Ushers at the Midland Theater had the worst jobs in Kansas City on Sunday. They'd apparently been instructed to quell dancing at the evening's Gipsy Kings concert. The absurd demand was tantamount to telling Royals' fans at a Sunday afternoon game in July that sweating is forbidden. Movement isn't optional at the joyous, life-affirming performances of the Gipsy Kings. And because under 500 people attended Sunday's otherwise magnificent and sonically pristine show, there was plenty of room to dance. No matter. Music lovers were forced to contain themselves. At least women were invited to the stage to dance during "Bamboleo." It looked a lot like this.
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I reviewed Saturday's concert by Cody Canada, Shooter Jennings and Uncle Lucius.
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Jennings featured a Gary Stewart song in his pre-set mix. It was the first time I'd heard Stewart in a couple years. I'm not living right.
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Alas, I can't listen to Gary Stewart because "Funky Drummer" is on repeat. It's going to take a lifetime to absorb thos brilliance.
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I intend to keep posting Krystle Warren clips until the rest of the world shares my enthusiasm for the woman's music.
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The music video for Krizz Kaliko's "Stay Alive" is grim.
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I've never attended Soundset.
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I've been enjoying the transmissions of a terrestrial radio station that mixes current pop hits with old favorites by Britney, Madonna and Prince.
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Ledisi praises Robert Glasper.
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Kansas City Click: Portugal.The.Man play the Beaumont on Monday.
Green River Ordinance is at the Riot Room on Tuesday.
The Wombats appear at the Beaumont on Wednesday.
(Original distant image of the Gipsy Kings by There Stands the Glass.)
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