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After a whirlwind busy way to start the month, this week slows down somewhat, with a few cancellations contributing to that. In particular, we’re bummed that Sydney’s Gang of Youths pulled the plug on their North American Tour, citing front man Dave Le'aupepe’s own health issues but hope for the best and a swift return to the road.
Here’s what’s happening in the Kansas City/Lawrence, KS metro September 12th-18th.
(Several artists are still requiring precautions for entry, so check with the venue and/or assume vaccination proof, might still be required)
Monday Sept 12
Shinyribs, Knuckleheads. $20
The Austin group is a sonic melting pot of Texas blues, New Orleans R&B funk, horn-driven Memphis soul, country twang, border music, big band swing, and roots-rock. In support of Late Night TV Gold released in August 2021.
William Elliott Whitmore, Bottleneck-Lawrence, $17-$20
The Iowa blues, country, folk singer/musician plays roots-folk that is often inspired by his life on his family farm, in support of 2020’s I'm With You (on Bloodshot Records).
Moonspell, Granada- Lawrence CANCELED
Tuesday Sept 13
The National, GrindersKC, $39.50-$84
One of our favorites, The National are out on a reunion tour, their first since 2019 (and more recent full-length, I Am Easy to Find). “The last couple years have given us ample time for reflection and rejuvenation. Summer 2022 is a time for reunion," the band said in a press release. "We look forward to gathering with friends, old and new. United in music and light, suspended in time. We hope you can join us.”
The band has also partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from each ticket will benefit the PLUS1 Ukraine Relief Fund, supporting the people of Ukraine through effective grassroots nonprofits providing humanitarian aid, refugee support and access to critical information; and Buffalo String Works and their work to ignite personal and community leadership through accessible, youth-centered music education.
Australian singer-songwriter Indigo Sparke will open, in support of Hysteria and new single, “Pressure in my Chest”, her follow up to last year’s Echo (which was co-produced by Adrianne Lenker).
Cheap Trick, Uptown, $45-$125
The band released their 20th studio album In Another World last April (via BMG) and since forming in 1973, the band has performed in 5,000+ shows and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. It’s been a family affair as offspring Daxx Nielsen and Robin Taylor Zander join their fathers as live touring members. We caught them at a 2017 benefit concert which turned out to be a rare Kiss reunion.
Panic! at the Disco, T-Mobile Center, $30.50-$130.50
In support of their seventh studio album, VIVA LAS VENGEANCE, the world tour returns to mostly arenas, with very worth openers Jake Wesley Rogers and Beach Bunny scheduled to open in Kansas City, so make sure to arrive early.
Testament with Exodus and Death Angel, The Truman. $35-$60
The thrash godfathers return with their thirteenth studio album: Titans of Creation, written remotely during the pandemic. We caught the legends live back in 2018, as part of Slayer’s farewell, and support from Exodus and Death Angel (who we caught in 2019) make this a solid, can’t miss show.
Sunny Day Real Estate w The Appleseed Cast, Liberty Hall- Lawrence, $35-$75
For the first time in over a decade, the classic alternative rock band is back on tour, featuring original members Jeremy Enigk, Dan Hoerner, and William Goldsmith (bassist Nate Mendel of Foo Fighters is not scheduled), opening their tour in lovely Lawrence, KS.
Lawrence’s own Appleseed Cast to open, and haven’t had new music since pre-pandemic, so maybe look to hear something new.
The Prom (musical) September 13 thru 18, Starlight Theatre, $15-$98
The Broadway hit that The New York Times declares it “makes you believe in musical comedy again!” The Prom features direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (Mean Girls, The Book of Mormon), book by Tony winner Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone) and Tony nominee Chad Beguelin (Aladdin), music by Tony nominee Matthew Sklar (Elf) and lyrics by Beguelin.
Wednesday Sept 14
Jimmy Eat World w Charly Bliss, Uptown Theater, $37.50-$77.50
The Mesa, AZ band returns to live stages on their Something Loud tour. Formed in 1993 the four-piece has released 10 studio albums, breaking through with 2001's “Bleed American,” and hit single, "The Middle," which reached number one. We last caught them live in Minneapolis in 2018.
We’re also fans of Brooklyn-based power pop band Charly Bliss who we caught headlining back in 2018 and are due for a follow up for 2019’s Young Enough album.
Call Me Karizma w Astrus*, VIVO Live Music- OPKS,$16, 2 for $20
Young aka Morgan Parriott is a rising singer-songwriter/rapper from the familiar stomping grounds of New Prague, MN (a good brewery is there) and blends hip hop, post punk and more for his sound, out on his The Francis Tour. To coincide, Karizma dropped a music video for track “Delinquents”- “a song about my role as a leader of misfit toys. If you’ve ever come to one of my concerts, you will see every type of person imaginable in the crowd. And I take pride in bringing them all together with my music. We are the delinquents.” And like, The National above, has pledged $1 per ticket to benefit PLUS1.
Arrive early for Astrus*, a buzzing Dallas indie / hip hop artist, blending rap with emo-tinged alt rock and bedroom pop. He writes not just about teen angst, but real tragedy and loss, struggles with addiction, and mental health on singles "She Wonders Why," "Thinking About You" and "I Hope Ur Happy". FAANGS also listed as support.
Red Hot Chili Pipers, Knuckleheads, $20
...we said Pipers, so don’t expect Flea and Anthony! It’s bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a fusion of trad Scottish music and rock/pop anthems which they proudly call 'Bagrock."
Ricky Montgomery with Delaney Bailey, The Truman. $25-$50
Los Angeles singer, musician and songwriter whose songs went viral on TikTok, leading to being signed with Warner Records in 2020 and has new EP, It's 2016 Somewhere, out now.
Why Don't We, The Midland, CANCELED
American Aquarium, Knuckleheads, $20
Raleigh NC alt-country band in support of the brand-new Chicamacomico album and the band recently celebrated headlining the historic Ryman in Nashville. “Country music was the voice of the people. It wasn’t always the prettiest voice, but it was an honest voice,” said founder and front man BJ Barham. “I think that’s where country music has lost its way.” Listen as they try and help save it.
Morgan Wade as support
Psycroptic and Fallujah, Bottleneck. $25
Aussie technical death metal band in support of new album Divine Council, and San Fran technical death metallers whose new album, Empyrean, just came out on Friday.
Interloper, Cognitive, April Mist all listed as openers, so a filled night of tech death metal.
Jo Dee Messina, Prairie Band Casino-Mayetta, SOLD OUT
The longtime country artist has nine number one hit songs, 16 top 40 songs, and has sold over five million albums worldwide including breakout song, “Heads Carolina, Tails California.”
Friday Sept 16
Motionless in White with Black Veil Brides, Ice Nine Kills and Crown the Empire, Sept. 16, Azura Amphitheater. $49.50-$59.50
The second leg of their successful tri-headline "Trinity of Terror" tour with special guests Crown the Empire. As with the previous leg, all three will alternate who gets the closing spot each night, but regardless of where your favorite band on the bill falls, they promise a great set.
After 7 with LeVelle, Da Truth Band and more, Kansas City Live! $20
National Art & Soul Experience (ASX) presents RHYTHM-N-SOUL WITH AFTER 7 LeVelle, Da Truth Band, and DJ Hobo Tone, hosted by Sean Tyler.
Miss May I, Granada- Lawrence, $20
Troy, OH metalcore band formed in 2007 and just released their seventh studio album, Curse of Existence earlier this month, following lead single, “Bleed Together”.
According to vocalist Levi Benton, the album follows the same direction as the single, looking at the different connection in our lives and how the lessons we learn shape who we are as human beings.
Paul Thorn, Sept. 16-18, Knuckleheads. $20-$75
The longtime roots musician, bluesy, rocking and Southern, stages a mini-residency, multi-night stand at the club. 2019’s Never Too Late To Call was seven years in the making, recorded at Sam Phillips Studio in Memphis and produced and engineered by Grammy winner Matt Ross-Spang.
Saturday Sept 17
Barns Courtney recordBar, $20
Count us as fans of the English singer-songwriter, out on his re-scheduled Out with the Old Tour and hitting forty-two North American cities. New single, “Supernatural” has been released and Barns is “currently in the studio perfecting a new body of work,” which is due out later this year. His most recent album is 2019’s 404, which features singles “99” and “You and I” and we’ve been knocked out every time we’ve seen him live.
Vanilla Ice, KC Convention Center,$30-$100
Collaborate and Listen?! Wasn’t Ice just here, playing a set after a Royals game, you say? Well, yes, but aka Mr. Van Winkle again returns to town as part of this weekend’s Collect-A-Con, for a show included with admission ticket. The convention promises 500+ vendors selling Sports Cards, Funko POP!, Comic Books, Toys, Video Games, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering and more. Usually, that’s very up our alley, but we probably won’t hit this one.
Vampa, Aura,$20
VAMPA, aka Emily Mucha, is a young producer / DJ rising in the North and Southeastern dubstep scene, bringing a new wave of deep bass music to the masses. Artists she has previously been on the bill with include Mija, Boogie T, Trampa, Dubloadz, EPROM, Whipped Cream, Nitti Gritti, Blunts and Blondes, Jphelpz, Xaebor, Yheti and more.
Gang of Youths, Bottleneck-Lawrence, CANCELED
Sunday Sept 18
sleep in, relax
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