spIN Focus - Delaney & Bonnie - "Motel Shot"

Schedule

Sat Jul 25 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206 | Prairie Village, KS

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Spend your Saturday afternoon immersed in the warm, rootsy soul of a classic. Our next Spin Focus features a high-fidelity playback of Delaney & Bonnie’s intimate 1971 acoustic masterpiece, Motel Shot. Experience this legendary gospel-infused rock record in pristine quality on our reference-grade stereo system.
Originally conceived as a casual, late-night jam session in a motel room while out on the road, Motel Shot captures a loose, joyful, and deeply spiritual energy that few studio albums ever replicate. Joined by an extraordinary roster of their close friends—including Leon Russell, Duane Allman, Dave Mason, Gram Parsons, and Joe Cocker—Delaney & Bonnie Bramlett stripped away the heavy electric amplification in favor of acoustic guitars, upright bass, piano, and raw vocal power.
Hearing this record in our world-class listening space is like stepping right into that legendary room. Our audiophile system beautifully preserves the delicate, unpolished analog warmth of the recording tape. You’ll feel the vibrant, organic resonance of the acoustic slide guitars, the rich piano chord phrasings, and the stunning, soulful blend of their massive backing choir on tracks like "Never Ending Song of Love" and "Going Down the Road Feeling Bad." Grab a drink from the bar, find your favorite seat, and let this beautiful piece of roots-rock history wash over you.
Join us at The Listyning Room for a focused, high-fidelity experience, allowing you to appreciate a classic LP on our world-class sound system featuring equipment by Audio Note, Perlisten, and Cambridge Audio.
Your $10 Donation supports Center For Recorded Music 501(c)(3) and includes admission, complimentary snacks, and 1 complimentary beverage from a great selection of soft drinks, flavored waters, tea, beer, wine, mixed drinks, and NA options.
Seating at The Listyning Room is on a first-come first-seated basis. Donate in advance to secure a spot for these exclusive events. If any spots are left open, donations will be accepted at the door.
The Listyning Room is located inside the nbkc building - at 3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS 66206 - on the north side of Ranch Mart. There is plenty of parking next to the building.
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3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206, 3510 W 95th St, Leawood, KS 66206-2033, United States, Prairie Village

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