Knuckleheads is a KC institution. You'd be hard pressed to find a Kansas Citian that hasn't been to a show at Knuckleheads. You're even more hard pressed to find someone who actually knows how to get there. We all end up in the general vicinity and somehow just follow the marquee lights. It's true that you have to drive through a few, ahem, unsavory parts to get to this fine establishment; don't worry though because it's absolutely worth it and only like 3 people have been raped.
In some ways Knuckleheads reminds me of the Original Strouds, before it got all fancy and "followed health codes" and moved to the burbs. I remember going to the run-down restaurant at 85th and Troost and noticing that while the building and neighborhood itself was less than shiny, the place was always packed. It didn't matter that every other business in the area had boarded up shop, Strouds had a wait every single night. Who cared if there was an open hole in the dining room floor, pass the fried gizzards!
Nestled against the railroad tracks, Knuckleheads is a great venue for
Friday night the local Talking Heads tribute band, Found a Job, put on one helluvah show. There was such a great cross section of this town in attendance, a great night for dancing indeed. And for "borrowing" other people dope-ass glasses.
So, Kittens and Cats (KC for short...), listen to me when I say go to Knuckleheads! If you'd like to ease yourself into it, there is a free (FREE) show coming up this Saturday. Just Remember to bring a non-perishable food donation for Harvesters.
And remember that the bar is cash only.
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