Josh Adams on Jazz, Vulnerability, and Kansas City | Lawrence News

Drummer Josh Adams, a LA-based powerhouse who’s played with Beck and Jon Batiste, is bringing his raw, experimental jazz chops back to Kansas City for a rare hometown show. Joined by Shawn E. Hansen and Sterling Holman, he’ll open for Gregory Uhlmann — a night steeped in improvisation and deep personal roots. Adams shares how playing freeform music exposes his innermost thoughts, contrasting it with the more polished roles he plays for pop artists. He also reveals his disciplined physical regimen — stretching, acupuncture — to fuel his relentless drumming. With a passion for shoegaze and a longing to explore experimental sounds more often, this gig isn’t just a performance — it’s a homecoming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da69a1586c1ade2c