Upcoming Shows

Mike Kelly's Westsider

Saturday, December 21st, 2024

8p - 11p

1515 Westport Rd.

Kansas City, Missouri 64111

recordBar

Saturday, January 11th, 2025

1520 Grand Blvd.

Kansas City, MO 64108

~~ The 1909 Club ~~

** Every 4th Saturday 2025 **

7p - 10p

25 SE 3rd St.

Lee's Summit, MO 64063

The Ship

Friday, February 7th, 2025

9p - 1a

1217 Union Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64101

Nighthawk

Saturday, March 8th, 2025

9p - 12a

1228 Baltimore Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64105

Nighthawk

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

9p - 12a

1228 Baltimore Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64105

The Ship

Friday, May 9th, 2025

9p - 1a

1217 Union Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64101

 Albums

About Us

The MGDs present a passionate blend of funk and blues powered by the soulful stylings of a music group driven to serve up an electrifying experience to the masses. The seven piece lineup includes a mix of keys and brass complemented by a poppin’ rhythm section that adds a unique flavor to the iconic Kansas City music culture. In what started as a three piece between longtime friends in 2008, the MGDs have evolved into what is now a potent powerhouse group in the high-energy music category. Influences include a variety of classic and modern sounds from New Orleans and beyond.

In addition to a host of club shows, the MGDs like to keep busy performing at festivals both at home and away. Boulevardia, Middle of the Map and the Crossroads KC Music Fest are just to name a few.

The MGDs currently have 4 original albums under their belt and with a sizable repertoire of covers and originals at hand, the MGDs are available for short showcase sets or an all night long shindig.

Matt Davis – Drums & Vocals

Greg Bush – Bass

Damon Parker – Keys & Vocals

Scott Middleton – Guitar

Teddy Krulewich – Trumpet

Emmett Starkey - Trombone

Cole Gurley - Baritone Saxophone