Music helped define Kansas City in past century. New documentary recounts how
A new documentary exploring the history and influence of Kansas City music over the past 100 years is about to make a splash locally and nationally.
“Sounds of the City” from director Dustin Phillips and Candyland Media and Entertainment of Kansas City will celebrate its world premiere Friday, April 11, at the Uptown Theater. It will be available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime the next day.
The two-hour documentary includes archival footage and interviews with the likes of musicians Nick Hexum, Tech N9ne, Lonnie McFadden, Kelly Hunt and the recently deceased Danny Cox as well as Mike Stoller, who wrote the classic “Kansas City” with Jerry Leiber.
Tom Shipley of the iconic Kansas City folk-rock duo Brewer and Shipley is scheduled to be on hand for the premiere, joining other local musicians and music historian Chuck Haddix for a Q&A before the screening. An after party at the Encore, adjacent to the main theater, will feature performances by The Greeting Committee, Flare Tha Rebel and Mike “Ubiquitous” Viglione of Ces Cru.
“Sounds of the City” premiere
When: Friday, April 11. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with a Q&A at 6:30 p.m. and the screening at 7 p.m., followed by an after-party about 9:30 p.m.
Where: Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway.
Cost: Tickets are $15 for the Q&A and screening; $50 for the Q&A, screening and after party.
More information: uptowntheater.com
Note: You will be able to rent the documentary at Amazon Prime for $2.99 ($1.99 for standard definition) or buy it for $9.99 ($7.99 for standard definition) starting April 12.
