KANSAS Extends Their 50th Anniversary Tour - "Another Fork in The Road"
By
Larry Petro,
News Monkey
Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 11:08 AM
| 20 Dates Added Extends Tour Through May 2024
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As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, America's preeminent progressive rock band KANSAS is extending their 50th Anniversary Tour. The "Another Fork in The Road" Tour celebrates 50 years of the band's illustrious music history with concerts featuring two full hours of memorable hits, fan favorites and deep cuts rarely performed live. The tour has been hallmarked by energetic and spellbinding performances at some of the foremost theaters and performing arts centers across the United States and into Canada.
Most newly announced concert dates go on sale this Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10AM Local Venue Time. KANSAS Fan Club, American Express Card Holders, and other presales begin today, September 12, at 11AM Local Venue Time.
Previously announced concert dates and KANSAS VIP Packages are on sale now and selling fast.
Ticket information can be found at kansasband.com/tour-dates/
"The way audiences have received the 50th Anniversary Tour has been spectacular," offers KANSAS drummer and original member Phil Ehart. "It only made sense to extend the tour into 2024. We look forward to fans in more locations being able to see the tour - and for people who loved it the first time to see it again!" Ehart adds, "Heck, the first 50 dates didn't even include the state of Kansas. You know we must perform there!"
In a recent tribute to the band's five decades of success, Billboard Magazine describes the basis for their longstanding appeal: "Blending blues-based hard rock and intricate progressive constructions, KANSAS staked out its own musical territory, at once original and accessible." Billboard.com - KANSAS Hits 50
"Our entire career has been a winding journey," comments KANSAS guitarist and original member Richard Williams. "Whether it's been the 'original' lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with QUEEN, and finally worldwide success peaking with Leftoverture & Point of Know Return." Williams goes on to remember, "That was followed by various lineup changes, the valleys of the 90's and 'dinosaur bands' losing steam, to our most recent 'rebirth' and success of our latest new music over the last eight years." He concludes, "There have been several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th Anniversary Tour and release represent that journey and the forks along that road."
To further celebrate the band's 50th Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released Another Fork in the Road - 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS's sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song "Can I Tell You". Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup. Another Fork in the Road - 50 Years of KANSAS is available now. Fans can order it here - https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas
KANSAS boasts a current lineup including original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist & vocalist Billy Greer, lead vocalist & keyboardist Ronnie Platt, keyboardist & vocalist Tom Brislin, violinist & guitarist Joe Deninzon, and original guitarist Richard Williams. Additionally, Eric Holmquist fills in on drums for the first part of each concert while Phil Ehart continues to recover from an arm injury. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.
New KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour - Another Fork In The Road Tour Dates:
- February 2, 2024 - Pensacola, FL - Saenger Theatre
- February 3, 2024 - Birmingham, AL - BJCC Concert Hall
- March 1, 2024 - Richmond, VA - Dominion Energy Center
- March 2, 2024 - Tysons, VA - Capital One Hall
- March 8, 2024 - Springfield, MO - Gillioz Theatre
- March 9, 2024 - St. Joseph, MO - Missouri Theater
- March 22, 2024 - Salina, KS - The Stiefel Theatre
- March 23, 2024 - Salina, KS - The Stiefel Theatre
- April 5, 2024 - Toledo, OH - Stranahan Theater
- April 6, 2024 - Elkhart, IN - Lerner Theatre
- April 12, 2024 - Champaign, IL - Virginia Theatre
- April 13, 2024 - Waukegan, IN - Genesee Theatre
- April 19, 2024 - Marietta, OH - Peoples Bank Theatre
- April 20, 2024 - Newark, OH - Midland Theatre
- April 26, 2024 - Morristown, NJ - Mayo Performing Arts Center
- April 27, 2024 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre
- May 2, 2024 - Rochester, NY - Kodak Center*
- May 4, 2024 - Toronto, ON - Massey Hall*
- May 10, 2024 - Concord, NH - Capitol Center for the Arts
- May 11, 2024 - Albany, NY - Palace Theatre
- May 17, 2024 - Providence, RI - Providence Performing Arts Center
- May 18, 2024 - New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall
Previously Announced KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour - Another Fork In The Road Tour Dates:
- September 16, 2023 - Los Angeles, CA - The Orpheum Theatre
- September 17, 2023 - San Diego, CA - Balboa Theatre
- September 19, 2023 - Tucson, AZ - Fox Tucson Theatre
- September 22, 2023 - Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium
- September 24, 2023 - El Paso, TX - The Plaza Theatre
- October 12, 2023 - Worcester, MA - The Hanover Theatre
- October 13, 2023 - Brookville, NY - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
- October 20, 2023 - San Antonio, TX - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
- October 21, 2023 - Sugar Land, TX - Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
- October 26, 2023 - Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Center - Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- October 27, 2023 - Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre
- November 3, 2023 - Charlotte, NC - Ovens Auditorium
- November 4, 2023 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
- November 16, 2023 - Dallas, TX - Winspear Opera House
- November 17, 2023 - Tulsa, OK - Tulsa Theater
- December 1, 2023 - Savannah, GA - Johnny Mercer Theatre
- December 2, 2023 - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre
- January 12, 2024 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre
- January 13, 2024 - North Charleston, SC - North Charleston Performing Arts Center
- January 19, 2024 - Fort Myers, FL - Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
- January 20, 2024 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
- January 27, 2024 - Melbourne, FL - Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts
- January 28, 2024 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Broward Center for the Performing Arts
* Rescheduled dates from 2023 already on sale. Tickets for original date will be honored for these concerts.
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