Music is hot in Kansas City this week
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If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.
From a mystery show to a country music concert, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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Jazz, Blues and Country | Ken Burns' Country Music Sneak Peek and Discussion
From the event description:
Join KCPT, the American Jazz Museum and the Mutual Musicians Foundation for a preview of Ken Burns’ Country Music and a demonstration of country music’s shared roots with blues and jazz by D Black (drums) and Sean Ewbank (banjo). After the program, cross the street to the Mutual Musicians Foundation for a performance by the Mutual Musicians Foundation Quartet led by James Hathaway.
When: Thursday, Sept. 5, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th St.
Price: Free
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Miller Lite Mystery Concert
From the event description:
The Miller Lite Mystery Concert returns to the KC Live! stage on Thursday. Who will be this year's Mystery Artist? It's a secret until the night of the show.
When: Thursday, Sept. 5, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Kansas City Live! Block, 13th and Grand boulevards
Price: Free (general admission); $35 (level up deck); $45 (VIP terrace).
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Downtown Hoedown with Billy Currington
From the event description:
Miller Lite Downtown Hoedown welcomes country music singer Billy Currington, who has 20 top 40 hits, according to Wikipedia.
When: Friday, Sept. 6, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Kansas City Live! Block, 13th and Grand boulevards
Price: $20. More ticket options available.
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Hot Tuna Electric
From the event description:
Hot Tuna is an American blues band formed in 1969 by guitarist/vocalist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady. Although it has always been a fluid aggregation, with musicians coming and going over the years, the band's name has essentially become a metonym for Kaukonen and Casady's ongoing collaboration.
When: Friday, Sept. 6, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester Ave.
Price: $35 (advanced); $60 (reserved)
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