CHEAP TRICK Surrender to Warrensburg
Location: CMSU Multipurpose Building, Warrensburg, MO, September 9, 1987 Support act(s): The Elvis Brothers In the company of: Gregg H. (who else?!) My humble opinion in review form to follow…
Psychedelic Furs Bring Midnight to the Midwest
The Psychedelic Furs with The Call at Sandstone Amphitheater, Bonner Springs, KS, August 14, 1987 From London’s Psychedelic Furs’ fifth studio album Midnight to Midnight, the band ventured around the world for their most successful tour to date. The new album featured the title track single which would […]
Billy Idol Brings ‘Whiplash Smile’ to KC
Billy Idol with The Cult at Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, MO, April 30, 1987 In the company of: Gregg T. My humble opinion in review form to follow… But seriously, Ian Astbury is Jim Morrison. The End.
Jason & the Scorchers Rock Parody Hall
Jason & the Scorchers with Absolute Ceiling at Parody Hall in Kansas City, MO, April 23, 1987 My humble opinion in review form to follow…
Hornsby and His Range Start With a Bang
Now, everyone knows Split Enz, that great progressive art rock group from New Zealand. What you may not know is that lead singer Tim Finn had a younger brother named Neil, who joined the Enz in 1977 about a month before his 19th birthday.
They Might Be Giants at The Lone Star
They Might Be Giants at The Lone Star in Kansas City, January 28, 1987 In the Company of: Britt E. Probably paid a small cover charge at this now defunct club in Kansas City’s Westport district (meaning NO ticket stub!). I had recently seen TMBG’s new video – […]
THE RAINMAKERS rock Warrensburg
Location: Hendricks Hall, Warrensburg, MO, January 17, 1987 Support act(s): The Nace Brothers In the company of: Gregg H. My humble opinion in review form to follow…
THE RAINMAKERS Ring in the New Year
Location: The Uptown Theater, 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…
The Producers (Power) Pop into KC
Live Review: 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 […]
Mixtape Memories: Cool & Unusual, 11/9/86
Recorded on 11/9/86, this addition shows me expanding my repertoire a bit. kkk
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