Below is some of the music that I create alone, and with my father, Rob as Brothers K. Also below are some thoughts and impressions on some albums that have stood out to me over the years.
Besides running UM, I am also 1/2 of the Folk band Brothers K. I’ve been playing music for over 20 years, and loved (almost) every minute. Musically influenced by my band mate and father, Dr. K (as well as life in general), I sing songs inspired by life and death…and also ones I just make up all by my lonesome that don’t have anything to do with anything at all. I prefer to gig with my dad, Rob, but I’m 1,000 miles away from Brothers K home base. Therefore, every once in a while, a guy’s gotta go it alone.
Chris K solo set at The Lantern House – Sedalia, MO 8-2-19
Sittin’ Round (C. Kalthoff, A. Woody)
Confabulation of Education (C. Kalthoff)
Purple Rain (Prince)
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Standout Albums of 2016
Well, I got lazy, and didn’t update this all damn year…I’m a failure…but an honest one. However, I have a list of really good music from this year! Ha! Enjoy!
Dorothy – ROCKISDEAD
Chatham County Line – Autumn
Grace – FMA
Hayes Carll – Lovers and Leavers
Luke Bell – Luke Bell
Van Morrison – “..It’s Too Late To Stop Now…” Vol 1.
Sturgill Simpson – A Sailor’s Guide to Earth
The Cactus Blossoms – You’re Dreaming
Butch Walker – Stay Gold
Luke Winslow-King – I’m Glad Trouble Don’t Last Always
Alcest – Kodama
Aaron Lee Tasjan – Silver Tears
The Olympians – The Olympians
A Tribe Called Quest – We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service
Nathaniel Rateliff – A Little Something More
Amanda Shires – My Piece of Land
Shovels & Rope – Little Seeds
The Rolling Stones – Blue and Lonesome
Jamestown Revival – The Education of a Wandering Man
John Prine – For Better, or Worse
Durand Jones & The Indications – Durand Jones & The Indications
The Frightnrs – Nothing More to Say
I’m sure I’ve missed a few, so if you have any suggestions, please send them my way. I encourage all comments and opinions, so please don’t be shy.
Top 20 Albums of 2015

2015 was a pretty damn good year for music. From World to wonderful to “Who the Hell was that?!?”
Although there were tons of good albums out last year, these are my personal favorites. These are the ones that stuck out to me, & found their way into my player on more than one occasion. They are (in absolutely no particular order):
The Harvest Season Band – Let Your Love Burn Bright
Anderson East – Delilah
Chris Stapleton – Traveller
Lindi Ortega – Faded Gloryville
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Multi-Love
Daniel Romano – If I’ve Only One Time Askin’
Pokey LaFarge – Something in the Water
JD McPherson – Let the Good Times Roll
Leon Bridges – Coming Home
Ryan Adams – Live at Carnegie Hall
Shovels & Rope – Busted Jukebox Vol. 1
Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra – Wëndelu
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell – The Traveling Kind
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Jason James – Jason James
Kacey Musgraves – Pageant Material
Asleep at the Wheel – Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Dave Rawlings Machine – Nashville Obsolete
Jason Isbell – Something More Than Free
Watkins Family Hour – Watkins Family Hour
Thoughts? Concerns? Disagreements? Tweet away, people: @unfocusedchris