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Comment Archives: stories: Best of Kansas City: Arts & Entertainment

Re: “Best Polka Band

Ken and Mary Turbo Accordions, an Accordion Duo and a 3 or 4 pcs traditional classic German
/ American Polka band with authentic German Costumes. We perform for black tie formal,
casual or multicultural events. Please see Facebook Ken Nicol, Facebook Ken and Mary Turbo
Accordions. Web site- www.kenandmaryaccordions.com
Thank You
Ken Nicol

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Posted by Ken Nicol on 05/08/2013 at 12:20 PM

Re: “Best Programming

Congrats!!

Posted by Amy DeSitter on 10/24/2012 at 3:37 PM

Re: “Best Artist

Well DONE Garry!!!

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Posted by Colby Smith on 10/11/2012 at 11:17 AM

Re: “Best Local Song

the Caves, "Liars"
http://vimeo.com/40323636

from Golden Sound / Record Machine's "Secret Handshakes" compilation.
https://goldensoundrecords.com/catalog/sec…

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Posted by David Gaumé on 10/10/2012 at 12:58 PM

Re: “Best Overdue Reward

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

This was such an amazing show to put together. The breadth of Thomson's music we honed down over months from hours and hours of music that helped shape the Modern Art movement, to roughly a ninety minute show.

The classical performers there were awesome,. It was their performance that gave credence to this composer's music. And having THAT as context, adding performers from completely different genres was the real kicker. To see them work and arrange these pieces, ultra classical and obscure, turning them into performances that were entertaining, beautiful, funny, raucous was what made Virgil's work universal and agued the strength of his composition as timeless.

Thank you so very much for recognizing us. The production staff, the performers KCPT and the staff at The Kauffman Center worked to their limits to make that show happen.

Nathan Granner
artistic director
Homecoming: An Evening with Virgil T

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Posted by Nathan Granner on 10/10/2012 at 12:41 PM

Re: “Best Music in a Theater Production

We sure think so! It's always great to have Brodie around The Coterie!

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Posted by TheCoterie on 10/10/2012 at 12:30 PM

Re: “Best Music in a Theater Production

He is brilliant, isn't he?

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Posted by Penny Stronach Rush-Valladares on 10/10/2012 at 9:27 AM

Re: “Best Taking of the High Road

The actions of Redemptorist represent the church not one "conservative blogger." Also the church's position whereas not by any means is all-inclusive calls for dignity and respect. However, it has a long way to go. One complainer doesn't mean Catholics didn't like it. Most of them couldn't have cared less. Not to mention you forgot to mention all the women involved. What a silly way to sensationalize a non-event. This type of public discourse is what will continue the controversy.

Posted by guyinkc on 10/10/2012 at 8:10 AM

Re: “Best Kansas Hippie Festival Band

If you want to stock up on your tie dye for your next hippie outing make sure you check out my friend's facebook page! facebook.com/hippyhut She's really great at tie dye and hemp jewelry!

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Posted by Hippielover on 08/31/2012 at 4:11 PM

Re: “Best Unfortunately Named Festival

Should have called it RocKansas (pronounced Rock-N-Saw)... Just saying...

Posted by Benjamin Sykes on 07/15/2012 at 2:49 PM

Re: “Best Polka Band

Check out Don's schedule at his site. www.donlipovac.com

Posted by BK on 04/15/2012 at 5:32 PM

Re: “Best East Side Chill-Out

Is Ron Dumay a native of Sikeston, MO?

Posted by Margie Mayo on 11/30/2011 at 8:56 PM

Re: “Best Album

thanks to all of you @ the Pitch for this honor----for myself and the whole gang of musicians who helped out. so far i am averaging one of these awards every 64 years. i will be getting you another box set for your consideration in the year 2075.-------------howard

Posted by Howard Iceberg on 11/02/2011 at 1:26 PM

Re: “Best Taking of the High Road

Kudos to The Pitch for noticing the artistic value and social import of this performance, which did, indeed, pack the pews!

I do have to question, however, if the staffers dubbing it "Best Taking of the High Road" actually attended the moving and high-caliber performance of a choral masterwork, or if they are just going on having skimmed some of the press the performance received. Surely if they had been in attendance, they would have noticed that among the ranks of the singers were as many women as men, members of sister organization, the Kansas City Women's Chorus.

HMC and KCWC, who share an artistic director, are both ensembles that are welcoming to gay and gay-friendly choral performers in Kansas City. BOTH were invited to take part in the fundraiser concert as a joint performance. Both groups understood the social justice implications of such a performance, deeply. Both choruses are filled with singers, be they gay, bi, or straight, who strongly support the idea that a person's sexual orientation does not in any way dictate his or her worth as a person.

Those of us who performed this concert with these ensembles (including members of Grace United Methodist Church in Olathe, who joined the combined chorus and also hosted an encore performance of the Requiem on Good Friday) were proud to not only "take the high road," we were thrilled for the opportunity to perform a beautiful and challenging piece of music, and benefit the continuation of such music in KC by contributing to the organ's restoration fund at Redemptorist.

Such a shame that you chose to recognize only a portion of the performers who were beyond proud to stand in solidarity at a very moving, very important, very beautiful concert.

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Posted by KC Singer on 10/16/2011 at 11:30 AM

Re: “Best Sexy Musician

Yea Drew! I knew you from way back when!

Posted by mark on 10/15/2011 at 8:34 PM

Re: “Best Scene-Uniting Retrospective

Show has been extended (once again!!) to First Friday Nov. 4th. Stop by 5p-10p @ 1819 Central KCMO. 1819central.com

Posted by scott on 10/15/2011 at 1:45 PM

Re: “Best Scene-Uniting Retrospective

It was a wonderful show, full of color and nostalgia. Danny (and I'm not just saying this as a friend) deserves all the praise he's received and through his hard work and ridiculous creativity will see many more successes throughout his career. For those who haven't had a chance to experience Quietly Contributing, do yourself a favor and check it out before it closes. And if you see Danny, tell him "The Grinder" sent you.

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Posted by Ryan Crawford on 10/14/2011 at 3:01 PM

Re: “Best Stocking Stuffer

Thank you Pitch!!! We couldn't be more honored!!!
Don't Miss our next show! The Creative Team of White Nose Christmas is teaming up to bring you Brindsay Kardilton's BUMP: From Nose Powder to Baby Powder. It drops this November at the Fishtank Performance Studio!
Tickets are on sale now @https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/20…

Posted by Heidi Van on 10/14/2011 at 2:35 PM

Re: “Best Scene-Uniting Retrospective

It is/was a great show in a great space. Nicely done everyone.

Posted by Mr Bucket on 10/14/2011 at 11:15 AM

Re: “Best Art Overachiever

The Cowdins F'ng rock. ALL of them.

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Posted by lala on 10/13/2011 at 7:57 PM

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