Category: Live Reviews

The Rainmakers Fill Smithville Lake

By No Earplugs on September 29, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Smithville Lake, Smithville, MO, September 29, 1990 Support act(s): Eddie Money In the company of: Chris, Russ W., Sheila W. My humble opinion in review form to follow…

They Might Be Giants Rock in KC

By No Earplugs on August 6, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

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

By No Earplugs on June 15, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

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

By No Earplugs on June 9, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

The show was a fabulous illustration of Bowie’s priceless contribution to the history of rock and roll.

The Who score at Arrowhead Stadium

By No Earplugs on August 5, 1989 • ( Leave a comment )

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 […]

New Order, PiL, Sugarcubes Enlighten Midwest

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

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 […]