Thursday, October 23, 2025

Lorenzo T. Hughes, Actor

 


Lorenzo, co-starring as Deputy District Chief Markinson, on Chicago Fire (NBC, "Post Mortem", Season 13, Episode 18). 

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson. 

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#stageactor #televisionactor #lorenzothughes 

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Proposition 65 Warning Tag


These warning tags are ubiquitous:

"By law, a warning must be given for listed chemicals unless the exposure is low enough to pose no significant risk of cancer or is significantly below levels observed to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm." - Official website of the State of California

Simply expressed, a product having a Proposition 65 warning tag signifies exposure to potentially-harmful chemicals is high enough to pose a significant risk of cancer, and meets or significantly exceeds levels of chemicals observed to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

The number of "listed chemicals" now exceeds 900, and is updated yearly.

www.proposition65warnings.ca.gov 

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Walter Coppage, Actor


Walter Coppage guest-starred on Law & Order (NBC, Season 25, Episode 3). 

You are a powerful force.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Blood Alcohol Concentration

 


A person with a .038% Blood Alcohol Concentration would feel light-headed, relaxed, have a sense of warmth, experience an altered mood ("high"), and posses a minor impairment of judgement.

A Blood Alcohol Concentration of .08% and greater is illegal.

Leawood, Kansas, Police Department.

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#leawoodkspolice 

Steinway & Sons


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#steinwayandsons


Friday, October 3, 2025

Evan Sauro, Sound Engineer

 

Evan, mixing, balancing, and troubleshooting prior to a performance of The Suburbans.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#evansauro #suburbanskc #audio

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Relocating to Canada?

Are you considering a move to Canada?

The National Ballet of Canada is looking for a Communications Coordinator.

The National Ballet of Canada 

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Workman

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Elevator Shaft

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

New Music From Lester Estelle Sr.


Released today, new music from Lester Estelle: LJ's Song, and Let's Ride.

Download from Apple Music and Spotify.

Photograph © 2023 Larry F. Levenson. 

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#lesterestellesr #musician #guitarist

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Cham Newhouse, Vocalist

 


If you miss seeing vocalist Cham Newhouse, formerly with the band Atlantic Express, you may find him performing with great acclaim as a member of The Suburbans.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#chamnewhouse #suburbanskc 

Lukas Hugunin, Musician

Lukas, performing with The Joshua Tree - U2 Tribute.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#guitarist #bassguitar 

Shenon Bone, Keith Sauro

 


Vocalist Shenon Bone (#WomenYouShouldKnow), and Keith Sauro, vocalist/bass guitar, The Suburbans.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#musician 

Sara

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Sara, performing a Lady Gaga tribute show.

Material Girl and the Fame Monster.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson. 

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#material_girl_live #singer #vocalist 

Monday, September 29, 2025

Jesse Alexander Rodriguez, Musician

 


Jesse, performing with Smokin' J's.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson. 

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#guitarist 

Moving Day

 


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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Paramedics

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David Marshall, Musician

David Marshall: Drums, lead guitar, bass, vocals.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson. 

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#davidmarshallkc  

Friday, September 26, 2025

New Music From Scotty Eggleson


A song of hope, Until It's Over was released at midnight.

It's new, original, music from Scotty Eggleson, Scotty Eggleson Music.

Listen: "Until It's Over", Scotty Eggleson

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. 

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#scottyeggman #musician #vocalist #drummer #guitarist 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Jesse Alexander Rodriguez, Guitarist

 

Jesse, performing with Smokin' J's.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#smokinjskc #jesserodriguez4252 #justinsedlock #musician

Smokin' J's


Smokin' J's perform as a fabulous duo with vocalist Justin Sedlock, pictured, and guitarist/vocalist Jesse Alexander Rodriguez. They also have a five-piece band. 

You can enjoy them at The Phoenix every second Friday of the month.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#smokinjskc #jasonsedlock #jessealexanderrodriguez #musician 

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Driving While Intoxicated

Bright lights, agonizing headache, and very restricted movement.

It's not worth it.

Leawood, Kansas, Police Department.

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#leawoodkspolice 

Transporting Musical Instruments

Jacob Buss, drummer, The Joshua Tree - U2 Tribute.

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#thejoshuatreekc #musician 

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Changing Light


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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Movie Lines

Lines I found notable from the movie, "How to Train Your Dragon" (Dreamworks 2025):

Medieval Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for centuries. Dragons steal livestock and endanger people in the village, prompting Vikings to aggressively attack them: "...killing a dragon is everything around here." 

Hiccup (Mason Thames), insightful teenage son of Stoick, the Chieftan (Gerard Butler): "They're not what we think they are. We don't have to kill them. They defend themselves, that's all."

Hiccup, hypothesizing dragons may simply be trying to survive as Vikings take land and resources: "I'm just saying, maybe we're part of the problem."

Hiccup: "I wouldn't kill him (a dragon) because he looked just as frightened as I did."

Astrid (Nico Parker), teenage warrior, to Hiccup, on being insightful: "You have something I don't; something none of us have."


Saturday, September 20, 2025

Law Enforcement Drone


DJI Matrice drone.

Leawood, Kansas, Police Department.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson. 

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@leawoodkspolice 

Friday, September 19, 2025

Movie Lines

Lines I found notable from the movie, "Hello Beautiful" (2025):

Willow (Tricia Helfer), a successful, vivacious model facing a devastating life event: "It was a warm day in December when I decided to kill myself."

Kahlil, Willow's husband (Tarek Bishara): "I wish that you could see yourself through my eyes."

Willow: ...that I should just end it, give up, so everyone around me doesn't suffer so much."

Willow: "More drastic steps? I am already on a roller coaster in hell. There's something worse?"

Kahlil: "You are fighting for our kids; you are fighting for us."

Maryam, Willow's mother-in-law (Susan Shaloub Larkin): "I should be apologizing to you, for not seeing who you really are. Your courage and determination astound me."

The last spoken words in the movie are from Kahlil: "Hello, beautiful."


Sunday, September 14, 2025

A Taste of Leawood


"A Taste of Leawood" was a rousing success.

Thank you to the participating restaurants who made it a first-class event.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Blood Alcohol Content


A Blood Alcohol Content of .08% is the "per se" limit; it is automatically illegal to drive at or above this level of intoxication, regardless of observed impairment.

Driving at or above this level is a criminal offense and can result in arrest, vehicle impoundment, license suspension, and potentially jail time and fines. 

Thank you Leawood, Kansas, police, for keeping us safe.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

#leawoodkspolice 


Saturday, August 23, 2025

New EP From, "The Sounds of Many"



New music, Ishtar Wears High Heels, was just released on every streaming platform.

Listen: Ishtar Wears High Heels - The Sounds of Many

Pictured is guitarist and vocalist, Lukas Hugunin.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#lukashuguninofficial #the_sounds_of_many #newmusic  

Monday, August 18, 2025

Guitars Onstage

These lovelies were onstage, anticipating the guitar technician.

Thunder Road: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#thunderroadband #musicalinstruments  

Portrait of a Saxophonist: Houston M. Smith

Houston, performing with Thunder Road: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen. 

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#thunderroadband #musician 


Rocco Morando: Guitarist, Vocalist

 

Rocco, performing with Thunder Road: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#thunderroadband #musician

Nate Holt, Keyboardist

Nate, performing with Thunder Road: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#asteralesmusic #thunderroadband #musician  

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Austin Quick: Keyboardist, Vocalist

Austin, performing with Thunder Road: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#quicknbiggs #thunderroadband #musician  

Chris Thompson: Bass Guitarist, Vocalist

Chris, performing with Thunder Road: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#christhompson_kcbass #thunderroadband #musician  

Sam Cronenberg, Drummer

 

Sam, performing with Thunder Road: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#grebnenorcmas #thunderroadband #musician 

John Michaels: Lead Vocals, Guitarist, Harmonica

John, performing with Thunder Road: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

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#thunderroadband #musician  

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Aaron Hetherington, Drummer

 


Even the most-experienced professional drummers can develop complications.

On one of the hottest, most-humid evenings this summer, Aaron Hetherington performed non-stop with The Suburbans for over two hours.

It was brutal, and he never missed a beat.

Intense playing, perspiration, and high humidity can cause drummers to grip their sticks differently as they attempt to maintain a secure, yet relaxed grip. This can increase friction and discomfort.

Drummers also tape on their hands in instances like this.

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#hetheringtonaaron #thesuburbansband #musician 


Grant Greenlee: Lead-Guitarist, Vocalist

Grant is clearly having too much fun performing with The Suburbans. 

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#ggree45 #thesuburbansband #musician 

Megan, Bartender

 


#WomenYouShouldKnow 

Megan, tending the Bamboo Penny's patio bar, is at the very top of the international cocktail scene.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#bamboopennys 

Tori Byrnes, Lighting Technician


Tori directs, as lights are being aimed.

Now you know why The Suburbans look so good on stage.

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#thesuburbansband  

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Jacob Buss, Drummer

 

Jacob, performing with The Joshua Tree - U2 Tribute.

I was reminded how good this band is, when two audience members, a week after the performance, shared their enthusiasm with me.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#thejoshuatreekc #musician 

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Jack Roberts, Sound Engineer

Jack, handling the technical aspects of the band's sound during a live performance of The Joshua Tree - U2 Tribute.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#thejoshuatreekc #soundengineer 

Lars Groce: Guitarist, Vocalist

 


Lars, politely wondering what I was doing on his stage.

The Zeros.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#thezeroskc #musician 

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Trey Bose: Saxophonist, Vocalist


Trey, performing with Perpetual Change.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#perpetualchangeband #musician  


Craig Maksimik: Guitarist, Vocalist

 

Craig, performing with The Joshua Tree - U2 Tribute.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#thejoshuatreekc #musician 

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Sara, Vocalist

 


#WomenYouShouldKnow

Sara, performing her Madonna tribute.

Material Girl and the Fame Monster.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#material_girl_live 

Bill Graham, Drummer

Bill, performing with Elton Dan and the Rocket Band.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#musician #elton_dan  

Monday, August 4, 2025

Joshua Barnes, Frontman and Lead Singer, The Joshua Tree - U2 Tribute

Following their performance, I heard people excitedly commenting on how much the sound and showmanship resembled U2 and Bono.

Photograph © 2025 Larry F. Levenson.

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#TheJoshuaTreeKC #vocalist #guitarist #musician