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Donnelly: Sporting KC Hottest Team in MLS on Back of Practice Keeper
Even though Sporting Kansas City is sitting at 6th in the Western Conference with 30 points, they’re the hottest team in MLS right now… The boys in blue have lost just twice in all competitions since April 18th, and three … Continue reading
Sounds Good: Arthur Dodge @ Replay; Old 97s @ Crossroads KC
Friday, June 5th Arthur Dodge at the Replay in Lawrence Lawrence may not be known for the alt-country and americana bands as it once was, but that doesn’t stop Mr. Dodge and his box of nails voice from throwing things … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Willie Nelson and Beck @ Starlight, May 15, 2015
Willie was the “opener” for this heavy-hitting double bill at Starlight Friday… Which was a bit of a shame because he started at 8:00, and a lot of the crowd was still rummaging around, getting beers and food, and … Continue reading
Sounds Good: Willie and Beck @ Starlight, Spring into Summer @ Replay
Friday, May 15th Willie Nelson and Beck at Starlight in KC When was the last time Beck came through KC? I think it was as far back as 2008. As for Willie, I recall seeing him a few years back … Continue reading
Donnelly: Strike Still Looms as Sporting Home Opener Approaches
Sporting Kansas City‘s home opener is coming up quick… It’s scheduled for this Sunday, March 8th at 6:00 p.m. against the New York Red Bulls. And all signs are pointing to another sold-out season for Sporting, as Kansas City’s soccer … Continue reading
Sounds Good: Hembree @ Bottleneck, Loretta Lynn @ Uptown
Saturday, November 22nd Hembree and Your Friend at the Bottleneck in Lawrence Most of you probably have at least heard of Your Friend, the Lawrence based singer songwriter who recently won The Pitch award in that category for her atmospheric, dreamy, … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Lucinda Williams @ Liberty Hall, 11/7/2014
“Is there a particular song you’re waiting to hear?” I asked a superfan early on in Lucinda Williams’ set at Lawrence’s fantastic Liberty Hall. “Like, one of her hits? Or a fan favorite?” “Uh, she doesn’t really do that,” came the … Continue reading
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Tagged Jimi Hendrix, Lawrence Kansas, Liberty Hall, Lucinda Williams, Matt Donnelly, Neil Young, Rick Rosas, Stuart Mathis
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Sounds Good: Lucinda Williams @ Liberty Hall, Empty Moon @ Replay
Friday, November 7th Lucinda Williams at Liberty Hall in Lawrence This beloved songstress returns to Liberty Hall with a new record in tow, the double disc entitled Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone. Damn, that’s a grizzled-ass title. The … Continue reading
Donnelly: Sporting KC Take Tired, Depleted Squad to NY Thursday to Play for Postseason Lives
Unless Sporting Kansas City can drastically improve its terrible form of late, it looks likely that this year’s post-season run will begin and end Thursday at the New York Red Bulls in a one-and-done playoff match. Yep, KC is matched up against the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dom Dwyer, Graham Zusi, Peter Vermes, Sporting Kansas city
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Donnelly: Sporting Kansas City Clinch Playoff Berth With 2-0 Win Over Chicago
It took a little longer than usual, and at times in the middle of the season Sporting KC looked downright awful. They struggled through a ton of injuries, including the season ending variety to Chance Myers and Ike Opara, and … Continue reading
Sounds Good: Bahamas @ Record Bar, Ringo @ Starlight, J Roddy Walston @ Bottleneck
Saturday, October 4th Bahamas at the Record Bar in KC I’ve had this one circled on my calendar for awhile now. Don’t let the name fool you – the band is really the alter ego of lead singer/ songwriter Afie … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Sporting Limping Towards Finish, Playoffs Not Clinched
They desperately needed to pick up some points with only a handful of games left in the MLS regular season… Yet Sporting Kansas City couldn’t get out of its own way Friday against the visiting New England Revolution, losing 3-2. The loss … Continue reading
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Tagged Eric Kronberg, Matt Donnelly, Peter Vermes, Sporting Kansas city
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Donnelly: Sporting Slump Busted, But MLS Refs Get Called Out
Sporting Kansas City really needed this one… On a four game losing streak that was the longest in years, the boys in blue got some good medicine in LA, matching up against the dumpster fire that is Chivas USA. Yep, … Continue reading
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Tagged Dom Dwyer, Peter Vermes, Preki, Sporting Kansas city, Wilmer Cabrera
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Sounds Good: The Schwag @ Granada, Mudhoney @ Riot Room
Friday, September 12th The Schwag at the Granada in Lawrence Remember when the Feds busted Schwag lead man Jimmy Tebeau for owning the property that hosted the annual Schwagstock festival? The law man came down hard on Jimmy because people … Continue reading
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Donnelly: Sporting KC Needs Playoff Push After 4th Straight Loss
Over the weekend, Sporting Kansas City dropped its 4th game in a row, this time on the road at the New York Red Bulls. The boys in blue have been in a death spiral for the better part of a month now, … Continue reading
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Donnelly: What’s Wrong? Sporting KC Drops 3rd in a Row
What’s wrong with Sporting Kansas City? On Wednesday, playing at the New England Revolution, KC’s boys in blue gave up three goals and dropped their third game in a row. The former league-best defense has not recorded a shutout since June 27th – … Continue reading
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Tagged Aurelien Collin, Jon Kempin, Peter Vermes, Seth Sinovic, Sporting Kansas city
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Sounds Good: Washed Out @ Granada, Buzz Beach Ball @ Sporting Park
New album you should listen to: Delta Spirit – Into the Wide It drops on September 9th. If you are unfamiliar with this San Diego – now NYC – band, check out 2010’s excellent History From Below. Lead singer Matthew Vasquez‘s distinctive … Continue reading
Donnelly: DC Hands Sporting Worst Loss Ever at Sporting Park
The American flag at the northeast corner of Sporting Park was lifeless and limp as the National Anthem filled the stadium. On the pitch the temperature was over 100 degrees. Halfway through the tune, several of the customary pre-game fireworks appeared … Continue reading
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Sounds Good: Lawrence Busker Fest, Fiddling & Picking Championships, The Sluts @ Liberty Hall
Looks like Lawrence is the place to be this weekend… Especially if you want to see a guy in a top hat shoot ping pong balls out of his ….. mouth. Sorry. Apparently he can throw a dime in the … Continue reading
Donnelly: Sporting KC Entertains Home Crowd, Scores 4 Against Toronto
How impressive is Sporting Kansas City‘s current perch atop the MLS standings? Consider this: in 24 league matches, KC has used the same starting lineup exactly zero times. Zero. Not to mention that after losing one of the best keepers in … Continue reading
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Tagged CJ Sapong, Graham Zusi, Jon Kempin, Matthew Donnelly, Michael Bradley, Peter Vermes, Soony Saad, Sporting Kansas city, Toronto FC
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