MidCoast Takeover has announced that some of Kansas City’s biggest acts are joining the SXSW showcase: The Republic Tigers and the Beautiful Bodies. 
MidCoast Takeover is a two day showcase featuring some of the best Kansas City and Lawrence-based artists down in Austin. The showcase will feature over 20 bands spread out over March 18th and March 19th at the Liberty Bar.
Both the Republic Tigers and the Beautiful Bodies have made waves on Kansas City radio, with 96.5 the Buzz often playing the Tigers’ ‘Buildings and Mountains” and the Bodies’ “You’re a Risk.” Both bands have toured nationally and are known for their memorable shows.
Other acts on the roster include: The Appleseed Cast, Approach, Appropriate Grammar, Atlantic Fadeout, Audiovox, Auternus,, Baby Teardrops, Capybara, Cowboy Indian Bear, Drag the River, Everyday/Everynight, Expassionates, Ha Ha Tonka, Heroes + Villains, John Velghe & His Prodigal Sons, Lazy, Roman Numerals, Soft Reeds, Sons of Great Dane, Vertigone & Trystyl, Waiting for Signal, and Walking Oceans.
The showcase is sponsored by the MidWest Music Foundation (who put on a great showcase last year), The Record Machine (home label to many of the showcase artists), PopWreckoning, Ink Magazine and local KC venues such as the Record Bar, Riot Room and Crosstown Station.
You can help support the MidCoast Takeover and earn cool swag by donating to KickStarter here.
