Few things get me going like a good outdoor summer concert. What was once about the escape from the rigors of academia has now turned into the sweet and sweaty release from the grind of 9 to 5. And in Kansas City, outdoor summer shows don’t get a much better unconventional venue than the City [...]

What a wonderful weekend with family and friends! Easter is such a beautiful time around my church, both for the senses and the spirit. When it comes to matters of faith I’ve never been one to actively evangelize or proselytize. Instead I’ve tried to live my life with as much honest faith as I can [...]

Let’s face it: 2009 was a pretty tough year for the Kansas City advertising community. Yet amidst all the turmoil this current economic recession has brought, last night proved to me that our local creative spirit is still as strong as it ever has been. And although overall entry numbers were down this year, the [...]

I used to get to shows with more regularity than I do now. Life happens and while I miss having the ability to wing my way out the door with a moment’s notice from a friend with an extra ticket, the drop in the number shows I hit has made me appreciate the ones I [...]

Another great Pitch Music Showcase this year and I’d like to thank my friend Jason Harper at the Pitch for the opportunity to wander the streets of Westport and shoot video. I was able to catch the Kansas City Bear Fighters, Reach, SeedLove, Grand Marquis, Antennas Up and Oriole Post for the Wayward Blog. You [...]