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HISTORY

It was the year 1941 , the cost of a postage stamp was three cents, the President of the United States was Franklin D Roosevelt , and Pearl Harbor was attacked during the pre-dawn hours of December 7th. The hotel President which opened in 1927 opened The Drum Room .
Imagine looking across the room and seeing such entertainers as Frank Sinatra , Count Basie and Benny Goodman . You may have even seen people such as Charles Lindberg , Ben Siegel or Meyer Lansky .
The Drum Room included a bar in the shape of a drum, and a full service restaurant which featured some of the world’s hottest touring musicians. It was the age of Cuban cool , a strong influence of Cuban society was sweeping its way across the country, it was Kansas City ’s place to see and be seen. According to a guest who visited The Drum Room in 1948 “it was just an exciting place to visit, it was the coolest place in town and everyone knew it”.
The Drum Room restaurant and bar has re-opened and is part of the 45 million dollar renovation of the Hilton President Hotel . The menu again features a Cuban influence, and the atmosphere is just as cool as it was in 1941 . Who knows you just might feel the spirits of the Rat Pack or Duke Ellington when you swing by.
DOWNTOWN KC CONVENTION DISTRICT
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ADDRESS INFORMATION:
The Drum Room
(Hilton President Kansas City)
1335 Baltimore [∞ 14th and Baltimore ]
Kansas City, MO 64105
Online: ∞ DrumRoomKC.com
[∞ GOOGLE MAP ] BOOKING THE DRUM ROOM:
Please note that bookings are not done through any of The Drum Room websites. Bookings are scheduled by the Manager of The Drum Room at the Hilton President Kansas City office. Visit the great live Jazz Venues in Kansas City! FEATURED PERFORMERS & MUSICAL ARTISTS WHO APPEAR AT THE DRUM ROOM INCLUDE: Everette DeVan | Chris Burnett | Charles Gatschet Trio | Megan Birdsall | Grand Marquis | Max Groove | Andy Masters | Stephanie Laws | Skip Hawkins | David Firman | and more...

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Member Since: 1/12/2007
Band Website: DrumRoomKC.com
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The Drum Room Today

The Drum Room Restaurant , located in the historic Hilton President Kansas City, is open nightly for dinner and drinks. The hotel is in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, the heart of the developing Kansas City Live! area of the Power and Light District. It is within walking distance of the Kansas City Convention Center, and ideally located across the street from the new H&R Block World Headquarters.

This casual nightclub has a fun, laid back atmosphere, and features a broad menu including fresh seafood and steaks prepared with Caribbean Fusion flair. The lounge is known for its 12 oz. martinis with such fanciful names as First Lady, U.S. Mint and Preztini.

The Drum Room opened in 1941 and celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Sammy Davis Jr. , Tommy Dorsey , Glenn Miller , The Marx Brothers , The Great Houdini and Patsy Cline all performed in this historic venue. Guests can still sit in the “Rat Pack” booth, as well as enjoy live entertainment Friday and Saturday from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. There is no cover charge.

Once again The Drum Room is the best place to meet your friends for drinks or dinner. We also host a Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Drum Room – now open and bound to be famous again!

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http://groups.myspace.com/drumroomkc Downtown District Information The Convention District is home to Bartle Hall, Kansas City’s Convention Center. Currently, Bartle Hall is undergoing $140 million in renovations and the addition of a new ballroom. This district is lined with numerous hotels, restaurants and live theatres. This district is also the future home to the new Sprint Center Arena and the Kansas City Live! Entertainment District which will feature over 450,000 square feet of retail space and new residential units.

Market Information

Total Retail Square Footage: 217,500 Total Residential Units Completed: 74 Total Residential Units Planned: 300 Number of Visitor and Event Parking Facilities: 5 Total Hotel Rooms within 12 Bocks: 3,270

Nearby Points of Interest/Hotels

Avenue of the Arts
Barney Allis Plaza
Convention Center
Bartle Hall
Municipal Auditorium
Music Hall
Midland Theater
Folly Theater
Hotel Phillips
Quality Hill Playhouse
Double Tree Hotel
Marriot Downtown
∞ President Hotel

More... Kansas City Information

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Record Label: Hilton President Kansas City
Type of Label: Major

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