Posts Tagged ‘Sympathetic Vibrations’
Sympathetic Vibrations | Rebuke Box
“The times they are a-changin.’” That chorus from Bob Dylan’s 53-year-old protest hymn is undoubtedly a classic. Aided greatly by Dylan’s poignant and timeless songwriting, the track has enjoyed the decades-long effect of inspiring listeners, uniting otherwise dissonant parties, and challenging established ideas – feats typically necessary to effectuate any sort of change. Many local…
Read MoreSympathetic Vibrations | Steps Toward Common Ground
Race has been a part of the jazz conversation for much of its history. The genre’s origins are owed to African American culture, but it was adopted and perhaps catapulted — some would say appropriated — into the mainstream by white consumers. During the heyday of the Hollywood Canteen, a serviceman’s nightclub open during World…
Read MoreSympathetic Vibrations | Style from Strife
Ed. note: The rapper’s materials linked here contain explicit language. Kansas City’s Abnorm, a talented, gritty MC whose young career has seen a lifetime of experiences, will headline this Saturday at the recordBar. While deserved, this top billing is a far cry from where Abnorm started – sneaking into that same venue as a teenager…
Read MoreSympathetic Vibrations | KC’s Musical Cup Runneth Over
Sympathetic Vibrations will be on a short hiatus through the end of the year while Flatland and The Bridge collaborate on a written series called “Making the Band,” wherein rock sorceress Michelle Bacon and I will take a closer look at the lesser known cogs in the music industry machine here in KC. Look for…
Read MoreSympathetic Vibrations | Brewing Magic for Sporting KC
Last Thursday, Sporting Kansas City’s season ended following a 1-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC in the first knockout round of the MLS playoffs. The loss was devastating – delivered after the Sounders netted a squeaker in the 87th minute. Sporting’s success in getting a playoff bid this season is no doubt owed to solid…
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