Almost annually, Under The Gun has had the opportunity to cover the yearly club festival in Kansas City called Middle Of The Map Fest. This festival has grown substantially over its five years of existence and brought names like Fun., Grizzly Bear, Of Montreal, and Two Door Cinema Club, as well as showcased some great […]
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LIVE REVIEW: Middle Of The Map Fest (05/04/16-05/07/16)
May 20th, 2016 
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