Singer/songwriter Christopher Carrabba became the poster boy for a generation of emo fans in the early 2000s, having left behind his former band (the post-hardcore Christian outfit Further Seems Forever) to concentrate on vulnerable, introspective solo musings. Armed with an acoustic guitar and soul-baring song lyrics, he christened his new project Dashboard Confessional -- named…

The year before making their breakthrough with a mainstage performance at Coachella and the chart topping single "My Type," Saint Motel had planned to host an event of their own called "saintmotelevision"—a multimedia spectacular of music, dance, comedy, art, and more that was shut down by authorities before it even took place. "That crazy mixture…

Rome & Duddy bring the Friends and Family Acoustic Tour to Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge.

In their 37th year as a touring group the Nace Brothers are poised for a larger audience. Brilliant songwriting, expressive vocals, soaring guitar and a rock-solid rhythm section combine for entertainment at its best.

Dweezil Zappa and his “rocking teenage combo” will be performing his father’s entire Hot Rats album in sequence live on stage as part of his upcoming tour. The album played a pivotal role in establishing Frank Zappa as a composer and guitarist and was also dedicated to Dweezil upon its release in 1969. The 50…

English singer-song writer Dave Mason comes to Kansas City.

There are few bands that can or will match Sweden’s Opeth. Since forming in the tiny Stockholm suburb of Bandhagen in 1990, the Swedes have eclipsed convention, defiantly crushed the odds, and, most importantly, crafted 12 stunningly beautiful, intrinsically intense albums to become one of the best bands on the planet; whether that be live…

George Thorogood and The Destroyers celebrate 45 years of rock with the Good to Be Bad Tour.