Deshica Rage w. Friendly Thieves & DJ Skittlez

1221 Union Avenue,Kansas City MO 64101

26 August, 2022

Description

Doors 9pm ``~ Showtime 9:30pm ~ $12 Advance Tickets ~ $15 Day of Show KADESH FLOW Kadesh Flow is a rapper with an MBA, a trombone Super Saiyan, and a Billboard Charting recording/ performing artist. He brings all of the above together, both on tracks and on stage, in riveting form as he actively blends his jazz and hip hop backgrounds, blending personal, candid lyrical moments and storytelling with call-outs to history, social issues, anime, video games, and anything else that may inspire him at the time. At age 11, 'Desh, as many of his listeners call him, began rapping and playing trombone within two weeks of one another. Now, his playing can be heard on records with hip hop stars like Jidenna and underground stalwarts like Ubiquitous and JL. He also boasts performances supporting artists such as Rakim, Janelle Monae, Dave East, The Revivalists, Tech N9ne, and numerous other prolific acts. Kadesh is a member of the NPC (Nerdy People of Color) Collective, through which he is working with Founding Member Mega Ran and fellow NPCs such as EyeQ and Creative Mind Frame to both collaborate on fun, relevant content and foster a community for underrepresented nerd enthusiasts. He can be found lighting up stages around the U.S., gracing such events as Official SXSW Showcases, MAGFest, PAX, Momocon & Otakon, as well as various other music festivals and venues. JESSICA PAIGE Jessica Paige brings the roots of her rural Kansas childhood to life with heartfelt, folky lyricism contrasted by her huge voice and personality. Jessica wavers between the influences of powerhouse voices like Janis Joplin and Brandi Carlile to the sultry and delicate inflections of Norah Jones and Jeff Buckley, a true master of vocal range and emotion. A three time semi-finalist on American Idol, twice voted “Best Vocalist” in Kansas City, TEDxKC Artist, Folk Alliance International Showcase Artist, featured vocalist with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, Jessica has become one of Kansas City’s most respected musicians and band leaders. As an advocate and mentor of girls and women entering the music profession, and a private instructor in voice and guitar, she is equally passionate about lifting up other aspiring musicians. Jessica has over a thousand performances touring and with residencies across the country and internationally. Whether she is serenading a small listening room with just her guitar or rocking a massive stage with an impressive line-up of musicians, she will draw you in and blow you away with her passion and dedication to the craft being an ever-growing musician. FRIENDLY THIEVES Friendly thieves is a five piece funk rock band based in Kansas City. Fronted by Sam Wells’ villainous and intoxicating voice, this quintet is accompanied by Ben Baker sporting gritty sax lines and a psychedelic synth, Sam Millard’s stanky mid-focused bass, Jamae Breeze’s colorful lead Guitar and John Goss’s balance of effortless yet deliberate percussion. Their sound was showcased by Midwest Music Foundation for its annual Spring Donation Drive at The Record Bar. Since, they have headlined venues like the Rino and Lemonade Park, and have shared the stage with the likes of The Back Alley Brass Band, Jessica Paige, Slights, Chalis O’Neil, and The Uncouth. Friendly Thieves’ debut single “You Better Run” is set to drop this fall.