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Listyn KC...it all started here

Listyn KC is Kansas City's premier curated music experience.  

Since 2015 over 5,000 "listyners" have gathered together while Kelsyn Rooks spins a curated selection of music that inspired or was relevant to the featured LP of the month. Hear historical anecdotes about the artists and music, along with fun trivia and rare cuts.  


Turn off your phones while we turn up the volume.  Enjoy the featured album, on vinyl, from beginning to end on our legendary hi-fi system.  You won't believe how great music can sound until you...Listyn!

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Blues Kitchen Live!

Join John "Junebug" Stuerke, Cory Bryars, and special guest hosts for Blues Kitchen Live! at C4RM, as they spin music and stories about the history of the Blues and the modern musicians carrying on its legacy!  John hosts the Blues Kitchen radio show every Saturday morning on KKFI 90.1 FM 8:00-11:00am 

John has seen, heard, or performed with a veritable who’s who of blues musicians and has great personal stories to match the fantastic music. 

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KC record expert, video artist, and musicologist Teddy Dibble brings his vinyl vlog to a live audience.  Sharing the history and exploring the connections that make music such an important part of the human experience, Teddy brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for recorded sound to share.

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You Gotta Hear This!

C4RM Board Member Scott Woermann brings his love of music and experience in the world of audio production and technology with "You Gotta Hear This!". 

 

Join and explore an eclectic mix of artists, drawing from various genres spanning multiple decades - from classics to new releases. Regardless of the featured selection, you're not gonna want to miss these amazing recordings on the incredible Listyning Room stereo system.  

Behind the Glass

 

It's not just the bands and artists that make your favorite music.  KC record collector and record store personality David Lombardo focuses on Producers / Engineers and takes you Behind the Glass to the other side of the studio. 

David will share stories, anecdotes, trivia, and of course, the RECORDS they have helped bring to life!

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Dead Rekordings!

Join Bob Barnes, seasoned technologist, devoted "Dead Head", and passionate music lover, for a monthly sonic journey through the extensive catalog of the Grateful Dead and their extended musical family.

 

Bob will share his deep knowledge and love for the band as we explore a curated selection of studio albums, live recordings, and rare gems.

Metal Nights

Every month C4RM Crew Chief and Metal connoisseur Alex Paxton will finally get to play the Metal!  Alex will focus on classics as well as hidden gems.  

 

Delve into a specific masterpiece, dissecting its brilliance one riff at a time.  Enjoy earsplitting anthems of pure, unadulterated heavy metal that will melt your face (but in a good way).  Unearth classic bangers with the underground tracks you never knew you needed.

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Astounding Album Archives

Join Arthur Glass, technologist, musician, and avid collector, for an unforgettable evening of sonic exploration.  Delves into a vast collection to uncover hidden gems and beloved classics, offering a unique and intimate listening experience.  

 

From groundbreaking experimental works to timeless pop anthems, Astounding Album Archives is a celebration of the art of recorded music. 

Yoga at The Listyning Room

Beginner-friendly Yoga accompanied by music played back on spectacular hi-fi stereo equipment.

Led by Kristen Swann, member of the Listyn community and C4RM supporter.  Kristen, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified teacher, teaches Yoga Basics and Hatha Flow at Waldo's Yoga Patch and seeks to make her classes accessible to yogis of all levels. Join and explore foundational yoga poses ("asanas"), linking breath ("pranayama") to movement while enjoying some very motivational music.  

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Omnivore Recordings

Cheryl Pawelski and the team at Omnivore Recordings do an amazing job of currating and releasing some of the best music.  Lost treasures, rare live performances, and hidden gems.  All with amazing production and engineering work behind them.

Each month we explore old and new releases from Omnivore, and give you a chance to discover their magic.  We will be playing Vinyl and CDs from a wonderful collection donated to us by Omnivore.

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