Despite the heat and threat of rain, thousands came out for this year’s Grub & Groove, which took place over two nights at Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover.
Gospel enthusiasts got a real treat on Fri. night, Aug. 16, which included national Gospel artists Chrystal Rucker, J. Moss, James Fortune, Zacardi Cortez and local gospel artist, Roy Moye III.
The featured Gospel artist was John P. Kee. Special recognition was given to local pastors for their work within the community, especially Pastor Lincoln Montgomery.
The R& B performance on Sat., Aug. 17, bought out an even larger crowd to see national-recording artists Glenn Jones, Michele’, Jon B, and legendary bands Lakeside, Midnight Star and Zapp. The emcee for the weekend was MC Lightfoot.
Special acknowledgements were given to former state Sen. Rip Gooch and former Kansas City Chief Curtis McClinton Jr.
This is the fifth year that Grub & Groove has been held in the Wichita area by promoter Chuck Byrd of Platform Productions.
Winners of the Community Voice’s 2019 Mother and Daughter Look-a-Like Contest (L) mother LaDonna Battles and her daughter Nia traveled from Kansas City, MO, as guests of the Voice to attend the Friday night Gospel concert.
MC Lightfoot and event promotor Chuck Byrd took the stage to thank the ministers for all they do on Gospel night.
Enjoying the concert were: Rhondrea and Roy Baldtrip, Wichita.
Enjoying the concert were Steve and Kathy Williams from Wichita.
Will Smith, Kansas City.
Former state Sen. Rip Gooch is recognized by MC Lightfoot
Given the mic, former KC Chief Curtis McClinton Jr. chose to sing a song.
Peggy and Cotrice Guyton made the trip from Junction City.
Midnight Star
ZAPP
ZAPP
