Kansas City bands excited to lead soundtrack of NFL Draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Metropolis has wealthy musical historical past and native bands are working to carry part of that historical past to followers throughout the 2023 NFL Draft.

On Tuesday, vacationers coming in from the Kansas Metropolis Worldwide Airport obtained their first style of the music staple within the metropolis – Jazz.

“And I simply thought it was coming by means of the sound system, simply coming and flowing,” mentioned Jamaine Chrisholm, who was visiting Kansas Metropolis.

However throughout the NFL Draft, bands like Misplaced Wax can be accountable for the soundtrack on the stage.

“We’d like soundtracks to huge offers in our lives,” mentioned Lyndsey Emmet, a singer with Misplaced Wax. “Having music on within the background makes it really feel like there’s a social gathering happening.”

Elaina Paige Thomas helped design the choreography for Misplaced Wax.

“And so they put me up for a problem, as a result of they’re studying 200 songs for this chance,” Thomas mentioned.

Although it is not a straightforward project, Thomas mentioned she was excited to be aside of it.

“We have now wonderful jazz roots proper right here in KC, so it’s an expertise,” she mentioned. “The individuals coming in, together with the NFL Draft they will have a tremendous expertise of what Kansas Metropolis has to supply. To not simply different cities however to the world as a result of we have now wonderful expertise right here and we’re going to showcase and present out.”

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