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Sounds Good: Odd Future@Granada, Yawpers@BarnyardBeer, Lumineers@Liberty Hall
Some cool shows this week, but I’ve pared down my picks to just three. Not included in my three is Bryan Adams Wednesday night at the Uptown, a show that I’m sure my next door neighbor’s mom will be at. … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Sporting Dominates But Needs Late Magic to Salvage Draw Against Houston
Before the game Friday at LIVESTRONG against the Houston Dynamo, about 100 new U.S. citizens were sworn in by a judge on the pitch. I don’t know if they dialed it up a little for the occasion, but the pregame video … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Zusi Impresses as US Dominates in 1-0 Win Over Jamaica
The U.S. Men’s National Team bounced back Tuesday in Columbus with a 1-0 win over an athletic Jamaica squad that beat the Yanks just days earlier in Kingston – their first victory over the US… EVER. And wouldn’t you know … Continue reading
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Sounds Good: Red Bull Locally Thrown@Granada, Wild Nothing@Jackpot, The Melvins@Bottleneck
Any of you guys heard of this Winfield thing going on down south this weekend? Apparently, lots of local musicians are heading down for some hootenanny, leaving the Lawrence and KC cupboards bare of any roots, bluegrass, and country for … Continue reading
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Sounds Good: Langhorne Slim@RecordBar, Buckwheat Zydeco@KU Lied Center, Hall & Oates@Starlight, Strider@Jackpot
The days are getting shorter, football season is finally gearing up, sun dresses are disappearing (gasp), blah blah blah… Besides the obvious though, what fall means to me is that the Harvest Music Festival is right around the corner. For … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Has Roger Espinoza Played His Last Game in Sporting Blue?
Following a terrific showing in the Olympics for his native Honduras, Sporting KC’s tenacious defensive midfielder Roger Espinoza has reportedly drawn interest from some major European clubs. The front-runner seems to be EPL side Wigan, but others interested include Spanish … Continue reading
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Sounds Good: Merle Haggard@Knuckleheads, Mid X Midwest@Barnyard Beer, Leon Russell@Knuckleheads
Have I ever got some grizzled picks for you this week… But they’re not just for the old-timers. Nope, we’ve also got a whole bunch of new, unsigned bands that are trying to make a name for themselves by playing the … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Sporting Dominates in 1-1 Draw With Red Bulls. Sound Familiar?
It was one of the biggest games of the season for Sporting Kansas City on Sunday at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park… The visiting New York Red Bulls came to town a mere two points behind Eastern Conference leading KC. They were … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Phish at Starlight Theater, August 22, 2012
I walked through the grass parking area looking for Shakedown Street… I was wondering what kinds of treats and trinkets I might find. I stepped around a group of laughing people with balloons and a guy sitting on the ground … Continue reading
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Sounds Good: Phish@Starlight, Mickey Hart@Granada, Shiner@Granada, Noise FM@Oread, Tech N9ne@Crossroads, KS Picking Championships@South Park, Dawes@Crossroads
Talk about an embarrassment of riches… There’s so much going on this week, if none of these events tickles your fancy I would question whether you actually have a fancy capable of being tickled. And while we’re on the subject, … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Sporting in 1st Place After Win at Toronto FC
Sporting Kansas City moved into first place in the East with a 1-0 win at Toronto Saturday, two points ahead of the New York Red Bulls who visit LIVESTRONG this Sunday. KC deserved the win on Canadian soil, dominating possession … Continue reading
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Sounds Good: Willie Nelson@Kauffman, BB King@Starlight, 311@Cricket
Usually I try to write some kind of lead-in that really ties the room together… This is not one of those deals. Nope, I found myself today just listening to this really great band that almost no one’s ever heard … Continue reading
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Sounds Good: Quixotic@Crossroads, Sandbar Block Party@Downtown Lawrence,
Local freakout troup Quixotic is playing this Saturday night at Crossroads KC with west coast trip hop producer Emancipator. Emancipator is playing much larger venues like Red Rocks starting in a few weeks so I’d say this is a prime … Continue reading
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Donnelly: US Open Cup Final, Sporting Wins the Day
Thunderstorms didn’t stop the Cauldron from showing up in true form for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup final at LIVESTRONG against the visiting Seattle Sounders, winners of the last three Cups. The 45 minute delay meant just more drinking … Continue reading
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Donnelly: My Morning Jacket at Starlight Theater, August 6, 2012
“I’m going to go get one of those embarrassingly large beers,” said Hearne toward the end of the Band of Horses set. That’s right, there was a HCJ sighting, plus his lovely bride. He even bought me a Corona, which … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Sporting Wins Ugly in New England, Espinoza Sitting Pretty in Old England
Over the weekend, Sporting KC eked out a forgettable 1-0 win at the New England Revolution. The lone goal came courtesy of a struggling Teal Bunbury, who capitalized when a New England defender misjudged a high bouncing ball. Bunbury scooped … Continue reading
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Sounds Good: Cowboy Indian Bear@Replay, Ashes to Immortality@Granada, My Morning Jacket@Starlight, Washed Out@Granada
OK, so I know that there are several other websites around town that feature a music dude who cranks out a column strikingly similar to this one every week or so. Usually it’s called “Best Bets” or something like that. … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Sporting Wins Everything but Game in 2-1 Loss to Columbus
Before I get too far in, let me just say this – no, the sky is not falling… Sporting Kansas City are currently tied for 2nd in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind the first place New York Red … Continue reading
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Sounds Good: The Yawpers@Barnyard Beer, Victor Continental@Liberty Hall, The Roseline@Replay
Hey, what can I say, it’s a good time to be in Lawrence as you can tell from my picks for the week.
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Yep, us Lawrencianites are relishing the last few days until the college kids get back to town with their rap music and purple Mohawks and high top sneakers.Profile Picture
Get a grip on yourself, man. Go to east Lawrence on Friday and check out some art in the new/old warehouse district. There’s something like 6 galleries within one block, and there’s booze, art, food, and some bands. For the “official” schedule go here and check it: http://www.facebook.com/FFLawrence Continue reading
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Donnelly: My Notebook — French Champs Dominate Sporting
French League 1 champions Montpellier Herault SC put a 3-0 beatdown on a depleted Sporting Kansas City squad Tuesday at LIVESTRONG. KC’s lineup didn’t feature a single starter other than Julio Cesar who’s started a handful of games this season, but lately … Continue reading
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