the author and the illustrator

I don't care what you say. @rlseen is the epitome of badass heavy tone in Kansas City. #sistersof #middleofthemap #recordbar #gibson #marshall #heavymusic #kansascity

Super excited to be a part of @millsrecords #rsd event today! Music starts at 12:30pm. We go on at 7:30, link to schedule below! #kcmusic #rsd16

Threw up some posters earlier this week for the show tomorrow! You need to be there. Trapper's new record is SO sick. #kcmusic #midwestmusic

Playing with one of my (Ian) favorite songwriters. @jeradtomasino is always unforgettable. His new record is going to blow your mind. Catch us trying to recreate a couple songs from said record tomorrow at @riotroomkc with @seethroughdresses and @fullbloods.mp3 (at Shangri La)

Finally got to see @porches_hiii live. Absolutely slayed. Come watch us tear up Shangri-La tonight at #midcoasttakeover ! We go on at 8:00. #unofficialsxsw #sxsw2016 #austintx (at Shangri La)

Our next show, St. Paddy's Day with @seethroughdresses ! Thanks @jukeboxcomix for the artwork! #theauthorandtheillustrator #kcmusic #midwestmusic

Music while I clean, music while I breathe. @porches_hiii @theeconquerors #chavez #pool #hmph!

Shows tonight and tomorrow! @crimes.organized at 11:30 in the basement (@foklcenter) and us tomorrow upstairs (The Couch) with @thecrashbandits and @youthpoolusa ! #localmusic #kansascity #kcmusic

I've got my crime fighting mug on me, come hang out! (at il Lazzarone KC)

Had to see it one last time. @recordbar you were one of the best venues we'll ever play. Thank you so much. @thelifeandtimesmusic absolutely destroying. #recordbar #rip

Bring it on, 2016. #theauthorandtheillustrator #hardatwork #kcmusic #midwestmusic #recording #records #comingsoon #newmusic

Happy Holidays! Stream or download our cover of #christmastimeishere celebrating 50 years of a Charlie Brown Christmas for free for the next 48 hours! #theauthorandtheillustrator #charliebrown #kcmusic #midwestmusic #localmusic www.theauthorandtheillustrator.com

It's all happening. Our last show of the year tomorrow with #clairaudients at Buffalo Room in KC for their release party! Pick up a free copy of our Christmas cover there as well. #kcbands #kcmusic #midwestmusic

Tonight is a very special night! #toysfortots benefit at @recordbar .We've been hard at work recording a Charlie Brown tune that will ONLY be available at THIS SHOW! Come join us, @bonzomadrid, and @thenoisefm at 9pm. Bring toys, and/or cash! #midwestmusic #kcshows #kcbands

#RachelMallon about to open up at @recordbar ! $7 entry, 18+. We play third! See you soon. #theauthorandtheillustrator #kcbands #kcmusic

Hitting the road this weekend with #Riala playing some new tunes in Minneapolis and Duluth! Come hang! #theauthorandtheillustrator #riala #tour #midwestmusic #kcmusic