call 913-220-5235 or email to donniedesmond@gmail.com  for more info

from our facebook page:

Sass Monkey is amazing! They are excellent communicators, organized, professional, and, most importantly, fantastic musicians!

They put on a wonderful 40th anniversary celebration for our parents and we cannot say enough great things about them!

They played an outstanding variety of music— all genres and all decades! I would highly recommend!

        email from wedding reception:

Don -

Thanks, again, for agreeing to play for our party. We greatly appreciate your willingness to do so, especially considering the effort and time involved for you and the rest of the band members to travel, set up, tear down, etc. 
Thanks, too, for going along with our surprise wedding secret, putting "Wabash Cannonball" on a playlist & playing it for us, and last but not least, for allowing our friend, Tad, to sing a couple songs with you. 
You were, as I hope you felt, a huge hit! People have been talking around town all week about how great you sounded, how truly talented all of you are, what a fantastic playlist you have, etc. 
I hope we can find a reason to have you back and that you'd consider coming.
Thanks, once, again, for everything! We couldn't be any happier than we are with our choice of bands and your performance.

Rebecca

        referral from facebook, for a private party:

Real professionals. Easy to work with and knows how to read a crowd.

A quality set from start to finish with nothing but positive feedback from a diverse crowd.

Top-notch performers. Highly recommend.

            SHOWS 2024

Oct. 21, 2024  Anniversary Party, Olathe, KS. 5:00-9:00

           SHOWS 2023

Jan. 11, 2023  Sass Duo, Colonial Gardens, Blue Springs, MO. 5:00-8:00

March 4, 2023  Sass Duo @ Intercontinental Hotel (Oak Room) The Plaza, KCMO.  8:00-12:00

March 10, 2023  The Tool Shed, KCMO. 9:00-1:00

March 11, 2023  The Paradise Bar & Grill, Belton, MO. 8:30-12:30

April 15, 2023  Kegs & Eggs, RenFest Grounds, Bonner Springs, KS. 1:00-4:30

April 15, 2023  Private Party, St. Marys, KS. 7:00-11:00

May 13, 2023  Sass Duo @ Intercontinental Hotel (Oak Room) The Plaza, KCMO.  8:00-12:00

May 20, 2023  Sass Duo @ Private Party, Eudora, KS.. 8:00-11:00

May 25, 2023  Sass Duo @ Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

May 26, 2023  Sass Duo @ Mission Hills Country Club, Poolside

June 2, 2023  Clinton Lake Marina, Lawrence, KS. 6:30-8:30

June 3, 2023  Linden Square, Gladstone, MO. 7:00-8:00

June 10, 2023  Outlaw Harley Davidson, Blue Springs, MO. 1:00-4:00

June 10, 2023  Private Party Lake Lotawana, MO. 8:00-11:00

June 17, 2023  Private Party, Linn Valley Lakes, KS. 7:00-10:00

June 24, 2023  Private Pool Party, Sunrise Beach, MO. 7:00-11:00

July  8, 2023  Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

Sept. 9, 2023  Rock Creek Country Club, Burlington, KS. 7:00-11:00

Sept. 30, 2023  Private Party, Alma, KS. 8:00-11:00

Oct. 28, 2023  Fundraiser at the Ren Fest Grounds, Bonner Springs, KS. 8:00-10:30

            SHOWS 2022

Feb. 5, 2022  Big C's Martini Shack, Lee Summit, MO. 8:00-11:00

April 9, 2022  Tail Lights, Linwood, KS. 7:00-11:00

April 23, 2022  Jerry's Bait Shop, Lenexa, KS. 9:00-1:00

April 29, 2022  Hale Library, K-State, Manhattan, KS. 7:00-10:30

April 30, 2022  Kegs & Eggs, RenFest Grounds, Bonner Springs, KS. 1:00-6:00

June 3, 2022  Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

June 4, 2022  Linden Square, Gladstone, MO. 7:00-8:00

June 10, 2022  Class Reunion, Raytown, MO. 8:00-11:00

June 11, 2022  Sass Duo, Ozawkie Heritage Festival, Ozawkie, KS. 2:00-3:30

June 11, 2022  Private Party, Linn Valley Lakes, 6:00-10:00

June 30, 2022  Sass Duo @ Zephyr Bourbon Overland Park Marriott  6:00-9:00

July 1, 2022  Clinton Lake Marina, Lawrence, KS. 6:30-8:30

July 2, 2022  Private Party, St. Mary's, KS.  8:00-10:00

July 7, 2022  Sass Duo @ Zephyr Bourbon Overland Park Marriott  6:00-9:00

July 8, 2022  Jerry's Bait Shop, Lenexa, KS. 9:00-1:00

July 9, 2022  Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

July 15, 2022  Wichita Arts Museum, Tunes and Tallgrass Festival  6:00-7:30

July 16, 2022  Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

July 17, 2022  Tail Lights, Linwood, KS.  2:00-6:00 CANCELLED - HEAT

July 23, 2022  Sass Duo @ Intercontinental Hotel (Oak Room) The Plaza, KCMO.  8:00-11:00

Aug. 6, 2022  Sass Duo @ Intercontinental Hotel (Pool Party) The Plaza, KCMO.  2:00-5:00

Aug. 6, 2022  Sass Duo @ Intercontinental Hotel (Oak Room) The Plaza, KCMO.  8:00-11:00

Aug. 19, 2022  Sass Duo @ Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00 CANCELLED - HEAT

Aug. 26, 2022  Sass Duo @ The Junction BBQ Lenexa, KS. 7:00-10:00

Aug. 27, 2022  Private Party, Wichita, KS. 8:00-11:00

Aug. 31, 2022  Arista Recovery Grand Opening, Paola, KS. 3:00-6:00

Sept. 2, 2022  Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

Sept. 10, 2022  Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, KS. 9:00AM-11:00AM

Sept. 10, 2022  Sass Duo @ Intercontinental Hotel (Oak Room) The Plaza, KCMO.  8:00-11:00

Sept. 22, 2022  Sass Monkey @ Private Event, Kearney, NE. 8:00-10:00

Sept. 23, 2022  Anniversary Party, Lawrence, KS. 8:00-11:00

Sept. 24, 2022  Sass Duo @ SUGO Ameristar Casino, KCMO. 7:00-10:00

Sept. 30, 2022  Jerry's Bait Shop, Lenexa, KS. 9:00-1:00

Oct. 1, 2022   Memorial Health Systems Anniversary Party, Abilene, KS. 4:00-7:00

Oct. 4, 2022  Waterfall Park, Merriam, KS. 5:00-7:00

Oct. 8, 2022  Block Party, Overland Park, KS. 3:00-6:00

Oct. 29, 2022  Fundraiser @ Ren Fest Grounds, Bonner Springs, KS.  8:00-10:30

Nov. 4, 2022  Sass Duo @ Intercontinental Hotel (Oak Room) The Plaza, KCMO.  8:00-12:00

Nov. 5, 2022  Sass Duo @ Wedding Reception, Lansing, KS. 7:00-9:00

Nov. 11, 2022  Sass Duo @ SUGO Ameristar Casino, KCMO. 7:00-10:00

Nov. 12, 2022  Route 66 Fest, Vinita, OK. 1:30-2:30

Dec. 2, 2022  Private Party, Martin City, MO. 6:30-9:30

Dec. 3, 2022  Holiday Party, Topeka, KS. 8:00-11:00

            SHOWS 2021

Jan. 2, 2021  Private Party, Mission Hills, MO. 8:00-11:00  CANCELLED COVID19

Feb. 13. 2021  Charity Fundraiser, Overland Park, KS. 8:00-11:00  CANCELLED COVID19

April 17, 2021  Kegs & Eggs, Ren Fest Fairgrounds.  12:00 Noon - 3:00

May 8, 2021  Kobi's, Bonner Springs, KS.  8:00-11:00

May 15, 2021  Private Party, Glasgow, MO. 6:00-9:00

May 21, 2021  Private Party, Liberty, MO. 6:00-9:00

May 22, 2021  Private Party, Linn Valley Lakes.  6:00-10:00

May 26, 2021  Kobi's, Bonner Springs, KS.  7:00-10:00

May 27, 2021  Private Party, Westwood, KS. 6:00-9:00 

May 29, 2021  The Harbor Marina, Lake Pomme de Terre, 6:00-10:00

June 12, 2021  Private Party, Mission Hills, MO. 7:00-11:00 CANCELLED

June 19, 2021  Private Party, Weatherby Lake, MO. 6:00-11:00

June 24, 2021  Grand Opening Bibibop Lee's Summit, MO. 12:00-2:00 & 5:00-8:00

June 26, 2021  House Party, Lincoln, NE. 7:00-10:00

June 30, 2021  Blue Springs Harley Davidson, 6:00-9:00 CANCELLED

July 3, 2021  Private Party, Baldwin City, KS. 6:00-10:00

July 24, 2021  Wedding Reception, Flint Hills, KS. 7:00-11:00

July 30, 2021  Lions Park, Kearney, MO. 6:00-9:00

Aug. 7, 2021  Private Party, Independence, MO. 6:00-9:00

Aug. 14, 2021  Outlaw Harley Davidson, KCMO.  1:00-4:00

Aug. 21, 2021  Kobi's, Bonner Springs, KS.  8:00-11:00

Aug. 28, 2021  Private Birthday Party, Lenexa, KS. 7:00-10:00

Aug. 31, 2021  Corporate Event, Topeka, KS.  8:00-12:00

Sept. 11, 2021  Private Birthday Party, Edwardsville, KS. 7:30-10:00

Sept. 17, 2021  Private Party, Leawood, KS.  7:00-10:00

Sept. 25, 2021  Tail Lights, Linwood, KS. 8:00-12:00

Oct. 2, 2021  Wedding Reception, Estes Park, CO. 5:00-10:00

Oct. 9, 2021  Kristen & Don @ Birthday Party, OP, KS. 6:30-9:30

Oct. 15, 2021  Wedding Reception, KCMO.  8:00-11:00

Oct. 20, 2021  Kristen & Don @ Street Party, Columbia, MO. 5:00-7:00

Oct. 29, 2021  The Social Club, Overland Park, KS. 7:00-10:00

Nov. 6, 2021  The Outfield Brewery 2-Year Anniversary Party, Edwardsville, KS. 8:00-9:30

Nov. 19, 2021  Wedding Reception, Uptown Theater, KCMO, 8:00-11:00

Dec. 4, 2021  Private Birthday Party, Liberty, MO.  8:00-11:00

Dec. 17, 2021  Holiday Party, KCMO.  8:30-12:00

            SHOWS 2020

Jan. 4, 2020  Lunar Bowl, Blue Springs, MO. 8:00-12:00

March 21, 2020 Local Tap, OP, KS. 10:00-1:00  CANCELLED COVID19

April 10, 2020  Stone Pillar Winery, Olathe, KS.  6:30-10:00  CANCELLED COVID19

May 16, 2020  Retirement Party, Lenexa, KS.  7:00-11:00  CANCELLED COVID19

May 17, 2020  Kristen & Don Duo @ Birthday Party, Coleman Highlands, KCMO

May 30, 2020  Private Party, Linn Valley Lakes.  6:00-10:00

June 13, 2020  Kegs & Eggs, Ren Fest Fairgrounds,  Bonner Springs, KS. 1:00-5:00  CANCELLED COVID19

June 6, 2020  The Harbor, Pomme de Terre Lake, 6:00-10:00  CANCELLED 

June 27, 2020 Private Party, Bucyrus, KS. 6:00-10:00

July 4, 2020  The Lighthouse Marina, McCook, NE. 6:00-10:00

July 19, 2020  Private Party, Smithville, MO. 6:30-9:30

July 22, 2020  Kristen & Don Duo @ Knuckleheads Saloon fundraiser. KCMO

July 25, 2020  Kobi's, Bonner Springs, KS.  8:00-11:00

Aug. 5, 2020  Kobi's, Bonner Springs, KS.  6:30-9:30

Aug. 8, 2020  Basswood Resort, Platte City, MO.  7:00-10:00

Aug. 22, 2020  Private Party, Independence, MO. 6:00-9:00

Sept. 5, 2020  Bucksaw Marina, Clinton, MO. 8:00-10:30

Sept. 11, 2020  Dirty Harry's, Blue Springs, MO. 8:00-12:00  CANCELLED COVID19

Sept. 12, 2020  Headlight's, KCMO.  8:00-12:00 Re-Scheduled

Sept. 23, 2020  Kobi's, Bonner Springs, KS. 6:30-9:30

Sept. 26, 2020  Private Party, Kidder, MO. 8:00-12:00

Oct. 2, 2020  Headlight's, KCMO.  8:00-12:00 CANCELLED - COVID

Oct. 24, 2020  Private Party, Parkville, MO. 2:00-5:00

Nov. 14, 2020  Dirty Harry's, Blue Springs, MO. 8:00-12:00 CANCELLED - COVID

Nov. 28, 2020  Anniversary Party, KCMO.  7:00-11:00 CANCELLED - COVID

Dec. 12, 2020  Abdallah Shrine Formal Potentate's Ball, 8:00-11:00 Mission, KS. CANCELLED - COVID

            SHOWS 2019

Jan. 26, 2019  Depot #9 @ Ameristar Casino, KCMO. 8:30-12:30

Feb. 08, 2019  Joe's Standard, Blue Springs, MO. 9:00-1:00

March 15, 2019  Joe's Standard, Blue Springs, MO. 9:00-1:00

March 16, 2019  Liberty Theater, Ft. Scott, KS. 8:30-11:30

May 03, 2019  Joe's Standard, Blue Springs, MO. 9:00-1:00

May 10, 2019  Nick & Nino's, Kansas City, MO. 9:00-1:00

May 11, 2019  Private Party, Linn Valley Lakes.  6:00-10:00

May 25, 2019  Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

June 1, 2019  The Harbor @ Lake Pomme de Terre 6:00-10:00

June 8, 2019  Louisburg City Park, Louisburg Library Fundraiser, 7:00-9:00

June 22, 2019  Craft Beer & BBQ Competition, Ren Festival Grounds, Bonner Springs, KS. Noon-3:00

June 29, 2019  Private Party, Baldwin City, KS.  7:00-10:00

July 5, 2019  Live in The Lot, Emporia, KS. 8:30-10:00

July 6, 2019  Argosy Casino, KCMO. 9:00-1:00

July 26, 2019  Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

Aug. 1, 2019  Costintino's Day at the Zoo. 11:00AM-4:00PM

Aug. 31, 2019  Bucksaw Marina, Clinton, MO. 8:00-10:30

Sept. 21, 2019  Cedar Creek Street Dance, Olathe, KS.  6:00-9:00

Sept. 27, 2019  Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

Oct. 26, 2019  Turner, KS. 7:00-8:00

Nov. 30, 2019  Birthday Party, Boulevard Tavern, KCMO. 7:00-11:00 

Dec. 12, 2019  Sass w/Kristen & Don @ Travanse, Olathe, KS. 2:00-4:30

       SHOWS 2018

Feb. 2, 2018  Depot #9 @ Ameristar Casino, KCMO. 8:30-12:30

Feb. 16, 2018  Dirty Harry's Blue Springs, MO. 9:00-1:00

March 23, 2018  Nick & Ninos's, Kansas City, MO. 9:00-1:00

March 29, 2018  Royals Home Opener, Kauffman Stadium Lot-M 11:30AM-2:30

April 13, 2018  Depot #9 @ Ameristar Casino, KCMO. 8:30-12:30

May 12, 2018  Private Event @ Fort Leavenworth, KS. 5:00-9:00

May 26, 2018  Dirty Harry's Blue Springs, MO. 9:00-1:00

May 27, 2018  House Party, Leawood, KS. 7:30-10:00

June 15, 2018  Depot #9 @ Ameristar Casino, KCMO. 8:30-12:30

June 23, 2018  Wedding Reception, Robinson, KS. 8:00-12:00

June 30, 2018  Charlie's Pub, Lake Lotawana, MO.  9:00-1:00

July 13, 2018  Grandview Ampitheater, Grandview, MO.

July 20, 2018  Live in the Lot, Emporia, KS. 8:30-10:00

July 26, 2018  Sass @ The Burnt End BBQ, OP, KS. 5:30-8:30

Aug. 4, 2018  Adventure Oasis Pool Party, Independence, MO. 8:15-10:00

Aug. 9, 2018  The Plaza, KCMO. Valencia Court, 5:00-8:00

Aug. 17, 2018  Courthouse Exchange, Independence, MO. 7:00-11:00

Aug. 24, 2018  50th Anniversary Party, Cedar Creek, Olathe, KS. 7:00-10:00

Aug. 25, 2018  40th Anniversary Party, Oksaloosa, KS. 7:00-11:00

Sept. 15, 2018  Private Party, Lee's Summit, MO. 7:00-11:00

Sept. 22, 2018  Dirty Harry's Blue Springs, MO. 9:00-1:00

Sept. 29, 2018  Kansas Hospital Convention, Overland Park, KS.

Oct. 4, 2018 Sass Duo @ Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 4:00-7:00

Oct. 6, 2018  Norseman Brewery, Topeka High School Reunion, Topeka, KS. 8:00-11:00

Oct. 12, 2018  Los Cabos, Independence, MO. 6:00-10:00

Oct. 19, 2018  Depot #9 @ Ameristar Casino, KCMO. 8:30-12:30

Oct. 24, 2018  Camden on the Lake, Lake Ozark, MO. Private Party

Oct. 27, 2018  Wedding Reception, Hays, KS.  8:00-12:00

Nov. 16, 2018  Joe's Standard, Blue Springs, MO. 9:00-1:00

Nov. 17, 2018  Wedding Reception, Horton, KS.  7:00-12:00

Dec. 15, 2018  Holiday Party, Overland Park, KS.

Dec.28, 2018  Joe's Standard, Blue Springs, MO. 9:00-1:00

        SHOWS 2017

Sept. 1, 2017  Valencia Court, The Plaza, 2:00-5:00

Sept. 2, 2017  Depot #9 @ Ameristar Casino, KCMO. 8:30-12:30

Sept. 24, 2017  Block Party, Omaha, NE. 6:00-8:00

Dec. 2, 2017  Holiday Party, Overland Park, KS

Dec. 16, 2017  Private Holiday Party, Leawood, KS. 7:00-11:00

Dec. 22, 2017  Depot #9 @ Ameristar Casino, KCMO. 8:30-12:30

        SHOWS 2014

Feb. 8, 2014  Bullfrogs, Topeka, KS.

April  4,  2014  Bullfrogs, Topeka, KS.

May 24, 2014  Bullfrogs,  Topeka, KS.

        SHOWS 2013

May 31, 2013  Bullfrogs, Topeka, KS.

June 1, 2013  Milburn Country Club, OP, KS.

June 21, 2013  Lazy Toad, Topeka, KS.

June 28, & 29, 2013  The Frontier Casino, St. Joe, MO.

July 5, 2013  Mac's Place, Lenexa, KS.

Sept. 1, 2013  Lake Perry Kansas, ABATE 

Sept. 27, 2013  Bullfrogs, Topeka, KS.

Oct. 4, 2013  FORR, Grain Valley, MO.

Nov. 15, 2013  Bullfrogs Main Stage Topeka, KS.

        SHOWS 2012

April 6, 2012 Friday @ The Lazy Toad, Topeka, KS.

April 14, 2012 Saturday @ JT's Bar & Grill, DeSoto, KS.

May 12, 2012 Saturday @ Bullfrogs, Topeka, KS.

May 19, 2012 Saturday @ Wedding Reception, Gardner, KS.

May 27, 2012 Sunday @ The Plaza, KCMO. 12 noon to 3:00

June 15, 2012 Friday @ The Lazy Toad, Topeka, KS.

June 17, 2012 Sunday @ The Plaza, KCMO. 12 noon to 3:00

July 4, 2012 Wednesday @ The Plaza, KCMO. 2:00 to 5:00

Sept. 2, 2012 Sunday @ Buckhorn MO. Biker Rally

Oct. 6, 2012 Saturday @ AMVETS Knobnoster, MO.