LIVE MUSIC - Hudspeth and Taylor

Hudspeth & Taylor are a three time Blues Music Award and five time Blues Blast nominated duo out of Kansas City.
About this Event

Hudspeth & Taylor are a three time Blues Music Award and five time Blues Blast nominated duo out of Kansas City.

Brandon Hudspeth and Jaisson Taylor started playing music together in 1998 with various bands in the Kansas City area but it wasn’t until 2014 when they decided to participate in the International Blues Challenge as a duo. They ended up being picked to represent Kansas City in Memphis, TN for the 2014 IBC where they advanced to the semi finals.

In 2020 the duo recorded their debut album “Folie a deux” which maintained a #1 charting spot on the Roots Music Report for over a month, earned numerous accolades and award nominations including the “highest honor given to blues musicians,” the Blues Music Award, and led to many revered gigs including the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise #37.

Their 2023 release “Ridin’ the Blinds” was the #1 Acoustic Blues Album on the Roots Music Report for 3 months, was nominated for 3 Blues Blast Music Awards, and a Blues Music Award among many other accolades.

In 2025 they released a live album “Kimuziki, Live in Des Moines” which had a #1 single on the Roots Music Report and was nominated for a Blues Music Award.

Hudspeth & Taylor take pride in playing music in the styles of the Delta Blues, Hill Country Blues, and Piedmont Blues with a very original and modern approach. Check them out on FaceBook and brandonhudspeth.com.

THINGS TO KNOW
Doors at 6
Music 7-10
Food Truck TBD
There is limited seating available in The Backroom Bar. You can purchase tickets online or in person at Compass Point during any event.

The Backroom Bar at Compass Point, home of Dirty Girl Adventures, is an intimate setting for live music, allowing every person in the space to see, hear, and interact with the performers. We have many offerings at the bar, from event drink specials to mocktails and soda. We have something you'll want.

Compass Point is part of the NOTO Common Consumption Area. This allows you to purchase an alcoholic beverage from a licensed CCA vendor and walk through the Common Consumption Area. All drinks within the CCA MUST be in a branded cup from one of the licensed CCA vendors within the NOTO Arts District.