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BCR Celebrates Folk Musics

a gaida (what BCR refers to as "goatbag")
a gaida (what BCR refers to as "goatbag")

Kansas City's BCR describes itself as an afro-nuclear wavabilly funk swing reggae turska band. Longtime member Dr. Thomas Aber is featured in BCR's next performance playing a number of instruments, including a Turkish clarinet, shepherd's pipes, and goatbags. By Laura Spencer

Kansas City, MO – BCR's Don't Want No! folk musics of defiance and celebration, featuring Dr. Thomas Aber
Thursday, March 2, 8:30 pm
Westport Coffeehouse Theater
4010 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO

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