# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Backsell: A Unique Listening Experience with Jason Vivone
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: It's The Backsell! hosted by KC blues bandleader and radio host Jason Vivone!  

Step into the crossroads of music history this month as Jason explores the career of blues legend Robert Johnson.  Recognizing of Johnson's birthday, Jason will explore his haunted, virtuosic recordings including a sampling of his iconic 1936-37 sessions that laid the very foundation of rock and roll.

Though he recorded only a handful of tracks before his mysterious death at age 27, Robert Johnson’s influence is immeasurable, casting a shadow over everyone from Muddy Waters to Eric Clapton. Join us as we delve into his revolutionary "self-accompanying" guitar style, where he simultaneously played rhythm, bass, and lead lines to sound like an entire band. We’ll discuss the eerie, emotive power of his "microtonal" vocal slides and the enduring legend of his supposed deal with the devil. Listening to these restored recordings on a high-end system allows the listener to hear past the historical surface noise, revealing the startling clarity of his thumb-heavy shuffle and the raw, poetic desperation that turned the Mississippi Delta into a global musical blueprint.

Just like in radio broadcasting, Jason will "backsell" each set, providing insightful commentary and anecdotes that illuminate the history, influences, and cultural significance of the music you're hearing. It's a chance to rediscover old favorites, discover new gems, and gain a deeper appreciation for the art of recorded sound.

About Jason Vivone:
Jason Vivone is a renowned blues musician, bandleader, and radio personality. His deep knowledge of music history and his engaging storytelling make him a captivating host and a true authority on the art of recorded sound.

Support Center For Recorded Music 501(c)(3) with a $20 donation. Includes admission, snacks, and 3 complimentary drinks—from beer, cocktails or wine to refreshing non-alcoholic choices.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/prairie-village/the-backsell-a-unique-listening-experience-with-jason-vivone/200029941604708
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, nonprofit, live-music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Prairie Village
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206
- **lat**: 38.95775
- **long**: -94.62666
- **full address**: 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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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Backsell: A Unique Listening Experience with Jason Vivone being held?
  - **A:** The Backsell: A Unique Listening Experience with Jason Vivone takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206, 3510 W 95th St, Leawood, KS 66206-2033, United States, Prairie Village.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Backsell: A Unique Listening Experience with Jason Vivone?
  - **A:** The Backsell: A Unique Listening Experience with Jason Vivone is organized by Center For Recorded Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Backsell: A Unique Listening Experience with Jason Vivone is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Prairie Village, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Backsell: A Unique Listening Experience with Jason Vivone sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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