Kansas City/ Arts & Culture
Published on December 12, 2019
5 cool music events in Kansas City this weekendPhoto: gbarkz/Unsplash

If you love to take advantage of the music offerings near you, this weekend offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From bluegrass to jazz, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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Open Jam Hosted by Billy Ebeling and Dwane Goldston

From the event description:

This is an open jam event. Just come in, sign up and play. Tacos and drinks will be available.

When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 1-5:30 p.m.
Where: Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester Ave.
Admission: Free

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The Dead South

From the event description:

Join The Dead South in Kansas City, with the Legendary Shack Shakers sound. Built on a configuration of cello, mandolin, banjo and guitar, the group speeds like a train past polite definitions of acoustic music into the grittier, rowdier spaces of the bluegrass world.

When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m.-midnight
Where: The Truman, 601 E. Truman Road
Admission: $25. Other ticket options are available.

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Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral 

From the event description:

For over two decades, Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral has been one of Kansas City's most beloved holiday traditions. The program includes readings, treasured carols in traditional forms, and classics in celebration of Christmas.

When: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m .
Where: Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th St.
Admission: $5. More ticket options available.

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THE PEOPLE'S LIBERATION BIG BAND

From the event description:

Come join the The People's Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City. This is a musicians' collective formed for the purpose of creating and performing new large ensemble jazz music.

When: Sunday, Dec. 15, 6-11 p.m.
Where: recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd.
Admission: $5

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Winter Soulstice Encore

From the event description:

Come close out the 2019 Season with The Kansas City Chamber Choir's Winter Octet at this special encore performance featuring solos and a few audience sing-alongs!

When: Sunday, Dec. 15, 7-8:15 p.m.
Where: Kansas City United Church of Christ, 215 W. 65th St., Chapel
Admission: Free

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