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Gary Numan North American Tour Hits Madrid Theatre in Kansas City English electro-legend Gary Numan announced 2018 North American concert tour dates in support of his new album, “Savage (Songs from a Broken World)” (2017). As a pioneer of electronic music, Numan started his career as the lead singer of Tubeway Army before launching a solo career in 1979. “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?” and “Cars” topped the singles chart in the UK with the latter bringing him the biggest success in the US. His newest album release entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 2, the highest chart peak for him…
Fleetwood Mac with Neil Finn & Mike Campbell Comes to Sprint Center Rock band Fleetwood Mac announced a 52-date trek across North America starting in October 2018 and running through August 2019. The tour entitled “An Evening with Fleetwood Mac” will feature Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks. It is the group’s first outing without the recently departed Lindsey Buckingham. Replacing him are Crowded House frontman Neil Finn and long-time Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell. Routing starts on October 3 at BOK Center in Tulsa and comes to Sprint Center in Kansas City on Thursday,…
Extensive 2018 North American Tour Dates Released by Simple Minds Ever-iconic and indelibly beloved Scottish post-punk band Simple Minds announced 24 concert dates throughout North America set for this fall. It is its most extensive routing since 1985’s “Once Upon a Time” tour. Shorter treks have brought the band across seas though with the most recent runs coming in 2002 and 2013. The 2018 tour will celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary with each night promised to feature two full sets of tunes spanning the four decades plus tracks off the new album, “Walk Between Worlds” (2018). Staple hits from the…
Ringo Starr Announces 2018 U.S. Tour Dates with His All-Starr Band Legendary English musician Ringo Starr announced the addition of 20 dates throughout the U.S. to his 2018 All-Starr Band tour in the month of September. The leg starts on September 1 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa and is scheduled to make a stop at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City on September 3. The band lineup currently consists of Steve Lukather (Toto), Colin Hay (Men at Work), Gregg Rolie (Santana & Journey), Graham Gouldman (10cc), Warren Ham (Bloodrock, Kansas & AD) and Gregg Bissonette. Ringo and each…
Jenny Lewis Announces 2018 Summer Tour and Comes to The Truman Singer-songwriter, musician and actress Jenny Lewis announced tour dates for the 2018 summer season. The indie rock and folk artist kicks off her trek on June 11 at Basement East in Nashville, TN and comes to The Truman in Kansas City, MO on July 10. Lewis launched her music career in 1998 with the band Rilo Kiley and has performed in The Postal Service, as a duo in Jenny & Johnny and is currently with the trio Nice As Fuck. She has also released three solo albums since 2006…
Extended Tour Routing for The Flaming Lips Passes Through Kansas City Alternative rock band The Flaming Lips announced additional dates for its 2018 North American tour it support of the new album “Oczy Mlody” (2017). The trek launches on May 6 at Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, TN and is scheduled to make a final stop at Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO on Thursday, June 28. Tickets for the live performance in Kansas City are available via Ticketmaster online, by calling 800-745-3000 and in person at any outlet or the venue box office starting at 10am on Friday,…
Boy George & Culture Club, The B-52s + Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey to Perform Live at Starlight Theatre Grammy Award-winning legends Boy George & Culture Club announced summer 2018 “Life Tour” dates with The B-52s and Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey. The influential group of new wave artists kick off their extensive U.S. routing on June 29 at Saint Augustine Amphitheatre in Saint Augustine, FL and make a stop at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City on Friday, September 7. Tickets for the Kansas City performance cost between $35.00 and $145.00 and are available via the venue box off online and in person…
Kauffman Center Presents A Paranormal Evening with Alice Cooper Pioneering hard rock artist Alice Cooper announced summer 2018 concert tour dates in support of his chart-topping album “Paranormal” (2017). The “Godfather of Shock Rock” launches the season’s leg at the Wisconsin State Fair on August 3 and is scheduled to hit Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO on Monday, August 6. His ever-distinctive brand of theatrical rock features everything from deadly snakes to electric chairs. His symbolic raspy voice along with that anti-status quo persona have kept him right in the center limelight for nearly five…
Starlight Theatre Summer Concert Series to feature Styx, Joan Jett & Tesla Emblematic rock bands Styx and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts announced 2018 summer concert tour dates with special guest Tesla. The trek kicks off on May 30 at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA and swings throughout Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, July 10. Tickets for the Styx, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Tesla live performances in Kansas City cost between $29.50 and $149.00 and are available via the venue box off online and in person or by calling 816-363-7827. Presales start at 10am on…
Kansas City Music Hall Makes Jackson Browne Midwest Tour Routing Iconic folk rock singer-songwriter and musician Jackson Browne announced 2018 tour dates throughout the Midwest region with his full band. The trek starts on June 5 at PVC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH and is scheduled to make a stop at Kansas City Music Hall in Kansas City, MO on Sunday, June 24. Joining him on the road are band mates Alethea Mills (vocals), Chavonne Stewart (vocals), Shane Fontayne (guitar), Bob Glaub (bass), Jeff Young (keyboards), Mauricio Lewak (drums) and acclaimed musician Greg Leisz (guitar, lap steel…