Once Upon an 80’s Time… Oh yeah, we’re flash-backing’ waaay back. Hair Metal bands rule the airwaves with booming drums, screaming guitars and shrieking vocals. Their clad was zebra spandex, hot leather and towering Icy Mist Hair Spray. Eye liner was their war paint. Their weapons; booze, cocaine, and guitar riffs so hot they'd cut through your soul. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll was more than just a motto - It was a guarantee!

And our boys - Hair Nation - were deep in the thick of it all, partying non-stop! If there was a war on drugs, these guys were chronic draft dodgers. Good times, all the time.

But a decade of decadence and over indulgence comes with a price tag and unfortunately sometimes a toe tag...

Right when they thought they were headed for the big time Hair Nation’s bass player Skin E Bonze, headed for the big sleep. After a week of failed auditions they all agreed they'd never find a worthy replacement for not only their bass player but for the best damn song writer the boys had ever seen... 

Band morale was at an all-time low as they faced both musical and financial ruin.  For the first time after what seemed to be a pretty good run, the boys were talking about packing it in.  Hair Nation went into a downward spiral that ended with them living in a rustic cabin in the Canadian wilderness for a soul searching weekend that ended up lasting twenty years.

They may still have been shacked up in isolation if it wasn't for fate finally catching up to them when Swedish bassist Iamza Fauker knocked on their door holding their Hit Parader ad from 20 years earlier.  When the band realized he was serious, they concluded that it must be their destiny to put the metal train back on the tracks - Big time!
And that's exactly what they did. They banded together stronger than ever.  As crazy luck would have it, they connected with retired producer Justun Tyme who - upon hearing the band - jumped at the chance to get on a train, take the wheel and provide the seasoned navigation required. After a successful Crowd Funding Campaign which raised the band 13K, Hair Nation went into the studio with a four killer track set for a new EP.  All New. All Metal. All Fk’in Right!

The passion and confidence was back but fate is a vengeful beast. When lead singer Sy Kotik won the lottery he did what any wrinkled liver rocker would do - he relocated to Hawaii. In his wake he left an incomplete EP and a heart-broken band.
When it rains it pours... Hair Nation were served a cease and desist notice claiming in the twenty years they were busy eating Canadian bacon and shot gunning real beers – or was it shot gunning real bears? - someone out there took the name Hair Nation! WTF?!?!?

So with no singer and no band name the boys hit Rock Bottom... The bad news about hitting rock bottom is you're at rock bottom. The good news is you're at rock bottom.  It can’t get any worse...

However it happened, someone in the band had a moment of clarity and suggested Iamza contact his cousin Robbeo in Sweden who was an excellent singer and above all, ready to rock. In fact Robeeo had been rocking so hard for so long he had already developed a killer online presence and this was good, because the band needed to tap into this considering they had nothing. Things were finally looking up, way up...
With the EP ready to roll out, the boys just needed a name to slap across the front. They wanted something that could demonstrate the sheer power and awesomeness that was gonna blast you in the face. Like a brand new jet engine hitting the high notes, that's what these guys had coming down the pipe. Clear for take-off. Flight is alive and into the climb. Full ahead, Mock Speed!

It was HAIR FORCE 1.

Well,  now that you have  heard or seen the latest hype,  (either on the Web  or talk on the streets)  About the Dukes  of Kansas City !!   its time for the real shit!   If you don't already know of the Dukes, a Street Punk band that has existed in the greater Kansas City Area for at least 10 years  here is the latest info.  The punk band is back with some new songs after many years of isolation.  Like all innovators of original rock & roll including talent this band will still exist quite reluctantly.
I must confess the Dukes in its entirety or existence has had its up moments and its down moments.   It depends on whom you ask;   the Dukes are what urban legends are made of.
Just to set the record straight some local fans of true punk remember and appreciate the Dukes and would like to see this band  perform once again.   Let me make this point clear,   we will show the naysayers what it takes to survive in this city as a punk band because true rockers never lay their shit down if they have rock & roll in their blood.
All that I can render in a positive manner to sum up the Anarchy and the Chaos that ensued between my fellow band members and the general public is,  I have no regrets!!
The Photos of many band members that are displayed on these web pages are placed in chronological order. These important musicians formed the evolution of the Dukes and its sound. When I first started this band it only had one feel, one style, and one sound. 
If not for these important contributors involving themselves as part of the writing and arrangement process of some of the coolest songs ever to originate out of this city  I believe this band would have slipped into total (hype) obscurity like so many wannabe flavor of the moment sellouts.

There is a 10-year history of recorded music and archives that have been accumulated by the Dukes and its different lineups.   In 2005 the remixing and editing will begin. Technology and money is a main hindrance for any young and struggling band until now.   A project such as this has only been a pipe dream. Once released these recordings will solidify and historically give the Dukes their credit due,   

THE DUKES of Kansas City
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TOP PICK 7 HIT LIST JUNE 2015

Tech N9ne ft. 2 Chainz & B.o.B – Hood Go Crazy 
Fetty Wap Ft. French Montana & Fabolous - Trap Queen 
Ray J Ft. Lil Wayne – Brown Sugar 
Charlie Wilson - My Favorite Part of You
Deborah Cox - More Than I Knew
Con Funk Shun - I Miss You
Johnny Gill - Game Changer
 


PLAYLIST IN MY CRATES JUNE 2015

$kinny - Makaveli
2 Chainz – Jump
2 Deep Ft. Young Dolph - In Person
3D Na’Tee – Goal Digga
3D Na’Tee – Total
3d Na’Tee - Who Can We Run To
4Trey Ft. Robert Norman - Ballout
5 Seconds Of Summer - 5 Seconds Of Summer
50 Cent – Hold On
50 Cent – Hustler
50 Cent – Pilot
50 Cent Ft. Kidd Kidd – Everytime I Come Around
50 Cent Ft. Mr. Probz – Twisted
50 Cent Ft. Trey Songz – Smoke
5th Ward Weebie - Let Me Find Out Pt. 1
9ice ft. 2face Idibia - LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
A$AP Rocky - At.Long.Last.A$AP
A$AP Rocky  Ft. Rod Stewart - Everyday
A$AP Rocky – M’s
A$AP Rocky ft. Rod Stewart, Miguel & Mark Ronson - Everyday
A$AP Rocky Ft.Juicy J - Multiply
A$ton Matthews - Fiji
A$ton Matthews Ft. A$AP Ferg - Lullaby
A$ton Matthews Ft. Bodega Bamz - Latino Heat Part 2
A.T.M. Ft. Chantelay, Kim Rowe – Win or Lose
AB.Y.SS Ft. Brian Angel – LOVE
Abrasive - Shelltops No Laces
Ace Hood - Go N Get It
Ace Hood - Hustle Hard
Ace Hood - Overtime
Ace Hood - Ride
Ace Hood Ft. Rich Homie Quan – We Don’t
Action Bronson Ft. Chance The Rapper - Baby Blue
Adonis The Greek - The Code
Adrian Marcel - Spending The Night Alone
Aeir Charles - Something New
Afficial - Forty On My Hip
Akee Fontane - We Winnin
Akon - Give It To Em
Akon - Take It Down Low
Alesso Ft. Tove Lo - Heroes (we could be)
Alicia Keys – We Gotta Pray
Alicia Keys Ft. Kendrick Lamar – It’s On Again
Alicia Keys Ft. Maxwell - Fire We Make
Alina Baraz & Galimatias - Can I
Allan "F.A." Eberhardt - Geeked Up
AllOverChief – Stunt On Em
Alyxx Dione Ft. Jason Derulo - Chingalinga
Amazing – Dance Floor
Amber London – Beep Me 911
Ambruce - Dez Bryant
Amerie - Why R U
Ameriie - Mustang
Amir – Do My Thing
Ana Baby Ft. Jadakiss – Turnt Up
Andre Damar - The Art Of Storytelling
Anthony Lewis Ft. Billy Bang - Candy Rain
Anthony Lewis Ft. T.I. - It's Not My Fault
Anthony White - Ready To Go
Aqu@riu$ – Hop On It
Arctic Monkeys - Am
Ariana Grande - One Last Time
Ariana Grande - Yours Truly
Ariana Grande Ft. The Weeknd – Love Me Harder
Asia Sparks – Bum Chicks
Asia Sparks – Sparkle Girl Anthem
August Alsina – Hip-Hop
August Alsina - Testimony
August Alsina Ft. Nicki Minaj – No Love
Ayo Jay - GIMME KISS
Azealia Banks – Chasing Time
Azelea Banks - 212
Azizi Gibson - Misguided
B. Smyth – Promise
B.o.B – Thats How You Feel
B.o.B Ft. Trey Songz - Not For Long
B.O.B. - Nothin On You
Baauer Ft. Fetty Wap & Dubbel Dutch - Promises
BabeyDrew, BSSMNT, Bunji Garlin – In The Air
Bad Habits Ft. Drone Boyz - Bounce Down To The Flow
Bad Rabbits - Way With Words
Bahamadia – We Here
Bastille - Bad Blood
Beatrix Kiddo – 6 God
Bebe O’Hare – Fire Squad
Becky G – Can’t Stop Dancing
Belly Ft. The Weeknd - Might Not
BENJ - Without You


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That way you will never be scrambling for a surface to roll up on, you will always have a full size rolling tray on the back of your phone to catch scraps when rolling up. Then, use the funnel at the bottom to pour your scraps into a pipe, bowl, or open end of whatever you rolled! Much love, and please check us out on social media, and join the #iRolliefam

Matt is a singer/songwriter, composer, and producer. His works include compositions and productions for the Critic's Choice Award-winning show Critter Fixers: Country Vets and Pop Goes the Vet with Dr. Joya on Nat Geo Wild/Disney+. 

He is the founder of the songwriting team, LEAVETAKING (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TKrKOSRiNTwgE5jzgMEpJ?si=Nig1bbJjQCWFnoE3nCxodA), which has numerous song placements on The Young and the Restless on CBS, as well as “Hollyoaks” on E4,  "Building Germany" on Apple TV, and a cable show on Justice Central. 

As a performer, Matt has performed in fulfillment of his endeavors with Italian music industry mogul, Umberto Labozzetta and Lab Promotion (Milan, Italy). He has shared bills with such artists as Stroke 9, Dishwalla, Nine Days, Eve 6, Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees), Art Alexakis (Everclear), Edwin McCain, Marc Rizzo (Soulfly), and more. Matt has appeared on, "You Rock Let's Roll" (Fuse TV). Matt has endorsement deals and/or collaborations with Alclair Audio, Lampifier Microphones, Dovetail Strings, and Stonebridge/Furch Guitars.

Begin with a measure of music born in the Highlands of Scotland and across the sea in Ireland, add a shaker of down home kitchen party, then fill to the top with rock and roll - a recipe to fill flasks all across the country.

The wail of the bagpipes blends with the drums, the guitars, the mandolin and the fiddle, soars above the bass and sets the feet moving to a whole new sound with the most ancient of roots.

Back to our recipe - here are five skilled musicians, experienced in music of all genres, who decided to get together and mix it up! Ewan Brown, the rock and roll bagpiper who will pipe you an ancient tune from the Highlands to break your heart, then pick up his mandolin and sing you a classic rock song; Keith Crowley on guitar, bass or banjo will rollick along, Kyle will charm you with his fiddle, BJ will set your toes tapping with the beat of the drum and Frank will shred the air on his guitar and sing you a ballad.

Whether it is a traditional Celtic tune, a blistering cover with a twist or one of their rousing originals, Empty Flask will play your favorites and introduce you to new sounds. If you have never heard the pipes, let Empty Flask introduce you to that ancient instrument, playing a new song for you, or setting your toes tapping to an old pub song from Edinburg. The band will bring the usual guitars, bass and drums and season with a glorious fiddle, but may just toss in something to add to the mix, a mandolin, the penny whistle - who knows what else they'll dream up! Just when you think you have them pegged, they will take you down another musical road; one that has people dancing, singing, stomping and a little screaming...

You may want to be ready to join in and lend a hand. This is a full participation get into it party!

We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing

I enjoy playing music i learnt the bagpipes when i was a kid, actually my mother wanted me to play bagpipes... I was at heart a drummer i love still today to watch Steve Gadd (my idol) Jeff Pocaro That fella from Pearl Jam was ok too. But bagpipes it was for the first few years of my musical career. Hahaaha I was sent out into the yard to practice, we had low fences and as always a gallery formed and there was me and this god awful noise under my arm. Tragic but we got through it and I must thank my mother for pushing me along in music that is, as for my bag pipe career.... Sorry that crashed twice plus I lobbed them off the story bridge led zepplin like. My name is Bagarga and this is how I roll! =D peace.

Welcome to the world of IMU... House music's up and coming hottest new voice from Canada. 
Here begins a rising star who can woe us with an eclectic mix of sounds ranging from haunting, uplifting and damn right mischeiviousness!!! . She evolves into what ever sound you want, she is theareticly I AM YOU. 
Within a year she has recorded 2 songs featured on movie soundtrack Ecstasy, a cover version of a number world wide hit I need to feel loved aswell as singing along with bass legend Peter Hook (New Order) in Salty..
IMU has already performed in her home back in Canada with her DJ Jamie Van Goulden aswell as parties in Europe. Aswell as her debut tracks being played on europes major online dance music radio stations.
IMU is a remarkable song writer, creating amazing lyrics that seem easy to roll of the tongue and into her book, to go hand in hand with whatever beats she is writing too..
This is just the start of her career, and with new tracks in the pipe line and networking forsure to come her way, 2012 will become a break through year for the starcatcher IMU forever..



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