Despite traveling the world playing jazz for more than 50 years, Kansas Citian Lonnie McFadden always seems to end up back home. Raised in the 18th & Vine Jazz District, he has been surrounded by music his entire life. His father, Jimmy “Pops” McFadden, performed with national jazz orchestras, and Lonnie and his brother, Ronald,… Continue reading Talking Bird, Kansas City and Beyond with Lonnie McFadden
Openings Pitchside (1819 Grand Blvd., KCMO, pitchsidekc.com) After a year of operating their mobile coffee trailer, Pitchside, six KC Current players are bringing their brews to a permanent home in the Crossroads. The coffee shop, also called Pitchside, will have its grand opening at the end of the month. To read more about what to… Continue reading Small Bites: Openings, Closings & Other Restaurant News
