RADKEY (KC) The home team. Three brothers from St. Joe who traded "Nowheresville" for a life of riffs, punk-rock abandon, and high-energy live shows. From opening for Fishbone to touring with the Foo Fighters and Jack White, they bring the kind of thick, slick rock and roll that feels like a 21st-century takeover. radkey.net

FREIGHT TRAIN RABBIT KILLER (KC) A heavy, doom-blues American Roots Opera. Clad in custom masks and suits, Kris Bruders (Freight Train) and Mark Smeltzer (Rabbit Killer) deliver an intense, ritualistic performance that blurs the line between the spiritual and the profane. It’s storytelling through screaming electric guitars and deep, rhythmic juke. https://freighttrainrabbitkiller.com/

THE UGLY COWBOYS (Stillwater, OK) Straight out of the Stillwater underground, these guys are the definition of chaotic energy. Blending punk grit with "Amerijuana" vibes and irreverent humor, they’ve built a reputation for wild live shows and songs that range from the hilarious to the unhinged. Expect a riot. https://theuglycowboys.com/

MONSTERYA (Columbia, MO) Columbia’s high-voltage rock machine. Known for their raw spirit and "Battle Rock" energy, Monsterya is all about the live experience—no studio tricks, just heavy riffs and a collaborative, experimental sound. They’re coming to the West Bottoms with a point to prove and a fresh single in tow. https://monsteryamusic.com/