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Shooting Star Headlines Old Shawnee Days

By Live '80s Kansas City on May 31, 2019 News

Kansas City’s Shooting Star to Perform Live at Old Shawnee Days 2019 Every year, Old Shawnee Days kicks off the summer season for thousands of families with a parade and carnival featuring special attractions and an assortment of live music concerts boasting local, regional and national artists. Nearly 100,000 people attend annually, and this year the festival spectacular will treat patrons to the eminent sounds of Kansas City’s own legendary rock band Shooting Star. A staple of the 1980s, the beloved group is known for its highly energetic live performances and classic tunes such as “Touch Me Tonight,” “You Got…

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Johnny Marr to Perform at VooDoo Lounge

By Live '80s Kansas City on May 9, 2019 News

The Smiths Founder and Guitarist Johnny Marr Comes to VooDoo Lounge English singer-songwriter and guitarist Johnny Marr is scheduled to perform live in concert on the US leg of his “Comet” tour at VooDoo Lounge in Kansas City, MO on Wednesday, May 15. Marr rose to fame as the guitarist and co-writer of post-punk group The Smiths along with Morrissey, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce between 1982 and 1987. The band’s sound was very distinct with his jangle pop style of of playing, which also led to his accolade as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Following that…

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Jon Anderson Solo Tour Hits CrossroadsKC

By Live '80s Kansas City on April 28, 2019 News

Original YES Frontman Jon Anderson to Perform Live at CrossroadsKC ***UPDATE: This concert event is CANCELLED!*** YES founding member and original lead vocalist Jon Anderson is set to perform live in concert at CrossroadsKC in Kansas City, MO on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in support of his recently released album “1000 Hands.” Anderson first began producing the record nearly 30 years ago with then bandmates of the pioneering English progressive rock band, Alan White and Chris Squire. Originally named “Uzlot,” he changed its title to reflect all of the talented musicians who played a part in its making. Such artists…

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Kiefer Sutherland Returns to Knuckleheads Saloon

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

The Kiefer Sutherland Band Heads for Knuckleheads Saloon this Summer Country rocker Kiefer Sutherland is all set to make his return to the hallowed stage at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, MO on Monday, June 3, 2019. The outing supports the release of his second album “Reckless & Me” available on April 26. His debut album, “Down in a Hole” (2016), reached No. 35 on the US Top Country Albums and No. 13 on the US Top Heatseekers Albums charts. It also spawned three music videos, including the cinematic “Shirley Jean” video, which made waves on CMT and GAC. That…

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The Psychedelic Furs Set for The Truman

By Live '80s Kansas City on March 19, 2019 News

The Psychedelic Furs Tour Makes Way for The Truman Kansas City Emblematic British alternative rock band The Psychedelic Furs is set to perform live in concert at The Truman in downtown Kansas City, MO on Friday, May 10. Led by brothers Richard Butler on vocals and Tim Butler on bass guitar, the post-punk group formed in 1977 and quickly became a staple on US college and modern rock radio stations in the early-’80s upon the emergence of MTV. The Psychedelic Furs released its self-titled debut album in 1980 and broke through in the U.S. with the release of its 1981…

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Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Headlines KC Summer Soul Fest

By Live '80s Kansas City on February 28, 2019 Fests, News

KC Summer Soul Fest Takes Over the Grandview Amphitheater KC Summer Soul Fest comes to the Grandview Amphitheater in Grandview, MO with a loaded lineup of artists on Sunday, July 14. Headlining the evening is none other than legendary group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. Forming in the late-’70s, the band released a plethora of hits all the way through the mid-’90s. Such titles include the chart-topping ’80s R&B tunes “Back in Stride” and “Can’t Get Over You” plus others like “Too Many Games,” “Before I Let Go,” “We Are One,” ”We Need Love to Live,” “Feel That You’re Feelin'” and…

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Gene Watson Returns to Star Pavilion

By Live '80s Kansas City on February 19, 2019 News

Country Music Artist Gene Watson Set for Ameristar Casino’s Star Pavilion Real country music legend Gene Watson makes his annual return to Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino in Kansas City, MO on Saturday, February 23. Along with his 5-piece band featuring a lead guitarist, steel guitar player, bassist, piano player and drummer, Watson takes his fans on a pure joy ride through the entire five and a half decades of his fortuitous career. He launched into the business back in 1962 and made his first big break in 1975 with “Love in the Hot Afternoon.” Along with that hit, the…

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Color Me Badd & Tone Lōc Hit Ameristar Casino

By Live '80s Kansas City on February 1, 2019 News

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Brings Color Me Badd & Tone Lōc to Star Pavilion R&B group Color Me Badd is set to perform live at Ameristar Casino’s Star Pavilion in Kansas City, MO on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Having formed in 1985 as high school students, band members Bryan Abrams, Kevin Thornton, Mark Caldron and Adam Emil went on to achieve tremendous success throughout the 1990s. After some fortuitous encounters with several artists and management, they wrote and recorded “I Adore Mi Amor,” a half-English/half-Spanish song developed on the recommendation of producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Subsequently, they…

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Valentine’s with Charlie Wilson & Joe at Municipal Auditorium

By Live '80s Kansas City on January 30, 2019 News

Charlie Wilson & Joe to Perform at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City on Valentine’s Day 2019 G-Squared Events presents the ultimate Valentine’s Day concert with legendary soul artist Charlie Wilson at Municipal Auditorium on February 14, 2019. As the former lead singer of The Gap Band, Wilson garnered a plethora of hits in the late-’70s and ’80s with tunes such as “Burn Rubber on Me,” “Yearning for Your Love,” “Early in the Morning,” “You Dropped a Bomb on Me,” “Outstanding” and “Party Train.” Since launching his formidable solo career in 2000, he has released six albums with several singles topping the R&B charts. He…

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NYE Weekend Soul Fest at Municipal Auditorium

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 12, 2018 News

Soul Fest Features The Isley Brothers, The Whispers & Glenn Jones Hosted by Joe Torry at Municipal Auditorium on New Years Eve Weekend Island Entertainment presents the ultimate New Year’s Eve weekend celebration live at Municipal Auditorium with legendary soul artists The Isley Brothers, The Whispers and Glenn Jones on December 30. Hosting the night is actor and comedian Joe Torry with spinning on the turntable provided by DJ Foots. The stellar line-up comprises some of the greatest R&B hits of the past 60 plus years. Hear songs such as “That Lady,” “Groove With You,” “Shout, “Twist & Shout” and…

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