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Sevendust w/ Cory Marks
2025-12-05 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | The Truman, 601 East Truman Road, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States
A tour from Sevendust that has been over 2 decades in the making. To celebrate the 21st anniversary of their beloved acoustic album Southside Double-Wide Acoustic Live, the band is hitting the road for an exclusive, intimate tour. Fans can expect stripped-down versions of their hardest-hitting tracks, deep cuts, and emotional favorites including “Black,” “Beautiful” and “Angel’s Son” —all performed with the raw power and soul that only Sevendust can deliver. This rare acoustic journey brings a unique perspective to the band’s signature sound, offering an unforgettable night of music, memories, and connection.

Memphis May Fire w/ Rain City Drive, Nevertel and If Not For Me
2025-12-15 19:00 - 23:00 | The Truman, 601 East Truman Road, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States
The music of Memphis May Fire is the sound of hope and compassion, delivered by a dedicated group of men striving for something greater than the world around them. Memphis May Fire is a clarion call to those who insist on bettering themselves, their loved ones and the conditions afflicting the world. It’s not about divisive politics, it’s not about polarizing debate – it’s about the transcendent power of love through heavy rock.

The body of work Memphis May Fire has crafted over their last three albums, together with producer and collaborator Cameron Mizell (Sleeping With Sirens, The Word Alive), represents a creative achievement beyond even what the band’s formidable success would suggest. Sure, Unconditional arrived at #1 on Billboard’s Rock, Independent and Hard Music charts, but that was just the mainstream icing on a cake that was lovingly baked by fans around the world who’ve discovered Memphis May Fire in the live setting, from satellite radio, from social media and from each other.

These five guys are like family to over a million fans following Memphis May Fire on Facebook, the tens of thousands who rushed out to put this year’s Unconditional at #4 in the Billboard 200, the dedicated diehards who empty the magazine rack whenever the group graces the cover of Big Cheese, Alternative Press, Outburn, etc. and the early believers who made Challenger the highest selling debut ever for Rise Records to that point when it was released in 2012. YouTube clips like “Sleepless Nights,” “Miles Away,” “The Sinner,” and “Vices” together represent more than 20 million views.

Charismatic frontman Matty Mullins, emboldened by a renewed purpose and the type of humility derived from personal struggles not dissimilar to the stories the band hears from their fans, leads the charge against a backdrop of instantly memorable hooks and bottom-heavy crunch. It’s all ably crafted by lead guitarist/co-founder Kellen McGregor, longtime bassist Cory Elder, deeply skilled drum basher Jake Garland and most recent addition Anthony Sepe, whose guitar chops came forth in the Challenger era.

“I feel a duty to put all of my cards on the table,” explains Mullins, speaking specifically about the emotional vulnerability all over the songs on Unconditional. “This album came from a very personal place. It’s very important for people find out someone else has gone through what they have. Otherwise, you feel like you’re losing your mind.”

The unity of shared purpose is palpable at a Memphis May Fire show, whether songs like “No Ordinary Love,” “Beneath the Skin” or “Losing Sight” are blasting from the Warped Tour’s main stage or emanating from the speakers at one of the packed clubs the band makes their nightly home. Cares cast aside, problems pushed to the forefront, the visceral connection between artist and audience is alive and audible with each sing-a-long chant. Melodic mood swingers like “Speechless” and “Need to Be” demonstrate the full capacity and scope of what Memphis May Fire is capable of doing, winning them spots on major radio festivals like Welcome to Rockville and Carolina Rebellion as their heavier side secures fests such as Download and With Full Force.

An organic and incremental growth has propelled Memphis May Fire ever since they followed their underground 2009 debut album with 2011’s The Hollow, a modern metalcore masterpiece that led into the broadened musical horizons of their commercial breakthrough, Challenger, and the 2014 Album of the Year contender Unconditional.

Plenty of Memphis May Fire’s contemporaries have fans that profess their adoration, gratitude & even spiritual connection to the power of music, but few groups embrace the full responsibility inherent within those reactions the way Memphis May Fire has, acknowledging that something bigger than rock n’ roll has taken hold. Make no mistake, Memphis May Fire deliver hard rock anthems steeped in modern subculture and the best of radio rock, but their purpose continues to evolve into something greatly bigger than themselves, with no limit as to what they can achieve.

Nothing More w/ Catch Your Breath
2026-02-05 19:00 - 23:00 | VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Kansas City, One Riverboat Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64116, United States
Nothing More is bringing the Carnal Nature World Tour to rock the Voodoo Lounge with Catch Your Breath, Archers, and Doobie.

Bad Omens w/ Beartooth and President
2026-02-26 19:00 - 23:00 | T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 641046, United States
Platinum-certified rock band Bad Omens are set to take North America by storm with their headline arena tour in Spring 2026 with support from Beartooth and PRESIDENT, bringing the band’s cinematic, high-energy performances directly to fans across the US and Canada, including at T-Mobile Center on February 26.
The tour follows the release of the band’s recent singles, “Specter” (#1 Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay / #15 Billboard Alternative Airplay charts), “Impose,” and “Dying To Love” – the first two of which made their live debut at Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals. Bad Omens have earned a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts in modern rock. Their shows are a full-scale experience, blending cinematic visuals, immersive lighting, and precise musicianship. From haunting, atmospheric passages to explosive, arena-shaking moments, frontman Noah Sebastian commands the stage with magnetic presence and passionate vocals, guiding fans through a performance that feels both intimate and monumental.

Black Label Society w/ Zakk Sabbath
2026-03-04 19:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-09 19:30 - 23:00 | VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Kansas City, One Riverboat Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64116, United States
Black Label Society joins forces with Zakk Sabbath for a night of crushing riffs, blistering solos, and unrelenting heavy-metal.

Journey
2026-03-26 19:30 - 23:00 | T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 641046, United States
After more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the only way they know how — with a thunderous, full-throttle Final Frontier Tour spanning cities across North America, including Kansas City at T-Mobile Center on Thursday, March 26.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will be touring with their catalog of global chart-topping hits including “Don’t Stop Believin”, “Any Way You Want It”, “Faithfully”, “Lights” and more in a celebration of legacy, love and the fans who made it all possible.

“This tour is our heartfelt thank you to the fans who’ve been with us every step of the way through every song, every era, every high and low,” said Journey founder Neal Schon. “We’re pulling out all the stops with a brand-new production—the hits, the deep cuts, the energy, the spectacle. It’s a full-circle celebration of the music that’s brought us all together.”

“It’s been an incredible ride,” added Jonathan Cain, “We’ve shared our music with millions and this tour is about gratitude, connection and one last chance to feel that magic together. We wouldn’t want it any other way.”

“I’m honored to be part of this legacy and I’m grateful for having been welcomed with such open arms,” says Arnel Pineda. “Every night on stage has been a dream come true.”

ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam
2026-04-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Azura Amphitheater, 633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, KS, 66012, United States

Sevendust w/ Atreyu
2026-05-04 18:50 - 23:00 | The Cotillion, 11120 West Kellogg St, Wichita, KS, 67209, United States
Sevendust never follow a linear path. Instead, they continue to bulldoze a lane of their own with a proven one-two punch of rumbling grooves, unpredictable riffing, and stirringly soulful vocals unlike anything else in hard rock. As a result, their music connects straight to the heart as evidenced by their full-contact live shows and diehard “family” of fans. It’s why they’ve been around since 1994, tallied global sales of seven million, logged three gold-selling albums, delivered three Top 15 debuts on the Billboard 200, and garnered a GRAMMY® Award nomination in the category of “Best Metal Performance.” They’re the rare force of nature who not only graced the bills of Woodstock and OZZfest, but also Shiprocked! and Sonic Temple and some of the largest stages around the globe. Along the way, they’ve notably collaborated with everyone from members of Deftones, Daughtry, and Staind to Alter Bridge, Periphery, and Xzibit. 2020 saw them deliver one of the most-acclaimed albums of their career with Blood & Stone, which Metal Hammer christened “Sevendust’s best work in years” and Outburn dubbed “everything a Sevendust fan could want.”

Kenny Wayne Shepherd
2026-05-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
Platinum-selling, five-time GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock icon Kenny Wayne Shepherd has announced a major new tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album, Ledbetter Heights. The “Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour” will launch February 19th, 2026 in Dallas, TX, and will bring Shepherd and his band to theaters and
performing arts centers across the country through spring 2026. Joining Shepherd in Austin, TX and Nashville, TN will be very special guest Jimmie Vaughan and in Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale, Florida he will be joined by special guest Eric Johnson.
The tour will feature songs from Ledbetter Heights, performed in its entirety as well as songs highlighting Shepherd’s remarkable 30-year career. This anniversary celebration marks a new chapter for Shepherd – one that revisits the fire and grit of his 1995 debut while showcasing his evolution as one of modern blues’ most vital and enduring voices.
Tickets will go on sale with a special artist pre-sale tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30th, followed by venue pre-sales on Wednesday, October 1st, and general on-sale Friday,
October 3rd at 10am local time. For more information, visit KennyWayneShepherd.net.
Thirty years ago, a young Kenny Wayne from Shreveport, Louisiana – armed with a Fender Strat – brought the blues roaring back into the mainstream. With fiery fretwork, pop-rock hooks, and a deep reverence for the genre, Shepherd’s debut album, Ledbetter Heights, became a breakout success – going Gold within months, Platinum by early 1996, and eventually landing the guitarist at No. 3 on Guitar World’s list of top blues artists, behind only B.B. King and Eric Clapton.
“In a lot of ways, this is the album that gave me everything,” says Shepherd. “Revisiting it put me back in touch with the wonder and excitement of those days. I didn’t know what lay ahead. I just knew I loved playing the blues.”
Originally recorded while Shepherd was still in high school, Ledbetter Heights was the culmination of years spent absorbing Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix licks on cassette,
then translating them into a sound all his own. He wrote or co-wrote nearly every track on the record – uncommon for a teenage blues guitarist at the time – and named the album in honor of an historic neighborhood in his hometown, paying tribute to local blues legend Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter.
The album catapulted Shepherd into the national spotlight and set the tone for a career that’s seen him tour with the likes of Bob Dylan, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, and Lynyrd Skynyrd; earn five GRAMMY nominations; and release a string of chart-topping albums that bridge blues tradition with modern rock swagger.
Far from resting on early success, Shepherd has remained one of the genre’s most restless and respected innovators. His 12-album discography (plus two albums with supergroup The Rides, alongside Stephen Stills and Barry Goldberg) reflects a deep commitment to blues history – and a refusal to stand still. His recent collaboration with 91-year-old blues icon Bobby Rush (Young Fashioned Ways) and the genre-busting double album Dirt on My Diamonds Vol. 1 & 2 are proof of an artist still stretching, still growing, still listening.
This 30th anniversary chapter promises to bring things full circle, especially for longtime fans who will finally get to hear vocalist Noah Hunt perform the Ledbetter Heights material live. Hunt has appeared on every other Kenny Wayne Shepherd album since his debut, but never sang on the original release – making this tour a meaningful and long-anticipated moment. As Shepherd puts it, “That’s always been the missing piece – and now the circle feels complete.”

Bush w/ Mammoth and James and the Cold Gun
2026-05-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Azura Amphitheater, 633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, KS, 66012, United States

Bring Me The Horizon
2026-05-12 18:00 - 23:00 | T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 641046, United States
Fresh off the success of their 2025 tour, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum quartet Bring Me The Horizon announce new 2026 dates with N. American Ascension Program 2, including a stop at T-Mobile Center on May 12. This next leg extends the momentum of Part 1 and features Motionless In White, The Plot In You, and Amira Elfeky, delivering a powerhouse lineup.

Bring Me The Horizon are becoming one of the most successful rock bands today, selling over 5 million albums worldwide. Renowned for their explosive live shows, they have played sold-out concerts in over 50 countries and headlined major festivals, including Reading & Leeds in 2022 and 2025, Glastonbury in 2016 and 2019, and Louder than Life and Aftershock in 2025. With over 1 billion YouTube views and ranking among the top 500 most-streamed artists on Spotify, their influence continues to grow. In 2024, they released their latest studio album, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn. The band consists of vocalist Oli Sykes, guitarist Lee Malia, bassist Matt Kean, and drummer Mat Nicholls.

Shinedown w/ Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry
2026-05-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Fresh off one of the most dominant years of their career, Shinedown entered their next global chapter riding unprecedented momentum. Over the past year, the multi-platinum band released four major songs, “Dance, Kid, Dance,” “Killing Fields,” “Three Six Five,” and the era-defining “Searchlight,” each reinforcing their position as one of the most powerful forces in modern music.

Styx w/ Cheap Trick
2026-05-20 19:30 - 23:00 | Heartland Credit Union Arena, 8151 N Arena Dr, Park City, KS, 67147, United States

Kansas
2026-05-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Prairie Band Casino, 12305 150th Road, Mayetta, KS, 66509, United States
With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, this “garage band” from Topeka has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.’ Through constant touring and electric, powerful live performances, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of classic rock radio and popular culture.

Adelitas Way
2026-06-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Wave, 650 E 2nd St N., Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Adelitas Way formed in 2006 and quickly created a massive buzz in their hometown Las Vegas music scene, by consistently selling out shows left and right. Fronted by lead singer/songwriter Rick Dejesus, and joined by drummer Trevor Safford and bassist Andrew Cushing, they signed to Virgin Records and broke into the mainstream with their anthemic song Invincible from their self-titled debut album. Invincible was a top 5 single at Active Rock Radio and paved the way for them with numerous television spots, including the CSI Miami finale, it served as the them song for the weekly WWE Superstar show, was featured in the THQ video game RAW vs Smackdown, and also used on Fox Sports Network as the college football theme song. Additionally, it was featured on ESPN Monday night football, and on Fox (MLB playoffs), and the track went on to become Certified Gold.
The band’s follow up sophomore effort, Home School Valedictorian, arrived in Summer 2011, spawning four Top 5 Active Rock Radio singles (Sick, The Collapse, Criticize, and Alive, two of which went to #1 (Alive and Criticize). The band performed Alive on ABC’s The Bachelor Pad on national television. This album cycle marked the band going on to do the Carnival Of Madness tour in 2011 with the likes of Theory Of A Deadman, Alter Bridge and Black Stone Cherry, as well as being on the mainstage on Uproar Fest 2012 with their peers in Shinedown, Godsmack, Papa Roach and Staind. The record marks the band’s highest selling album to date, having sold over 250,000 copies, over 1.5 Million iTunes singles, and has gathered over 150 million streams across DSPS.
Adelitas Way third album Stuck release in Summer 2014, and had a Top 5 single with Dog on a Leash. The track We Came was later used as ESPN Monday Night Football theme song. After the Stuck album cycle, the band’s next record Getaway showed the band leaving Virgin Records and becoming fully independent. The band released the hit single Bad Reputation and the track went to #6 at the Active Rock Radio charts. Adelitas Way then embarked on their biggest headlining tour to date in support of the release; selling out over half the venues on a 40+ date trek across the United States. The band’s single Ready for War (Pray For Peace) released on Sept. 30th 2017, and reached #18 at Active Rock Radio fully independently, and was also used as the official theme song of WWE PPV TLC. Notorious was released in 2017 and became one of the band’s most successful singles, gaining over 75 million streams, and becoming the first independent Certified Gold record for the band.
Today, the band’s presence over the last two decades in the rock scene has certainly been felt as a force to be reckoned with – they have become proven industry veterans, with 8 full length albums under their belt, culminating in over 1 billion combined streams across their catalog. Throughout their career, the band has relentlessly toured and built a strong following, touring with the likes of Guns N Roses, Shinedown, Creed, Skillet, Three Days Grace, Halestorm, Breaking Benjamin, Staid, Alter Bridge, Theory of a Deadman, 10 Years, Buckcherry, Hinder, Red, Flyleaf, The Pretty Reckless and more, as well as successfully headlining sold out venues throughout the country. They have played the mainstage at the biggest Rock festivals in America, such as Rock On The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Welcome To Rockville, Blue Ridge Rock Festival, RockFest in Cadott WI, Rock USA, Sturgis Bike Rally, and many more. One things is for certain, Adelitas Way is a massive independently successful rock act, and here to stay and pave the way for the future of rock and roll.

Godsmack w/Stone Temple Pilots (and special guest Dorothy)
2026-06-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, MO, 64150, United States
Multi-platinum rock titans Godsmack announce their massive GODSMACK — THE RISE OF ROCK WORLD TOUR 2026, a sprawling North American run featuring special guests Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will bring Godsmack’s signature high-octane live show to amphitheaters nationwide, including a stop at MORTON Amphitheater in Kansas City, MO, on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Known for their ferocious live shows and decades-long dominance at rock radio, Godsmack continue to raise the bar with a career-spanning set that celebrates their legacy while ushering in a bold new chapter — joined by two powerhouse acts that have helped shape modern rock’s past, present, and future.

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Kansas w/ 38 Special
2026-06-19 18:00 - 23:00 | Heartland Credit Union Arena, 8151 N Arena Dr, Park City, KS, 67147, United States

Tom Keifer
2026-07-09 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cotillion, 11120 West Kellogg St, Wichita, KS, 67209, United States

Evanescence w/ Spiritbox and Nova Twins
2026-07-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, MO, 64150, United States

The Pretty Reckless
2026-07-21 20:00 - 23:00 | The Midland Theatre, 1228 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
The Pretty Reckless is a record-breaking rock band fronted by the incomparable Taylor Momsen, whose commanding vocals move seamlessly between raw power and haunting vulnerability. Known for their electrifying live performances, the band has toured the world with legends including AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, and Soundgarden. Since their debut Light Me Up, they’ve earned global acclaim with hits including “Heaven Knows” and made history as the first female-fronted band to score eight No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. Their latest album, Death by Rock and Roll, is a visceral exploration of life, loss, and the enduring spirit of rock. They began to usher in their next chapter in 2025 with their single “For I Am Death.”

Avenged Sevenfold w/ Good Charlotte
2026-07-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, 1901 State Hwy 86, Ridgedale, MO, 65739, United States

Lynyrd Skynyrd x Foreigner
2026-08-14 18:30 - 23:00 | Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, MO, 64150, United States

Guns N' Roses
2026-08-19 18:25 - 23:00 | Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, MO, 64150, United States

Motley Crue
2026-09-08 18:30 - 23:00 | Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, MO, 64150, United States

Rob Zombie w/ Marilyn Manson
2026-09-10 18:30 - 23:00 | Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, MO, 64150, United States

Billy Idol
2026-09-16 19:30 - 23:00 | Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, MO, 64150, United States

Eric Clapton w/ Jimmie Vaughan
2026-09-17 19:30 - 23:00 | T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 641046, United States
Eric Clapton has announced a brand-new run of tour dates across the U.S. this upcoming fall. One of the six engagements includes a stop at T-Mobile Center on September 17, with special guest Jimmie Vaughan.

Sex Pistols
2026-09-17 20:30 - 23:00 | Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States

Breaking Benjamin w/ Chevelle, Starset, Kami Kehoe
2026-09-24 18:00 - 23:00 | Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd, Riverside, MO, 64150, United States
