Central Standard Bluegrass Band brings their peppy, hopeful brand of 'jam grass' to a Wichita microbrewery every Tuesday night
Our critic caught a set at Central Standard Brewing in late March.
April 07, 2026Music
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How the most die-hard marching band members spend their offseason
ICT Winds performs on the new Sunflower Indoor Performing Arts Association circuit. The group competes in the winter guard world championships later this month.
April 01, 2026
Seven glorious things about Bridget Everett
A national tour brought the multi-faceted performer to Kansas City's Uptown Theater, only a couple hours' drive from her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas.
March 19, 2026
Photos: Mike Coykendall, Freedy Johnston & Bill Goffrier at Central Standard Brewing
Three Kansas musicians convened for an acoustic show and storytelling session on Super Bowl Sunday.
February 25, 2026
An unexpected double-header: Valentine's Day weekend at the Wichita Symphony
Concerts 'Voyage to Vienna: Haydn & Brahms' and 'Tango Caliente' featured earnest, focused playing and arresting performances.
February 17, 2026
Ferris Wheel Regulars are ‘Back in the Jetstream’
The Wichita-based emo outfit celebrates their new release at a mainstay of the local DIY scene, ‘where moments are turned into dreams.’
January 21, 2026
Vinyl is back for another round at local sellers’ markets, bars and stores
The national resurgence of vinyl records is reflected in central Kansas, where collectors have built both collections and community.
January 18, 2026
Composer David Lord goes ‘Way Over the Rainbow’
An upcoming Wichita release party for the new album will celebrate this hometown jazz luminary.
December 23, 2025
‘Wichita has a way of shaping you’: Kimberly Paige on her musical journey
How one of Wichita’s most compelling voices blends discipline, authenticity, and connection to create her distinct blend of soul, R&B and jazz
December 17, 2025