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Armed With a Slew of Hits, Billy Joel Welcomes the New Year in South Florida

Armed With a Slew of Hits, Billy Joel Welcomes the New Year in South Florida

Billy Joel unlocked the door to his hit factory in South Florida. His songs tonight happened to be as classic as they were dated; that is, they were both timeless and historical.
Van Halen’s Hard Rock Party Is Not to Be Outdone

Van Halen’s Hard Rock Party Is Not to Be Outdone

Van Halen, helmed by a vivacious David Lee Roth and a steady Eddie Van Halen, put on a fine, festive old-school hard rock party not to be outdone. The good times have not gone anywhere!
Chrissie Hynde: Kansas City – 16 November 2014

Chrissie Hynde: Kansas City – 16 November 2014

Chrissie Hynde’s stout-hearted, superb Kansas City show made a Sunday feel like a wild Saturday night. It’s no mystery as to why Chrissie Hynde still has skin in this rock and roll game.
Paul McCartney: 16 July 2014 – Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Paul McCartney: 16 July 2014 – Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Paul McCartney commanded the stage in Kansas City with an astonishing degree of seemingly effortless finesse. A most glorious concert.
311: 3 July 2014 – Kansas City, MO (Photos)

311: 3 July 2014 – Kansas City, MO (Photos)

311 most definitely underscored its cannabis-friendly, mellow, laid-back facet, as more intense tracks were largely set aside. Yet again, though, 311 put on a top-notch, electric live show that few bands could touch.
Bill Maher: 13 April 2014 – Kansas City, Missouri

Bill Maher: 13 April 2014 – Kansas City, Missouri

Doubtless, Bill Maher’s stand-up concert was mordant, hard-hitting, and spectacular, and yes, subsequent to the dreadful -- but comic gold -- Bush years.
Lorde: 21 March 2014 – The Midland, Kansas City, Missouri

Lorde: 21 March 2014 – The Midland, Kansas City, Missouri

Lorde crowns herself as a pop princess at riveting, polished Kansas City show.

Alice Cooper + Marilyn Manson: 27 June 2013 – Bonner Springs, KS (Photos)

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: 17 November 2012 – Kansas City, MO

Aerosmith: 14 November 2012 – Kansas City, MO

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