35th Anniversary of the Folly Jazz Series!
…to say nothing of her singular voice, destined to enthrall audiences for decades to come. www.CyrilleMusic.com The Hot Sardines Friday, March 9th, 2018 Take a blustery brass lineup, layer…
Celebrating Juneteenth
…– https://www.naacpldf.org/ Donate to the Black Lives Matter Organization – https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Learn more about Juneteenth – https://www.juneteenth.com/ Check out JuneteenthKC – https://www.juneteenth-kc.com/history Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum – https://nlbm.com/…
How the Folly Theater is Shaking Things Up for the Audience
…competitor to reach you, even if that competing major brand has lower prices. The difficulty comes in being seen. You have to do something to stand out so that you’re…
A Page from the Friends of Chamber Music Listening Guide – Víkingur Ólafsson
…when he composed this work making this one of the earliest pieces on the program. How does it compare to some of the later works on this program? Bach, Prelude…
Fabio Bidini’s Sonic Carnival
…Andante spianato et grande polonaise in E-flat Major, Op. 22 showcases Chopin’s ability to compose long, lyrical passages and vortexes of virtuosity. The word “spianato” means “evenly, without contrasts, without…
Regarding COVID-19 & the Folly Theater
…from trusted sources like the CDC and other respected establishments. We’ve recommended a few links below. CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 City of Kansas City, MO Health Department: https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/health/coronavirus…
Folly Theater Offices Temporarily Closed Due to City Stay-At-Home Order
…entertainment once this crisis has passed. — Gale Tallis, Executive Director You can find more information on the City Stay-At-Home order and CDC guidelines in the links below: https://www.kansascity.com/news/coronavirus/article241400106.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html…
The Yellowjackets – Pioneers in Jazz Fusion
…Haslip, and drummer Ricky Lawson. The group, including Robben Ford., that discovered a “chemistry” in their primarily instrumental sound. A sound that Robben’s record company felt needed more pop and…
Welsh Pianist Llŷr Williams to Perform in Kansas City
…a part of the Friends of Chamber Music’s Muriel McBrien Kauffman Master Pianist Series. His program is comprised of works composed exclusively by Franz Schubert and includes the Six Moments…
A Newly Released DVD and a Live Performance: Roger McGuinn
…similarities and the differences in social, cultural and economic beliefs and attitudes. A cursory search of 1960s music online will provide you with more music than you could listen to…
Sam Baker: Few Words, Big Meaning
…other are like short stories that have been written in the voice of made up characters. Sam’s music contains a blend of Folk & Blues, some with beautiful Gospel tones,…
Gillian Welch Returns to the Folly Theater!
…10 AM) Gillian has had a long career representing the roots and Americana music scenes. Learn more about her in her full bio below or visit her website www.GillianWelch.com Gillian…