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Title of Collection: Grand Emporium Audiovisual Collection Reference Code: US-MoKcUMS-MSA38 Repository: Marr Sound Archives UMKC Miller Nichols Library 800 E. 51st Street Kansas City, MO 64110 Creator: Grand Emporium Naber, Roger Palmer, C. Herb Administrative/Biographical History: In 1979, Roger Naber started booking bands on the side while maintaining a day job for the postal service in Kansas City. Attracting marquee performers to local venues such as the Lone Star, the Uptown Theater, the National Guard Armory, Harling's Upstairs and King Henry's Feast (later known as Parody Hall), he built a rapport with the music world and a reputation as a hardworking promoter. In 1980, he co-founded the Kansas City Blues Society, galvanizing the local music scene during twelve years as the organization's president. His tenacity made him one of Kansas City's most respected promoters, but it was his genuine affinity for musicians that brought success to places like the Grand Emporium. Naber and business partner George Myers bought the Grand Emporium in July 1985, transforming the erstwhile restaurant into a premier destination for live music. From show flyers doubling as wallpaper to a jukebox stocked with old 45s to the makeshift kitchen where "Amazing" Grace Harris served barbecue and soul food, the intimate midtown barroom offered common ground for patron and performer. It was here musicians walked the bar during a guitar solo or took the show outside to Main Street for a song; big name stars were known to drop by for a slice of local flavor after playing bigger, more impersonal area venues; and local legends, such as musician and dancer Speedy Huggins, were fixtures on the scene, cutting up the dance floor and sitting in with bands. Under the auspices of Naber, Myers (who died in 1998) and Herb Palmer (who joined the business in 1989), the reputed nightclub hosted some 7,400 shows and consistently earned top honors locally and nationally, including "Best Blues Club In America" in 1989 and 1991 from the Blues Foundation in Memphis. In addition, the Foundation has recognized Naber individually on multiple occasions. Though its calling card remained the University of Missouri – Kansas City Marr Sound Archives blues, the Grand Emporium peppered the calendar with everything from local bands to world beats, often boasting live music seven nights a week. The Grand Emporium was sold in 2004 amid much fanfare, culminating with a Memorial Day blowout. Naber remained active as a promoter, from area concerts to music cruises with exotic ports of call. In 2002, he launched the Legendary Rhythm And Blues Cruise, reviving a concept Myers spearheaded in the 1990s under a similar name – the Ultimate Rhythm And Blues Cruise. Date Range: 1976-2004, bulk 1986-2003 Extent: 4 linear feet, includes 364 Cassettes, 1 Open Reel Tape, 21 Pressed CDs, 105 CD-Rs, 1 CD-ROM, 2 DVD-Rs, 1 DVD, and 34 VHS Tapes. Scope and Content: The Grand Emporium Audiovisual Collection consists mostly of albums and demo recordings of the musical acts that performed at the venue from 1985-2004. Similarly, the collection also holds promotional video recordings from musical acts that performed at the Grand Emporium. Many recordings in this collection were created by artists from the Kansas City area and reflects an aspect of Kansas City’s live music scene of the period. Conditions of Access: The collection is open for research and educational use. The physical items in this collection are non- circulating. Digital copies of items are available onsite only due to copyright restrictions. Please refer to the Marr Sound Archives website for more information about requesting items. Language: English Related Archival Material: The Grand Emporium Collection located in Labudde Special Collections at the University of Missouri – Kansas City holds the paper materials in this collection. System of Arrangement: Series 1: Audio Cassettes Series 2: Optical Discs Series 3: Analog Videotapes 2 Grand Emporium Audiovisual Collection University of Missouri – Kansas City Marr Sound Archives Collection Inventory Series 1: Audio Cassettes Box Item Item Title Description File Date(s) Format ID 1 1 Jimmy Carl Black & The Amazing Records: AMC-1013 1987 Compact Mannish Boys: A Lil' Dab'l Cassette Do Ya 1 2 Gary Primich: Self-Titled For Promotional Use Only; 1991 Compact Amazing Records: AMC-1024 Cassette 1 3 Generators, The: Danger - Self-Released 1991 Compact High Voltage Cassette 1 4 One Part Fist: Three Blue Self-Released 1993 Compact Teardrops Cassette 1 5 Tremble: Mojo Hand Self-Released 1996 Compact Cassette 1 6 Joe King Carrasco & The Rio's Royal Texacali Records: 1990 Compact Crowns: Royal, Loyal & Live RTR CS-001 Cassette 1 7 Toumani Diabate: Kaira Hannibal Records: HBC 1338 1987 Compact Cassette 1 8 The Austin Lounge Lizards: Flying Fish Records: FF-90569 1991 Compact Lizard Vision Cassette 1 9 Scott Kempner: Tenement Razor & Tie Music Corp.: RTC- 1992 Compact Angels 2809 Cassette 1 10 Sundogs: … To The Dogs Journey West Records: SD-2 1994 Compact Cassette 1 11 Mark Hummel with Sue Rockinitis Records: R-103 1989 Compact Foley Band & Charles Cassette Brown: Up and Jumpin' 1 12 God's Favorite Band: In Twintown Records: TTR 89263 1992 Compact Through The Out House Cassette 1 13 Tommy Ridgley: She Turns Modern Blues Recordings: MBCS 1992 Compact Me On 1203 Cassette 1 14 The Messengers: On The Markosa Sounds 1993 Compact Go Cassette 1 15 Compilation - Features: Larry McCray, Johnny 1991 Compact Charisma/PointBlank Winter, Albert Collins, Gary Cassette Summertime Blues Moore, The Kinsey Report, Sampler: Summertime Walter Wolfman Washington. Blues Sampler For Promotional Use Only; Charisma Records: PRCS 4041 1 16 The Incredible Casuals: Rounder Records: C-9015 1987 Compact That's That Cassette 3 Grand Emporium Audiovisual Collection University of Missouri – Kansas City Marr Sound Archives 1 17 James Peterson: Rough King Snake Records: KIN 4031 1990 Compact and Ready Cassette 1 18 The Presidents: … With Montserrat Records: MON 1991 Compact Guns and Cannons and The 1001C Cassette Book 1 19 Sun-60: Self-Titled Epic Records: SUN-60 1992 Compact Cassette 1 20 24-7 Spyz: Harder Than Relativity Records: 88561-3006- 1989 Compact You 4 Cassette 1 21 Crazy 8's: Doggapotamus Red Rum Cassettes: CBS-4014C 1989 Compact World Cassette 1 22 Wayne Hancock: Deja Discs: DJC 3221 1995 Compact Thunderstorms and Neon Cassette Signs 1 23 Jason D. Williams: Tore Up RCA Records: 9782 - 4 - R 1989 Compact Cassette 1 24 Bob (Harvey): Bread & Relativity Records: 88561-1044- 1990 Compact Circuses 4 Cassette 1 25 Pretty Mouth: I'm Gonna Self-Released: SS101 1994 Compact Cram My Lifestyle Down Cassette Your Throat 1 26 Bad Examples: Meat: The Waterdog Records: WD8701 1993 Compact Bad Examples Cassette 1 27 Unshakable Race: Right Covenant Records: CR-004 1993 Compact On! Cassette 1 28 Killer Bees: Groovin' Beehive Jungle / Jungle 1987 Compact Productions: JRBH2001C Cassette 1 29 Wild Seeds: Brave, Clean & Jungle Productions: JRC-1009 1986 Compact Reverent Cassette 1 30 Ben Harper: Welcome To Promo Tape; Virgin Records 1994 Compact The Cruel World Cassette 1 31 O. J. Ekemode: Dance Afro- Afro-Beat Records: AB001 1986 Compact Beat Cassette 1 32 Stanley Clarke: School Days Epic Records: PET36975 1976 Compact Cassette 1 33 Dave Hole: Ticket To Alligator Records: ALC 4847 1997 Compact Chicago Cassette 1 34 Lonnie Mack / Lonnie Preview Cassette; Alligator 1986 Compact Brooks: Second Sight / Records: AL 4750 / AL 4751 Cassette Wound Up Tight 2 35 Robben Ford: Words & Promotional Copy; Warner 1988 Compact Music Brothers Records: W&M 155 / Cassette PRO-C3249 2 36 Tony Bell & Kutchie: Mercy Indigo Music: CTBEL 1 Undated Compact Cassette 4 Grand Emporium Audiovisual Collection University of Missouri – Kansas City Marr Sound Archives 2 37 Nigel Mack and the Blues Blues Attack Records 1995 Compact Attack: 100% Live Cassette 2 38 Candye Kane: Home Antone's Records: ANT 0033 1994 Compact Cookin' Cassette 2 39 Hans Theessink: Johnny & Blue Groove Records: BG 2040 Undated Compact The Devil Cassette 2 40 Dog Faced Hermans: Hum Advance Cassette; Twin City 1993 Compact of Life Imports: P.A.B.-010 Cassette 2 41 Paladins, The: Let's Buzz! Alligator Records: ALC 4782 CR 1990 Compact Cassette 2 42 Rousers: Full Moon Bad Boat Records & Tapes 1991 Compact Weather Cassette 2 43 Cardiff Reefers: Alternate Promotional Copy; Grow Undated Compact Roots Records Cassette 2 44 Psychoviolets: Too Little, Restless Records: 772713-4 1992 Compact Too Late Cassette 2 45 Psychoviolets: Too Little, Restless Records: 772713-4 1992 Compact Too Late Cassette 2 46 Wailers Band, The: A&M Records / Tabu Records: 1991 Compact Majestic Warriors 28965 4002 4 Cassette 2 47 Foundation: Heart Feel It Mango Records: ZCM 9837 1989 Compact Cassette 2 48 Screamin' Jay Hawkins: Rhino Records / Bizarre Records: 1991 Compact Black Music for White R4 70556 Cassette People 2 49 Kristi Rose and the Rounder Records: ROU-9002 1986 Compact Midnight Walkers: Some Cassette People 2 50 Ark Band, The: Na Give Up Amerisound: AMR 1977 400 1995 Compact Cassette 2 51 Wild Colonials: Fruit of Life Advance Cassette; DGC / David 1994 Compact Geffen Co.: DGCC-24625 Cassette 2 52 Ras Michael & The Sons of Shanachie Records: 43027 1985 Compact Negus: Rally Round Cassette 2 53 2 Below: They Dance Alone Smooth Wool Records 1992 Compact Cassette 2 54 D. C. Minner, Selby and Texas RD. Recording Co.: TR- 1992 Compact Blues on the Move!: Shake 7001 Cassette Hands & Make Friends with the Blues 2 55 The Bonedaddys: