Tenor Nathan Granner has done his share of traditional work with the likes of the Lyric Opera here in Kansas City and as a member of The American Tenors trio.
This week on Cyprus Avenue, slinking bass lines, brass section breakdowns, and pedal lap steel? An aural expedition into the world of country funk music via a new compilation release from Light In The Attic Records.
Looking for a new sound? Kansas City's musical veins are still pumping with melodies.
On Friday's Up to Date, local music critics Chris Haghirian, Bill Brownlee and Michael Byars will check out some of the latest tunes to come out of the area.