Missouri’s Music Mecca: Your Next Favorite Listening Spot

This 136-year-old building has quite the history—it’s been a speakeasy, a boarding house, and a favorite hangout for many over the years. Now, it’s known as the best place to catch live music in Missouri.

Best Place to Listen to Music in Missouri

The Phoenix in Kansas City has become a hotspot for live jazz and blues since 1990. This locally-owned venue hosts live performances most nights of the week, making it a must-visit for music lovers.

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Located in the Garment District, The Phoenix is one of the few buildings in downtown Kansas City on the National Historic Registry. It’s been a local favorite for both drinks and tunes, with plenty of stories to go around—including ghost tales from the building's days as a boarding house and hotel (which still operates today).

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Since 1990, the locally owned and operated venue has hosted live jazz and blues music most nights of the week.

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Since 1990, The Phonox has been the place to listen to the best jazz in the state. The place even offers a jazz brunch every Sunday, so if you can make it to a show during the week you can always count on a Sunday brunch.

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