Kansas City Manor Records Trending

A beloved local label continues to make waves . . . Here's a peek at their history . . . 

"Manor Records has humble roots. It informally began in 2014 as a DIY house show series presented out of Crowley’s then-home in Johnson County. Originally dubbed the Shawnee Manor, he hosted touring acts like British indie-pop band Glass Animals and Madrid-based alternative rock band Hinds before both groups reached wider audiences and acclaim. He’s got a knack for scouting emerging talent. 

"After moving out of the house, Crowley shifted his focus and officially launched Manor Records in 2017 with a small grassroots mission. 'We basically covered the cost of cassettes for musicians,' he says.

"Today, Manor Records does far more than front cassette bills. Since its inception, the organization has seen a couple brick-and-mortar venues: a bar and music venue in Strawberry Hill, followed by a record store on Troost. Those spaces have since closed, and the nonprofit has reprioritized its efforts. Spanning folk to funk, the label currently boasts a roster of 10 local artists. Crowley and a robust team of volunteers help those musicians with marketing, press, booking and more . . . "

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Manor Records supports Kansas City musicians from the stage to the studio