Channel Williamsburg at the R Bar and Restaurant in the developing west Bottoms warehouse district. The dimly lit restaurant opened last fall and serves Prescriptions Juleps—rye whiskey, mint, cognac, and hand-crushed ice—in copper mugs.

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R Bar & Restaurant feels like a crowded night club, acts like a fine dining establishment. My husband and I were a few minutes late, but luckily we had made reservations for 7:30 on a Friday night. At that hour, the bar of R Bar & Restaurant was only one customer deep and easily navigable…. Read Whole Article.

Their songs are right out of the Buck Owens songbook, and will break your heart, if you have one. They're decidedly reverent, but definitely not an aping museum piece, either. You have not heard straight up honky tonk done like this in decades. www.myspace.com/rexhobartandthemiseryboys
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Bryan Hicks is a Kansas City jazz musician who has shared both his vocal talent and bass playing all over the world. Bryan's a local favorite in Kansas City, and can be found playing at clubs such as Boozefish, The American Restaurant, Plaza III, and the Fairmont Hotel. Over the years he's played with jazz legends such as Jay McShann, Mike Melvoin, and Karrin Allyson, among many others. Bryan's outgoing personality, and the love he has for jazz, radiate through to his audience during each performance. 
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For the last 11 years, the Grand Marquis have been weaving catchy originals with classic covers in KC and throughout the US. Musical mixologists if you will, concocting their own brand of weathered styles. It's old-school jump blues and swinging hot jazz, from Kansas City shuffles to New Orleans stomps. Come see what the buzz is about: try a healthy dose of their rhythm cocktails and you'll surely come back for more!
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Playing all the new classics in SKA, Rocksteady, and Reggae 
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For the past twenty years, David Basse has been at the forefront of the music scene in the legendary jazz capitol of Kansas City. Basse carries on a tradition started half a century ago by icons Charlie Parker, Count Basie and Jay McShann. He has played his special kind of Kansas City jazz at concerts, clubs and private parties throughout the world. www.davidbasse.com

Millie Edwards Nottingham is known around Kansas City as the tiny woman with the big voice. Her "big" voice and wide range, as well as her friendly professional manner have endeared her to Kansas City audiences over the years. She has been a regular on he Kansas City Jazz and Blues circuit, frequently performing at some of the best clubs in town as well as radio and television spots. She is undoubtedly one of the cities best-kept secrets. She is a true vocal stylist with a distinctive and mature sound. 
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For the last 11 years, the Grand Marquis have been weaving catchy originals with classic covers in KC and throughout the US. Musical mixologists if you will, concocting their own brand of weathered styles. It's old-school jump blues and swinging hot jazz, from Kansas City shuffles to New Orleans stomps. Come see what the buzz is about: try a healthy dose of their rhythm cocktails and you'll surely come back for more! grandmarquis.net 

Mix up a little rockabilly, jump blues and hillbilly honkytonk, stir in a nice piece of sass, and you'll get a heapin' helpin' of Miss Major & her Minor Mood Swings. Miss Major is Julie Major on vocals; Paul Coughlin on guitar; Mick Munoz on drums; and Tim Rose on upright bass. Miss Major has opened for renowned acts like rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson, Johnny Cash's original band Tennessee Three, KC rockabilly kings The Rumblejetts, and sacred steel blues ensemble The Lee Boys. www.missmajor.com

New York CityPianist/singer/songwriter Gary Negbaur has been described as "up there with Harry Connick Jr." (The Tennessean) and compared to Randy Newman and Mose Allison. He has toured across the U.S., Europe and Australia wowing audiences with his heartfelt and often humorous originals along with his innovative arrangements of standards. His recordings include a CD of original music (Let me explain) as well as a critically acclaimed solo album of standards (Sit Down You¹re Rockin¹ the Boat).  $5 cover www.garynegbaur.com

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Universal appeal – that is the cornerstone of Monique Danielle’s wide ranging career. Through a broad repertoire of musical styles, she has reached both young and old of all races, with her impeccable vocal skills. She captivates audiences with her dynamic delivery of sultry R&B and Jazz. Equally at ease with Italian opera, Classical, African pop, American pop, or Jamaican reggae, Monique truly defines and demonstrates diversity. www.moniquedanielle.net/aboutmonique.cfm
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The Phantoms of the Opry bring the good, old fashioned Western Swing and Country and Western sounds of the 1930s through the 1950s.  They play a variety of old standards and a whole slew of originals with the same sound and feel of the good old days.  Polish up your dancing shoes and come on out! www.myspace.com/thephantomsoftheopry
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 A troubadour who carries traditional sounds from multiple countries and styles of music - Gipsy, 1st Nations, swing, jazz, blues, Mexican ... a messenger of folk and their stories. www.MotelDarlene.com
Amazing musician, incredible performer.      -Michael Erlewine,  Founder All-Music Guide 
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If there's one thing you can say about Adam Lee & the Dead Horse Sound Company, they get around. Since the April release of their debut album, 'Ghostly Fires,' these two ramblers have played most of the eastern US. Shows in nearly 20 states -- many, more than once. They've written and recorded a full length record entirely on their own, and show no signs of slowing down. All this from a band that's less than a year old. Adam Lee and Johnny K (the Dead Horse Sound Company) miss good old fashioned music. With a focus on solid songwriting, these Kansas City boys bring an indie sensibility to classic American styles. Assorted instrumentation and engaging arrangements set whiskey-fueled rockers alongside smoky southern ballads -- for fans of Willie and Wilco alike. With an uncompromising DIY attitude, Adam Lee & the Dead Horse Sound Company are headed for your town. So get your boots and grab a beer -- we'll see you on the road!  $5 cover

 Marvin Gruenbaumʼs “Hot Strings” Trio: 

Marvin Gruenbaum is a Kansas City jazz violinist, known for his highly diverse musical 

and technical skills. A classically trained violin/violist, he is a member of the Kansas City 

Symphony viola section (since 1982), and has played solo jazz violin with the 

organization on numerous occasions. He also served as fiddle player for 21 years for 

the local “progressive” Bluegrass group, “Spontaneous Combustion,” and is a jazz 

protege of the late Claude “Fiddler” Williams. 

Marvinʼs new trio emulates popular “hot swing” styles, including music of the French 

“Hot Club” and the Kansas City beboppers, as well as the best of Latin styles, ballads 

and blues. 

Come on down while the “joint is jumpinʼ!”