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Two “Destroyers”, a herd of “Mavericks”, an arena-sized throwback show, and more!
Here’s what’s happening in the Kansas City/Lawrence, KS metro through the third weekend of MAY
(Several artists are still requiring precautions for entry, so check with the venue and/or assume vaccination proof and possibly a mask, might still be required)
Jesse McCartney, The Truman
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Jesse McCartney, The Truman. $30-$60
The former teen heartthrob (now thirty-five) is back on the road on his New Stage Tour in support of his album of the same name. Jamie Miller, Casey Baerare slated to open.
Danzig w Cradle of Filth, Crobot, Uptown Theater, $25-$99
An early start time for a full night of head-banging rock, on this brief two-week tour, so feel fortunate that KC is a stop. Danzig (whose current band includes Prong guitarist Tommy Victor and Type O’s Johnny Kelly) is said to be performing the 1990 album Lucifuge in its entirety (we’re probably fine with no songs from 2020’s Danzig Sings Elvis performed).
UK openers Cradle of Filth just had a few lineup changes and recently signed with Napalm Records and expect the album from Crobot, Feel This, out June 3rd.
Mavericks, Knuckleheads
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Dylan Scott, The Truman. $25-$50
Out on his Livin’ My Best Life Tour, the country pop star is supporting his upcoming record of the same name, out August 5th, with singles “New Truck” and “Can’t Have Mine” already out.
Mavericks, May 12, 13, 14, Knuckleheads, $45
This longtime alt-country Americana/Tex Mex band is putting down stakes for an extended residency of shows. Releasing a 2020 En Español, expect some songs in Spanish, some Raul Malo solo numbers, and maybe even a Juan Gabriel or Neil Young cover along the way.
Strand of Oaks, Lemonade Park
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Kansas City Ballet presents Septime Webre's Wizard of Oz, May 13-22, Kauffman Center, $34+
Featuring a story line and visual elements we’re all familiar with, Septime Webre’s fantastical journey to the Emerald City is back! Filled with all the familiarity of the classic movie –Dorothy and Toto are swept to Oz join three unlikely heroes on a quest to see the Wizard and must battle a Wicked Witch in order to return home. This award-winning production combines bold new elements like costumes, sets, projections and special effects with a live soundtrack played by the Kansas City Symphony to make it an ideal family event for the season. Runs through May 22.
Strand of Oaks, Lemonade Park, $20-$48
Indiana native and folk rocker Tim Showalter and band hit the outdoor stage in support of 2021’s In Heaven and lead single, “Galacticana”. Look for a few songs done solo, and maybe a Tom Petty cover included.Pat Finnetry to open.
Asking Alexandria w Nothing More, Atreyu, Uptown Theater, $39.50-$112.25
York, UK’s Asking Alexandria released See What’s On the Inside last fall, their seventh studio album produced by Matt Good of From First to Last fame, which is somewhat back to basics while staying more straightforward. We caught them last back in 2016.
San Diego’s Nothing More has a new album expected later this year.
Turnstile, Granada - Lawrence
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Turnstile w Citizen, Ekulu, Truth Cult, Granada - Lawrence SOLD OUT
Undoubtedly one of the hottest shows of the Spring, this one’s been absolutely sold out for a loooong time. The Baltimore hardcore punk band on their Love Connection Tour has been around for over a decade but caught fire with last year’s Glow On. Huge single “Mystery” is usually played very early in their set...because, they can and don’t care to save it for last.
KC Jazz Orchestra presents Roaring KC, Kauffman Center, $34.50-$69.50
Tom Pendergast’s reign as the most notorious figure in Kansas City’s crime history was also earmarked as the heyday of swing to jazz fans. In the historic 18th and Vine District, rollicking, riffing, and rambunctious music was the soundtrack of the roaring ‘20s and dirty ‘30s. Guest vocalist Eboni Fondren sits in as the KC Jazz Orchestra celebrates the music of Jay McShann, Bennie Moten, Count Basie, and others, to celebrate the city’s history and heritage.
Destroyer, Bottleneck- Lawrence
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Destroyer, Bottleneck- Lawrence, $22-$25
We’re fans of the Vancouver indie-rock band headed by singer Dan Bejar, catching them just before the pandemic shut everything down, at the Granada in Lawrence in late Feb 2020.
Ever-prolific, their thirteenth studio album, Labyrinthitis (on Merge Records) was released in late March, recorded remotely in pandemic-related separate studios, garnering praise for its details and unexpected musical choices., so bring a keen and undistracted ear. Proof of vaxx required for this one
ROSALI to open.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Uptown, $35-$79
A completely different type of “Destroyer”, the longtime Delaware rocker has now decided it’s Good To Be Bad, out on his 45th Anniversary Tour, now 72 (?!) years old. Latest release is The Original (which can be bought as a signed CD here) which celebrates all those radio-ready sings everyone remembers, and a few unheard tracks. Move It On Over, he’s still Bad to the Bone.
Topeka Symphony – Flemenco!, White Concert Hall, $17-$40
Finishing their season of dance music with a Spanish flourish and joined by Kansas City’s own Flamenco group Ensemble Iberica. Hear the rhythms and melodies of Spain as the orchestra is joined by guitar, percussion, and vocals. Watch the unique drama of the Flamenco dance brought to the stage.
Flyover 2022(rescheduled from Aug. 21), Azura Amphitheater CANCELED
New Kids on the Block with Salt N Pepa, En Vogue and Rick Astley, T-Mobile Center. $30.95-$175.95
Unless we’re all being Rick-rolled, this gathering of late ‘80s hit makers is on a large enough outing to play the major arenas. Radio hits will be plentiful from all acts on this Mixtape Tour and the great addition is that a new song featuring all acts, “Bring Back the Time” has been released and will hopefully be performed by all live.
Too bad the act we’d most want to see, Rick Astley (who banged the drums and played AC/DC on his previous headlining tour) will likely be getting the least amount of on-stage time.
Paul Clark and Phil Keaggy, Aztec- Shawnee. $30
Keaggy is a renowned finger-picking guitarist dabbling mostly in acoustic music from folk to Christian and Kansas City-born Clark plays similar, mostly in the Contemporary Christian genre. They’ve played together for ages and you can even purchase the audio of their 1974 Lawrence, KS concert here.
Teo González, Uptown. $57-$127
One of Mexico’s biggest comedy stars, comedian Teo González “¡El Comediante de la Cola de Caballo!” touring the US for the first time. Todos en Espanol
Russ, Cable Dahmer Arena. $39.95-$59.95
Atlanta rapper Russ released his latest EP, Chomp 2, at the end of last year, and his popularity seems ever-rising. Taking a similar approach as Chance the Rapper did, he released many albums, songs, and mixtapes for free online before Columbia Records released his There’s Really a Wolf in 2017.
The Journey is Everything Tour comes to Independence, MO with support from Bugus and Ktlyn.
The Chats, Bottleneck. $20
Aussie punk band from Queensland that plays self-described “shed rock”. They made waves with first full-length, 2020’s High Risk Behaviour, and are following that up on August 19, with Get F**ked.
Mean Jeans Thick to open.
Little Hurt, recordBar, $13
The indie pop band is more familiar than you might first think – frontman Colin Dieden was the former lead singer for SoCal band The Mowgli’s who we always had fun seeing live. Latest release is single, “Help Me Out”, which follows 2021’s Every Second full length and his project’s name is a nod to his baseball nickname bring an offshoot of Frank “Big Hurt” Thomas, which apparently stuck.
Un-named “special guests” to open.
They Might Be Giants, The Truman (Postponed to May 16, 2023)
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