On this week's episode of the Eight One Sixty, Chris takes a deep dive into the Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference. This year would've marked the return of the Folk Alliance International Conference to Kansas City, after spending the last two years... [Read More]
Folk Alliance International 2018 week is finally here. A family reunion of sorts, this microcosm of nearly 3,000 artists and industry members descends upon the Westin Crown Center for four intensive days. These can be four of the most fun, informative and... [Read More]
A few years ago, I interviewed Beck during his tour in support of “Morning Phase,” which went on to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. Despite a career-long penchant for bouncing between genres and employing futuristic electronics, he discussed how ess... [Read More]
Let’s face facts: February in the Midwest can be brutal, and there’s often little reprieve from the bitter winter chill. But for the last five years, Kansas City musicians have found refuge in the Westin Crown Center for a few days in mid-February, congre... [Read More]
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