Pitch

So You Wanna Be a Cowboy?

The man known as Shorty rides to reform gay rodeo.

• by Ben Paynter
• Tags: Feature, Editorial Feature, Kevin Lynn, Missouri, Denver, Kansas City

Beating the System

Robert WitbolsFeugen has been biting Jackson County's hand for years; now it's feeding him.

• by Kendrick Blackwood
• Tags: State Lines, News Story, Scott Burnett, Office of Human Relations and Citizen Complaints, Gary Kilgore, Byron Case

The Street Legal Guidebook

The KC Strip is the sirloin of Kansas City media, a critical cut of surmisin' steak that each week weighs in on the issues of the day, dictating its column to Pitch writers.

• by Ben Paynter
• Tags: Kansas City Strip, Columns, Holmes Perception, Nissan Xterra, Lawrence Perception, Kelley Blue Book Co. Inc.

Ring a Ding!

We drag the river for stuff you didn't know you were missing.

• Tags: Backwash, Columns, Caleb Asher, Tiffani Bruce, Walgreen Company, Lee Iacoca

Anti-Rock

James Murphy raises dance music's lowest common denominator.

• by Eryc Eyl
• Tags: Interview, Feature, James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem, David Holmes, Daft Punk

Jah Rules

Elisha Israel stirs up a dwindling local reggae scene.

• by Jason Harper
• Tags: Wayward Son, Column, Kansas City, Israel, Tony Choi, Bobby Seale

Dive Alive

A trip to Fitz's results in lots of fabulous blarney.

• by Jen Chen
• Tags: Night Ranger, Columns, Jim Fitzgerald, Nina Parents, Nina Wena, Chuck E. Cheese's, Fitz's Blarney Stone

Silvio Lining

For Little Steven, it's good to be a garage gangster.

• by Scott Wilson
• Tags: Bonus Tracks, Columns, Steve Van Zandt, Kansas City, Silvio Dante, Sun City

Commander Cody

Even without the cowsuits, the Ssion is still weird as hell.

• by Gina Kaufmann
• Tags: Bonus Tracks, Columns, Cody Critcheloe, The Faint (Musical Group), Nirvana (Musical Group), Jaimie Warren

Download

War Child Music

• by Andy Vihstadt
• Tags: Bonus Tracks, Columns, Grapevine, Kaiser Chiefs, Belle and Sebastian, Bloc Party

Metric

Thursday, October 20, at the Bottleneck.

• by Aaron Ladage
• Tags: Critic's Choice, Preview, Emily Haines, Metric (Band), CEC Entertainment Inc., Toronto

Nevermore

Monday, October 24, at the Bottleneck.

• by Andrew Miller
• Tags: Critics' Choices, Preview, Seattle, Warrel Dane

The New Black

Thursday, October 20, at the Record Bar.

• by Lorna Perry
• Tags: Critic's Choice, Preview, Berlin, Chicago, Liam Kimball, Patti Gran

Volara

Saturday, October 22, at the Replay.

• by April Fleming
• Tags: Critic's Choice, Preview, Sean Bergman, Bill Ning, Brandon Akin, Paul Ackerman

Dr. Dog

Sunday, October 23, at the Replay Lounge.

• by David Hudnall
• Tags: Critic's Choice, Preview, Dr. Dog, Jim James, Philadelphia, My Morning Jacket

Jem

Wednesday, October 26, at the Bottleneck.

• by Cole Haddon
• Tags: Critic's Choice, Preview, Jem (Singer), Jem Griffiths, Misfits (Band)

Jo Ann Daugherty

Saturday, October 22, at the Blue Room.

• by John Kreicbergs
• Tags: Critic's Choice, Preview, Jo Ann Daugherty, Chicago, Kansas City, Bill Evans

The Magic Numbers

The Magic Numbers(Capitol)

• by Andy Vihstadt
• Tags: Hear & Now, Review, The Magic Numbers, London, Romeo Stodart, Ryan Adam

Lightning Bolt

Hypermagic Mountain(Load)

• by Ray Cummings
• Tags: Hear & Now, Review, Brian Gibson, Chippendale's USA

Atmosphere

You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having(Rhymesayers)

• by Michael Roberts
• Tags: Hear & Now, Review, Atmosphere (Band), Albuquerque, Ant (Producer), Marissa Mathy-Zvaifler

OK Jones

Push/Pull(Centropolis)

• by Geoff Harkness
• Tags: Here & Now, Review, Richard Gintowt, Middletown, Ryan Adams, Heidi Phillips

Johnny Belt and The Buckles

The Death of Johnny Belt(self-released)

• by Andrew Miller
• Tags: Here & Now, Review, Johnny Belt, Big Jeter, Rex Hobart

DJ SVS

Tuesday, October 25, at Balanca's Pyro Room.

• by Andrew Miller
• Tags: Spin Cycle, Preview, Kansas City, Manhattan (Kansas), Ozzfest, Korn (Band)

A Moving Experience

Pachamama's is a destination, regardless of its address.

• by Charles Ferruzza
• Tags: Restaurant Reviews, Dining Review, Ken Baker, Lawrence (New York), Morocco, eBay Inc., Pachamama's

Re-Pete

Pete Peterman, formerly of the Sour Octopus, washes ashore south of the river.

• by Charles Ferruzza
• Tags: Fat Mouth, Columns, Pete Peterman, Kansas City, Ken Baker, Lawrence

Exhuming McCarthy

The Red Scare returns in Good Night, and Good Luck.

• by Jean Oppenheimer
• Tags: Film, Film Review, George Clooney, Edward Murrow, CBS Corporation, David Strathairn

Mine Kampf

A female ironworker fights back against abuse in the riveting North Country.

• by Bill Gallo
• Tags: Film, Film Review, Charlize Theron, Minnesota, Josey Aimes, Erin Brockovich

Touch the Art

Martin Morehouse's sculptures respond to stimulation.

• by Gina Kaufmann
• Tags: Art, Columns, Martin Morehouse, Inter IKEA Systems BV, Amy Kennedy

The Last Laugh

The Improv's open-mike comedy night stands up but not necessarily out.

• by Alan Scherstuhl
• Tags: Stage, Stage, Zona Rosa, Howard Harrison, Jeff Wesselschmidt, Ryan Kruse

Art Capsule Reviews

Our critics recommend these shows.

• by Rebecca Braverman, Annie Fischer and Gina Kaufmann
• Tags: Art Capsules, Culture Listings, Baltimore, Missouri, Larry Schwarm, Don McKenna

Stage Capsule Reviews

Reviews and previews of upcoming shows.

• by Alan Scherstuhl
• Tags: Stage Capsules, Listings, Moscow, Therese Riley, Sidonie Garrett, Crown Center

Our top DVD picks for the week of October 18

• Tags: What Else Is New?, Reviews, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Bruce Lee, Coen Brothers

Puppy Love

Nintendogs' charm will win over the most jaded of gamers.

• by Luke O'Brien
• Tags: Game On, Reviews, Nintendogs, Frisbee, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Co. Ltd.

Cape of Good Hope

• Tags: DVDish, Reviews, George A. Romero, Murray Lerner, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Joel Schumacher

Bey Day

Queen Bey's still here, damn it.

• by Alan Scherstuhl
• Tags: Night & Day, Calendar Story, Kansas City, August Wilson, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith

Night & Day Events

Week of October 20, 2005

• Tags: Night & Day, Calendar Story, Overland Park, Jessica Cook, Laura Ramberg, Radiohead

What About Bob?

Funnyman Bob Saget returns to America's radar.

• by David Hudnall
• Tags: Night & Day, Calendar Story, Bob Saget, Danny Tanner, America's Funniest Home Videos, Home Box Office Inc.

Twentysomething

The Heartland Men's Chorus makes you sing for your supper.

• by Ray T. Barker, Rebecca Braverman and Annie Fischer
• Tags: Urban Experience, Columns, Michael Rees, United Nations, Rebecca Braverman, Jan Egeland

Well-Red

Mike Hill faithfully follows the Boston Red Sox.

• by Andrew Miller, Rebecca Braverman and Libby Page
• Tags: Sports/Outdoors, Columns, Mike Hill, AL East Division, American League (Baseball), Boston Red Sox

Fond Farewell

Local musicians honor Elliott Smith.

• by Andrew Miller, Annie Fischer and David Hudnall
• Tags: Performance, Columns, Elliott Smith, Annie Fischer, David Hudnall, Adam Stotts

Top Drawer

Flatfile schools us in the art of Kansas City.

• Tags: See/Be Seen, Columns, Andrei Codrescu, Mark Bittman, H&R Block Inc., David Ford

Picks and Pans

Letters from the week of October 20, 2005

• Tags: Letters, Letters, Kansas City, Missouri, Overland Park, Michael Jackson