Grand Emporium Collection

This collection features publicity photos of live performances by the many performers who played at this iconic Kansas City venue. Led by Roger Naber, George Myers and Herb Palmer, the reputed nightclub hosted some 7,400 shows and consistently earned top honors nationally, including "Best Blues Club In America" in 1989 and 1991 from the Blues Foundation in Memphis. The Grand Emporium was sold in 2004 amid much fanfare, culminating with a Memorial Day blowout.

Items in Collection: 2,341

Topics

Advertising & Media

Asian American History & Representation

Indigenous History & Representation

Latinx History & Representation

Jazz, Big Band, & Music Industry

Kansas City History

Folk guitarist Brandon Jenkins crosses his tattooed arms across the body of an acoustic guitar he has on its side across his lap. A label attached to the body of the guitar reads, "Armed Okie."...

Date Published

2000

Guitarist Tony D closes his eyes and grimaces as he plays an electric guitar. Maple leaves decorate his neck strap. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "diesel management [logo]. Contact: Todd...

Date Published

1995

1999

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Brandon Jenkins

Tony D Band

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Digital Projects

LaBudde Special Collections

Marr Sound Archives

University Archives

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