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Last Saturday night we were at the VooDoo Lounge in Kansas City for Halocene and No Resolve. Check out our review and photos from the show:
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino in Kansas City finally started its comeback from COVID-19 on Saturday, Sept. 30 by welcoming up-and-coming roc…
Quincy, Ill. rockers Greylight Divide dropped their new single, "Thieves & Killers," on streaming platforms yesterday. We got an inside look at the song and what the band has been up to. Check it out:
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Nearly two years after their first single release, Quincy, Ill.-based rockers Greylight Divide have dropped their second single, “Thieves & Killers.” “We managed …
Fans were treated to a rock show Friday night at the Missouri State Fair as Fuel opened the Grandstand for Tesla the Band
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Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The grounds of the Missouri State Fair were filled with screaming guitars and thundering drums Friday night as rockers Fuel opened the stage for cl…
Last night, Trace Adkins and Lonestar kicked off this year's concert series at the Missouri State Fair. Here's our review and gallery from the show:
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Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The 2022 Missouri State Fair kicked off Thursday in typical fashion — there was the opening ceremony, the parade, and, of course, live music fillin…
Here's the lineup for the Missouri State Fair Grandstand! Shows kick off Thursday, Aug. 11!
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The Missouri State Fair will host a full array of concerts during the 2022 festivities. As the world moves beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, restrictions are lighter and the Fair will include eight con…
It's been a while, but we were back in action last weekend at The Uptown Theater to catch NOTHING MORE and Asking Alexandria kick off their co-headlining tour with Atreyu and Eva Under Fire. Check out our review and gallery from the show!
http://centralmonews.net/entertainment/concert/nothing-more-asking-alexandria-kick-off-summer-tour-in-kansas-city/
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief As the U.S. returns to some sense of normalcy following the Covid-19 pandemic, one of America’s favorite head-banging pastimes has returned with it…
Hannibal-based rockers Greylight Divide made some waves when they dropped their first single "Answers" earlier this summer. Lead singer Paul Dewey dishes what it was like to work with Sevendust dummer Morgan Rose and what's to come with the band.
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by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The release of their first single, “Answers,” marked a paradigm shift for Paul Dewey and Ben Beilsmith. The duo makes up the core of Hannibal, Mo.-based Greylight Div…
Nothing like catching the Foo Fighters live at Azura Amphitheater with local heroes Radkey kicking it off! Here's our review and gallery from the show Thursday night!
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Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, fans worldwide have been clamoring to get back to a live concert in person. Concertgoers in the Kansas City metr…
Kansas City's own Quite Frankly the Band kicked off summer with a banger. Check out the details behind the video for "blue/red" which debuted Friday.
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by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Kansas City’s youngest rockers kicked off summer with a new video, ushering in a sleeper hit that coincided with the end of the school year and offered some hope as A…
Earlier this month, Gina and The Eastern Block released a new NSFW song. Check out our interview with lead singer Gina Katon and producer Marc Jordan:
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by Metal Head Cosa As things seem to be coming back to life, new music is leading the forefront with hits dropping nearly every day. Gina Katon and Mark Jordan, both of many talents and projects & #…
The Missouri State Fair has announced the final four concerts for this year, which include The Beach Boys, Rhonda Vincent, Colter Wall, Tim Montana, Charley Crockett and Hank Williams Jr. Details inside!
http://centralmonews.net/entertainment/concert/msf-announces-final-four-concerts-hank-jr-colter-wall-to-headline/
by CMN Staff The Missouri State Fair has announced the final four nights of concerts at its Grandstand. According to a release, The Beach Boys will play on the State Fair Grandstand stage on Wednes…
COVID-19 shut down the grandstand at the Missouri State Fair last year, however, they are booming back this year! They have announced the first four bands, check it out:
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by CMN Staff After having no concerts at the grandstand stage in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Missouri State Fair has announced the first four concerts for the 2021 State Fair Grandstand.…
Paralandra's Casandra Carson took some time to chat with Metal Head Cosa about working on The LIFE Project's debut album, some new things in the works with Paralandra, and more! Check it out:
http://centralmonews.net/entertainment/music/josh-rand-taps-springfield-based-vocalist-casandra-carson-for-the-l-i-f-e-project/
by Metal Head Cosa Friday, April 23 was a big day for new music with the release of Josh Rand’s new art endeavor, The L.I.F.E. Project. Released to some nice fanfare, the highly-anticipated underta…
Nearly two weeks ago, Little Miss Nasty debuted their new song "Hungry." Metal Head Cosa gives his thoughts on the new song and accompanying video:
http://centralmonews.net/entertainment/music/little-miss-nasty-debut-first-original-song-hungry/
by Metal Head Cosa Two weeks ago, Little Miss Nasty, the L.A.-based and widely successful Rock n’ Roll/Heavy Metal burlesque group, and brain child of Gina Katon, served notice to the airwave…
Kansas City rockers The Champagne - Champagne Campaign have added some new faces and are looking forward to more shows as restrictions continue to relax.
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief When the lights went down at Barley’s Kitchen + Tap in Shawnee, Kan., on a chilly March night and The Champagne took the stage, it was a taste of t…
Hannibal, Mo. rockers NOWAKE have dropped a new EP, titled "Wartooth." We talked to guitarist Sean McHargue about what went into the new album. Check it out:
http://centralmonews.net/entertainment/music/hannibals-nowake-drop-new-ep/
Story by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief 2020 was a bitter pill to swallow for musicians all over the world. The reliance on live performances for income, fan engagement, and more was squashed as the C…
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There's no shortage of beach balls at #BuzzBeachBall today as Bleached takes the stage.
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