What's Next

SHE TAKES

the MIC

She Takes the Mic brings Kansas City’s best women vocalists together with a house band that can play anything. Each show is a new lineup, singing the hits and tunes they've always wanted to do live!

One night. A full band. Nowhere else in town.

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The Origin

Behind the Curtain

She Takes the Mic was created to give exceptional women in live music a stage worthy of their talent and to give Kansas City audiences a fresh way to experience the artists already making this music scene special.

Each show is built around collaboration: artists stepping out of their usual sets, musicians coming together in new combinations, and songs taking on a life of their own.

It's a celebration of musicianship, connection, and the moments that happen when talented people share a stage.

Amanda Hughey and Lauren Mayhew rehearse at Knuckleheads ahead of She Takes the Mic

Meet the House Band

The voices may change, but this band brings it all together. Every She Takes the Mic show is powered by an elite group of musicians taking on an entirely new set of artists, genres and songs each time, all performed live. They're the heartbeat behind the collaborations that make every STTM show completely different from the last.

Meet the Band

Left to right: Maddi Ogden (vocals), Lauren Mayhew (vocals), Nick Marshall (guitar), Joseph Ranaghan (lead guitar), Paul Greenlease (bass), Candice Hill (percussion), Kelsey Cook (drums), Austin Reed (keys)