The MidCoast Takeover fundraiser shows have been announced, with 5 incredible local lineups. Proceeds from each fundraiser will go to the Midwest Music Foundation for the local showcase at SXSW. The showcase will take place from March 13 through 16 at Shangri-La on East 6th Street, and will include around 40 bands from the Kansas City region. All shows are $10 in advance or at the door. Here is the full lineup:
Saturday, January 26 – recordBar
9:45 She’s A Keeper
11:15 Molly Picture Club
12:15 Antennas Up
18+, Facebook event page
Friday, February 1 – Czar
9:45 Jorge Arana Trio
10:30 Eyelit
11:15 Tiny Horse
12:00 The Latenight Callers
18+, Facebook event page
Saturday, February 2 – Riot Room
9:45 Various Blonde
10:30 Drop A Grand
11:15 Maps for Travelers
12:15 Six Percent
21+, Facebook event page
Saturday, February 16 – The Brick
10:00 Rev Gusto
10:45 Cherokee Rock Rifle
11:30 David Hasselhoff on Acid
12:30 Not A Planet
21+, Facebook event page
Friday, March 8 – Uptown Arts Bar (acoustic show)
8:00 Cadillac Flambe
9:00 Sons of Great Dane
10:00 Clairaudients
11:00 Heroes & Villains
21+, Facebook event page
We will be featuring some of the artists playing these fundraisers in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for this and the announcement of band selections next week!
For more info on MidCoast Takeover, visit http://midcoasttakeover.com and Midwest Music Foundation: http://midwestmusicfound.org.
–Michelle Bacon