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Our hearts go out to everyone affected at the recent Astroworld concert in Houston, TX- we all wanted live music to return, but not with these results. Thankfully, things are much more calm in these parts, but still remain busy through the rest of the month, particularly at The Truman, which offers up a Thanksgiving cornucopia-sized basket of good shows.
On the chance that you’re not out on Nov. 20, be sure to tune into the 5th AnnualThundergong Benefit, a livestream-only event hosted by Jason (Ted Lasso) Sudekis and features Sammy Hagar, Nathaniel Rateliff, Counting Crows,Ben Rector, (Kansas City’s own) Waxahatchee, Wynonna, and many more for Steps of Faith Foundation.
Here’s what’s happening in the area for the Second half of November
(a few recommended shows are highlighted below):
Our hearts go out to everyone affected at the recent Astroworld concert in Houston, TX- we all wanted live music to return, but not with these results. Thankfully, things are much more calm in these parts, but still remain busy through the rest of the month, particularly at The Truman, which offers up a Thanksgiving cornucopia-sized basket of good shows.
On the chance that you’re not out on Nov. 20, be sure to tune into the 5th AnnualThundergong Benefit, a livestream-only event hosted by Jason (Ted Lasso) Sudekis and features Sammy Hagar, Nathaniel Rateliff, Counting Crows,Ben Rector, (Kansas City’s own) Waxahatchee, Wynonna, and many more for Steps of Faith Foundation.
Here’s what’s happening in the area for the Second half of November
(a few recommended shows are highlighted below):
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2021-11-16 Surfaces at Truman
2021-11-19 Silversun Pickups at Truman
2021-11-19 Geoff Tate at Knuckleheads
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Tuesday November 16
Surfaces with Khai Dreams and Public Library Commute, The Truman. $27-$50
Texas-sized chill good vibes from this “no worries” duo that blends indie with calypso, reggae, pop, and hip-hop might be the kind of positive, laid back show we all need right now. Their fourth full-length, Pacifico (on Caroline Records) came out in June, collaborating more recently with Tal Verdes on non-album single, “Sheesh!”
Zach Bryan, Uptown (7p). $30-$162
Smallpools w/ Morgxn, Uptown (9p), $22.
Citizen, Bottleneck- Lawrence, $19-$23.
Wednesday November 17
Goose, The Truman. $25-$50
Straight No Chaser, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. $37.95-$63
Thursday November 18
Caribou with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Granada. $27
The Happy Fits, RecordBar. $15
Stephen Curtis Chapman, Folly. $26-$75
Squirrel Nut Zippers, Knuckleheads. $35
Riley Green w/ Matt Stell, Kameron Marlowe, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, $10.65-$12.
Friday November 19
Silversun Pickups, The Truman $29.50-$60
Anyone remember Martika? Los Angeles alt rock band Silversun Pickups sure does, covering her 1988 radio hit in their own unique way and the band has also returned to the road, with a 15-date November tour in support of 2019’s Widow Weeds (on New Machine Recordings), all produced by famed producer (and Garbage drummer) Butch Vig.
We’ve covered them since late 2012, having last seen them live in 2016, and the newest album represents a confessional album about rebirth and renewal. Singer Brian Aubert says of it, “This was the first album where we were open. We were exposed. I see how that can be scary to people, but for us, we really thrived on that.” Zella Day to open.
Geoff Tate, Knuckleheads. $27.50
Queensryche is scheduled to play KC just a week before(Nov 12) and seeing ex-vocalist Tate completes the picture, especially as he is set to perform classic albums Rage for Order and Empire in their entirety… “Can’t you hear it calling?”
Steep Canyon Rangers, Lied Center. $14-$35
Al Franken, Uptown, $47-92.
Surfaces with Khai Dreams and Public Library Commute, The Truman. $27-$50
Texas-sized chill good vibes from this “no worries” duo that blends indie with calypso, reggae, pop, and hip-hop might be the kind of positive, laid back show we all need right now. Their fourth full-length, Pacifico (on Caroline Records) came out in June, collaborating more recently with Tal Verdes on non-album single, “Sheesh!”
Zach Bryan, Uptown (7p). $30-$162
Smallpools w/ Morgxn, Uptown (9p), $22.
Citizen, Bottleneck- Lawrence, $19-$23.
Wednesday November 17
Goose, The Truman. $25-$50
Straight No Chaser, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. $37.95-$63
Thursday November 18
Caribou with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Granada. $27
The Happy Fits, RecordBar. $15
Stephen Curtis Chapman, Folly. $26-$75
Squirrel Nut Zippers, Knuckleheads. $35
Riley Green w/ Matt Stell, Kameron Marlowe, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, $10.65-$12.
Friday November 19
Silversun Pickups, The Truman $29.50-$60
Anyone remember Martika? Los Angeles alt rock band Silversun Pickups sure does, covering her 1988 radio hit in their own unique way and the band has also returned to the road, with a 15-date November tour in support of 2019’s Widow Weeds (on New Machine Recordings), all produced by famed producer (and Garbage drummer) Butch Vig.
We’ve covered them since late 2012, having last seen them live in 2016, and the newest album represents a confessional album about rebirth and renewal. Singer Brian Aubert says of it, “This was the first album where we were open. We were exposed. I see how that can be scary to people, but for us, we really thrived on that.” Zella Day to open.
Geoff Tate, Knuckleheads. $27.50
Queensryche is scheduled to play KC just a week before(Nov 12) and seeing ex-vocalist Tate completes the picture, especially as he is set to perform classic albums Rage for Order and Empire in their entirety… “Can’t you hear it calling?”
Steep Canyon Rangers, Lied Center. $14-$35
Al Franken, Uptown, $47-92.
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2021-11-20 Thundergong - 5th Annual Benefit
2021-11-20 Mayer Hawthorne at Truman
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Saturday November 20
Thundergong- 5th Annual Benefit (livestream)
Thundergong! • A Benefit Concert for Steps of Faith Foundation
Mayer Hawthorne, The Truman. $25-$30
The Ann Arbor, MI native is back on the road supporting 8th studio album, 2020’s Rare Changes (on Big Bucks Records) and deftly weaves his unique blend of soul-based indie pop that looks forward as well as keeps its inspirations from the past. Hawthorne is also known for collaborations under the names Tuxedo and Jaded Incorporated.
Keith Sweat with Bell Biv DeVoe, Bobby Brown and more, T-Mobile Center. $66-$175
This would be a great show… in 1990. But, it’s now a chance to re-live those days with a roster that also adds on 90’s acts Dru Hill (w/Sisqo) and Silk, so expect an evening of soul, R&B, and throwback New Jack.
The Guess Who, Ameristar. $35-$150
Susan Werner, Yardley Hall- Overland Park, $25+
Aaron Watson, Uptown. $20-$40
Bodeans, Knuckleheads. $30
Ice Nine Kills, Granada Lawrence, $30.
Folly Frolic with Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery, Folly. $40-$125
Thundergong- 5th Annual Benefit (livestream)
Thundergong! • A Benefit Concert for Steps of Faith Foundation
Mayer Hawthorne, The Truman. $25-$30
The Ann Arbor, MI native is back on the road supporting 8th studio album, 2020’s Rare Changes (on Big Bucks Records) and deftly weaves his unique blend of soul-based indie pop that looks forward as well as keeps its inspirations from the past. Hawthorne is also known for collaborations under the names Tuxedo and Jaded Incorporated.
Keith Sweat with Bell Biv DeVoe, Bobby Brown and more, T-Mobile Center. $66-$175
This would be a great show… in 1990. But, it’s now a chance to re-live those days with a roster that also adds on 90’s acts Dru Hill (w/Sisqo) and Silk, so expect an evening of soul, R&B, and throwback New Jack.
The Guess Who, Ameristar. $35-$150
Susan Werner, Yardley Hall- Overland Park, $25+
Aaron Watson, Uptown. $20-$40
Bodeans, Knuckleheads. $30
Ice Nine Kills, Granada Lawrence, $30.
Folly Frolic with Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery, Folly. $40-$125
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2021-11-21 Lovelytheband and Sir Sly at The Truman
2021-11-21 Richard Thompson at Folly Theater
2021-11-26 Hembree at Truman
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Sunday November 21
Lovelytheband and Sir Sly with Cannons, The Truman. $29.50-$35
This all-Los Angeles bands triple-bill might be the best indie-rock bang-for-your-buck of the season, as all three acts have considerable buzz around them. We caught headliners lovelytheband at a much smaller venue in 2018 and just knew they were headed to bigger and better things. The indie pop band returned to record racks with 2020’s Conversations with Myself About You (on Century Media/RED) and also non-album songs, “Games” (w/Tessa Violet) and “Miss You a Little” (w/Bryce Vine).
Co-headliner Sir Sly released third full-length, The Rise & Fall of Loverboy (on Interscope Records) this April, which includes single, “Citizen” with Gary Clark, Jr., and we’re loving everything we’ve heard from Cannons, whose hit single, “Bad Dream”, has been followed by by a digital-only cover album earlier this year.
Richard Thompson, Folly Theater, $15-$50.
The English folk legend returns, still touring in support of nineteenth solo album, 13 Rivers (on New West Records) and over five decades of musical history, dating back to seminal 60’s band Fairport Convention.
Whitney Peyton, Bottleneck- Lawrence, $12-$15.
Monday November 22
Neck Deep, The Truman. $27.50
Friday November 26
Hembree, The Truman, $15-20.
Kansas City’s hometown indie-rock heroes return for a Black Friday headlining show, that is the perfect palette finisher after a day of shopping for holiday deals. Latest album is 2019’s House on Fire (on Thirty Tigers Records) but the band also re-convened remotely during the pandemic for newest songs, “Operators” and “Reach Out”.
The quintet last played the area at recordBar in March 2020, so this is a big venue upgrade and looks to be a joyous way to spend the busy holiday weekend. Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear and Dreamgirl to open.
Saturday November 27
Elton Dan and Friends, Uptown. $20-$25
Sunday November 28
Playboi Carti, Cable Dahmer Arena - Independence $29.95-$74.95
Nita Strauss, Uptown – Encore Room, $23.
The longtime guitarist for Alice Cooper (and before that, tribute band The Iron Maidens) plays a small venue that will allow one to see her formidable guitar skills, very up close.
Lovelytheband and Sir Sly with Cannons, The Truman. $29.50-$35
This all-Los Angeles bands triple-bill might be the best indie-rock bang-for-your-buck of the season, as all three acts have considerable buzz around them. We caught headliners lovelytheband at a much smaller venue in 2018 and just knew they were headed to bigger and better things. The indie pop band returned to record racks with 2020’s Conversations with Myself About You (on Century Media/RED) and also non-album songs, “Games” (w/Tessa Violet) and “Miss You a Little” (w/Bryce Vine).
Co-headliner Sir Sly released third full-length, The Rise & Fall of Loverboy (on Interscope Records) this April, which includes single, “Citizen” with Gary Clark, Jr., and we’re loving everything we’ve heard from Cannons, whose hit single, “Bad Dream”, has been followed by by a digital-only cover album earlier this year.
Richard Thompson, Folly Theater, $15-$50.
The English folk legend returns, still touring in support of nineteenth solo album, 13 Rivers (on New West Records) and over five decades of musical history, dating back to seminal 60’s band Fairport Convention.
Whitney Peyton, Bottleneck- Lawrence, $12-$15.
Monday November 22
Neck Deep, The Truman. $27.50
Friday November 26
Hembree, The Truman, $15-20.
Kansas City’s hometown indie-rock heroes return for a Black Friday headlining show, that is the perfect palette finisher after a day of shopping for holiday deals. Latest album is 2019’s House on Fire (on Thirty Tigers Records) but the band also re-convened remotely during the pandemic for newest songs, “Operators” and “Reach Out”.
The quintet last played the area at recordBar in March 2020, so this is a big venue upgrade and looks to be a joyous way to spend the busy holiday weekend. Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear and Dreamgirl to open.
Saturday November 27
Elton Dan and Friends, Uptown. $20-$25
Sunday November 28
Playboi Carti, Cable Dahmer Arena - Independence $29.95-$74.95
Nita Strauss, Uptown – Encore Room, $23.
The longtime guitarist for Alice Cooper (and before that, tribute band The Iron Maidens) plays a small venue that will allow one to see her formidable guitar skills, very up close.
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2021-11-29 Baroness at Bottleneck
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Monday November 29
Baroness, Bottleneck-Lawrence, $60.
Don’t be put off by the seemingly steep door charge to this show, as each ticket also includes a limited edition signed poster and the performance will feature two sets – the first, completely fan-voted and the second curated by the Georgia heavy metal band themselves.
We covered them last in 2016 and latest album is 2019’s Gold & Grey (on Abraxan Hymns Records), which they were previously set to tour with, but after a pandemic delay, are finally getting the chance to. The album is produced by one of our favorites, frequent Flaming Lips collaborator, Dave Fridmann.
Waterparks, The Truman. $28.50-$55
You’ve got to admire this Houston trio for calling their new album, Greatest Hits (on 300 Entertainment) which came out in May and features newest single, “The Secret Life of Me”. The hyperpop/rock band is playing to enthusiastic large crowds on their Night Out on Earth Tour with the album being so well received, its title might end up ringing completely true.
The new record is a follow up to 2019’s FANDOM which hit #2 on Billboard’s Alternative Album Chart and you have to admire any group that releases a single honoring that childhood treat favorite, “Fruit Roll Ups”. Phem and Zeph scheduled to open.
Tuesday November 30
Noah Kahan, The Truman. $22-$45
Purity Ring, Nov. 30, Granada. POSTPONED TO JUNE 13
Baroness, Bottleneck-Lawrence, $60.
Don’t be put off by the seemingly steep door charge to this show, as each ticket also includes a limited edition signed poster and the performance will feature two sets – the first, completely fan-voted and the second curated by the Georgia heavy metal band themselves.
We covered them last in 2016 and latest album is 2019’s Gold & Grey (on Abraxan Hymns Records), which they were previously set to tour with, but after a pandemic delay, are finally getting the chance to. The album is produced by one of our favorites, frequent Flaming Lips collaborator, Dave Fridmann.
Waterparks, The Truman. $28.50-$55
You’ve got to admire this Houston trio for calling their new album, Greatest Hits (on 300 Entertainment) which came out in May and features newest single, “The Secret Life of Me”. The hyperpop/rock band is playing to enthusiastic large crowds on their Night Out on Earth Tour with the album being so well received, its title might end up ringing completely true.
The new record is a follow up to 2019’s FANDOM which hit #2 on Billboard’s Alternative Album Chart and you have to admire any group that releases a single honoring that childhood treat favorite, “Fruit Roll Ups”. Phem and Zeph scheduled to open.
Tuesday November 30
Noah Kahan, The Truman. $22-$45
Purity Ring, Nov. 30, Granada. POSTPONED TO JUNE 13
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