The Pitch (Kansas City)

6 days ago | thepitchkc.com | Brock Wilbur

In 2002, 28 Days Later hit cinemas and was, arguably, the most influential film a young Brock Wilbur would ever see. It wasn't just something I liked or loved; it was a cornerstone of my personality. It made me change colleges that I had planned on attending, so that I could move from finance to film school.

1 week ago | thepitchkc.com | Nick Spacek

Ever since we saw Kansas City space-rock act Low Forest play their second-ever show opening for Pallbearer a couple years back, we've been fans of their big, riffy sonic explorations. Right out of the gate, the band didn't go with the usual set of single releases before dropping an EP, but instead put out two albums, Ambivector and Extrovert, whose production allowed them to be synched up and played simultaneously, a la the Flaming Lips' Zaireeka.

1 week ago | thepitchkc.com | Brock Wilbur

Since 2016, Kyle Merklein has been the quiet force behind the barrels at Holladay Distillery. Born and raised in Kansas, Kyle brings a steady hand to his role as master distiller, with degrees in biological and agricultural engineering from Kansas State University and a deep-rooted passion for the science of fermentation. According to him, bourbon is more than science; It's a slow, thoughtful craft. "I probably think about time more than most people," he says. And he means it.

1 week ago | thepitchkc.com | Michael Mackie

Let's all raise a glass to Jeff Edmondson-the managing owner of two of Kansas City's favorite LGBTQ+-owned hotspots, Hamburger Mary's Kansas City and Woody's KC. If you're not reading this article without a cocktail or mocktail in your hand, Edmondson says he can remedy that... stat!Prior to being the hardest working man in hospitality, Edmonson tells us his specialty was media brand management. It's no wonder his two restaurant bars are marketed and promoted within an inch of their lives.

1 week ago | thepitchkc.com | Nick Spacek

The Scrivenerswith Party Helmet and Vicar AmeliaGaslight GardensSaturday, June 14It was muggy and still, and the Gaslight patio was still dummy-packed Saturday night for a diverse three-band bill. Cheap (good) beers and just enough fans to keep the air from turning into a haze of nicotine and THC kept the audience relaxed and entranced as the sun went down. Lawrence/KC 'hard pop plus saxophone' band the Scriveners are the kind of band that could play with anyone. The Ants? Party Helmet?