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Interview with Bill Abernathy – Crossing Willow Creek

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 10, 2019 10:05 am Tagged With: Americana, Country, Folk, Kansas City, Missouri, singer, songwriter, United States

Bill Abernathy

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Bill Abernathy about his new album Crossing Willow Creek, challenges, motivations, listening preferences and more. Be sure to check out our feature on Crossing Willow Creek, available here. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? […]

Bill Abernathy Shares Stories Over Beautiful, Folk Soundscapes, Crossing Willow Creek Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 9, 2019 9:25 am Tagged With: Americana, Country, Folk, Kansas City, Missouri, songwriter, United States

Bill Abernathy

Kansas City, Missouri based singer/songwriter Bill Abernathy has arrived with his latest album, Crossing Willow Creek, which takes us a on a journey through enchanting roots music sound beds that set the tone for his prolific storytelling approach to writing. A story that might resonate with some of us, Bill fell in love with music […]

Interview with Calvin Arsenia – Toxic

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 11, 2018 10:03 am Tagged With: harp, Kansas City, Missouri, singer, songwriter, United States

Calvin Arsenia

Calvin Arsenia has built a reputation for turning the arts world on its head. While the harp has allowed this Kansas City native to become a man of the world (gaining followings in Paris, Edinburgh, and at the Outlyre festival in Austria), it’s his unique ability to craft a stimulating setting at his live shows […]

Interview with Stephen Oran – Crazy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 7:22 pm Tagged With: Funk, Kansas City, New York City, Rock, Soul, United States

Stephen Oran-Crazy

Rock, funk and soul … three nouns that epitomize the definition and the sound of Stephen Oran. Born and raised in Northeast Kansas City, Kansas, Stephen Oran grew up basking in the eclectic flavors of every different type of music genre imaginable. From gospel to jazz, country to classical and from rock to soul, Stephen […]

Interview with Alice Sweet Alice – Viola Organista…and Other Impossible Dreams

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 2, 2018 9:40 am Tagged With: Electronic, Kansas City, Missouri, post punk, Rock, United States

Alice Sweet Alice

Fuse fearsome dedication with four diversely talented musicians, a mind-boggling work-ethic and a positive mission, and you’re facing an unstoppable force. Welcome to Alice Sweet Alice, a Kansas City alt rock hybrid, whose tasty tunes, stylistic diversity and passionate live show are paying dividends with a hard-to-ignore street buzz. ASA is Female Fronted Indie Alternative […]

Interview with Yes You Are

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 26, 2017 11:20 am Tagged With: Alternative, alternative pop, Kansas City, Rock, United States

Yes You Are

In this interview spotlight, we speak with members of Yes You Are about the latest project, influences, the digital music world and more. Full Q&A along with links and streams below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular […]

Interview with Captiva – Check Your System

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 12, 2016 10:57 pm Tagged With: Alternative, Kansas City, Missouri, Rock, United States

Captiva is an alternative rock band hailing from Kansas City, Missouri. The band is comprised of JJ Ries (vocals, guitar), Pat McQuaid (guitar, vocals), Nick Riffle (bass), and Hank Wiedel (drums). Captiva formed in October 2013, during a high school detention sentence. Captiva first started gaining attention on college campuses around the Midwest, while they […]

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