The Wilders Bring a Murder Ballad to Life The Wilders are a raucous Kansas City-based bluegrass quartet, but their latest album, Someone's Got to Pay, strikes out into new territory. As KCUR's Laura Spencer reports, it tells the story of a man on trial for first-degree murder.
by Laura Spencer
Listen to NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon's interview with band Saturday, June 28 between 7 - 9 am. It will also be posted on the NPR website after it airs.
Friday, Jun 27 - CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. SHOW RESCHEDULED FOR 2009.
Frontier Park, 15501
Indian Creek Parkway, Olathe, KS
The Wilders perform at 7, followed by The Elders
Sunday, Jun 29
Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS
The Wilders join forces with Pert' Near Sandstone for a patio party! Pert Near starts about 6:30.
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