Hot Club of Cowtown live in Kansas City

Experience Hot Club of Cowtown live on October 18th

Hot Club of Cowtown will perform at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, Missouri on October 18, 2026. The band is known for its energetic take on Western swing, Gypsy jazz, and hot jazz styles – a sound often drawing comparisons to the music of Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, blended with American roots traditions. Formed in the early 1990s, Hot Club of Cowtown features instrumentation typically including guitar, violin, and upright bass, emphasizing improvisation and a lively stage presence.

Knuckleheads Saloon operates as a live music venue and honky-tonk bar located in the historic Stockyards district of Kansas City. Originally established in 1949 as a roadhouse catering to stockyard workers, it has maintained a long tradition of hosting country, blues, and rockabilly acts. The venue features both an indoor stage and an outdoor concert space known as “The Backyard,” retaining much of its original rustic character. Over the decades it has become a well-known stop for touring regional and national artists within these genres, maintaining a reputation for its authentic atmosphere and dedication to live music performance.