Whiskey Myers in Kansas City

About Whiskey Myers

Whiskey Myers are a five-piece country-rock band from Texas who've built a devoted following by doing the outlaw country thing without irony or apology. They landed on the mainstream radar in 2014 with their self-titled album, but "Broken Window Serenade" and "Wishful Thinkin'" are the songs that actually stuck with people—gritty, lived-in country that sounds like it was written in a bar at 2 AM. Their albums "Mud" and "Whiskey Myers" established them as one of the few contemporary country acts willing to get weird and rowdy instead of polished. They tour relentlessly, which is the only way they've survived in a country market increasingly hostile to their particular brand of authenticity. The band's strength is in their tightness as players and their refusal to chase trends. They're the kind of act that builds a rabid regional following first, then gradually convinces bigger audiences that country music doesn't have to be manufactured.

Their shows are sweaty, beery, and loud. Crowds get rowdy in a genuine way—not manufactured festival energy. The band feeds off it, extending songs, getting messier as the night goes on. You'll see a lot of standing room only crowds of people who actually know the words.

Known for Broken Window Serenade, Wishful Thinkin', San Angelo, Coyote

Whiskey Myers + Kansas City

Whiskey Myers rolled through Kansas City in July 2025, bringing their brand of outlaw country to Starlight Theater with the kind of setlist that felt like a night at a roadside bar with friends who actually know how to play. They opened with "Gasoline" and never let up, mixing crowd favorites like "John Wayne" and "Stone" with deeper cuts that showed why their fanbase runs deep—"Different Mold" and "Trailer We Call Home" hit different live, the kind of songs that make you remember why you came. They closed out the evening with "The Cover of Rolling Stone," a fitting send-off that captured their whole philosophy: honest songs about real life, played loud and true.

Whiskey Myers in Kansas City News

• THE BLACK CROWES, WHISKEY MYERS Announce Massive Co-Headlining ‘Southern Hospitality’ Tour KNAC.COM · Feb 2, 2026
• The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers Plot Co-Headlining Southern Hospitality Tour TicketNews · Jan 29, 2026
• The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers Announce Massive Co-Headlining Southern Hospitality Tour Live Nation · Jan 28, 2026
• Whiskey Myers Announces 2025 Tour, New Album ‘Whomp Whack Thunder’ That Eric Alper · Apr 29, 2025
• Whiskey Myers expands summer tour with fall dates The Music Universe · Apr 28, 2025

Live Music in Kansas City

Kansas City's got bones in country and blues that run deep, and Whiskey Myers fit right into that lineage. The city's always been a stopping point for artists who refuse to play by Nashville rules, and that outlaw spirit—the gritty, unpolished edge that defines Myers' sound—resonates here. From the jazz clubs to the honky tonks, KC audiences know real musicianship when they hear it, and they respect artists who don't compromise. Whiskey Myers found their people.

Kansas City road trip to see Whiskey Myers?

Stay in Midtown, where the neighborhood has a real rhythm to it beyond just the venue. Hit up Betty Rae's for upscale barbecue that actually justifies the hype, then walk it off exploring the galleries and vintage shops along Baltimore. Catch a show at the Truman or Liberty Hall depending on the size, but leave time to visit Union Station—it's legitimately one of the finest Beaux-Arts buildings in the country, and worth seeing even if you're just passing through. The Power and Light District is there if you want drinks after, but Midtown's got better bones.