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New donations expand middle, high school programs

Trenna Soderling, Reporter • February 10, 2015

From “The Ugly Duckling” to “The History of Hip-Hop,” the Lied Center has brought free performances to elementary school children for many years. However, a similar program did not exist for older...

Obi, and the Release of Their New Album

Evan Frook, Reporter • November 1, 2014

Gathered in their small basement practice space, Obi plays through their show set, afterwards playfully tossing around jokes and profanities. Obi is composed of bass guitarist sophomore Atticus VonHolten,...

October Concert Schedule

Maria Carrasco, Print Managing Editor • October 24, 2014

Halloweenie Roast Night Two Sold Out - Stubhub $89 All Ages Wednesday, Oct. 29 Show Starts: 8 p.m. Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland 1228 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. 64105 alt-J’s music is a...

The Black Keys: Turn Blue

Maria Carrasco, Managing Editor • August 29, 2014

Ever since their album, “Brothers,” I’ve been a pretty big fan of The Black Keys. “Brothers” is still my favorite of their albums, but their newest, “Turn Blue,” is a close second. Duo Dan...

August/September Concert Guide

Maria Carrasco, Managing Editor • August 29, 2014

Ed Sheeran $52 per ticket All Ages Tuesday, Sept. 2 Show Starts: 7:30 p.m. Sprint Center 1407 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. 64106 One of the most famous singer-songwriters...

David Stubbs lands job as audio engineer, makes mark in Encore

sarah lieberman, copy editor • May 23, 2014

Since age 12, junior David Stubbs hasn’t stopped thinking about music. “I never stop working on it,” Stubbs said, “24 hours a day, 7 days a week.” Stubbs is an audio engineer who was recently...

Hometown Hub: Spring 2014 Concert Guide

Maria Carrasco, Copy Editor • February 20, 2014

Buzz Under the Stars: $25 per ticket ALL AGES Doors open 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 KC Power and Light District 60 E 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64106 As the only relatively close music...

Rick Ross and Miley Cyrus cause controversy in the music world

becca moran, reporter • October 29, 2013

Rapper Rocko’s song, U.O.E.N.O, featuring Rick Ross and Future, stirred up a lot of controversy earlier this year. While the name may initially be puzzling, say it fast, and you’ll realize it's...

Controversial Music

maria carrasco, social media editor • October 19, 2013

BLURRED LINES Lately in pop culture, there seems to be an increase in controversy about drug related innuendos and sexual references, but it has taken a leap for the worse. One of the most popular...

Buzz Beach Ball

Maria Carrasco, Social Media Editor • August 24, 2013

This end of summer extravaganza includes Phoenix, Alt-J, Awolnation, Cage the Elephant, Daughter and Atlas Genius. This bash starts at 2:30 p.m. at Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park on Sept. 27. If purchased...

Best Coast

Maria Carrasco, Social Media Editor • August 24, 2013

Los Angeles made, indie rock duo of Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno, performs at the Lawrence Granada on Sept 18, 2013. Touring with famed bands such as the Decemberists and Greenday,and with hits such...

Vampire Weekend

Maria Carrasco, Social Media Editor • August 24, 2013

New York City’s own indie rock band takes the stage on Tuesday, Oct 8, at the Midland Theater with opening act, Sky Ferreira. Made up of lead singer Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij, Chris Tomson and...