Mother's Worry and M31 rocked in the New Year while The Haymakers' fun, laid-back bluegrass sound entertained at Auntie Mae's on Thursday. This week You won't want to miss Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy at Mae's, and Church of SWOLE hosts Chicago based Mohit Mehta and Manhattan based Philosophy of Lions for the first time, with Headlight Rivals graciously performing "house-band" duties. Also look below for details on music in nearby Lawrence and Abilene.
M31 at Rally House 12/31
The Haymakers at Auntie Mae's Parlor 12/29 photo credit: Mary Gordon
Thursday 1/5:
@9:29pm Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy at Auntie Mae's Parlor
Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy is a high-energy "Brass 'n' Grass" sextet from Wichita, KS. The band, whose sound has been described as “…a stagecoach in overdrive”, has brought their eclectic blend of punk, bluegrass, and dixieland to packed bars, basements, and festivals across the US since their inception in the spring of 2007.
No Cost Listed, I suspect either a $3 or $5 Cover
Friday 1/6
@7:00pm The Ovaries-eez Album Release! at Love Garden Sounds (Lawrence)
We are psyched to celebrate the second full-length album by The Ovaries-eez!!! Teri Quinn and Angie Schoenherr will begin the show (7pm), followed by
The Ovaries-eez, with special guest musicians throughout ♥
MOON BIRTH (CD's) will be available at the show and through an up-coming pre-order!
No Cost Listed
Saturday 1/7
@7:00pm An Evening Of Celtic Music at Great Plains Theater (Abilene)
Come join us for an Evening Of Celtic Music! This concert will feature four bands. Mick & Mischief, Turtle & The Hair, The Maguire Brothers, and Cheeks & Phoenix. These four bands have been seen at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, and are favorites there!
Tickets $15.
@10:00pm Mohit Mehta, Headlights Rivals, Philosophy of Lions at Church of SWOLE
It's a new year with new shows! Come make January rock by hanging out with friends and listening to music. Headlight Rivals will start off the night, as usual.
Following will be Chicago's own Mohit Mehta, and MHK's Philosophy of Lions.
Donations suggested for traveling bands