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Gig SoapChris Haghirian | Building a Music CityIn this episode of the Gig Soap podcast, host Chad Bourquin interviews Chris Haghirian, a prominent figure in the Kansas City music scene. They discuss Chris's journey from journalism to becoming a key player in live music events and festivals, including Boulevardia. The conversation explores the evolution of the Kansas City music scene, the factors that contribute to an artist's success, and the importance of professionalism in the music industry. Chris shares insights on the future of music in Kansas City, especially with upcoming events like the World Cup, and offers valuable advice for emerging artists.2025-07-0735 min
#liveandcreate057 Chris Haghirian (Music Curator, Spray KC, Promotor Boulevardia, The Plaza Art Fair, Kansas City Royals)Chris Haghirian worked for The KC Star for 21 years and helped launch INK in April of 2008 where he put together music promotions and events for them. He has worked with and organizes music for, Boulevardia, The Plaza Art Fair, The Kansas City Royals and so much more. With Nathan Reusch of The Record Machine, Chris makes The Middle of The Map Fest happen each year and is looking forward to celebrating the upcoming tenth year of the festival. During COVID, along with John K at Propaganda 3, Chris produced KC Bands Together, a fundraiser for MMF that raised over $42,000 to...2022-01-111h 03
Center CutsCenter Cuts Episode 31: 2021 RetrospectivePlease join hosts Patrick Sprehe and Michelle Bacon along with producer Chris Mowry as they reflect on the year that was 2021. For this retrospective episode, each of them brought one area for improvement in the Kansas City music industry to the forefront as they discussed the need for change and ways to address the issue. Center Cuts produced 22 episodes in 2021 (the goal is 2 per month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month) which included Michelle Bacon's Station To Station. S2S goes behind the stages, venues and studios of Kansas City's musical landscape as Michelle chats with f...2021-12-283h 57
Center CutsCenter Cuts Episode 31: 2021 RetrospectivePlease join hosts Patrick Sprehe and Michelle Bacon along with producer Chris Mowry as they reflect on the year that was 2021. For this retrospective episode, each of them brought one area for improvement in the Kansas City music industry to the forefront as they discussed the need for change and ways to address the issue.
Center Cuts produced 22 episodes in 2021 (the goal is 2 per month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month) which included Michelle Bacon's Station To Station. S2S goes behind the stages, venues and studios of Kansas City's musical landscape as Michelle c...2021-12-283h 57
Center CutsCenter Cuts Episode 18: Chris Haghirian (90.9 The Bridge Eight One Sixty Host, Middle Of The Map Founder)Please join host Patrick Sprehe as he welcomes Chris Haghirian to Center Cuts. Chris discusses his life growing up in St. Joseph, some early music experiences with his family, his exposure to the music industry in Lawrence, his career at The Kansas City Star and INK Magazine, the genesis of the Middle Of The Map festival, his career at The Bridge, and his most recent role at SprayKC. Chris also shares his thoughts about what makes KC special, and how we can develop resources to aid touring musicians.
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Center CutsCenter Cuts Episode 18: Chris Haghirian (90.9 The Bridge Eight One Sixty Host, Middle Of The Map Founder)Please join host Patrick Sprehe as he welcomes Chris Haghirian to Center Cuts. Chris discusses his life growing up in St. Joseph, some early music experiences with his family, his exposure to the music industry in Lawrence, his career at The Kansas City Star and INK Magazine, the genesis of the Middle Of The Map festival, his career at The Bridge, and his most recent role at SprayKC. Chris also shares his thoughts about what makes KC special, and how we can develop resources to aid touring musicians.https://bridge909.org/showshttps://www.facebook.com/SprayKC...2021-05-181h 44
DEMENCHA MAGAZINEChris Demencha x Chris Haghirian on 90.9 The Bridge FM [Show #82]Last week, Demencha Editor-in-Chief, Chris Milbourn (aka Chris Demencha) was invited to The Bridge 90.9 FM in Kansas City, Missouri to talk about local music with Eight One Sixty show host, Chris Haghirian. That's what you're listening to.
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Randy Miller RadioEvent Producer and The Bridge Radio Show Host Chris HaghirianChris Haghirian, epicenter of Kansas City's music scene, talks about the upcoming Middle of the Map Music Festival, Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson's recent trip together to KFC during SXSW in Austin and more!2015-03-3037 min