Midwest Mixtape
Midwest Mixtape Duo
Saxophone + DJ
Midwest Mixtape at KU Football Game
Matt - Saxophone w/DJ
Matt Crandall Solo Saxophone - I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
Performing for a 5k fundraiser!
Performing at a business Christmas Party at The Lodge at Ironwoods in Leawood.
Power & LIght New Years Party!
Making a 50th wedding anniversary party extra special!
Overview
“We love your sound!” – "You made the party!" That’s what our clients say over and over! Midwest Mixtape offers exceptional live music as a duo, full band, or saxophone soloist. We play crowd favorites that get the party feeling good! From Dua Lipa to Tracy Chapman, Stevie Wonder to Harry Styles and Chris Stapleton.
We have great options to fit the scope of your event:
1. Midwest Mixtape Duo: small footprint--full sound! Our duo can consist of Guitarist+Drummer or Keys+Drummer, with the sound of a full band.
2. Midwest Mixtape full band. When high energy is the priority for larger events, we perform as a 4 piece!
3. Saxophone: Matt Crandall is the TOP Saxophonist in KC!
Reviews
10 reviews
Don H.
June 23, 2025Great job!
Laura and Matt did a great job! We will use them again someday.
Hired as: Cover Band, Party Band, Rock Band, Saxophone Player
Sharon M.
September 29, 2024Fantastic Band - Amazing Vocals
We hired Midwest Mixtape for neighborhood BBQ Pool Party. They were absolutely fantastic. Communication was amazing and everyone enjoyed the variety of their music. Would highly recommend them and would like to use them again next year!
Hired as: Cover Band
Midwest Mixtape
Thank you, Sharon! Your neighborhood was wonderful to play for!
Gwen D.
September 3, 2024Great Band!
Midwest Mixtape did an amazing job performing at our company event! They were on time, professional and sounded so great. They were the perfect band for our event, and we recommend them to anyone.
Hired as: Cover Band, Multi-Instrumentalist, Top 40 Band
Midwest Mixtape
Thank you, Gwen! We loved playing for your event!
Steven
August 4, 2024Lenore's Birthday Bash
These guys came thru! Great band. Played music for 30-70 year olds. Very professional! Would hire them again! Had most people dancing all night!
Hired as: Cover Band
Midwest Mixtape
Thank you, Steven! We loved playing for Lenore's birthday bash!
Megan S.
May 20, 2024Saxophonist for my wedding!!
Matt was a wonderful saxophonist who played the entire wedding day! He played along with the DJ for the reception and ceremony! He was very energetic for the reception, which was the perfect atmosphere for dancing! The cocktail hour, which he solely performed, was a lot of guests favorite part! I got so many compliments on having him there playing! Highly recommend having him at your next event!!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: $500-$10,000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability
What to expect
We play a range of genres (Pop, Rock, Country, Jazz) and customize every set list to match your event's vibe and mood! We're engaging performers who watch the crowd and make musical changes as needed throughout the performance to keep the atmosphere upbeat.
We're fully self-contained--our performing fee includes sound and lights. All we need from you is electricity!
About
Hi, We're Matt and Laura Lee Crandall! Here's a little about us both:
Matt -- I originally hail from Topeka, Kansas, but have called Kansas City home for many years. I have two music degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. I'm a member of the 312th Army Reserve Band, based in Lawrence, KS, where I performs on guitar and woodwinds in a variety of groups–pop, jazz, and wind band. In addition to performing, I also teach music at a local high school.
I love to make my clients' events something special and unique for them and their guests. I have played countless private events, including weddings, engagement parties, business events, quinceañeras, anniversary parties...and more!
Laura Lee - I grew up in Oklahoma and Nevada, then came up to Kansas City to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where I graduated with a degree in Percussion Performance (drums!!!) at the Conservatory of Music. I have played in many groups, with a huge range of style and genres--- pop, rock, country, traditional Mexican Marimba, jazz, orchestral music--I've had wonderful variety in my music career. Besides playing with Midwest Mixtape, I also play drums and sing with Midnight Rodeo, a Kansas City based country cover band. I also own and run a music school, KC Rock Band & Guitar School of Music, where I also teach drum set.
Some notable public performances and venues we've had the honor of performing at:
Garmin Air Show 2022 and 2023
KC Live! Stage - Hot County Nights Summer Series
KC Live! Stage - Opening for Granger Smith
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Grand Opening
American Royal World Series of Barbecue
Pre-Music - Royals Game - Kaufman Stadium
Pre-Music - KU Jayhawks Football Game - David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Additional booking notes
Sound and lights provided by entertainment (Matt Crandall)
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
13
Saturday
Bridal Shower
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Overland Park, KS
16
Tuesday
Festival
4:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Prairie Village, KS
Past booked events
November 2024
02
Saturday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Lees Summit, MO
August 2024
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Overland Park, KS
May 2024
10
Friday
Wedding Engagement
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Kansas City, MO
April 2024
27
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Smithville, MO
November 2023
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Kansas City, MO
May 2023
27
Saturday
Nightclub Event
7:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Spring Hill, KS
April 2023
16
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Shawnee, KS
Set list
I customize every set list for the event's needs and learn special songs for your event, but here is a sample of some popular songs I do:
Crossroads
Feel it Still
Watermelon Sugar
Come Together
Home
Kansas City
Wonderwall
All Star
Sharp Dressed Man
Hell of a View
Brown Eyed Girl
Mr Blue Sky
Superstition
Valeria
Long Train Running
I Won’t Back Down/Running Up That Hill
It’s Time
Best Day of My Life
Pride 'n Joy
Learn to Fly
Hell of a View
Blinding Lights
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Miss You
Lonely Boy
Your Song Saved My Life
Sweet Home Alabama
I Won't Give Up On Us
Wonderful Tonight
My Hero
Soulfight
Time of Your Life
In Color
Play that Funky Music
The Middle
Miss You
Free Bird
Love is a Verb
Summertime
Influences and inspiration
My influences are wide and varied! I love so many kinds of music. Here's a few to get started...
Pop/Rock/Country - Jason Mraz, Foo Fighters, Luke Combs, Jimi Hendrix, Slash, Need to Breathe, Bruno Mars, Stone Temple Pilots, Eric Clapton, Phil Keaggy, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, Prince,
Jazz - Count Basie, Bobby Watson, John Coltrane, Bela Fleck, Kenny Garrett, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Joshua Redman,
Setup requirements
Dedicated 15a circuit power outlet, in close proximity to performance location (unless it is a 100% acoustic performance).