Your ticket-sale alert

This weekend's on-sale days include tickets to see Def Leppard, Tenacious D and Merle Haggard (at Knuckleheads).

On sale Friday

• Def Leppard with Poison and Lita Ford, June 27, Sprint Center. $30-$120
• Third Day, July 7, Independence Events Center. $27.19-$48.20
• Tenacious D, July 24, Uptown. $37.50-$48.75
• The Avett Brothers, July 26, Crossroads KC. $36.50-$76.50
• The Schwag, Nov. 22, Uptown. $10-$13.50

On sale Saturday

• Country Throwdown with Gary Allan, Josh Thompson, Corey Smith, Sunny Sweeney and more, May 20, Cricket Wireless Amphitheater. $12-$70
• Mariachi El Bronx, May 18, Riot Room. $17-$23.20
• Eisley, July 13, RecordBar. $13-$17.60
• Summerdaze Festival with 311, Slightly Stoopid, the Urge, SOJA, Mac Lethal and Six Percent, Aug. 18, Cricket Wireless Amphitheater. $30-$54.65

On sale Sunday

• Merle Haggard, Aug. 30, Knuckleheads. Price not available.

On the way

• Weir Robinson and Greene Acoustic Trio, May 26, Crossroads KC. On-sale date not available.
• Vans Warped Tour, July 9, Cricket Wireless Amphitheater. $29.88-$40.98. On sale April 6.
• Dream Concert with tributes to Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, U2 and the Eagles, July 14, Cricket Wireless Amphitheater.
• Mayhem Festival with Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax and more, July 17, Cricket Wireless Amphitheater. On sale April 13.
• Crosby, Stills & Nash, Aug. 9, Starlight. On sale April 6.

Recently added

• Tyga, April 18, Beaumont. $24-$60.50 
• Anti-Crew, April 27. $7-$11.45 
• Augustana, May 2, Granada. $16 
• Madeleine Peyroux, May 11, Folly. $30-$82.50 
• Maps for Travelers, the Atlantic and more, May 11. $10-$13.50 
• Book of Gaia, May 11, Blue Room. $10-$13.50 
• Darcus Gates, May 12, Blue Room. $15-$19.75 
• Delbert McClinton, May 12, Knuckleheads. $32.50 
• Dennis Winslett with Cheyenne Melton, May 18, Blue Room. $10-$13.50 
• Kerry Strayer and the Kansas City 7, May 19, Blue Room. $10-$13.50 
• The Elders, May 19, Granada. $12 
• Avicii, May 24, Sprint Center. $39.50 
• Bob Saget, May 25, VooDoo Lounge. $30-$75.50 
• James Ward Band, May 25, Blue Room. $10-$13.50 
• Deborah Brown, May 26, Blue Room. $25-$31 
• Best Coast featuring Jeff the Brotherhood, May 27, Granada. $17 
• Danzig with Doyle, May 31, Uptown. $22-$44.15 
• New Edition, June 1, Sprint Center. $43.75-$95.75 
• The Lowrider Band and Jimmy Thackery, June 2, Knuckleheads. $25 
• The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, June 8, Granada. $12 
• Reckless Kelly, June 12, Beaumont. $12-$19.60 
• The Flatlanders, June 12, Knuckleheads. $28.50 
• Under the Streetlamp, June 16, Mildand. $26.75-$36.75 
• Turnpike Troubadors, June 21, Granada. $12 
• UMB Big Bash benefit with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, June 21, Midland. $49.50-$99.50 
• 4 Fried Chickens & A Coke, June 29, Knuckleheads. $10 
• Strictly Music Showcase featuring Atlantic Records and BMI Publishing, July 12-13, VooDoo Lounge. $10-$17 
• Kaskade, July 18, Uptown. $34-$45.15 
• Yanni, Aug. 14, Midland. $45-$125 

Also on sale

• Giada De Laurentiis, April 5, Midland. $45 
• Casey Donahew Band, April 5, Granada. $17
• Ink’s Middle of the Map Fest with Fun, Neon Indian, Mission of Burma and dozens more, April 5-7, multiple venues in Westport. $20-$35 (middleofthemapfest.com)
• Leo Kottke, April 6, Uptown. $33-$96.10 
• Beats Antique, April 6, Granada. $18
• Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker, April 6, Sprint Center. $28-$72.50 
• Kenny Neal and Carolyn Wonderland, April 6, Knuckleheads. $19.50
• Roger Creager, April 7, Knuckleheads. $15 
• Laff Mobb, April 7, VooDoo Lounge. $20-$59.50
• Borgore, April 8, Liberty Hall. $17-$22.75
• Eve 6, April 9, Granada. $17
• Human Nature Motown show, April 11, Midland. $32.50-$60.50
• Bassnectar with VibeSquaD, April 12, Midland. $32.50-$35 
• Escape the Fate and Attack Attack, April 12, Beaumont. $17-$24.20
• Sara Evans, April 12, St. Joseph Civic Arena. $25-$33.75 
• Chris Knight, April 12, Knuckleheads. $19.50 
• Leftover Salmon and Infamous Stringdusters, April 12, Liberty Hall. $21 
• Twiztid and Kottonmouth Kings, April 13, Midland. $22-$33.75 
• Leon Russell, April 13, Knuckleheads. $32.50 
• Stefon Harris and Blackout, April 13, Gem Theater. $50-$57
• Cults, April 14, Granada. $12 
• John Pizzarelli Quartet, April 14, Folly. $18-$57.50
• David Hasselhoff on Acid, Cherokee Rock Rifle and Waiting for Signal, April 14, Beaumont. $7-$11.45 
• Metal Alliance Tour with Devil Driver, the Faceless, Job for a Cowboy and more, April 15, Granada. $22
• Decibel Magazine Tour with Behemoth, Watain, the Devil’s Blood and In Solitude, April 16, Granada. $20 
• The Naked and Famous, April 17, Midland. $15-$18 
• Johnny Winter, April 18, Knuckleheads. $30 
• Bowling for Soup, Patent Pending and Freshman 15, April 18, Granada. $15 
• Slaughterhouse, April 19, Granada. $16 
• Sabaton with Ancient Creation and Obliterate the Apex, April 19, Beaumont Club. $14-$43.90 
• JJ Grey & MoFro, April 19, Knuckleheads. $24 
• Lovedrug, April 19, Granada. $10 
• Cake, April 20, Uptown. $33-$43.90 
• Allman Brothers Session with David Allan Coe, Levee Town and Mary Bridget Davies, April 20, Knuckleheads. $25 
• Frankenstein Bros. featuring Buckethead, April 20, Granada. $20 
• Jesus Culture, April 20, Independence Events Center. $27.21-$36.90 
• For The Broken and Knot Afrayed, April 20, VooDoo Lounge. $10-$17 
• Fanfarlo, April 21, RecordBar. $15-$21.15 
• Jimmy Buffett, April 21, Sprint Center. $47-$126 
• Band of Heathens, April 21, Knuckleheads. $12 
• Daniel Tosh, April 22 (two shows), Music Hall. (Officially sold out) 
• Snow Patrol, April 24, Beaumont. $26-$34.70
• All Shall Perish, April 24, Granada. $15
• Evanescence, April 24, Midland. $27.50-$37.50 
• Overkill, April 26, Beaumont. $24-$65.45 
• Samantha Fish, April 26, Knuckleheads. $10
• Glen Campbell, April 26, Uptown. $38.50 to $75
• Mushroomhead, (Hed) P.E. and American Head Charge, May 3, Beaumont. $19-$27.50 
• Ray Wylie Hubbard and Hayes Carll, April 27, Knucklheads. $20 
• Real Estate and Twerps, April 28, Bottleneck. $12-$17.15 
• Brian Regan, April 28, Topeka Performing Arts Center. $39.50-$47.20 
• Shooter Jennings with Cody Canada and the Departed, April 28, Crossroads KC. $21.50-$61.50 
• Anthony Gomes, April 28, Knuckleheads. $15 
• Gipsy Kings, April 29, Midland. $45-$65 
• Los Lonely Boys, April 29, VooDoo Lounge. $25-$59.75 
• Portugal the Man, April 30, Beaumont. $14-$21.20 
• M83 and Break Horses, May 1, Granada. $15
• Lotus Plaza, May 1, RecordBar. $8-$11 
• Hot Chelle Rae with Electric Touch, May 1, Midland. $10
• The Wombats, May 2, Beaumont. $9.65-$15.20
• Joe Bonamassa, May 2, Topeka Performing Arts Center. $47-$85.25
• Cassie Taylor, May 3, Knucklehads. $12 
• Civil Twilight, May 4, Beaumont. $9.65-$15.45
• Hearts of Darkness, the Goodfoot and the Grisly Hand, May 5, Crossroads KC. $13 
• Walter Trout, May 6, Knuckleheads. $15 
• Aretha Franklin, May 8, Kauffman Center. $89-$179 
• James Morrison, May 9, Granada. $20 
• Kittie, May 9, Beaumont. $14-$21.15
• Aziz Ansari, May 10, Midland. $34.50-$39.50 
• Miranda Lambert with Chris Young and Jerrod Neimann, May 11, Sprint Center. $37.75-$49.75 
• Jason Boland & the Stragglers, May 11, Granada. $15 
• Chris Botti, May 11, Midland. $37.50-$59.50 
• Tennis, May 12, RecordBar. $10-$13.05 
• The Polyphonic Spree, May 12, Granada. $18 
• Rockfest with Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Chevelle, Theory of a Deadman and more. May 12, Liberty Memorial. $35 
• Rocky Votolato, May 15, RecordBar. $12-$16.10 
• Taj Mahal Trio, May 16, Knuckleheads. $28.50 
• Trampled by Turtles, May 16, Granada. $15
• Marilyn Manson with the Pretty Reckless, May 16, Uptown. $37.50-$48.50 
• Active Child, May 18, Jackpot Music Hall. $8-$11 
• Daughtry with SafetySuit and Mike Sanchez, May 18, Midland. $32.50-$52.50 
• Eric Church, May 18, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka. $33.75-$51.65 
• Ramsey Lewis and His Electric Band, May 19, Gem Theater. $50-$57
• Curre$y, May 20, Granada. $18 
• Mayer Hawthorne and the County, May 21, Granada. $16 
• Southern Culture on the Skids, May 21, Knuckleheads. $15 
• Creed, May 21 and 22, Midland. $35-$72.50 
• Van Halen, May 22, Sprint Center. $46-$170 
• Xiu Xiu, May 22, Jackpot Music Hall. $10-$13.05
• Dirty Dozen Brass Band with Orgone and Sierre Leone’s Refuge All-Stars, May 24, Crossroads KC. 
• Edwarde Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, May 27, Crossroads KC. $20-$61.50 Pat Green, June 2, Crossroads KC. $25-$61.50 
• White Ghost Shivers, June 2, Granada. $10 
• Buzz Beach Ball with Foster the People, Flogging Molly, Sublime with Rome, The Shins, Metric and more, June 2, Livestrong Sporting Park. $20-$88.90 
• Nickelback with Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days, June 5, Sprint Center. $44-$81.50 
• Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Big Smith, June 9, Crossroads KC. $28-$76.50 
• Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw with Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, June 10, Arrowhead Stadium. $25-$266.55 
• The Parlotones, June 11, Granada. $12
• Almost Kiss and Looks That Kill, June 15, Beaumont. $11-$16.55 
• ZoSo, June 16, Crossroads KC. $11.50-$26.50 
• Don Williams, June 17, Uptown. $32.50-$75.60 
• Idina Menzel, June 19, Midland. $39.50-$99.50 
• REO Speedwagon, Styx and Ted Nugent, June 21, Starlight. $19.50-$145
• Missouri Chainsaw Grassacre with Cornmeal, Split Lip Rayfield, Truckstop Honeymoon and Deadman Flats, June 23, Crossroads KC. $21.50-$61.50 
• Reverend Horton Heat, Lucero and Mountain Sprout, June 30, Crossroads KC. $21.50-$61.50 
• Chicago and the Doobie Brothers, July 20, Starlight. $26-$176, 4-pack $79 
• Global Dance Festival with Above & Beyond, Wolfgang Gartner, Mord Fustang and Crizzly, July 20-21, Midland. $35-$60 
• James Taylor, July 21, Starlight. $45-$85
• Heartfest featuring Skillet, LeCrae, Red and more, July 21, Worlds of Fun. $52.99-$109.99 
• Big Time Rush, July 27, Sprint Center. $28.50-$64
• The Great Divide, July 27, Granada. $20 
• Il Divo, Aug. 16, Starlight. $39.50-$250 
• Dawes, Aug. 25, Crossroads KC. $19.50- $61.50 
• Powerman 5000, Sept. 13, Beaumont. $14-$21.15 
• Madonna, Oct. 30, Sprint Center. $45, $90, $170, $355

Comments

[Kurt]

I saw Def Leppard in December '87 at Kemper Arena with Tesla. It was an in the round set up and one of the loudest shows that I've been to. They had a great production also and only the second in the round show that I've seen. The second was Phil Collins.

I saw Poison open for David Lee Roth at Kemper Arena and thought that they weren't that good.
I was talked into seeing Poison at Municipal Auditorium and again thought that they blew and regret going to it.

If I go to Def Leppard this time than, I'm going to have to miss Poison.

[Ford]

Kurt, dont miss Lita, or you will regret it.

[pellboy]

Impressive lineup of shows so far. Certainly doesn't bother me none that Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Steve Miller and other oldies acts aren't passing thru this summer.

[JD]

Glad it doesn't bother you PB. We've all been on the edge of our seats wondering how you we going to feel.

[onthemark]

Merle Haggard at Knuckleheads! I wonder what the ticket price will be for that show?

[KC Jones]

I saw Def Leppard in December '87 at BSU Pavilion in Boise, ID with Tesla.

It was a pretty great show with Def Leppard arguably at the top of their game. I doubt the 2012 tour will match that one.

I, for one, want to see Taj Mahal Trio @ Knuckleheads!!

[KC Jones]

Buddy Guy was $50. I'd expect about the same. I know Frank was nervous about selling enough tickets due to cover the fee charged by Buddy. I'm sure Merle Haggard is not too cheap either.

[wadkc]

The D at the Uptown! Woo Hoo. That should be fun. I get to finally hear them at a place with a decent PA. They were at Municipal Auditorium a while back and you couldn't understand them because of the echo in the place.

[pellboy]

KC, if a fan of Taj, you might be interested to know that his sometimes backing band, the Phantom Blues Band w/ Mike Finnigan will be playing a FREE show at Frontier Park in Olathe on Friday, July 20th.

[gsp]

Taj is playing tonite at the Hendrix tribute as well.

[Steve]

I am going to see Weir, Robinson and Greene Acoustic show. I know Chris Robinson said in a article years ago that Jerry Garcia was one of his heroes. I always loved the Black Crowes. Should be an interesting show.

[pellboy]

I'm also down with that Acoustic Trio show, as a big fan of all three artists. Others I'm considering from that list if time and funds allow...

JJ Grey & MOFRO
Band of Heathens
The Flatlanders
The Lowrider Band w/ Jimmy Thackery
Rev.Heat, Lucero & Mountain Sprout

[pellboy]

Here's a little taste of WRG Trio doing New Speedway Boogie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP1UNSRydK4&feature=related

[kcmom]

Any BTR folks seeing Paul Thorn and Ruthie Foster tonight? It's a great night for a show!

[onthemark]

I am in for tonight kcmom, see you there!

[J.G.]

The Hag at Knuckleheads...wow

[fingertip pulse oximeter]

great one!

[Geordan]

Thinking about seeing Tenacious D, although it would have been a cooler show a decade or so ago.

[onthemark]

Brief review of the 'Soul Salvation' show last night. I saw Tim there, so a full review will be up at some point.

Great show last night. Outdoor show, pretty well packed. Might have been the earliest outdoor show in Knucklehead's history!

Paul Thorn opened right at 8:00, solo acoustic. Told lots of funny stories and covered a wide range of his songs. Did a few from an upcoming album due out May 8th. He did a 45 minute set, as always very entertaining!

Ruthie Foster came on at 9:00, backed by bass, drums and keyboard. She played acoustic guitar. Wow, what a performance! She has a great voice and put on a very upbeat show that was based in blues, rock, funk and gospel. Very well done, both the wife and I came away very impressed, we will definitely see her again! She played for just under 90 minutes.

Unfortunately, while the crowd was hushed throughout Paul’s set the same was not true for Ruthie. Way too much chatter from the crowd. Very distracting. Why people pay to see a performer then yak non-stop throughout their performance escapes me.

Very nice night, got a brief bit of rain about 15 minutes before the end of the show. All in all a great night of live music!

[NEW]

Definitely make the effort to see Band of Heathens, PB. I saw them a couple of weeks ago at Quixotes in Denver. For $12 plus another $8 for a couple of beers at Knucks, you won't regret it.

[kcmom]

Glad you see your comments, otm. Yes, it was a great night and the weather gods were very cooperative--a huge relief.

Paul is always entertaining, and this is the first time seeing him do a solo acoustic show. In talking to him after the show, we told him he needs to come back this summer with his band and he said he would. Very nice and friendly guy.

Also loved Ruthie's set. She did covers of Adele and Los Lobos, among others. Very eclectic! I didn't notice the conversations as much, but we were pretty close to the stage.

And last night's show marked the debut of a brand new sound system for the outdoor stage. It sounded terrific!

[pellboy]

Yeah, NEW, discovered them on TV a couple of years ago when they opened a show for somebody (Elvis Costello?) on ACL and have
been into their music ever since. Unfortunately missed two opportunities (Knucks and Paola Roots Festival) to see them live locally last year and heard great things about both shows. I won't miss this one as I plan on grabbing a ticket on Saturday. As said, certainly can't beat that price.

[onthemark]

kcmom, how about that cover by Ruthie of 'Ring of Fire'?

[kcmom]

Very interesting!

[joe]

NEW -- Is this one I need to look into seeing as well? Fill me in this weekend...

[kcmom]

If you are referring to Band of Heathens, that show is April 21st.

[Geordan]

Outdoor shows are already starting at Knuckleheads.....I always love that. As much as I enjoy most any show at that place on ANY of their three stages, to see a show on the outdoor stage on an evening with good weather is one of KC's true joys. I'm now curious to experience the new sound system! Ah, Spring......

[NEW]

I think so Joe. BoHs sound is reminiscent of most stuff we like. I would equate them to a cross between the Band and the Bottlerockets. Fair assessment, PB?

[Kurt]

What do you think of the Madonna show selling so well? I've checked the SC website and they only have the $355 tickets left.

[pulse oximeters]

They were at Municipal Auditorium a while back and you couldn't understand them because of the echo in the place.

Read more here: http://backtorockville.typepad.com/back_to_rockville/2012/03/your-ticket-sale-alert.html?cid=6a00d8341c73cc53ef01676463eb48970b#storylink=cpy

[pellboy]

Yeah, NEW, I'd even throw in that BoH have sort of a soul/r&b groove to their sound as well.

[baby stroller]

very Impressive lineup of shows so far.