{"id":48863,"date":"2015-04-01T18:34:53","date_gmt":"2015-04-01T23:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=48863"},"modified":"2015-04-01T18:35:46","modified_gmt":"2015-04-01T23:35:46","slug":"live-kansas-concert-review-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2015\/live-kansas-concert-review-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Kansas"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Kim Shockley-Ash<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

March 28, 2015 at Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, Mo. —<\/h3>\n

\"Kansas\"Saturday night, March 28th, Kansas played to a full house at Ameristar Casino in Kansas City, Mo. I was familiar with the new lead singer, Ronnie Platt, from his days as lead singer with Shooting Star, but this was my first time seeing him with Kansas. From the moment he stepped on stage, Ronnie was in command, and held it throughout the show. He had some big shoes to fill, taking over for Steve Walsh who retired in 2014. Ronnie brought more than his vocals to the band. He brought energy to the band that I\u2019ve not seen in years. These guys weren\u2019t just there to perform Kansas songs; they came to entertain and to have a good time. The energy and excitement made this one of the best Kansas concerts I\u2019ve ever had the pleasure of attending.<\/p>\n

In addition to Ronnie Platt, the band added a keyboardist and background vocalist David Manion. His talent on keys and vocals added just the right \u201cstuff\u201d which made this new and improved version of the band a big hit with the crowd. This night were not about 6 guys, old and new, playing the music of Kansas. This was rock and roll. I can\u2019t remember when I\u2019ve seen the band have this much fun on stage.<\/p>\n

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There were a couple of big surprises during the show that put the show over top and into my top 10 concert experiences. About halfway, original and founding member, Kerry Livgren, came on stage to play guitar on \u201cHold On.\u201d The crowd roared and everyone was on their feet. Kerry seemed as excited to be there as the fans were to see him. The only thing that would have made it better would be if he played a few more songs.<\/p>\n

Later on, another original member, Robby Steinhardt joined the band for “Sparks of the Tempest.” Robby\u2019s voice is as strong as ever. It was my first time seeing him on stage since he left the band in 2006. He has come back strong from a heart attack he had in 2013, and looks better than ever. The fans loved seeing him again.<\/p>\n

The new line up is a perfect combination. I don\u2019t see this \u201cKansas\u201d slowing down any time soon.<\/p>\n

Set List:
\nPeople of the South Wind
\nPoint of Know Return
\nWhat\u2019s on My Mind
\nPlay the Game Tonight
\nThe Wall
\nReason To Be
\nDust in the Wind
\nMiracles Out of Nowhere
\nOpus Insert
\nCloset Chronicles
\nHold On
\nBelexes
\nPortrait (He Knew)
\nSparks of the Tempest<\/p>\n

Encore:
\nFight Fire with Fire
\nCarry on Wayward Son<\/p>\n

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