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Stone Sour shakes up the Midland

February 4th, 2013 | Add a Comment

It was loud.  It was crazy, and… it was sold out. The popular band Stone Sour, from Des Moines came to Kansas City to do what it does best, play hard rock hard. The $9.89 tickets made it imperative to attend this hardcore experience at the Midland. From teenage girls dressed up like vampires to shirtless, tattooed guys wearing creepy masks, the crowd covered a wide range of ethnicities and ages, all coming together for a one-night-only rave-like show where the music was the only thing that mattered. Almost everyone in the crowd had a beer in one hand, while the other hand was up in the air with a rock’n-roll sign or a middle finger pointing to the back of the theater. Stone Sour walked onstage at 10 p.m. after a great opening … Read entire article »

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concert preview: Stone Sour to play in Kansas City

January 28th, 2013 | Add a Comment

The Midland  opens its doors once again to hard rock and metal lovers this Wed., Jan. 30. The internationally acclaimed band, “Stone Sour,” will be performing a one-night-only show. Front man Corey Taylor, best known for his work with Slipknot, and the rest of the Des Moines, Iowa crew will be presenting “House of Gold & Bones, Part I.” This is their latest full-length release, which came out late last year. The band has sold over four million records worldwide and the video for the first single off its latest release, “Absolute Zero,” has surpassed half a million views online. Stone Sour will be in Kansas City, having just been named “Rock Band of the Year” by the reputable online magazine, Loudwire. 98.9 The Rock presents Stone Sour in Kansas City and tickets … Read entire article »

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SIFE Financial Corner

April 10th, 2012 | Add a Comment

As the semester comes to a close, many students anticipate summer break. While some students from Kansas City use the time off to travel, others stay at home to save money. Here are some tips to make the most of your summer break without breaking the bank. Volunteer There are hundreds of charities and non-profit organizations in Kansas City that benefit both volunteers and the community. While volunteer work isn’t done for material gain, it is a good way to give back and experience the satisfaction of helping others. Not only that, this can be a great opportunity for résumé building and internship opportunities. Plan a road trip Although unleaded gas prices average $3.80 in Kansas City, it is possible to plan a day trip on a frugal budget. For a typical sedan that … Read entire article »

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