Big Fat Cow

Our favorite Kansas City bands from NPR's 2025 Tiny Desk Contest - KCUR

"Self-described post-country band Big Fat Cow is quietly making a name for themselves in the pasture. Their Tiny Desk submission is a sweet tribute to American artist Gram Pearsons, and an exemplary blend of genres like country, folk and blues – lead guitarist and vocalist Kole Waters doesn’t believe in “being completely married to one tradition or one genre.”

While the group’s approach blends ideas and traditions from across music’s history, they’re all on the same page while performing. Vocalist Noah Cassity croons into the microphone, twisting and turning his voice like an instrument to reach different peaks and valleys. The group surrounds his voice with a steady drumbeat and twangy, romantic guitar and bass notes.

Big Fat Cow has been performing steadily since 2022, a staple of KC’s DIY scene. Keep up with them on Instagram or their website."

"A band this good shouldn’t get saddled with a name this bad ... you're just going to have to tell your friends that you're going to see Big Fat Cow, and wince while you do it."
- Too Much Rock

"Imagine an artsy punk band playing on the side of a gravel road, and you’ll probably get a good feel for what you are about to experience with Big Fat Cow."
- Plastic Lizard