Otherwise known as "The Birthplace of Jazz", Kansas City has a lot to offer to the music enthusiasts. This is also a great place for partying.

Kansas City info

http://kansascity.about.com/od/entertainmentattractions/Entertainment_Attractions_Kansas_City.htm

Let's start with a tour of top 3 music venues here. The first to name would be Plaza III. Enjoy live jazz music here, from Wednesday through Sunday nights along with their top order steak.

The next would be The Levee. For the past many years this place has been hopping with jazz lovers. Their performances again run from Wednesday through Sunday. If you want to nurse a drink while enjoying the music, then head up to the bar on the first floor.

A haven for foodies and blues lovers, BB's Lawnside Barbecue presents the perfect opportunity to them. An interesting fact of this place is that, the founders of this place collectively owned a collection of around 5,000 blues music. Definitely a place for the hard core blues fans.

Music Venues info

http://www.10best.com/destinations/missouri/kansas-city/nightlife/live-music/

If Blues is not your genre, then don't worry. There are other clubs in the city to take care of the party animal in you. Read on to find out about the top 3 clubs in Kansas City.

1. Kabal's Restaurant and Nightclub is one of the happening places in town. A little on the expensive side, the place has offers great partying option.

2. For more than a decade's business, Dirk's Sports Bar and Grill have a loyal customer influx. The food is great, and so is the music.

3. ComedyCity is the place to be if you want to get into fits of laughter. ComedyCity has a group of actors improvising various acts on stage. It is a must visit place within a reasonable price range.

Nightclubs info

http://local.yahoo.com/results;_ylt=AgF9At5dkOnSk.96ZMl8hPuHNcIF;_ylv=3?p=Clubs&csz=Kansas+City,+MO

When we say Free Music Festival in Kansas City, Jazz in the Woods is hailed as the City's Largest Free Music Festival in Kansas City. The year 2010 is the 21st year of Jazz in the Woods and this year is also the first annual Jazz in the Woods 5K Walk and Run which will be held on June 12 at 7:30am in the Corporate Woods. This Jazz in the Woods performers include Erin Bode, Mingo Fishtrap, Mindi Abair, Matt Marshak, Bobby Watson Quartet Featuring Curtis Lundy, Nick Colionne and Steve Cole and a lot more.

Jazz in the Woods official website

http://www.jazzinthewoods.com/

The event is free however; VIP Pavilion tickets are available at $60 or $400 per table and it already includes reserved private seating and a drink for two, Fiorella's Jack Stack buffet, meet and greet with one of the evening's artists, a compilation CD of the 2010 Jazz Wood artists, and big help to your favorite charity.

The Jazz in the Woods festival is held at the Corporate Woods located at 9401 Indian Creek Parkway Overland Park, KS 66210.

Organized by the Overland Park South Rotary Club, Jazz in the Woods music festival is free and is a family event, thus admits children of all ages, as in 2010 there will already be a Kid's Pavilion. The event for 2010 is happening on June 11 and 12 at 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM for the night events. There are plenty of vendors in the event selling foods and beverage, wherein the sales will help charities. No pets and tents are allowed in the event as well as BBQs and all types of cooking device.

Jazz in the Woods map direction

http://www.jazzinthewoods.com/index.cfm?page=directions

Jazz in the Woods general info page

http://www.jazzinthewoods.com/index.cfm?page=info

Jazz in the Woods performers

http://www.jazzinthewoods.com/index.cfm?page=talent