At MHKmusic we rock out, jazz it up, honky tonk, chill out, get folked up, bring the soul and more!
Last week nearly all genres and styles of music were represented in one venue or another. Soulful Tower of Power blew away the audience at McCain. Robert Rodriguez and JahVelle Rhone scratched the Jazz itch on Wednesday and Friday respectively. Folk/Indie fans enjoyed The Ovaries-eez, either live or via radio broadcast by KSDB (91.9). Rock and Roll was kept alive with Headlight Rivals, Naked Fingers and Starving in Style at Church of Swole; and M31 brought the boogie to Bluemont Lounge. There was much more, but let’s not dwell on the past. Looking ahead, there is even more great live music coming up!
On Wednesday, Santiago Brothers will bring their melodic blues to RC McGraws on Wednesday while Daniel Dissmore and the Jazz Ambassadors entertain at Bluemont Lounge Open Mic will start at 9:00pm at the VFW, so if you are feeling inspired or just want to support other artists, be sure to come out! On Thursday Charlie Roberts is on at Bluemont Lounge and Jade Archetype will spit dragon fire at Auntie Mae’s. Friday night you can travel to Junction City for more Jazz, or head over to RC McGraw’s for a night of Red Dirt Country from Oklahoma. On Saturday you can get your Latin dance moves on with DJ Luis at The Hat.
Tower of Power at McCain Auditorium 2.16.17
The Ovaries-eez at KSDB 2.17.17
Headlight Rivals at Church of Swole 2.17.17
The Naked Fingers at Church of Swole 2.17.17
Starving in Style at Church of Swole 2.17.17
Starving in Style at Church of Swole 2.17.17
Wednesday 2/22:
@7:00pm Blues Nite w/ Santiago Brothers at RC McGraws
Manhattan/KC based original blues & roots band available for festivals, blues clubs and private events. Traditional sense with a modern flair. Very melodic
No Cost Listed*
@7:00pm Daniel Dissmore and the Jazz Ambassadors at Bluemont Lounge
Manhattan based Jazz quintet organized around trumpet player Daniel Dissmore is sure to impress and bless the audience with a night of jazz standards.
Free Entry
@9:00pm Open Mic Night at VFW
Musicians, comedians and poets will have a chance to hone their craft in front of a live audience. A great way to support your local artists and to enjoy free entertainment! Sign up is at 8:30pm, acts start at 9:00pm.
Free Entry
Thursday 2/23:
@7:00pm Charlie Roberts at Bluemont Lounge
An acoustic rock performance from Manhattan based Charlie Roberts. Expect a blend of fan favorite covers and original songs written in Charlie’s unique style.
Free Entry
@9:00pm Jade Archetype at Auntie Mae’s
Spawned from the incestuous loins of Aggie Central Station, forged and tempered in the fiery fields of the Flint Hills, Jade Archetype is an eclectic 4 piece ensemble hailing from Manhattan, KS. While Jade Archetype offers a soulful yet ominous, foreboding spirit, they are not the calm before the storm, but rather the electric phantom sensation one experiences in an end-game, pre-boss encounter. Their anticipatory rock antics paired with smooth and haunting melodies create an experience that can only be likened to a nice chilled glass of sweet tea, enjoyed from a precipice, overhanging a lake of raging molten lava. Originally members met to collaborate on strategies involving the breeding, training, and equal opportunity employment of dragons, however due to a current lack of advocacy groups, legislation proved to be too tiresome. After much debate, the amalgamation of funk and fiction soon gave birth to its current morphological state: Jade Archetype.
$3 Cover
Friday 2/24:
@8:00pm Black History Month Jazz Set at One Way Club (Junction City)
Urban Noiz Studio & DJ Hicks Productions presents an Old-Skool Neo-Soul Jazz Set featuring the Jazz Stylings of George Mims. Come, relax and enjoy a night of Smooth Jazz. Open mic available for aspiring local talent.
$5 Cover
@8:30pm Brice Dicus Music w/ Bo Philips Band at RC McGraws
Brice Dicus is a Red Dirt Country musician based out of Inola, OK. Influences including Cody Johnson, James Lann, Merle Haggard, Rhett Akins have helped Bryce develop his own brand of music. Bryce has been busy in the studio and performing at local venues and building his fan base. The young singer/songwriter was recently featured in the new music magazine “No Cover” April 2015 issue. His first single “Aint Slept Since Texas” was released to radio in early 2015.
Hailing from Stillwater, Oklahoma, Bo Phillips brings an eclectic variety of musical influences with him to the stage. From the first note until the last encore, you can be sure that you will leave with a smile.
No Cost Listed*
Saturday 2/25:
@9:00pm LATiNO NiGHTS w/ DJ LUIS at The Hat
A mix of your favorite hits!
SALSA | BACHATA | MERENGUE | REGGEATON
DANCE | CUMBIA | VALLENATO | TRIBAL
18 to party | 21 to drink
Free Entry before 10:00pm
Sunday 2/26:
@11:00am Jazz Brunch at Bluestem Bistro
Enjoy Bluestem’s brunch menu with Jazz music until 1:00pm!
@5:30pm Home Brew at Little Grill
Enjoy this lovely folk duo until 8:00pm while eating at Little Grill.
@6:00pm Scott Senn, jazz pianist at della Voce
Enjoy background jazz piano until 8:30pm while eating at della Voce.
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-Taylor
