Chris Haghirian has worked for The KC Star for 14 years and helped launch INKmagazine in April of 2008. Chris works on the marketing side of INK and puts together all of the music promotions.

Chris has been instrumental in the organization of The Middle of The Map Fest. In addition he has helped organize The MidCoast Takeover at SXSW Music Festival featuring 50+ KC and Lawrence area bands. Chris also is a regular co-host and contributor to The Mailbox, a weekly podcast radio show produced and hosted by Michael Byars that is available the the Midwest MusicFoundation’s website: midwestmusicfound.org. Written by Mark Manning, host of The Midday Midley on 90.1 FM KKFI .

Don’t forget, Homegrown: Music is this Thursday, November 21. Buy your tickets here.