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Name: Lynyrd Skynyrd & Foreigner
Start: 2026-08-14T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-08-14T23:00:00-06:00
Location: Morton Amphitheater

Follow the Live ’80s Kansas City concert blog featuring ’80s music performances of artists and bands appearing at Kansas City music venues and other live event locations in the surrounding area.

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John Mellencamp “Greatest Hits” Live at Morton Amp

By Live '80s Kansas City on July 16, 2026 Concert Blog, Photo Review

New Riverside Venue Hosts John Mellencamp in Its First ’80s Concert The man behind the soundtrack of our lives made a glorious return to the Kansas City area on July 15, 2026! Legendary Heartland rocker John Mellencamp served up the brand new Morton Amphitheater in Riverside with its first taste of genuine live ’80s music, performing both his greatest hits and songs he had not taken to the stage in recent years. A part of his “Dancing Words Tour,” the show consisted of two sets systematically woven together to take us on a ride through nearly five decades of magical…

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Triumph 50th Anniversary at Starlight Theatre

By Live '80s Kansas City on May 26, 2026 Concert Blog, Photo Review

Starlight Hosted Triumph For Band’s First KC Concert in 30+ Years The long-awaited return of Triumph to Kansas City encompassed all of the nostalgic emotions and felt much like a victory lap for one of classic rock’s most underrated arena bands. On May 16, 2026, the legendary Canadian group featuring Rik Emmett and Gil Moore brought “The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded” tour to Starlight Theatre, delivering a powerful, polished, and energized performance that reminded fans exactly why the band built such a devoted following in the late-’70s and ’80s. Backed by a huge production of lights, video screens, and crystal-clear sound,…

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Loverboy Headlines Solo Show at Prairie Band Casino

By Live '80s Kansas City on July 31, 2025 Concert Blog, Photo Review

A Night to Remember: Loverboy Delivers Intimate Performance in Mayetta Legendary Canadian rock group Loverboy delivered an ultra-nostalgic, pulse-pounding performance at Prairie Band Casino in Mayetta, KS on July 24, 2025, headlining a rare solo show in the state. Fans who have only caught the band in recent years performing in the KC region as openers for acts like Foreigner, REO Speedwagon and Styx were treated to something special—a full headlining set packed with deep cuts and fan favorites that usually get trimmed when Loverboy plays support slots. The Great Lakes Ballroom offered an intimate, no-bad-seat experience where every synth…

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Simple Minds “Alive & Kicking” at Hollywood Casino Amp

By Live '80s Kansas City on June 12, 2025 Concert Blog, Photo Review

First Simple Minds U.S. Tour in Seven Years Hit West St. Louis Area Legendary new wave and synth-rock band Simple Minds embarked on one of its largest treks across the United States in its illustrious history celebrating 40 years of the chart-topping song “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” Dubbed the “Alive & Kicking” tour, the international sensation—and Scotland’s finest—made a stop at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in the west St. Louis suburb of Maryland Heights, MO on June 5, 2025. Joining the group on the road were fellow ’80s acts from the U.K., post-punk romantic Modern English and electro-noir pioneer Soft…

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L.A. Guns Live Outdoors at Knuckleheads Saloon

By Live '80s Kansas City on June 1, 2025 Concert Blog, Photo Review

Outdoor Stage at Knuckleheads Saloon Hosted L.A. Guns Live in Concert The iconic L.A. Guns lit up the outdoor stage at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, MO on May 22, 2025, delivering a no-holds-barred night of gritty, high-octane rock ‘n’ roll under the Midwest sky. With their signature mix of sleaze, melody and muscle, the band proved it is still a force of reckoning decades after helping define the Sunset Strip sound. Founding guitarist Tracii Guns was a shredder in peak form, effortlessly sliding between blistering solos and tight riffs that anchored the night’s setlist. Frontman Phil Lewis, whose unmistakable…

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Air Supply 50th Anniversary at Ameristar Casino

By Live '80s Kansas City on June 1, 2025 Concert Blog, Photo Review

Star Pavilion Hosts Air Supply 50th Anniversary Concert Performance The 50th anniversary performance of Air Supply at Star Pavilion inside of Ameristar Casino in Kansas City, MO on May 17, 2025 was more like witnessing history than just another concert. An ultra-beloved favorite at the venue, the iconic Australian soft rock duo once again provided a sold-out evening of nostalgia, romance and timeless melodies. Despite the milestone, the magic was as fresh as ever. Lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock and singer-songwriter/guitarist Graham Russell delivered a heartfelt and passionate performance that reminded the audience why their music has endured for five decades.…

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A Mighty Fine Farewell With Foreigner in Kansas

By Live '80s Kansas City on October 17, 2024 Concert Blog, Photo Review

Foreigner Hit Azura Amp in Bonner Springs on the Last Leg of Its Tour On the heels of the finale to “The Historic Farewell Tour,” our ever-beloved hard rock band Foreigner made one last stop in the Kansas City area. We were blessed to catch Kelly Hansen and the crew twice on their very last trek, this time on the Kansas side of State Line. They performed live in concert at Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS on October 5, 2024, which was possibly the last perfect evening of the season for an outdoor concert. Foreigner performed at Starlight Theater…

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Extreme w/ Living Colour Live at VooDoo Lounge

By Live '80s Kansas City on September 9, 2024 Concert Blog, Photo Review

Harrah’s Casino Hosted Extreme w/ Living Colour at VooDoo Lounge Hard rock and heavy metal group Extreme kicked off the very last leg of its “Thicker Than Blood” tour with fellow band Living Colour at VooDoo Lounge inside of Harrah’s Casino & Hotel in North Kansas City, MO on September 1, 2024. Once in a blue moon there is a show that just stands out above all others, one where the stellar talent, atmosphere, stage lighting and impassioned fans all collide for a most memorable night. This was one of those golden moments. You know when a ton of the…

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KC-Born Rock Legend Celebrates 74 Years at Ameristar

By Live '80s Kansas City on June 13, 2024 Concert Blog, Photo Review

Wayne Nelson & LRB Performed Live at Ameristar Casino on His B-Day Ultra-beloved rock group and fan-favorite Little River Band is absolutely no stranger to Ameristar Casino. Fronted by KC-born legend Wayne Nelson, LRB takes to the betting house’s Star Pavilion stage on an annual basis. It is a party every time, but this visit was much bigger than all of the others. This time around—on June 1, 2024—Nelson was celebrating his 74th birthday, which was an incredibly special moment for him and everyone on hand. As always though, he and his bandmates dazzled the crowd with their signature sound…

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Christmas Live w/ Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith at Music Hall

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 7, 2023 Concert Blog, Photo Review

Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith Perform Christmas Classics in Kansas City Kansas City was blessed with the ultimate concert of the season when Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith brought their Christmas Live performance to downtown’s Music Hall on November 30, 2023. The beloved Christian artists played two sets and 30+ songs before a passionate sold out crowd. The first set featured non-secular classics while the second set and encore featured those heartfelt secular ones. Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith took turns singing originals and covers throughout the night and even sang as a duo on many, Smith…

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