I had no idea The Bottleneck had a couple of skylights…read more I guess I never really visited much during the daylight hours. Anyway - the venue has gone through a small renovation. They've updated the sound and lighting systems. They've also done some work around the stage, repainted and cleaned the interior and semi fixed up the restrooms. This is a fun little venue. Whoever you come to see will look and sound good and you should have a good time.

Came here for a Radkey concert (who was amazing, check out that band for sure!). The acoustics, at…read moreleast for Radkey, were spot on. It was an all-ages show, and yes there was a baby at the bar. I mean the baby was in his mom's arms, but there was a baby at the bar. I guess they take "all ages" literally in LFK. The staff was friendly from entry to exit. not an overly crowded venue. It seems you could pluck this venue from its location and move it to Westport in KCMO and it would fit right in. I hope to be back for future shows.

We had some friends, Cosmic Country Duo, who had a gig at Ryan's so we ventured out for a night in…read moreTongie. They were hosting a End-Of-No-Shave-November beard contest before the music so the place was packed. It's always so heart warming to find a bar where everyone knows everyone and new people are never a stranger. Staff was kind, beers were cold, sofas were comfy, table games were entertaining, loft seating was a bonus, local art and crafts were fun to peruse & we can't wait to come back to the Pub House for another evening of low key entertainment!

Really great place. We wanted to try something different and Ryan's Public House didn't…read moredisappoint. Super friendly staff and owners who went out of their way to make we 1st timers welcome. Very eclectic vibe, friendly dog to play with and possible the worst/best garage band to listen to.

This is a music venue and bar, large, inviting. Only had beer but service was great. Bands…read moreexcellent. Huge deck and outdoor stage for warmer months. Nice crowd

We had high hopes for this place. The cocktails looked delicious on their Instagram posts…read more We ordered two drinks. One was supposed to be pear. One was a cosmopolitan. The drink ingredients were premixed in unlabeled bottles so you didn't even know for sure what the bartender was pouring. Both drinks were watered down and you couldn't taste any alcohol. They tasted like watered down juice. We also couldn't identify any specific flavor such as pear or cranberry. They were flat and unfortunately not tasty. We loved the ambiance. It's a cute place, but we wouldn't order cocktails again.

All around five stars. Absolutely five stars. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and…read moreprofessional. The space is welcoming and cozy, though I hear they may be going under some renovations in the near future which I'm sure will only add to how wonderful this spot already is. The drinks are reasonably priced and it's near several yummy restaurants. The sound was fantastic -- I was actually impressed with how much oomph came out of the back room where they hold shows. Looking back over other reviews for this spot, well, they have ANOTHER new owner as of this week, so I have to imagine it only gets better from here. I can't wait to see what it's like moving forward!

Come see me do comedy here tonight. Please wear a mask. I'm funny. I'm cute and have tits to die…read morefor.

My first time at a true country line dancing bar…read more I was visiting Kansas for a work event and the local staff at the hotel I was staying in, highly recommended this place. What more can you ask for? Good affordable drinks, music, and good dancing! I wish I came earlier to learn some of the moves. But now I know what to expect when I come back here and bring my dancing boots.

This is my first time in Kansas City and I was looking for a line dancing venue and was in between…read morethis place and Thirsty Bull Saloon, and I'm so glad I opted for this place. Line dancing lessons started at 7:00pm and went on for about an hour and we learned four different dances. The instructor was so fun and easy to follow. I stayed for a while after the lessons and the ambiance was fun, energetic and it did get a bit crowded but it was nice to experience the line dancing scene in KC! Highly recommend and I hope to be back on the dance floor whenever I return!

I love this place it's like home. I started going to the weekend jams in 2008. In all of these…read moreyears I have been going I never felt threaten or in danger. I have lost things like debit cards that have never been stolen. Never witnessed a fight. Most folks are friendly and accommodating. It's a no nonsense type of place. The drinks are good. No fufu. Prices are average but not as high as compared to other places with the same quality of entrainment. The vintage furnishings makes it relaxed and not an uptight atmosphere. Knuckleheads is a one of a kind place. I have watched it grow and try to please all young and old. It is a music lovers paradise. Remember it's not fancy but come anyway no one cares who or what you look like. It's a nice place to be.

Knuckleheads is a real biker bar there is bike parking right out front on Saturday and Sunday no…read morecover charge open rock blues jam highly recommend this bar and restaurant

We have fine for several years in a row. The artists being booked has regressed but we always have…read morea blast. Their security is nice. The food vendors are as well! The whole camping/clamping situation is very unorganized. But we will be back.

The Country Stampede has been a summer event in Kansas for almost 20 years now. They have 4 days of…read moretop country music artists come in to perform each afternoon and evening. In 2013, the headliners were Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins and Miranda Lambert. Over 160,000 people show up for the event. And, It's hot. If it rains, it gets muddy and stinky. But still, people come in droves. They camp there and they stay in the hotels in Manhattan, and they drive in from all over the US. This is the "biggest party on the plains". This was my first year to attend the Stampede. The staff and vendors were all wonderful. The Performers were all top notch, and even the people attending were fun to talk to. Lots of bare skin - as the temps were in the 90's and no shade - although as the sun set, it became comfortable and a beautiful evening to be out. Oh yeah, and it's LOUD. No joke - wear ear protection! At first pass, the tickets seem a bit steep, but after attending the event, I get it. There are all kinds of various packages you can purchase, but a basic 1-day event ticket is about $80. That's to see 4 - 5 different artists perform! Concert tickets generally run $80 a piece! Definitely a bargain. Plus, the 94.5 Country radio station in Topeka was practically handing them out this year - for a month before the event they gave them away on air, at remotes, and with online contests. Sure, you had to win them, but there were SO many opportunities to get your hands on some free tickets. Lastly, there are a bunch of freebie-giveaways from the vendors. (Rockstar was giving away free, full size beverages, for example.) There was also a bunch of expensive stuff to purchase. Tickets to use at the vendors were $5 for 8 tickets. 0.63 cents each. Prices were typical of a festival and so were the offerings. Corn Dogs to Ice Cream, Funnel Cakes and BBQ. Nothing healthy whatsoever - so don't go looking for it. ;) So, if you go, WEAR SUNBLOCK, take earplugs, and eat before you go. ;)

Where in the US can you go to experience amazing live taken for only $10z the Green Lady Lounge is…read morewhere you go! Clean, smoke free lively jazz music and plenty of seating. There's two levels of entertainment. The service was friendly. Only thing is that they don't have food so eat beforehand. There was a hummus plate and some desserts. We had soooo much fun. Such talented musicians. This was a must visiting from LA!

My husband and I actually drove past this place at first--I was expecting green signage, not red,…read moreso it didn't immediately catch my eye. Even walking in, we weren't quite sure what to expect. The entrance is small, and you're greeted right away, which was a nice touch. Once inside, it's very dark with deep red lighting--almost like stepping into a cave. It took a moment for our eyes to adjust, but once they did, we immediately felt at ease. The space is cozy and perfectly aligned with its purpose: it's all about the jazz. The service was great--welcoming, attentive, and added to the overall experience without taking away from the music. And the music? Absolutely captivating. It pulls you in and transports you--you can't help but settle into the vibe and just enjoy the moment together. We went on a Monday, so there was plenty of seating, but I noticed there's also a lower level that likely accommodates larger weekend crowds. There's a solid drink menu and a small selection of food, but honestly, this isn't the place you come for a full meal. Come for the drinks, stay for the music, and soak in the atmosphere.

The Green Guitar Folk House is a series of concerts presented 10 times a year inside of the Shawnee…read moreMission Unitarian Universalist Church. GGFH books touring acts from around the nation and usually pairs them with amazing talent from the region. It is a great listening room with a good sound system and acoustics, and seating is available for a couple hundred; soft drinks, beer and wine are available. Last night I witnessed longtime Kansas City artist Two Headed Cow open for an amazing duo out of Nashville - A Tale of Two (check them out if you like great storytelling, 5 star resonator guitar playing and a jazz vocalist doing overtime in the blues and folk world). I have also seen great artists in the past such as Victor and Penny, Rupert Wates, Chuck Brodsky, Danny Schmidt.... A perfect space to become intimate with a favorite artist or discover something new. The ability to meet and chat with the artists is always available at the intermissions and post show. Bring some cash to tip the opening act and take home some merchandise to further support the artists. The organizer Mike and his volunteer crew are providing KC a great service by bringing in the type of artist that usually has trouble booking these types of midsize gigs that are not in a noisy bar. We are lucky to have such a program here in town. Worthy of support from anyone that values live music.

The 3-star rating is in large part due to safety concerns in this venue, as parts of the interior…read moreare stunning, and the film festival held there was entertaining and pleasantly educational. This beautiful old building is surrounded by scaffolding so you can't really see its architecture, but I didn't see any renovation happening outside or inside, where the walls are covered with gorgeous murals, other detailed artistic painting, and intricate hanging light fixtures. The old-but-comfortable theater-style balcony seats are covered with red velvety fabric. It's a visual feast. However, renovation inside is massively needed, especially for safety concerns. When the lights were turned out for the films it was almost pitch black, with no modern-day dim "safety lighting"...not even enough to navigate if you needed to. And right in front of each balcony seats there's flooring maybe 1' deep for your feet to rest on (not enough), which then drops precipitiously almost another 1' to the next level of floor that you need to reach to walk in or out of the row! While this creates a clear view of the stage for every row of seating, it's very dangerous. To get into the row you need to step down to the lower section to walk across but there's nothing to hold onto except the arm of the seat on the end, and I needed the help of the willing hand of the kind person seated there to feel safe. The stairs to the balcony could accommodate 3 to 4 people across, but you have to be on the outer edge to have a hand railing. One woman tripped at the top of the stairs to the balcony and slammed very hard into the backs of our seats, and her popcorn rained down everywhere, including on us. I don't remember how wide the space is between that last step and the seats, but it seems there wasn't enough, or much demarcation visible between the last step and the floor. We were all rattled by the impact, the noise, and the popcorn, but she was able to get up with help and get to her seat. I'm do remember thinking it would be easy to fall there, and I was glad I wasn't the one who did! The main level has no fixed seats, just very uncomfortable-looking wooden chairs set up in rows. That didn't seem like a good time during a 3-hour film festival! There were two pretty decent bathrooms available on the that floor, and I was told there was one on the balcony level, but I couldn't see it. However, I wouldn't have even tried to navigate from the dangerous seating set-up in the dark to get to any bathroom! The only open concession area was on the main level, in a small dark niche, and unlike modern theaters, there was no food, just beverages (including cocktails), candy and popcorn. The high prices on those were the most modern thing in the building! The eight or so short films in the festival were all human-interest stories of one or more persons and their interactions with and adventures in nature. All were inspiring and interesting, all had some scenic nature and landscape views, and I think all included water elements. But none were quite what I expected, as I had learned about the "Wild & Scenic Film Festival" at a viewing of the stunning panoramic "Wings Over Water" on the Extreme Screen in Union Station in KC a few nights before. Wild and scenic nature at its finest! This fundraiser for nature and environmental causes was well put-together and organized by volunteers, and I think very successful, because as far as I could see, the theater was packed, and many people had attended it for years! Water One was the main sponsor, joined by many other generous partners. Raffle tickets were sold for one lucky person to win a large kayak, and everyone received a free ticket for a prize raffle with a plethora of good items, including several wooden bird and bat houses, nature-and-on-the-water clothing items, quality t-shirts and water bottles, and many more worthy prizes winners could choose from. I was one of many lucky free ticket holders, and very happy with my surprise gift bag containing a soft "There is no lemonade without water" t-shirt, a WaterOne recycled plastic bottle that claimed it "kept 1,085 plastic bottles out of the environment," and a small zippered clip-on pouch full of First Aid essentials!

Many good memories at Liberty Hall over the decades, but if I'm keeping it real, there are better…read moreplaces to catch a show. In college, we used to rent movies here where you could find a collection unlike anywhere else. I saw movies here, using a phone flashlight to navigate the pitch black upstairs seating. I saw shows here, and the location on Mass is second to none. Came up a few weeks back and it felt good to be back here, but also.. sweatier than I remember? The place was packed and it was almost impossible to move. The sound from the band was AWFUL, I wondered if it was all the mixing board or what. I think the reality is we were under an overhang and it causes the bass to echo and reverberate. The show ended up being pretty decent, but I wasn't loving the vibe necessarily. I think if you are catching something here, getting ticketed seats upstairs is the way to go. All in all, it's fine, but I won't be scrolling the website here to find the next show to see.