No Earplugs
Billy Joel Brings Storm Front to KC
Location: Kemper Arena, Kansas City, MO, November 21, 1990 Support act(s): ? In the company of: Chris My humble opinion in review form to follow…
A Great Day in the Park with The Rainmakers
Live Review: KY-102’s Day in the Park with The Rainmakers, Eddie Money, Jude Cole, and The Mongol Beach Party, Smithville Lake at Crow’s Creek Canyon Park, 9/29/90 After the Rainmakers’ worldwide run touring withThe Good News and the Bad News, their third studio album and a clear sign […]
They Might Be Giants Rock in KC
Location: The Shadow, Kansas City, MO, August 6, 1990 Support act(s): In the company of: Chris S. My humble opinion in review form to follow…
Dread Zeppelin’s Stairway to Rastafari
Rumor has it that Robert Plant endorsed the band, stating that he preferred their version of “Your Time is Gonna Come” over his original. High praise.
The Sound+Vision of David Bowie
The show was a fabulous illustration of Bowie’s priceless contribution to the history of rock and roll.
Mixtape Memories: …Out of the 80s, Into the 90s…, 12/31/89
The Who score at Arrowhead Stadium
Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO, August 5, 1989 Support act(s): ? In the company of: Chris I had dated my future wife for a year, at this point. She was a massive Who fan so we grabbed our tickets for their 25th anniversary tour. While we were […]
Mixtape Memories: Smear Mix, 7/3/89
New Order, PiL, Sugarcubes Enlighten Midwest
Location: Sandstone Amphitheatre, Bonner Springs, KS, June 25, 1989 Support act(s): Public Image Ltd., The Sugarcubes In the company of: Chris, Tim S., ladyfriend Who would’ve thunk it? Johnny Rotten in Kansas City? This show was a must-see for me, being big fans of all three acts. PiL […]