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August 10, 2007

Facts and rumors: Local concert news

Here's what we've heard is definitely going to happen:

Rascal Flatts (above) and Van Halen will bring their tours to the Sprint Arena before "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" appears on TBS.

Here's what we heard might/maybe-could happen:
Garth Brooks will perform at the Sprint Arena several days in a row; each show will be filmed for a TV special to be aired early next year.

So if the Elton John thing didn't work out for you, there's your chance to see an aging, big-time act in the new arena.

Aug 10, 2007 11:43:46 PM

6 Comments

"Garth Brooks will perform at the Sprint Arena several days in a row"

i'll make sure there's enough food in the pantry so i don't have to go out for several days. do you think one of the nights he'll do the show as his alter-ego "chris gaines"? i hope so.

elton john
garth brooks
van halen
rascall flatts
...still waiting to spend my hard earned.

-zj

Posted by: zombie jacks | August 11, 2007 at 11:07 AM

Is this fact or fiction?
Are you kidding me VAN-JOKELIN?
Geez, dumbing down of America is complete!

Can't we get Van Morrison or Eric Clapton..ya know someone with real talent. And I know they won't atract a wide audience(read: DUMB and Uneducated).
But really...aren't we supposed to admire the best and the brightest?
When the history of music is written Eddie van Joke and David lee Fraud---won't have a footnote!

Please..Help us!

Posted by: Keith Richards | August 11, 2007 at 10:39 PM

Where has that guy been? Clapton just came through KC. Van Morrison would be cool though.

Posted by: Gary | August 13, 2007 at 09:19 AM

Keith Richards-I think Van Halen's first album is a classic. You and Mick should give it a spin sometime.

Posted by: ray | August 15, 2007 at 10:43 AM

Van Halen has and always will kick in concert. All of Van Halen's Diamond Dave albums were unbelievable. Having him back in the band is a true concert experience. I hope they don't attract a wide audience so I can get better tickets.
Sincerely,
A proud member of the "dumb and uneducated" society of America!

Posted by: Troy | August 17, 2007 at 07:47 AM

Not all of their albums were that stellar, Ray. "Diver Down" showed they were treading water as many covers as they did on it. I think "Fair Warning" is the underrated one.

Posted by: Gary | August 17, 2007 at 09:06 AM

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