CrossroadsKC

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This remains one of my more favorite open-air venues in Kansas City. The stage setup and grounds positioned well for day or night shows, and the ground slopes away just enough to ensure good viewing from just about any spot in the place. Folks can generally move about freely and take in any performance from just about any angle. However, the venue is starting to run down a little. You can only party in your backyard for so long before it starts to look (and smell) a little funky. It is not just that though. There are a couple of things that are a bit silly, and contribute to my feelings about the excessive cost of many of the shows at this venue. The latest annoyance on the list, water bottle caps. On this visit, I discovered the venue does not permit anyone to keep the cap on their water bottle. Several asked to keep this harmless item, but the attendant dutifully sneered that “policy” required they keep them. Apparently, his personal policy is to also keep my change and tip himself. As a quick reminder to that little joker, I tip you. You do not tip yourself. That policy of yours will cause you to lose your tip every time and on any future visits. What the hell is that water bottle cap thing all about though? The venue has policy to take the cap off a new bottle of water and throw it in the trash to save the consumer from what exactly. What are we addressing with this policy? I suspect, only the ability to conserve water and associated costs with the same. There can be no good logical reason for this policy. The only upside is the cost of $2 per bottle, which is definitely more reasonable than other beverage prices. Indeed, it is much more realistic than any other venue I have been to in the City, where the price of a bottle of water is often as much as a soda or beer.

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Justin Davis

Great venue, the wood chips you stand on can get a little annoying but its better than concrete or mud. The staff are really chill, they care less about trying to bust people for...certain substances and more about actually helping people and making sure they are safe. They even put out cups and coolers with free water so people stay hydrated.

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Justin Gann

I recently purchased VIP tickets for the Friday night Samantha Fish concert, and my fiancee and I enjoyed the VIP benefits; VIP entrace, indoor bar, indoor restroom, access to a VIP area right next to the stage, indoor viewing of the stage on TV. Overall, it was a great concert, and I would absolutely do this again.

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Fran Will

Loooovvvvedxxx this venue. Awesome outdoor stage cool crowd. Pretty clean. Could be a whole lot cheaper. Its all overpriced. They could also use a second bigger bathroom because a 20 minute wait to pee due to one stall is ridiculous. Saw the dirty heads and sublime with time last night and it was an amazing show.

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Marcus White

GREAT Music Venue! Outdoors, connected to Grinders Pizza so you can get a beer and order a pizza and eat it outside while listening to music. They have a great variety of national & regional acts come thru here. Try to see a show here. I think you will like it. I saw Robert Randolph here and it was really good.

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Jonathan Smith

Fantastic music venue....I really do like this place. However, bring bug spray...the dreaded oak mite loves the mulch that covers the ground here. My girlfriend is covered head to toe in bites from the show two nights ago. You wont feel them bite, but you will be miserable the next day.

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Magdalena Golden

Great shows! The outdoor venue is rather cool. Heads up they have wood chips on the floor. You typically have no re-entry. They didnt have enough restrooms for the show I attended. Food is offered and it tastes great but a bit of a line. Overall though had a blast and will return.

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Keith Glasch

Saw 311 in a packed venue. The ground has large pieces of wood mulch that is difficult to walk on. When it is crowded getting to the bathroom to drink area is tricky. Portapotties only. Go expected less and you wont be disappointed.

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James Symmonds

Great venue! They dont rape you on tickets or food or beer. Always laid back. Its even a place you can bring the whole family. Patio is nice during these nicer days. Just a great place to hang out and have a beer overall.

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Heather Luce

Love this music venue, standing room only so able to walk about freely or find a good spot on the slanted hill to get a great stage view. Several bars within the venue, and bar food offered from Grinders in the back.

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Ethan Zolotor

Worst experience ever. Band never showed. No refund AND they have a no re-entry policy even with your ticket. Met the owner on the way out and he was a pompous jerk as well. Just classless.

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John Moore

Great outdoor music venue! Depending upon the crowd, some shows you can bring in Lawn Chairs. Staff has always been friendly to me and my family. They do get busy during concerts...

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Troy Tils

This place just rocks thats all there is to it. The easy being you connected to grinders feels great food. Only problem I have with it is how expensive drinks are during shows.

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Angela Shaw

Staff was unhelpful and didnt care if they got our business or not. Tickets were listed for $11 when they were actually $28. Horrible website and help line.

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Brian Dowell

Fun, friendly venue for live music. Could use faster or more beverage service during crowded concerts, but the staff is friendly and courteous and helpful.

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Catrina Kaiser

Love the atmosphere! You can walk from brewery to brewery trying new beers. It is a great olace to eat and hang out with your friends or family.

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Jenny L

Best music venue in town. Big name bands that play out under the KC skyline. Access to craft beer and Grinders pizza. What more could you want??

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Stephen Juza

A fantastic music venue and they have a lot of national/regional/local acts come through, so you have a good diversity of music here.

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Chris Bayliff

Crossroadskc music venue is awesome! and being Grinders backyard it makes for an awesome experience with tasty food!

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J.L. Clemente

Very lively area! Plenty of different bars and restaurants to choose from and many of them have outdoor concerts.

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Rick Paxton

Great spot for a venue no matter what kinda music or show. Very historic and a great piece of Kansas City history.

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Steven Kohlmeyer

Over crowded little venue and drink lines are usually long, but the evening breeze feels nice.

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Chris Burnett

Great for an evening concert...gets a little hectic in the surrounding restaurants.

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Jim Baker

Music during their summer series is always intimate even with a sold out crowd

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Kathy Kraemer

Good venue. Decent sound. Good views for an outdoor atmosphere.

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Hannah Hurd

Great place! Definitelywill be going back back would recommend!

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Cody Estes

Great open air venue. Needs better speakers outdoors thought.

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Travis Pierce

Fun venue for a concert, also grab a slice of grinders pizza

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Shawn Goodall

Just a nice laid backyard setup, somewhat questionable sound

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Mark Hall

Twang and Round, Upchurch the redneck, Big Smo and the LACS

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James Skivers

Always a fun time in Kansas Citys Crossroads district.

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Rick Dawson

You either love this place or hate it, no in between

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Shane Wineinger

Great people, Great show... Dirty Heads killed it!!!

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Dustin Sherman

Good food, lots of bars and a great atmosphere.

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Sherman Breneman

Best outdoor venue in KC for current music.

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Dr Fisto

Great venue , patrons and excellent staff

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Brad Liggett

My favorite concert venue in downtown KC!

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jen albright

My favorite place for a concert and art

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M Pep

Intimate stage setting. Great lineups

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christopher haase

311 was there, what is not to love?

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