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Marty Stuart Headed for Madrid Theatre

By Live '80s Kansas City on February 8, 2018 News

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives to Perform at Madrid Theatre Country music superstar Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives are set to perform live in concert at Madrid Theatre in Kansas City, MO on Wednesday, February 21. The band returns to town after an absolutely impeccable performance at Folly last May in which Stuart commented that he loves every chance he gets to play at our historic theaters. This upcoming performance is certainly another tremendous opportunity for fans to catch him in such a beautiful and intimate atmosphere. Last year, the group had just released the brand new album…

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Stryper to Play Star Pavilion at Ameristar

By Live '80s Kansas City on February 5, 2018 News

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Brings Stryper to Star Pavilion Christian metal band Stryper is set to perform live in concert at Star Pavilion inside of Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on Friday, May 25. The group is known for being the first of its genre to gain mainstream acceptance. Brothers Michael Sweet (lead vocals and guitar) and Robert Sweet (drums) founded the band as Roxx Regime in 1983. They soon changed their name to Stryper, which is derived from the Isaiah 53:5 passage of the Bible. Along with Oz Fox (guitar and vocals) and Tim Gaines (bass), they success…

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Rock the Ribbon III to feat. Boyz II Men

By Live '80s Kansas City on February 2, 2018 News

Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City Presents Rock the Ribbon III Our phenomenal Kansas City chapter of the Susan G. Komen non-profit organization made a huge announcement for its Rock the Ribbon III concert at Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland on Thursday, June 21. Boyz II Men, the most commercially successful R&B group of all time, will headline the event in benefit of the life-saving foundation. All proceeds go to supporting its work locally and to putting an end to breast cancer forever. Rock bands Heart and Barenaked Ladies performed at the annual show in previous years. With origins…

Billy Joel to Perform at Kauffman Stadium

By Live '80s Kansas City on January 18, 2018 News

Kauffman Stadium Hosts First Concert in 39 Years with Billy Joel Get ready, “The Piano Man” is set to play “The K” this year on the final day of summer, September 21. It is the very first Billy Joel stadium performance in Kansas City and the first concert at Kauffman in 39 years. Live Nation made the blockbuster announcement on January 18 in a much anticipated briefing. Billy Joel is one of the most accomplished and highest grossing artists of all time boasting six Grammy Awards and 150 million records sold. In his five-decade career, he had 33 consecutive Top…

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David Byrne World Tour Hits Kauffman

By Live '80s Kansas City on January 18, 2018 News, Tours

David Byrne’s “American Utopia” Tour to Make a Stop at Kauffman Center Renown new wave artist and former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne announced North American concert tour dates for the summer of 2018 in support of his new album “American Utopia” set for release on March 9. The routing starts on March 3 at Count Bassie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ and is scheduled to hit Muriel Kauffman Theatre at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO on Thursday, June 7. As the lead singer of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Talking Heads,…

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Christopher Cross Set for Madrid Theatre

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 13, 2017 News

Christopher Cross to Perform Live at Madrid Theatre in Kansas City Multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Christopher Cross is set to perform live at Madrid Theatre in Kansas City, MO on Thursday, March 29, 2018. The singer, songwriter and guitarist made history upon the release of his self-titled debut album in December 1979. He won five Grammys for his work and, for the first time ever, the four most prestigious—Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year (“Sailing”) and Song of the Year (“Sailing), as well as Best Arrangement (“Sailing”). The singles “Sailing” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You…

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Joe Louis Walker & Zac Harmon Hit Knuckleheads

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 9, 2017 News

Joe Louis Walker & Zac Harmon as Acoustic Duo at Knuckleheads Saloon Blues Hall of Famer and 4-time Blues Music Award winner Joe Louis Walker strolls into Kansas City for a live performance at the genre’s coveted Knuckleheads Saloon on Saturday, December 16. The ever-soulful vocalist and captivating electric blues guitarist released his debut album “Cold is the Night” in 1986. He is worldly exalted and has appeared on numerous Grammy-winning albums. Joining him as an acoustic duo is dear friend and Blues Music Award winner Zac Harmon whose live shows combine soul-blues with contemporary blues-rock, reggae and gospel. He…

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Peter Cetera to Perform at Kauffman Center

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 8, 2017 News

Kauffman Center Brings Rock Legend Peter Cetera to Kansas City Kansas City’s beloved Kauffman Center announced a blockbuster of a concert and the first in the 2018 Kauffman Center Presents season. Legendary solo artist and former Chicago frontman Peter Cetera will grace the coveted stage at Muriel Kauffman Theatre on Sunday, February 18. As the songwriter, vocalist and bass player for Chicago between 1968 and 1986, Cetera recorded a plethora of hits, including “If You Leave Me Now,” “Baby, What a Big Surprise,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Hard Habit to Break” and “You’re the Inspiration.” The Grammy Award winner’s distinctive…

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Todd Rundgren Returns to VooDoo Lounge

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 2, 2017 News

Todd Rundgren to Perform Live at VooDoo Lounge in North Kansas City Pioneering rock artist and record producer Todd Rundgren is set to make his return to VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s North Kansas City Hotel & Casino on Friday, December 15. The renown solo artist and lead singer of progressive rock band Utopia last graced the stage on December 3 of 2015. Tickets for his seated show cost between $39.00 to $174.00 and are available online via Ticketmaster, at the venue box office or by calling 816-472-7777. Rundgren also has VIP and meet-and-greet packages available for $161.00 to $236.00. The venue…

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Vestron Video Releases “Slaughter High” This Halloween

By Live '80s Kansas City on October 31, 2017 News

Lionsgate Home Entertainment made the exciting announcement last August about the return of Vestron Video, the pioneering home video company active between 1981 and 1992. During that time, it owned the Time-Life Video movies, released B movies and films on VHS from the Cannon Films library and distributed other titles as The Movie Store, plus managed the US distribution, marketing and sales of films from VidAmerica. Today, the distribution arm of Lionsgate owns most of the Vestron Video holdings. And, after just a little more than a year, eleven cult classic horror films have joined the formidable collection. This Halloween,…

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