantha Fish, in front of a sardine can packed crowd at the Ros... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter Nolle Bond and doom-blues duo Freight Train Rabbit Killer have joined forces and crafted a unique audio experience, combining literature, music and spoken word. T... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter The number of country musicians I like and listen to is a rather small list: Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings and probably a few more. But I’m an... Read more
Photos by Geula Justice, Photographer Echo Black was a co-headliner with City of the Weak at Aftershock in Merriam, Kan. last Thursday. Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter The Melvins, throughout their existence as a band have never been conventional. 1986 saw the release of Slayer’s “Reign in Blood.” With thrash metal and har... Read more
by CMN Staff The Missouri State Fair has announced country singer Cole Swindell will be performing at the Pepsi Grandstand Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m with an opening act to be announced at a later... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Lacey Sturm, former frontwoman of Flyleaf, stopped at Aftershock in Merriam, Kan., last week with support from five up-and-coming local gro... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Since releasing their EP “Trying to Find My Mind” in July, Kansas City psychedelic rockers Instant Karma! have made it a point to continuin... Read more