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Bruce Springsteen Tour Coming to T-Mobile

By Live '80s Kansas City on July 14, 2022 News

T-Mobile Center Hosts Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2023 Tour Legendary heartland rocker Bruce Springsteen is hitting the road in early-2023 with The E Street Band for an international tour featuring 31 dates across the United States. The trek kicks off on February 1 at Amelia Arena in Tampa and comes to T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City on February 18. It will mark the first time in more than six years that he and the group have performed together. Springsteen is well known for his live shows and has a plethora of staple hits to share. Catch…

Shooting Star & Missouri to Play Kearney Amp

By Live '80s Kansas City on June 18, 2022 News

***This concert is postponed, please stay tuned for a rescheduled date coming soon!*** KC Bands Shooting Star & Missouri Will Perform at Kearney Amphitheater Kansas City’s very own legendary rock bands, Shooting Star and Missouri, are set to join forces once again for an unforgettable night at Kearney Amphitheater on July 23, 2022. Part of the venue’s 15th season of live music, movies and theater at Jesse James Park, the two groups are the highlight of the series. Gather the family and take a trip out to hear all of the classics and some of the new songs too, including…

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Oak Ridge Boys Return to Ameristar Casino

By Live '80s Kansas City on June 18, 2022 News

Ameristar Casino Staple Oak Ridge Boys Coming Back to Star Pavilion Country and Southern gospel music quartet The Oak Ridge Boys is set to return to Star Pavilion inside of Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on July 15, 2022. Featuring classic members William Lee Golden (baritone), Duane Allen (lead), Richard Sterban (bass) and Joe Bonsall (tenor), the legendary group will perform a plethora of hits spanning the members’ nearly 50 years together, including chart-toppers from the ’80s such as “Everyday,” “American Made,” “Elvira” and “Bobbie Sue.” Additionally, fans will likely hear some new tunes off of he latest album “Front…

Everybody’s Favorite Festival Hits Riverside

By Live '80s Kansas City on May 19, 2022 News

Morris Day and The Time, Taylor Dayne, Tiffany & All-4-One to Perform at Everybody’s Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival The 3-night Everybody’s Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival in scheduled to make a tour stop at EH Young Riverfront Park in the Northland on June 10–12, 2022. Hitting 15 cities across the country, the event will feature a load of food and activities, including a BBQ & hot sauce competition, battle of the bands, comedy in the park and a talent search. Topping off the excitement are headlining performances from the likes of Taylor Dayne, Tiffany and All-4-One on…

REO Speedwagon, Styx & Loverboy Summer Tour Hits Starlight

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 4, 2021 News

Starlight Theatre Hosts REO Speedwagon & Styx with Loverboy Tour Stop in Kansas City in Summer 2022 Legendary rock groups REO Speedwagon, Styx and Loverboy announced their “Live & Unzoomed” concert tour with 30-plus North American stops throughout the summer of 2022. The trio kick off their trek on May 31 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI and are set to appear live at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO on June 14. Fans are guaranteed to relive the greatest hits of the ’70s and ’80s. All three bands could pack Starlight on their own—put them together and…

NKOTB “Mixtape” Tour Returns to T-Mobile Center

By Live '80s Kansas City on October 6, 2021 News

New Kids on the Block Summer 2022 Tour Heads for T-Mobile Center in Kansas City Multi-platinum selling pop group New Kids on the Block announced an extensive North American trek set for the 2022 summer season. The “Mixtape” tour will include 50-plus stops and a stacked formation of emblematic pop and hip-hop stars, including Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue. In celebration of the epic outing back in 2019 when NKOTB stopped at the then Spring Center, the group had just dropped a brand new track called “80s Baby” featuring fun references to songs of the decade. This year’s tour…

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2021 Concerts Coming to Ameristar Casino

By Live '80s Kansas City on July 29, 2021 News

Amazing Ameristar Casino Concerts are Headed for Star Pavilion in 2021 Our home away from home, Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino in Kansas City, MO is making its return to live music with a load of amazing 2021 year-end concerts featuring a plethora of beloved ’80s bands and artists. A popular place for the nostalgic acts, we always look forward to the announcements and moments we get to spend there. Getting to see a variety of artists plus many that come back annually are just some of our favorite parts. Ameristar very often knows what shows we want to see…

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The Commodores Set for Ameristar Casino

By Live '80s Kansas City on July 14, 2021 News

Ameristar Casino to Feature The Commodores Live at Star Pavilion ***UPDATE: This concert is canceled will not be rescheduled at this time—refunds available via the ticket outlet, front desk or other point of purchase!*** Legendary funk and soul group the Commodores is set to perform live in concert at Star Pavilion inside of Ameristar Casino in Kansas City on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Featuring founding member William “WAK” King (trumpet/rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals) along with classic members Walter Orange (drums/vocals) and James Dean “J.D.” Nicholas (vocals/keyboards), the Motown trio will feature its greatest tunes from the ’70s and ’80s. The setlist includes…

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MAMF 2021 to feat. Great White, Slaughter & Autograph

By Live '80s Kansas City on May 15, 2021 News

Rock Bands Great White, Slaughter & Autograph Set to Entertain Night 1 of the 2021 Mid-America Music Festival The Mid-America Music Festival makes a return to Trenton, MO with its 2-day event featuring country, bluegrass, rock and blues on July 16–17, 2021. Founded in 2017, the music and camping festival boosts development of the town and its surrounding rural areas, as well as supports essential charities. Recipients for this year include Camp Rainbow, Green Hills Animal Shelter and North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center. Across its four genres, MAMF boasts both national acts and up-and-comers. This summer, rock band Great…

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Todd Rundgren Virtual Concert Broadcasts in KC

By Live '80s Kansas City on February 23, 2021 News

Todd Rundgren Launches a Digital Concert Tour Set to Air in Kansas City Masterful legend of rock Todd Rundgren launched a live virtual concert tour on February 14 and is scheduled to broadcast in the Kansas City market on March 3. Entitled the “Clearly Human” tour, Rundgren will perform his “Nearly Human” (1989) album in its entirety for the first time in 31 years along with other hits and favorites from throughout his career. The live geo-fenced concert series will air in 25 cities across the United States, but physically will all take place in Chicago. Rundgren teamed with the…

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