THE RAINMAKERS ring in the New Year
Location: The Uptown Theatre, Kansas City, MO, December 31, 1986 Support act(s): In the company of: Gregg T., Gregg H., Tony S. My humble opinion in review form to follow…
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THE PRODUCERS bring their power pop to KC
The Producers with The Clique at The Lone Star in Kansas City, MO, November 11, 1986 Atlanta band The Producers visited Kansas City with their wondrous pop sounds. Best known for the beautiful “She Sheila,” the band proved their musicianship and mettle in front of a packed house. […]
BEAT RODEO visit the Lone Star
Beat Rodeo with Spike and the Trailriders at The Lone Star in Kansas City, MO, October 21, 1986 Touring in support of their second album, the Scott Litt-produced (R.E.M., Nirvana) Home in the Heart of the Beat, Beat Rodeo brought their rockabilly show to the Lone Star in […]
R.E.M. perform pageantry in KC
R.E.M. with Camper Van Beethoven at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS, October 11, 1986 Touring behind their fourth studio album, the iconic Lifes Rich Pageant, R.E.M. have built a head of steam which will not fade anytime soon. The band put on their usual tour-de-force show. Such […]
THE RAINMAKERS begin their ascent
The Rainmakers at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO, October 3, 1986 Formerly Steve, Bob, & Rich, The Rainmakers have released their stunning debut and are in the planning stages of a world tour.
INXS give KC what it needs
INXS with Del Fuegos at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, MO, August 23, 1986 Australians INXS touring in support of the superb Listen Like Thieves sailed through Kansas City for a superb live show. The band has garnered critical as well as commercial success since their debut in […]
STARSHIP land in KC
Starship with The Outfield at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS, August 16, 1986 It was an evening of hits spanning three decades (Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Starship). Touring in support of their latest, Knee Deep in the Hoopla, Starship was riding the wave of a monster hit […]
THE EVERLY BROTHERS at Sandstone
The Everly Brothers at Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS, August 7, 1986 My humble opinion in review form to follow…
The Monkees’ 20th Anniversary Tour through KC
Live Review: The Monkees’ 20th Anniversary Reunion Tour with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Herman’s Hermits, and The Grass Roots at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS review to follow…
Timbuk 3 find a bright future at Parody Hall
Timbuk 3 at Parody Hall in Kansas City, MO, June 1, 1986 Just realized I had missed logging this show while talking to a friend about Parody Hall. This was on the heels of Timbuk 3’s release Greetings From Timbuk 3, including the Top 20 hit “The Future’s […]
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