DJ Hydan
- Wednesday, November 6: 10:00 a.m. - noon, Count Basie Foyer
- Thursday, November 7: 7:30 - 9 a.m., Count Basie Foyer
HYDAN is an open format vinyl DJ based out of Kansas City. HYDAN grew up with a background in music, teaching himself how to play the piano at a very young age. HYDAN went on to play piano professionally until he discovered his passion for DJing while studying at the University of Kansas.
HYDAN is known for being one of the most versatile DJ’s in Kansas City. He provides the perfect vibe for crowds of all ages, effortlessly moving between genres to ensure everyone has something they can get up and dance to.
HYDAN is known for being one of the most versatile DJ’s in Kansas City. He provides the perfect vibe for crowds of all ages, effortlessly moving between genres to ensure everyone has something they can get up and dance to.
Burnt Ends (from Heartland Men’s Chorus)
- Thursday, November 7: 5:30 p.m., Count Basie Ballroom
Heartland Men’s Chorus provides excellence in performance while advancing men’s choral music, building community, and reaching out to diverse audiences. The members of HMC have joined together for the purpose of making music as a not-for-profit, volunteer chorus of gay and gay-sensitive people who are making a positive cultural contribution to the entire community.
The Chorus has performed nationally and internationally, but places particular importance on performing in smaller communities throughout the Heartland where our voices most desperately need to be heard.
The Chorus has performed nationally and internationally, but places particular importance on performing in smaller communities throughout the Heartland where our voices most desperately need to be heard.
Abigail Brown
- Thursday, November 7: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Count Basie Foyer
Abigail Brown is a homeschool graduate who is currently attending Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valey Radiologic Technologist program. When she is not busy with school, she loves to play the piano, exercise, bake, attend church activities, and spend time with family and friends. She loves to accompany and is the pianist for her church choir as well as the young MAI choir.
