Band Spotlight – Junebug and the Porchlights
We highlight Junebug and the Porchlights this month. The band was created by John “Junebug” Stuerke, who does lead vocals. The other members are Mike Elrod on lead guitar and …
Masterclass, Anyone?
On March 11, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, and Ally Venable will be performing at the Uptown Theater. The KCBS was asked by two local musicians to try and set up …
International Blues Challenge (IBC) 2023 Wrap-Up
After winning the KCBS’ challenge in September and doing many fundraising events and performances, Mark Montgomery (Solo category) and Coyote Bill and the Brood (Band category) made it to Beale …
KCK Street Blues Festival “Last Waltz”
November 23-27th, 2022 Knuckleheads The organizers of the Kansas City Kansas Street Blues Festival have announced its “Last Waltz!” This is their proper “Goodbye” and everyone is invited to join …
CONGRATS to our local IBC Winners!
Guess who’s going to Memphis? CONGRATULATIONS! Support our winners by attending their shows! NEXT JOINT SHOW WITH OUR WINNERS: JANUARY 11 at The Hideout, 7pm – 10pm MORE SHOW DATES …
2022 Blues Blast Music Award Nominees
In June 2022, a group of music critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in Blues music in twenty two …
Stone Cutters Union at Tunes and Tulips
Join us for Tunes and Tulips at Evergy Center in Topeka. Local favorite Howard Mahan will be featured! Come on out and support our IBC representative!
Album Review: Pickin’ Up Trash
Five songs, three by Tom, one by Dave and a cover of Stranger’s Blues. Longer than a single, shorter than an album.