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August, 2011

This heat is miserable… but the “cool” place to hang out is the Phoenix… (I say that because our ACs work really well)
 
  Phoenix Fest 2011 – Oct 1st, 1-10pm
We have started preparations for this year’s 2nd annual street party. Bands include: Lonnie McFadden, The Wild Women of KC, Brody Buster, Dan Doran, and more!!! If you’re interested in being a sponsor or reserving a table, email Jessica at Jessica@thephoenixkc.com.
2011KCBlues Society Acoustic Challenge
We are very honored that KC Blues Society wants to have an acoustic blues challenge at The Phoenix. It will be Saturday, August 27th from 2-6pm. Join us to support local musicians!! Come by and enjoy the fun!!
 

2nd Sunday Fundays!
Gina & Chloe McFadden will show us what “Funday” means. Cover is $3 per person or $5 a couple…what a deal!! Appetizers, soups & salads will be on the menu. Help us support these two beautiful young women as they begin their careers!!There may even be a special guest!!

August Drink Specials
Beat the heat with a crisp and refreshing LandShark Beer for only $4.00. And if beer isn’t your thing, then give our NEW cocktail a shot!! A delicious blend of champagne, club soda, and St~ Germain liquer. Get it by the glass for $6 or a pitcher for $30 (a pitcher serves 7 glasses). St~Germain has a unique and delicious flavor, reminiscent of tropical fruits, citrus and orchard fruits. It is incredibly versatile and mixes well with virtually all spirits, wine, and Champagne…you could even create your own St~Germain cocktail!!

Deal–a–Bug
August 5th make sure to go to the Deal–a–Bug website and purchase your $20 gift certificate for the low price of $10. Each certificate sold will automatically donate $1 to our carefully selected charity. Buy them while you can, they will only be on sale for 5 days!!!

  Kansas City Originals
Don’t forget to bring your KCO card down to the Phoenix and either redeem or build up points on your card. Remember Tuesday is double points day, which works out great since that is home made nachos and steak taco day.

Industry Appreciation
Do you work in the service industry (bar, restaurant, hotel, theatre)? If so, you now earn a 15% discount on your tab here at the Phoenix. Just show us your employment badge and you’re good to go. We know how hard you work, so it’s just our way of giving back!

Cover Charge & Reservations
Reminder: Even though we have live music EVERY night, we only charge a $5 cover on Fridays and Saturdays between 5-11pm. Fridays and Saturdays are also first come first serve – we can’t take reservations. On weeknights, however, give us a call a few hours in advance, and we will hold some tables for you. If you want to schedule a party or private event, go to the “Schedule Event” link, and we will be in touch with you to plan the perfect party.

Live Music Schedule

August  1   ...   Mike & Millie 7-11pm
August  2   ...   OPEN JAM w/ Everette DeVan Trio 7-11pm
August  3   ...   Brian Ruskin Band 7-11pm
August  4   ...   Solo w/Mark Montgomery 7-11pm
August  5   ...   Lonnie McFadden 430-830p, Dan Doran 9p-1am
August  6   ...   Monique Danielle & Rick Bacus 430-830, Cold Sweat 9-1am
August  8   ...   Mike & Millie 7-11pm
August  9   ...   OPEN JAM w/ Everette DeVan Trio 7-11pm
August  10   ...   T.J. Erhardt 7-11pm
August  11   ...   Rod Fleeman & Dan Bliss 7-11pm
August  12   ...   Lonnie McFadden 430-830p, Lonnie Ray Blues Band 9p-1am
August  13   ...   Monique Danielle & Rick Bacus 430-830, Brody Buster 9-1am
August  15   ...   Mike & Millie 7-11pm
August  16   ...   OPEN JAM w/ Everette DeVan Trio 7-11pm
August  17   ...   Brian Ruskin Band 7-11pm
August  18   ...   Rod Fleeman & Dan Bliss 7-11pm
August  19   ...   Lonnie McFadden 430-830p, Dan Doran 9p-1am
August  20   ...   Tim Whitmer 430-830p, Rock Paper Scissors 9p-1am
August  22   ...   Mike & Millie 7-11pm
August  23   ...   OPEN JAM w/ Everette DeVan Trio 7-11pm
August  24   ...   T.J. Erhardt 7-11pm
August  25   ...   Drew Freeland 7-11pm
August  26   ...   Lonnie McFadden 430-830p, Uptown Players 9p-1am
August  27   ...   KC Blues Challenge 2-6pm, Rick Bacus Blues Trio 7p-1am
August  29   ...   Mike & Millie 7-11pm
August  30   ...   OPEN JAM w/ Everette DeVan Trio 7-11pm
August  31   ...   Solo with Rick Bacus

 

Top of the Morning, Kansas City! March, 2011

The snow and cold have been crummy, but business is still hoppin' down here at the club.  For some reason, our patrons aren't deterred by crummy weather; rather I think it's more of a reason to come down, listen to music, and get out of the house!  


St. Patrick's Day   
Kansas City is well known for its St.Pat's festivities.  Unfortunately, it is also a day of mayhem, drunk drivers, and a general (albeit fun) state of chaos.  The Phoenix is off the beaten path of the festivities, but we'll be having fun in our own little corner of the city - without the rowdy crowds, overpriced drinks, and impossible parking.

Come down for some live music, homemade Guinness Stew, and fabulous drink specials on Irish Whiskey and many other festive beverages! 

The Big XII Tournament & March Madness

We definitely are not a sports bar, but rest assured - if there are tight games happening (especially Big XII) - we will have them on our flat screens!  Plus, the beer tastes the same and you don't have to fight for a seat... 

 LIVE Happy Hour

Where else do you go after work during the week to hear live music with your cocktail of choice?  $3 Boulevards, $4 House Wines, and $5 Select Martinis.  Come unwind with a little Danny Beal on the piano every Mon-Thur from 430-630.  That, plus some half-price appetizers and drink specials are tough to beat! 

ASH Wednesday and Lent

With Lent starting this week, be assured we have plenty of great dishes to eat, namely our Fish & Chips, Grilled Salmon, and Baked Tilapia.  Whatever you choose to give up - don't let it be the Phoenix!

Industry Appreciation

Do you work in the service industry (bar, restaurant, hotel, theatre)?  If so, you now earn a 15% discount on your tab here at the Phoenix.  Just show us your employment badge and you're good to go.  We know how hard you work, so it's just our way of giving back! 

Cover Charge & Reservations

Reminder:  Even though we have live music EVERY night, we only charge a $5 cover on Fridays and Saturdays between 5-11pm.  Fridays and Saturdays are also first come first serve - we can't take reservations.  On weeknights, however, give us a call a few hours in advance, and we will hold some tables for you.  If you want to schedule a party or private event, go to the "Schedule Event" link, and we will be in touch with you to plan the perfect party.

 Live Music Schedule 

Mar 1 Tue... Open Jam w/Everette DeVan 7-11

Mar 2 Wed ...  Brian Ruskin Band  7-11

Mar 3 Thu ... Dan Bliss & Rod Fleeman  7-11

Mar 4 Fri... Lonnie McFadden 430, Dan Doran Band  9-1

Mar 5 Sat.. .Monique Danielle & Rick Bacus 430, Cold Sweat  9-1

Mar 7 Mon... Millie Edwards & Friends 7-11

Mar 8 Tue... Open Jam w/Everette DeVan 7-11

Mar 9 Wed.... T.J. Erhardt  7- 11

Mar 10 Thu...  Blues Guitar with Rick Bacus 7-11

Mar 11 Fri... .Lonnie McFadden 430, Lonnie Rays Blues Band 9-1

Mar 12 Sat... Tim Whitmer & KC Express 430,   Lonesome Hank  9-1

Mar 14 Mon... Millie Edwards & Friends  7-11

Mar 15 Tue... Open Jam w/Everette DeVan 7-11

Mar 16 Wed...  Brian Ruskin Band  7-11

Mar 17 Thu... Dan Bliss & Rod Fleeman  7-11

Mar 18 Fri... Lonnie McFadden 430, Dan Doran Band 9-1

Mar 19 Sat... Monique Danielle 430, Rock Paper Scissors    9-1

Mar 21 Mon... Millie Edwards & Friends  7-11

Mar 22 Tue... Open Jam w/Everette DeVan 7-11

Mar 23 Wed.... Rick Bacus on the Blues Guitar  7-11

Mar 24 Thu.... Mark Montgomery  7-11

Mar 25 Fri... .Lonnie McFadden 430, Uptown Players  9-1

Mar 26 Sat... Tim Whitmer 430, Rick Bacus Blues Trio 9-1  

Mar 28 Mon... Millie Edwards  7-11

Mar 29 Tue ... Open Jam w/Everette DeVan Trio   7-11

Mar 30 Wed ... T.J. Erhardt  7-11

Mar 31 Thu ... Acoustic with Drew Freeland  7-11


 
The Phoenix
302 W Eighth St
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: (816) 221-JAZZ
LIVE MUSIC Tuesday Thru Saturday
Hours:  11am - 1:30am Monday - Saturday

Live Music, Great Food, Best Atmosphere!

Recent News and Upcoming Events

The Phoenix restaurant and live jazz nightclub in Kansas City has recently re-opened.  Almost as if they never missed a beat, The Phoenix is serving up great food and featuring some of the best Kansas City musicians nightly.

From the Kansas City Star:
The Phoenix rises again. The new owners have spiffed up the place a bit and reworked the menu. Among the new dishes: Black and Tan Onion Rings, Red Canyon Chili With Cheddar, Three Cheese Melt Sandwich and Chicken Salad Sliders. One thing has stayed the same: There will be live music Tuesday through Saturday.  Looking for the full menu?  Please visit The Phoenix official website at www.phoenixjazzkc.com

Located right in the heart of the action in downtown Kansas City, The Phoenix is always hopping.  If you're traveling on business and looking for a taste of the REAL Kansas City scene, this place delivers on all levels.  It can be very laid back and classy, and at times this place can really get swinging!

The Phoenix History...

The corner of downtown Kansas City where the Phoenix now sits used to be known as part of the Burgeoning Garment District in 1888.  The Phoenix was there from the beginning, a somewhat shady hotel that was rumored to be more of a bordello than a hotel.  On the first floor there was a speak-easy type saloon owned and operated by bartender Frank Valerius, and on the second floor was a "hotel" owned by Mrs. Linna Laws.

The main competition for The Phoenix were the hotels Metropolitan and The Savoy.  The Exchange Hotel, which went belly up long ago, still sits dejected across the street from the thriving Phoenix much like a dead soldier from a war fought long ago.

Pictured Right:

The Scamps - circa 1955

The Scamps continued to perform at The Phoenix well into the 2000's and Kansas City named the street that leads to The Phoenix "Scamps Alley".

The Center Holds

The Phoenix has always held it's own in part because they consistently feature great Kansas City musicians on a nightly basis.  While other bars in Kansas City skimp on the music budget and present boring twenty something year old accustic guitar playing "granola" new age hippies, The Phoenix keeps it real and brings in the big jazz artists.

Kansas City needs to get rid of the solo accustic guitarist / vocalist guys that seem to be everywhere now and get back to hiring REAL BANDS.

Get down to The Phoenix and get back to the roots of what made Kansas City a great place to live and visit. 


The Scamps


Dan Doran


George "G-Force" Robinson

The Phoenix Kansas City Jazz Restaurant
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Phoenix Music Line Up and News

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