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Toto “Dogz of Oz” Tour Hits Uptown Theater

By Live '80s Kansas City on February 26, 2023 Announcements

Uptown Theater Set to Host Toto on the Band’s “Dogz of Oz” Tour Legendary rock band Toto returns to Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO with its “Dogz of Oz” tour on March 29. The group last performed there on September 27, 2019 and was set to return last year, but the date was postponed when it joined Journey on tour and appeared at T-Mobile Center instead. As a Kansas City favorite, fans are thrilled to get Toto back in town up close and personal on the nostalgic Uptown stage. This time around, the lineup will still feature Steve Lukather…

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Toto to Join Journey at T-Mobile Center

By Live '80s Kansas City on February 5, 2022 Announcements

Journey “Freedom” Tour with Toto Hits T-Mobile Center in Kansas City Two legendary rock bands are set to perform live at T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City, MO on March 16. Journey announced its “Freedom” tour hitting arenas around the country back in November of last year, which was originally set to feature Billy Idol on the first leg and Toto on the second. However, Idol had to drop out as he is to undergo sinus surgery, thus Toto will now join Journey on the entire trek. Toto was already scheduled to return to Uptown Theater on March 19 on…

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Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour Hits Starlight Theatre

By Live '80s Kansas City on November 25, 2019 Announcements, Tours

Starlight Presents The Doobie Brothers with Michaeld McDonald in 2021 Legendary rock band The Doobie Brothers announced 23 additional concert dates for their 50th anniversary tour and will perform live at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. For the first time in 25 years, classic group member—and the voice of several hits—Michael McDonald will join Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee on stage. The special outing so far has featured hallowed tunes such as “China Grove,” “Black Water” amd “Takin’ It to the Streets.” Opening up the night of music is The Dirty Dozen…

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Adam Ant 2021 Tour Hits Uptown Theater

By Live '80s Kansas City on September 26, 2019 Announcements, Tours

Adam Ant to Perform “Friend or Foe” Album Live at Uptown Theater ***UPDATE: This concert is postponed to a yet to be determined date!*** Iconic English new wave singer and musician Adam Ant announced U.S. tour dates for spring 2021. The outing kicks off on April 24 in Santa Ynez, CA and is scheduled to make a stop at Uptown Theater in Kansas City on Sunday, May 2. On this tour, Ant will perform his 1982 solo album “Friend or Foe” in its entirety, as well as other favorite songs. The record was his best performing one in the U.S.…