Five Finger Death Punch, Brantley Gilbert, Cory Marks, Nov 29, T-Mobile Center, $25.50-$125.50
A seemingly odd pairing on paper, the two main acts actually first brought their worlds of hard rock and country rock together when they partnered on 2019 hit, “Blue on Black”. That track also featured Brian May, the song’s original performer, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and was in support of The Gary Sinise Foundation, to benefit first responders. The song has over 110 million YouTube views and 62 million Spotify streams, proving that this Afterlife Tour should not be missed by fans of either artist.
Live, there’s a small amount of collaboration during show and prepare for respective favorites as well as covers by the likes of Bad Company and Hank Jr. Opener Cory Marks revs up a classic Steve Miller song as well.
Wednesday Nov 30
Paige Hernandez’s Liner Notes, Nov. 30, Lied Center. $11-$30
An educational, multi-generational and interactive musical experience inspired by the civil rights movement during the 50s and 60s. The show features songs that will get you dancing, like Ray Charles’ “What’d I Say,” protest songs like “A Change is Gonna Come,” and spirituals like “This Little Light of Mine.”
The Corner Store Jazz Quintet plays in front of a multimedia design that includes album artwork and original video design. Over the course of the performance, liner notes are read from the original albums, including the artistic statements of John Coltrane and Sam Cooke and a post-performance discussion will follow the show. 
Charley Crockett, Nov 30, Uptown, $35-$45
For anyone that missed him previous at the Granada in Lawrence, Crockett has added new tour dates making for an extensive, coast-to-coast autumn trek around his new album, The Man from Waco.
He previously jumped on Willie Nelson’s traveling Outlaw Country Fest and also supported Willie ahead of Farm Aid in Raleigh this September before heading across the pond for a UK/EU run. Country music that is both traditional and modern, it’s a chance to see this prolific artist before he plays even bigger venues.
Thursday Dec 1
Friday Dec 2
The Doo Wop Project, Dec 2, Kauffman Center, $45-$90
Ring in the holiday season with this new ‘Holiday Pops’ concert with the Kansas City Symphony! Featuring Broadway stars of Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and A Bronx Tale, this new symphony experience combines their celebration of one of America’s signature music genres with everyone’s favorite holiday hits, sung in true “Doo Wop style.”
In this holiday concert, symphony audiences will enjoy the harmonies of holiday favorites like “Please Come Home for Christmas,” “All I Want for Christmas,” plus familiar classics by legends like The Crests, The Del Vikings, The Belmonts, Smokey Robinson, Frankie Valli and more!
TenThing Brass Ensemble, Dec. 2, Yardley Hall. $5-$42 
Formed in 2007 by Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth as a fun and exciting collaboration between musical friends, the 10-piece, all-female brass ensemble has firmly established itself on the international scene. tenThing is celebrated for a diverse repertoire that spans Mozart to Weill, Grieg to Bernstein and Lully to Bartók. The group works closely with Norwegian guitarist and arranger Jarle Storløkken on scores, which enables them to play pieces using a variety of instrumentations.
tenThing first established itself in performances across its native Norway, by opening the 2011 Norwegian Grammy Awards. In 2017, the ensemble embarked on its American debut tour and also made its Paris debut at the Saint-Denis Festival. Following previous success, the ensemble returned to the US in 2019 and is now again, on their third visit, performing holiday-themed songs from Europe and the US
Saturday Dec 3
Cannibal Corpse with Dark Funeral and more, Dec. 3, Granada. $27.50
The death metal veterans will close out 2022 with a North American headlining month-long tour, running through December 10 in St. Petersburg, FL, with support provided by DARK FUNERAL, IMMOLATION and BLACK ANVIL. The trek also includes a headlining performance at the first annual Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Denver on December 2.
Shiner, The Ship, $17-$20 
KC’s own Shiner will hold a special holiday headlining show at the relatively small venue The Ship. The band released Schadenfreude (DeSoto Records Records), which is their first new album since 2001’s acclaimed LP The Egg. The new album has drawn comparisons to QOTSA and Soundgarden and landed on “best of the week” lists at Under The Radar and Brooklyn Vegan.
Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius, Dec. 3, Lied Center. $16-$30
Multi-Grammy winner and folk multi-instrumentalist Tim O’Brien has traveled the world and delighted audiences since 1975 with his distinct vocals, string wizardry and heartfelt original songs. His latest recording, He Walked On, maps a pathway through today’s world. In duet with his wife Jan Fabricius on mandolin and vocals, expect rootsy acoustic instrumentation and harmony singing, interspersed with O’Brien’s self-deprecating humor.
Sunday Dec 4
Disney Princess: The Concert, Dec. 4, The Midland. $29.50-$80
A show that features Broadway stars performing familiar songs from screen and stage. Concertgoers (who are encouraged to dress up in their best royal attire) will have the opportunity to hear the song live in addition to more than 30 favorite songs, including classics like "Part of Your World," "Let It Go," "A Whole New World," "Colors of the Wind," and "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes."
Larger than life animations and visuals accompanying the music will immerse the audience in trademark Disney magic. Based on the touring production Broadway Princess Party, which began as a cabaret show in NYC in 2015, this new venture is co-produced by Disney Concerts.
"K-Love Christmas Tour" feat Natalie Grant Danny Gokey Brandon Heath, Dec 4, Sheffield Family Life Center, $27-$50 
The reason for the season- join Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, Brandon Heath this Christmas season for an unforgettable night at the K-LOVE Christmas Tour! A portion of ticket sales & any additional generosity helps provide needed resources to the show’s charity partners as well.
Winterlude: Doug Talley Quartet, Dec. 4, Polsky Theatre. $17-$35
Formed in 1995, the quartet has performed at numerous festivals, concerts, clubs and schools throughout the Midwest. Doug Talley has performed with jazz luminaries Jay McShann, Randy Brecker, Gary Foster and more and appeared at the Kansas Jazz and Blues Festival, Spirit Festival, Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival and many others. His discography includes four recordings for the Triology and Boulevard Big Bands, as well as the Doug Talley Quartet’s four CDs.
Pianist Charles Williams has been performing in KC for over 40 years and has been with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra since day one. As a trombonist in his early years, Williams performed with such jazz legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, and Cannonball & Nat Adderley, along with many more.
Tim Brewer has appeared with many artists, including Bobby Watson and Eddie Harris. Locally, he also performs with Triology and Boulevard Big Bands, the New Kansas City Seven and Trinity Jazz Ensemble.
Keith Kavanaugh is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has performed with Diane Schuur, Phil Wilson, Joshua Breakstone, Scott Robinson and Ritchie Cole, among many others.
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