Alacartoona's stage show is a visual extension of their all-original songbook. Utilizing a stripped down ensemble of accordion, bass, drums and the occasional guitar, they bring to life vivid tales of love and loss, of bedrooms and back alleys, of the solitude and the camaraderie of sex, drugs and cabaret.
An Alacartoona show is an experience: poignant lyrics, powerful vocals, surprising compositions, all supporting a cast of characters completely convincing in their triumphs and tragedies. No one leaves an Alacartoona show unmoved, be it to tears or libidinous conquest. Or both.
But words pale in the face of experience. Come to the cabaret and see for yourself...
Alacartoona's "live on the air: kkfi radio" was recorded during a live radio appearance on the legendary Kansas City community radio station 90.1 FM. The tracks were then mastered at Evolution Audio. These are all first takes with no overdubs.
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