Great article that shines a light on the ridiculous things going on with KCBS. The more I've seen over the past few years, the farther I've distanced myself from that whole group. It's all about power, greed and ego with Joe Sherrick leading the parade. Very sad to see the wonderful KCBS of the past dissolve into this petty band of bullies and egomaniacs. I'm an active supporter of the live blues in KC and other cities, but cannot stand the childish, disreputable antics from the board of the KCBS. Joe and his cronies need to go. Until they do, nothing will change.
This must be the same girls that troll everyone on the KCBS Facebook page. Looks like the Pitch reporter got trolled too lol!
Looks like the same 5 butthurt people in the story decided to leave comments.
Failed to mention that people who are supposedly blues supporters boycotted the blue fest because they didn't like who was running it. Very nice one-sided story....much like Tue KCBS responses page.
Fresh air and sunshine cure most ills. The Blues Society is a lil' kingdom which is interested solely in the amassing of power.
They are king of the dipshits, the bands and fans deserve far better than they get for their efforts.
I miss the Blues Fest. Had a blast going to those back in the 90's.
Sounds to me like Joe needs to go.
we have had better results joining the Bluesiacs, a blues-lovin' meet-up group. There, it's just about the music, having fun, learning about new groups that are in town or are coming to town. I was a member of the Grand County Blues Society in Winter Park, CO when I lived out there, and for a small community, they kicked ASS! Now their blues festival is becoming one of the best in the country. It's a pity a town the size of KC, and with the heritage and history of the blues, can't do better in creating a supportive organization then they have with KCBS. Makes you wonder what the BS really stands for!
Sounds like the crap the KC Film Festival is going through. They just dumped the clown that hijacked the festival and ran it into the ground. Beware of power hungry twolls!
Joe is two parts hubris and two parts nepotism. He wants all the power and fame he can muster, but he isn't smart enough to know how to get it.
This is Richard Tolbert. I was asked if any of the article was true. The answer is that perhaps 5% of the article is true. The rest of the article is false, taken out of context, and libelous. Ms Pflum never actually interviewed me for the article, nor did she ever give me the opportunity to rebutt the statements made against me.
I believe she wrote the article to punish me for saying that hip-hop is a crock of "stuff", at a previous meeting of the Eggs and Enlightenment group. She went out and interviewed my enemies and opponents, and presented their biased statements as gospel. She seems to have done no fact checking, and a close reading of what she wrote shows that she drew the wrong inferences from much of what she presented as facts.
to real job mcgee......and you're suprised....this is the Pitch ..... the paper that makes it's money pimping escorts and massage "therapists", so it can spew leftwing tripe. But then again.....you're not going to get much better journalism at the Star either. I look at both of these rags as entertainment.....kind of like a cartoon strip ....with a bonus.....they give you insight to the vapid soul of the left.
Who knew the Pitch could sink even lower? Kudos, PW.
I just threw up in my mouth
Sorry, this article is poorly reported -- you're just taking Davy Rothbart's statements at face value. You allow Rothbart to imply that the Innocence Project has taken this case. Have they? I don't think so, but if they have please actually report that instead of letting Rothbart make a passing reference that implies they have.
Also, you make a huge error by saying he was convicted mostly based on the taped phone call, and that Kelly was close to Justin, Byron and Anastasia at the time of the murder. Not "close," she was an eye witness to the murder, and she testified about what she saw. All of the testimony and other evidence, taken together, is what convicted Byron Case. John Allen has not uncovered any "new information."
And Davy Rothbart, I do think you are being duped by a "mastermind criminal" -- or at least a very intelligent, charming sociopath.
so let me get this straight...the amazing guys you picked for this list include an actor, writer, designer, artist, and musician...then wonder why they're single? this is pathetic, in a city full of great successful professionals, go find real talent.
Hey Craig- wasn't that you I saw at Capital Grille happy hour last night with the t-shirt that said "I'd Like To See Obama Take THESE Guns! (my bicepts, lol)"? Well played.
Why isn't Chris Mullin on this list?! He is such a badass.
Frist of all im pretty mad that my good friend jonathan blender didnt ask me to do this questionair because im hugely popular and a batchelore and everyone know me. but thats ok because ill do this anyway and if anyone want to date me hit me up on the internt or at the club.
Age: 45
Job: Owner Stanford and Son thinkaboutit!
Relationship status: single and ready to mangle
What's your go-to drink? Whatevers most expensive wine or vodka
What's your guiltiest musical pleasure? Band of Horses, Will Oldham
What's the last thing that made you cry? Real men dont cry they FIGHT THEYR'E TEARS AWAY
What's on your nightstand? Hand cuffs, sex loob
What's the coolest thing in your home? Bearskin rug made from real bear
What's the lamest pickup line you've ever heard (or used)? I dont use pick up line CHUMPS.
What's the best way for someone to hit on you? With there fist LOL j/k. by walking up and kissing my mouth
Dumped or dumper? Does it matter? Nobody dump the Glaze
What's your foolproof date restaurant? Capital Grille, standford and son thinkaboutit
If you want to impress me, feed me ... STAKE. Medium well done with fixings.
At what bar or restaurant would you like to have an open tab? I already have one wherever I want it. haters.
What's your workout? Lifting. Lifting lifting lifting. I can bench 450 lbs. come get SOME.
What's your pettiest relationship deal-breaker? I dont get this one.
What do you do when you think nobody's looking? Cry softly in the corner.
With whom would you like to play Truth or Dare? The hottie from the White Snake video.
Have you ever been the other woman? No but I been with the other women and another one and another one. Yep.
What character flaw do you wish you could fix in yourself? No need. Im perfect but I do need to work on my spelling and grammer they tell me. I also watch to many Disney movie.
What are you most vain about? My hair is really good but I spend a lot of time fixing it,
What physical feature are you a sucker for? Come on. Boobs. Rumps.
Who's on your crush list? I can have any hotties I want. I don’t need a “crush.” Oh. Maybe Maria Antonio who use to be on the Channel Nine news. She through a drink on me once in Westport. I deserved it because Im to forward sometimes. : (
Who doesn't have a crush on Tosin Morohunfola?
Re: “The endless drama of the Kansas City Blues Society”
Joe pours his heart and soul into the KCBS. How dare these ex board members speak ill of him. Before Joe was the president, the KCBS was ran without business sense. It was a clique of people, who showed favoritism to their friends. Every organization must produce some sort of revenue to keep it going. Joe has done more in the few short years as president than any of these previous board members. This article is completely one sided and biased. And how is this story worthy of the front page of the Pitch Weekly? Isn't there more important issues to cover in Kansas City? This is just a bunch of middle aged former board members, who are upset because they got voted off the board. They got VOTED off the board because they can't fulfill their duties properly. Stop crying like a bunch of Johnson County teenagers, whose daddy didn't buy them their favorite BMW for their birthday.