Lorde's Royals

Hello everyone! Last week I came across a post that was quite interesting. Apparently San Francisco baseball fans have sand in places that it shouldn't be over the Royals now taking the spot for the World Series. There have been reports that radio stations in the bay area will not be playing Lorde's "Royals" for the duration of the series. Being a Royals fan myself, I died laughing with a smirk on my face. Below I have posted the full article for anyone who would like to read it and on a second note, GO ROYALS! http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/10/20/san-francisco-radio-stations-wont-play-lorde-hit-song-royals-during-world/

Twitter Brings Good PR

I first and foremost have to start with the comment that I am not a fan of Twitter. I am almost 99.9% positive that if I did not have to use it for my school work, I wouldn't have an account. I personally do not understand why anyone would enjoy knowing every second of someones life. I do not care when you last ate, how good it was, or even when you fart. I just can't even!

Putting my rants aside, I will make a positive note that I do enjoy following one person, Lazlo, a radio DJ for 96.5 The Buzz. I already listen to his afternoon shows as much as I can. When three-o'clock rolls around and its handy, I will be listening. A sarcastic and blunt personality with the topic of funny controversial issues make it all worth a listen and surprisingly enough, his Twitter follows this format as well. One post that I noticed made me laugh so hard that milk could have spouted out of my nose. For the sake of class and anyone who may be offended, I will not repeat what was said but you can check him out for a good follow @lazlothebuzz.

For my other followers I chose WIBW news anchor Melissa Bruner. Considering that she is a professional news anchor and not a radio host, I can understand her clean comments. Although, I found disinteresting and not worth a follow. If I need to keep up with whats going on in my town, I will just get on the website or watch the news. I could personally care less about a behind the scenes look of what your job entails. I again apologize for my rants, but hey, to each's own. Hope the rest of your Monday is awesome!https://twitter.com/lazlothebuzz

What Ever Happened To MTV News?

Seriously? Su-chin Pak, Sway, and that old creepy white guy who slightly resembled David Bowie, please tell me you remember them? Do you remember the immediate breaks in your LFO music videos because you were such a tween and loved to sing "I like girls who wear Abercrombie and Fitch", like you really understood the lyrics but liked to pretend you did because you were SO totally 90's. The sound when MTV News came on was so rememberable that it is to be forever known as that sound.
Recently I was watching MTV, I noticed the graphic cube that appears in replacement of the old MTV News show. I must say, I was a little disappointed. The graphic cube displays the latest news in the music scene. When I first saw it, I thought to myself...how am I supposed to read this thing fast enough? This is not news! I want the MTV reporters to break in with their latest update to the world, with the delivery that made you feel as though what you were being told was critical information and you had to call your bff to make sure they knew that Nick and Jessica were totally breaking up.
It is safe to say times change and media changes with it. Although, we will never forget some of the little things from our childhood that made us oh so happy and kept us saying, I want my MTV!

Specks Jam Night

Each Sunday, Specks Bar and Grill offers a free jam night. Specks is a great place for college students who enjoy live music to mingle. The bar is close to campus, located off of 21st and Gage, and always free of cover. Specks includes an outside stage and and a patio. Music usually starts at around 9 p.m. and the crowd is always encouraging anyone who would like to sing or play themselves to join in. Although most would turn their nose up at the sight of the place, the people and environment make it a welcoming and enjoyable time. Specks also provides student discounts with a Washburn ID.
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Bands In Town

Hello everyone!
Today I would like to share with you an application that I have recently stumbled upon, the application is called Bands In Town and it is iOs and Android compatible. Bands In Town allows the user to enter in their location or preferred location while it searches local venues for upcoming events. Once the upcoming events are posted, the application will notify you of the date, time, and venue, along with ticket prices that can be bought through the retailer.

Before finding this application I found it very hard to discover upcoming concerts without hearing about it through friends or on the local radio. There were always those times when I was unfortunate enough to buy tickets due to my lack of knowledge for an upcoming show. For a person like me this can be the worst feeling. Especially if you have been a die hard fan of the Backstreet Boys for years and come to find out that the concert you have been waiting to go to since you were nine years old, dancing in your platform sneakers is completely sold out. If you thought you were going to go...you better start checking Craigslist sister.

With the Bands in Town application you no longer have to worry about missing another Backstreet Boys concert. When signing up with the application, it takes down your e-mail address and sends you notifications each time a new concert posts, allowing the user to stay posted months in advance. A sure way to ensure that you never miss another event again.

Free Concerts

Hello everyone,
Today I will be informing you of free concerts, because who doesn't like free entertainment?
Every month you can find these free concerts at Kansas City's Power and Light District. The shows usually start at around 7:30 pm and have a wide genre of artists that play, plus the venue is HUGE! Power and Light is an outside bar that features over six different bars in one. Each bar has a different theme. A spot for each and every person. If you like to ride rodeo bulls, there is a PBR country if you like rock music, there is an Angels Rock Bar with women who swing from the ceiling, talk about a craze.

You can check out this venue and the artists who will be performing by clicking my event calendar  link below. The event calendar provides all of the artists and events that Power and Light will be holding for the next few months. I hope you enjoy.

Event Calendar

N'awlins Ya'll

Hey ya’ll! I recently took a trip to the great city of N’awlins, (a southern way of saying New Orleans) and needless to say they have great music. The whole city is flourishing with culture. You can see everything from local artists showing their work on the streets to fortune-tellers seeking to sell their skill to you.

My main focus was nothing other than the music of course! I could not help but notice that every time I walked to a new street corner or past a bar there was the most captivating live music playing. New Orleans is known for their brass bands and the sound that screams soul into your ears. You almost feel a hypnotizing effect that draws you near, making it almost impossible to not want to move your body in rhythm of the music once you are inside.

My favorite spot for live music in the French Quarter is a bar called The Spotted Cat Music Club. There are brass bands and local singers who perform daily. There is even a small taco bar inside which sells pineapple pork tacos, incase your hunger strikes, and I must say they are well worth the try. Another music club that is worth checking out is The Maison. They feature local bands such as Lagniappe, who have even recently performed their funky ensemble in New York City.

If ever you decide to take the trip to NOLA, remember that there is much more to see than just Bourbon Street. Take a walk down to Frenchman and give yourself a treat to the best side New Orleans has to offer.

Above I have also posted a video I found of an actual brass band that you can find on Frenchman Street in NOLA. Hope you enjoy!