EMAS Presents: Duo Slam

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 7:30-9 PM

EMAS Presents is back in 2026 and will be beginning the year highlighting some of the most prominent local improvisors. 12 total musicians will be chosen at random to perform six duets throughout the evening lasting 10-12 minutes each.

Performing Artists:
Shante Clair: @shante_claire
Elena Collins: @elena.collins18
Seth Andrew Davis: @hermitwizard
Kelley Gant: @wannanbekelley
Shawn Hansen: @kjearadio
Nick Hmaljak: @nick.jtr
Brooke Knoll: @brooke_cannoli
Kwan Leung Ling: @kwanleungling
Jon Novelli: @jjnovelli
Aaron Osborne: @aarontylerosborne
Isaiah Petrie: @isaiah_vibes
Evan Verploegh: @evanverploegh

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EMAS Presents is an experimental and improvised music series curated by Seth Andrew Davis + Evan Verploegh. An extension of the collective Extemporaneous Music & Arts Society, EMAS Presents highlights local, national, and international music practitioners to grow Kansas City’s improvised music community.