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Berlin to Perform Live at Town Center Plaza

By Live '80s Kansas City on November 3, 2020 News

Town Center Plaza Celebrates 25 Years with a Free Berlin Concert Town Center Plaza in Leawood, KS is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary of business with a grand drive-in concert in the north lot. Headlining the evening’s musical festivities is none other than iconic LA-based electro-pop band Berlin with Terri Nunn. The group rose to fame in the early-’80s with tunes such as “The Metro,” “Sex (I’m A…)” and “No More Words,” but it was in 1986 with the international chart-topping song “Take My Breath Away” from the “Top Gun” motion picture soundtrack that it was cemented in pop…

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Tito Jackson Hits Sac & Fox Casino

By Live '80s Kansas City on September 8, 2020 News

The B.B. King Blues Band feat. Tito Jackson to Perform Live at Sac & Fox Casino in Powhattan, KS Legendary soul and R&B artist Tito Jackson performs live in concert with the B.B. King Blues Band to carry on the enduring legacy of his childhood hero at Sac & Fox Casino in Powhattan, KS on Saturday, September 12. The Jackson 5 original member released his first solo album entitled “Tito Time” in December 2016. In October of 2017, he made the announcement that he was joining the B.B. King Blues Band and has toured with the group since then amidst…

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Midge Ure Acoustic Show Hits recordBar

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 15, 2019 News

The recordBar Presents Midge Ure in a Live Acoustic Performance Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter, producer and humanitarian Midge Ure brings his live acoustic performance to the recordBar in downtown Kansas City, MO on Monday, January 27. The new wave artist found success in the ’70s and ’80s as the frontman of Ultravox, as well as in bands such as Silk, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids and Visage. Ure also co-wrote and produced “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” the 1984 charity single, which is the second highest selling in UK history. Additionally, he co-organized with Bob Geldof the Band Aid, Live Aid and…

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Tommy Tutone Comes to Knuckleheads

By Live '80s Kansas City on November 3, 2019 News

Knuckleheads Saloon Presents Tommy Tutone Live in Concert Iconic power pop band Tommy Tutone performs live in concert at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City’s East Bottoms on Friday, November 8. The California-based group gained notoriety with the release of “867-5309/Jenny” in 1981, which hit No. 4 on the pop chart. Led by frontman and founding member Tommy Heath, it will feature that hit along with other classics like “The Blame,” as well as tunes off of the new album “Beautiful Ending” released earlier this year. Joining Heath on stage is band leader and drummer Jimmy James, guitarist Steve Fister and…

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John Cusack Brings “Say Anything” to The Midland

By Live '80s Kansas City on October 29, 2019 News

30th Anniversary Screening of “Say Anything” Comes to Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland with John Cusack The Backlot Project presents a special screening of the 1989 classic comedy-drama film “Say Anything” at Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland in Kansas City, MO on Friday, November 1. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the event features a live conversation with star John Cusack about his career and the making of the Cameron Crowe teen romantic movie. The moderated discussion will also allow fans the opportunity to ask him their questions. Don’t miss the chance to relive the love story of Lloyd Dobler…

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Shooting Star Returns to Ameristar Casino

By Live '80s Kansas City on October 27, 2019 News

Star Pavilion Hosts Second Shooting Star Concert of 2019 at Ameristar Kansas City’s own legendary rock band Shooting Star makes its return to Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino on November 23, 2019. Known for its highly energetic performances, the band is a staple of the 1980s with such classic tunes as “Touch Me Tonight,” “You Got What I Need,” “Hollywood,” “Last Chance” and “Flesh and Blood.” Members played for the first time in three in a half years and since the passing of the late great Van McLain at Ameristar this past January. It was an absolutely electric night in…

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Air Supply Returns to Star Pavilion

By Live '80s Kansas City on September 25, 2019 News

Australian Soft Rock Duo Air Supply Returns to Ameristar Casino’s Star Pavilion Legendary and ever-quintessential lovers band Air Supply makes an exciting return to Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City this Saturday evening, September 28. The soft rock duo graces the coveted Star Pavilion stage every year and each time is as enchanting and memorable as the last. Russell Hitchcock (vocals) and Graham Russell (guitar/vocals) feature all of those timeless hits that made couples fall deeply in love throughout the 1980s, including “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “Even the Nights are Better” and “Making…

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The Bacon Brothers Set for Folly Theater

By Live '80s Kansas City on September 16, 2019 News

Michael & Kevin Bacon to Perform Live at Folly Theater in Downtown KC Country and folk rock duo The Bacon Brothers—Michael and Kevin Bacon—is set to perform live in concert at Folly Theater in downtown Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, October 8. Dubbed “The Shaky Ground” tour, the outing is presented by Knuckleheads Saloon and follows the release of their eponymous record and its new single “Play.” Although having played since they were youngsters, the brothers started recording and touring together in 1995. Backed by the same band members since the formation, the two take on vocals and guitar while…

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Toto Fall 2019 Tour Hits Uptown Theatre

By Live '80s Kansas City on September 15, 2019 News

Toto Returns to Kansas City for the Second Year in a Row with Uptown Show Legendary rock band Toto returns to Kansas City for the second year in a row with a live performance at Uptown Theater on September 27. The “40 Trips Around the Sun” tour celebrates the band’s 40th anniversary and is its most extensive run in years. Last year’s performance at CrossroadsKC was absolutely electric and drew a jam-packed crowd, which stood shoulder-to-shoulder from the stage clear back to Grinders. The audience reveled in the everything from the hits to rarely played tunes and even some acoustic…

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Bruce Hornsby Set for the Lied Center

By Live '80s Kansas City on July 20, 2019 News

Lied Center Blues Series to Feature Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers in Lawrence Improvisational multi-genre artist Bruce Hornsby makes his way to the Lied Center of Kansas in Lawrence with his band The Noisemakers on Tuesday, August 13. Dubbed the “Absolute Zero” tour, the trek supports his brand new album by the same name and will feature a diverse range of rock, jazz, bluegrass and more. The group of incomparable instrumentalists produces a new setlist nearly each night on stage, and every time is an all-out jam session showcasing a variety of musical devices. Fans can expect treatment to some…

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