Bouncing the balls around for Labor Day

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This past weekend Kansas City had an excuse to get a little crazy for Labor Day.

Local alternative radio station 96.5 The Buzz, put on their annual "Buzz Beach Ball" at Capital Federal Park at Sandstone. Past line ups have included: 311, 30 Seconds To Mars and Dashboard Confessional. So this year's festival followed suit in the caliber of bands. For an evening of music, locals heard the likes of: Taking Back Sunday, The Von Bondies and headliners Weezer and Blink-182.

Thousands came out to the amphitheater and had a great mixture of music to enjoy. From pop-punk of the headliners, to the classic rock of the Von Bondies and even a bit of hip-hop with Kansas Citian artist Mac Lethal. If those weren't enough, you had other local artists The Republic Tigers, to gently wisk away with their ambient rock sound.

It was a perfect way to not work, in celebration of the holiday that celebrates...not working.

For more info: Blink-182 - www.blink182.com; Weezer - www.weezer.com; Taking Back Sunday - www.takingbacksunday.com; The Von Bondies - www.myspace.com/vonbondies; Mac Lethal - www.myspace.com/maclethal; The Republic Tigers - www.myspace.com/therepublictigers
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, Kansas City Live Music Examiner

A 20-something music writer: powered by Vitamin Water and naps. Rachel has been an integrated part of the music scene of Kansas City for four years. Therefore, she knows where the hidden gems can be found and experienced.

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