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TOTO, Christopher Cross & The Romantics Hit Morton Amp

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 16, 2025 Announcements, Tours

Morton Amp Hosts Nostalgic Triple-Bill Headlined By Rock Legend TOTO Classic rock fanatics are in for an absolutely unforgettable summer night when TOTO brings its powerhouse catalog to the new Morton Amphitheater in Riverside, MO on August 24 as a part of the band’s 2026 summer concert series. Known for its unmatched musicianship and genre-defining hits, TOTO’s live shows blend precision, passion and decades of chart-topping songs that continue to resonate across generations. This brand-new amphitheater provides the perfect open-air setting to experience the band’s timeless sound. Adding even more magic to the evening, Christopher Cross joins the card, delivering the…

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Rod Stewart One Last Time in Kansas City

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 12, 2025 Announcements, Tours

New Morton Amphitheater to Host Rod Stewart on His Farewell Tour Legendary rock ‘n’ roller Rod Stewart announced 2026 “One Last Time” tour dates and is scheduled to light up the brand new Morton Amphitheater in Riverside, MO of the Kansas City metro on August 15! This is undoubtedly not only the most anticipated concert event of the summer but of a lifetime. The state-of-the-art venue, which is opening its first full season, offers the most perfect backdrop for an evening of iconic rock, unforgettable melodies, and show-stopping vocals. Fans can expect Stewart’s signature blend of soulful rasp, high-energy performance…

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KANSAS “50 Year Legacy” Tour Hitting Azura Amp

By Live '80s Kansas City on August 1, 2025 Announcements, Tours

Azura Amp to Host KANSAS in Concert With 38 Special & Jefferson Starship Legendary progressive rock band KANSAS is set to bring its “50 Year Legacy” tour to Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS on September 26, 2025. Joining the group on all dates is 38 Special—Jefferson Starship will open this specific show. KANSAS last performed in the KC area when its “Another Fork in the Road” tour hit The Midland on July 27, 2023 celebrating the 50th anniversary of its formation. The band is renown for its classic hits of both the ’70s and ’80s, including “Carry On Wayward…

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Howard Jones “Dream Into Action” 40th Ann. Tour Hits Ameristar

By Live '80s Kansas City on July 18, 2025 Announcements, Tours

Ameristar Casino’s Star Pavilion to Host Howard Jones Live in Concert With Haircut 100 & Richard Blade English electro-legend Howard Jones announced late-summer dates for his “Dream Into Action” tour across the U.S. It celebrates the 40th anniversary of that highest charting album in the country, which also features his biggest Billboard hits—”Things Can Only Get Better” (No. 5) and “No One Is to Blame” (No. 4). The trek begins on September 2 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and is scheduled to hit Ameristar Casino in Kansas City on Saturday, September 13. Jones last performed at the casino’s Star…

New Wave Bands Taking Over Uptown Theater

By Live '80s Kansas City on April 7, 2025 Announcements, Tours

Uptown Theater to Host Iconic New Wave Bands This Summer Get ready for the ultimate concert lineup this summer as Uptown Theater hosts iconic new wave and synth-pop bands A Flock of Seagulls, Animotion and Bow Wow Wow feat. Annabella live on June 13. Billed as “I Love The 80’s,” it’s an action-packed evening full of hits that define the greatest era of all time. You will hear such tunes as “I Ran (So Far Away),” “Space Age Love Song” and “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)” from A Flock of Seagulls, Animotion’s “Obsession” and “Room to Move”…

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Styx, Kevin Cronin & Don Felder to Perform at Starlight

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 30, 2024 Announcements, Tours

Starlight Theatre Hosts the Styx 2025 Summer Concert in Kansas City Legendary rockers join forces as Styx announced its summer concert outing with REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin and former Eagles member Don Felder. Dubbed “The Brotherhood of Rock” tour, the trek is set to make a stop at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO on July 2, 2025. Fans will endure a night filled with amazing classics, including “The Best of Times,” “Too Much Time on My Hands” and “Mr. Roboto” from Styx, REO Speedwagon’s “Keep on Loving You,” “Take It on the Run” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling”…

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Night Ranger 2025 Tour Hits Uptown Theater

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 30, 2024 Announcements, Tours

Uptown Theater to Host Iconic Rock Band Night Ranger in Kansas City Iconic and ever-beloved rock band Night Ranger is set to perform live at Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO on February 27, 2025. An absolute favorite, the group is an act to never miss live in concert, especially up close and personal in a solo indoor performance. With the members’ high energy combined with all of the emblematic hard-hitting tunes and forever cherished love ballads, they are guaranteed to blow the roof off of every venue they play. Hear songs like “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” “The…

New Wave Bands Taking Over Ameristar Casino

By Live '80s Kansas City on July 9, 2024 Announcements

Ameristar to Host Four Iconic New Wave Bands in One Night This Summer Get ready for the ultimate concert lineup this summer as Ameristar Casino hosts iconic new wave and synth-pop bands A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Naked Eyes and Animotion live at Star Pavilion on August 16. Billed as “Pop Goes the ’80s,” it’s an action-packed evening full of hits that define the greatest era of all time. You will hear such tunes as “Space Age Love Song,” “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)” and “I Ran (So Far Away)” from A Flock of Seagulls, Wang…

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Extreme Tour w/ Living Colour to Hit VooDoo Lounge

By Live '80s Kansas City on May 13, 2024 Announcements, Tours

VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino to Host Extreme Tour Stop in KC Iconic rock band Extreme announced a slew of late-summer/early-fall concert dates in support of its newly released “Thicker Than Blood” album. The trek will roll through VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino in North Kansas City on September 1. Joining the group out on the road is another icon of the genre, Living Colour. Fans can expect to hear the greatest hits from both groups, as well as tunes from Extreme off of that recent record. Extreme hits include the chart-topping “More Than Words” plus songs such…

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Jenny Lewis Returns to The Truman

By Live '80s Kansas City on December 16, 2023 Announcements, Tours

Jenny Lewis Announces 2024 Winter Tour Headed for Kansas City Singer-songwriter, musician and actress Jenny Lewis announced tour dates for the 2024 winter season. The indie rock and folk artist kicks off her trek on February 27 at House of Blues in San Diego, CA and comes to The Truman in Kansas City, MO on March 5. Lewis launched her music career in 1998 with the band Rilo Kiley and has performed in The Postal Service, as a duo in Jenny & Johnny and is currently with the trio Nice As Fuck. She has also released five solo albums since…

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