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Who are some other nominated acts you're a fan of?
We've had the pleasure of performing a few times with Quiet Corral and really enjoy what they bring to the KC-Lawrence music scene. Their live show is high-energy and fun and features some really solid musicianship. They're also some of the nicest guys you'll meet.
What's your favorite KC venue?
Kansas City has a number of great music venues. We've been fortunate to have played a lot of them. Some that we really loved (R Bar and Crosstown Station) have recently closed, but other cool new venues like Nica's 320 have recently opened. Our personal favorite venue to play is RecordBar. They're great people, and they have consistently great sound and an overall vibe that seems to fit us and our style of music well.
The Grisly Hand
What's new?
Oh, you know, same ol', just chillin', bustin' hips, bustin' lips. We just wrapped up a long weekend of tracking for our first full-length album, which will be released in January 2013. We are also looking forward to some regional touring, including Chicago and St. Louis.
In a perfect world, how would critics describe your music and band?
They wouldn't. In a perfect world, they'd just link to the music on their blog, and you could decide for yourself.
What keeps you in KC rather than moving to a bigger music city?
Mortgages. Also, we all speak the language. But I also think that KC is a big enough music town for us. Almost every time I go see a local band play, I go home hungry and jealous. That's exactly the way I want to feel.
Root & Stem
What's new?
We have a completely new lineup and sound. We're hitting up Element Recording studios in September to work on our new EP.
In a perfect world, how would music critics describe your band?
In a perfect world, music critics would listen to our band. We play the blues, rock and roll, Americana and whatever else inspires us.
What do you like about Kansas City as a music town?
It's a shame that Kansas City hasn't been able to sustain its musical relevance in America. We certainly think there is a lot of great musical history in this town, and we are trying to revive some of that former glory. And we think there's still plenty of room for Root and Stem to grow in our hometown.
Also nominated: The Roseline, Quiet Corral, Dead Voices
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The B'Dinas
What's new?
First of all, being nominated for a Pitch Music Award! We've never been nominated for one before, and we're thrilled to be included with so many awesome Kansas City artists. We released our second EP, Morning Party, last February.
In a perfect world, how would music critics describe your band?
"Multidimensional psychedelic blues rock," in a word or two. It's hard to find the right way to encompass all the musical ideas that comprise our sound, but that pretty much covers it. "Fun" is another descriptor that we aspire to.
What are some other nominated acts you're a fan of?
It's a little strange for the rest of the band members, being nominated in the same category as our lead guitarist (Katy Guillen, Katy & Go-Go). But she's such a talented musician and performer, we're just proud to have her in the B'Dinas and excited for her to be nominated twice! Our bassist and saxophonist, Peter Lawless, plays with the People's Liberation Big Band, and they're one of the best shows in town. They bring such modern and interesting ideas to an old-school style. The Cave Girls are one of our favorite bands right now. They're a lot of fun, and they pack a huge punch into two-minute songs. We love the Good Foot. Sometimes you just want to go out and cut a rug to something classic, and they're it. Julia Haile has a killer presence as their frontwoman; she's mesmerizing. The whole band is always so tight and confident onstage that they're a pleasure to watch.
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