ROCK BAND KANSAS EXTENDS THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH 20 DATES ADDED!

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 12, 2023    Boise, ID                     Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
September 14, 2023    San Francisco, CA      Golden Gate Theatre
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.