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Happy Holidays, all!
We’re thankful for another year filled with memorable shows from some of our favorite live acts, a wonderful season of live theater, and comic conventions, ballet, and everything else we were blessed to cover and bring you reports on.
The season slows until mid-January after these shows, so try and see that one live concert or performance (plenty of holiday classics out there too), to end the year on a high note.
Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings for the upcoming week, from December 10th to 20th:
(ticket hyperlinks are embedded in each show’s headline)
TUESDAY DECEMBER 10
Zakk Sabbath, Zoso, Iron Maidens, Dec 10, Liberty Hall- Lawrence, $40-$70
Run! The 2024-25 King of the Monstours has just begun and is making a KS stop!
Ozzy and Pantera guitarist Zakk Wylde has launched a tour with Zakk Sabbath, his Black Sabbath cover band featuring bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson and drummer Joey Castillo. Zoso, the Led Zeppelin tribute band, and the Iron Maidens, the all-female Iron Maiden tribute band, will serve as supporting acts.
Additionally, Zakk Sabbath has released Greatest Riffs, a digital collection that includes songs from two of the band's albums, 2020's Vertigo and 2024's Doomed Forever Forever Doomed.
Wylde said. "If you're a rock musician — whether you're a guitarist, bassist, drummer, keyboardist, whatever it is — part of your education is Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. You know a riff by one of those guys, just because it's your education. You learn how to play these songs."
KC Jazz Orchestra presents Charlie Brown Xmas, Dec 10, Kauffman, $14-$80
It’s classic tunes from the beloved Peanuts gang TV specials. Come see A Boy and His Dog, Linus, Lucy and the whole gang as the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra continues this wonderful holiday program!
The show sold out last year and has become a fun new local tradition during the holiday season- at least the weather is still mostly mild, so take a break from that holiday shopping and relax with some familiar songs that we all grew up.
Derek Hough (dance) Dec 10, Music Hall, $39-$159
Dance for the Holidays is an all-new joyous celebration of the most festive time of the year! With jingle bells and sleigh bells, holiday carols and cheer, Hough’s latest dance spectacular is a show stopping event for the whole family.
Fans will be thrilled and delighted as Hough and his cast of phenomenal dancers bring your favorite holiday tunes to life through dance, from the well sung classics to modern pop hits with all of the incredible choreography, exciting stage production and dance mastery that audiences have come to expect.
The Emmy®-wininng creative team of Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, (aka NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I Have’, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, Grammys®), co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour.
The Nutcracker Ballet Dec 6-24, Kauffman, $34-$250
KC is very fortunate to have a professional company of the caliber of the Kansas City Ballet. We profiled a performance in 2023 and are thrilled as they return with this annual holiday tradition.
This timeless production leaves audiences in awe, earning praise such as “positively oozing charm” from The Washington Post. The enduring story, written by E.T.A. Hoffman during the Victorian era, unfolds before your eyes, featuring beloved characters like Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier, and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy.
Immerse yourself in a magical theatrical experience, complete with opulent costumes, magnificent sets, and mesmerizing choreography. Let your sense of wonder reignite and allow the glimmer of your childhood dreams to return, inspiring you to embrace imagination once more.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11
THURSDAY DECEMBER 12
girl in red, Dec 12, Uptown, $49-$83
The Norwegian singer-songwriter, (aka Marie Ulven) is on the last dates of her "I Have To See You Again" tour in support of her second studio album, I’m Doing It Again Baby!, which was released in April 2024. The LP features singles “Too Much”, “Doing It Again Baby” and “You Need Me Now?”, with Sabrina Carpenter.
"north america…i have to see u again 🤝❤️ coming to all the places i didn’t go in april /may!!!" she said, announcing the tour.
She previously wrapped up the European leg of the tour, with shows in Cologne, Munich, Prague, Stockholm and Oslo this September and played arena dates in the likes of Dublin and London during the run. girl in red broke into the indie music scene in 2018 with "I wanna be your girlfriend" and she later released hits "girls" and "We Fell In Love in October." Her debut album "If I Could Make it Go Quiet" came out in 2021 and hit “Serotonin” was all over the radio for months. We caught her live last time in KC, at the Truman in 2022.
Dane Cook (comedy) Dec 12, Music Hall, CANCELED
FRIDAY DECEMBER 13
SATURDAY DECEMBER 14
SUNDAY DECEMBER 15
Allman / Betts Family Reunion, Dec 15, Uptown, SOLD OUT
The Allman Betts Band has announced their first US tour since 2021 (and eighth overall) and they will play Kansas City for the first time. Individually, they're Devon Allman and Duane Betts, two solo artists and modern-day guitar heroes who've both spent years creating their version of American roots music.
Together, they're the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and a historic legacy. Each show will feature two massive sets, the first set will feature music from the 1970's Duane Allman era, while the second set will feature music from the 1990's comeback era.
Over the course of two acclaimed studio albums, hundreds of live shows, and annual performances of the Allman Betts Family Revival, The Allman Betts Band has established its own legacy of music and brotherhood.
Brotherhood of Light, a vital live component that has provided otherworldly visuals for the Allman Brothers Band for over 20 years, will return to illuminate the stage for The Allman Betts Family Revival. Their stunning visuals will enhance the performance, creating an unforgettable experience that celebrates the music and legacy of this iconic band.
Guests expected are Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Jimmy Hall, Anders Osborne, Grace Bowers, Larry McCray, Lindsay Lou, Jackie Greene, Lamar Williams, Jr., Alex Orbison, Robert Randolph, Sierra Green, Greg Koch, and John Moreland.
Aaron Lewis, Dec 15, Ameristar Casino, SOLD OUT
The rock star turned country singer will make his way to Kansas City for a show on the "American Patriot" tour. Lewis is best known as founder and lead vocalist for the 1995 band, Staind, but also made the genre switch to country 14 years ago and has since earned multiple Grammy nominations and No.1 Billboard Country Album certifications as a solo artist.
Known for his skilled songwriting, the Vermont native released his fifth album, "The Hill," in March and his most popular Country songs include, "Sinner," "Am I the Only One" and "Granddaddy's Gun” but don’t fret rock fans, as Staind joins Breaking Benjamin for a tour that hits town in the spring.
MONDAY DECEMBER 16
TUESDAY DECEMBER 17
Crown Magnetar, Extermination Dismemberment, Extortionist Dec 17, Bottleneck- Lawrence,$16-$20
It’s the final 2024 tour stop for Crown Magnetar, Extermination Dismemberment, Extortionist, Atoll and LarcɆnia RoɆ who have hit the road under the banner of ‘The Unique Legion Tour‘
Their U.S. trek is a celebration of the Unique Leader Records roster, which the aforementioned bands are all signed with. Prepare for wall-shaking and head-banging.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18
THURSDAY DECEMBER 19
FRIDAY DECEMBER 20
Justin Timberlake, Dec 20, T-Mobile Center, $55-$275
The musician, actor, and entertainer is out on his first tour in five years with The Forget Tomorrow World Tour which has returned to the States after a successful first Spring leg, then touring legs in Europe and the UK.
JT has had to postpone or cancel a few recent dates due to a nagging back injury, but we have fingers crossed that he makes the KC date, as it’s his final tour stop of 2024.
Fans can expect to hear songs from his new and sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was (released in March), featuring its lead single “Selfish” as well as all the favorite hits.
National Touring act coming to Kansas City, Lawrence, KS, Topeka, KS, or vicinity? Let us know so we can spotlight the appearance-email [email protected]
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