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Is there a Kansas City Sound?

What does the burgeoning Kansas City music scene have going for it? A film maker, a music critic and a musician share their thoughts.

By Walt Bodine Show, Aug 6, 2009

Kansas City , Mo. –

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With a burgeoning music scene in Kansas City, the documentary 72 Musicians featuring musicians from local groups is set to be shown nationally.

Film maker Bob Moczydlowsky, Jason Harper, Music Editor for The Pitch and area musician Billy Smith join us to discuss whether there is a Kansas City sound, how local bands are faring, what the Kansas City music scene has going for it -- and what it could do better.

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