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Mixtape Memories: Smear Mix, 7/3/89

By No Earplugs on July 3, 1989 • ( Leave a comment )

New Order, PiL, Sugarcubes Enlighten Midwest

By No Earplugs on June 25, 1989 • ( Leave a comment )

Live Review: New Order with Public Image Ltd. and The Sugarcubes at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS, 6/25/89 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 (Public Image Limited) was fronted […]

Sam Kinison Brings His ‘Have You Seen Me Lately’ Tour to KC

By No Earplugs on November 27, 1988 • ( Leave a comment )

Sam Kinison at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City, November 27, 1988

The Church Unveil ‘Starfish’ at the Uptown

By No Earplugs on October 1, 1988 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO, October 1, 1988 Support act(s): ? In the company of: Chris My humble opinion in review form to follow…

Sting Lights Up the Starlight Theatre in KC

By No Earplugs on August 6, 1988 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO, August 6, 1988 Support act(s): ? In the company of: Chris, My humble opinion in review form to follow…

INXS Kick Fans in the Eardrums

By No Earplugs on June 14, 1988 • ( Leave a comment )

Live Review: INXS with Steel Pulse at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, 6/14/88 The Sydney six-piece INXS enjoyed a steady rise in popularity and record sales since their 1980 debut, with each album growing bigger and more confident than the last. On their sixth release, Kick, the band […]

Dan Fogelberg clears the dust at Sandstone Amphitheatre

By No Earplugs on June 12, 1988 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Sandstone Amphitheatre, Bonner Springs, KS, June 12, 1988 Support act(s): In the company of: Chris (our first concert) This show owns the distinction of being the first concert I attended with my future bride. Honestly, I would not have forked out the cash for this one, but […]