KANSAS RELEASES NEW SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THROWING MOUNTAINS”

TAKEN FROM THE BAND’S NEW ALBUM ‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’ OUT JUNE 26, 2020

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‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’

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April 17, 2020 – KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, has released a new song and music video for their song “Throwing Mountains” taken from the band’s highly anticipated new studio album “The Absence of Presence” out June 26, 2020 through Inside Out Music. Fans can listen and watch the music video at this link: https://youtu.be/HMOX5rSFb18

“’Throwing Mountains’ might be one of the heaviest songs KANSAS has ever recorded,” comments KANSAS guitarist Zak Rizvi, “At over six minutes long, I like to consider it a bit of a KANSAS mini-epic.” Rizvi wrote the music for the song with lyrics by KANSAS keyboardist Tom Brislin and drummer Phil Ehart.

Brislin says, “It’s very straight forward, ‘get your confidence going, take on any obstacle, conquer the world’ song. It’s pretty timely in the world, today.”

“The song is so much fun to play,” adds KANSAS bassist Billy Greer. “The riff is like ‘Thunder of the Gods’ but dynamic at the same time.”

The band recently gave fans a sneak preview of what they can expect to hear on the album with this sampler video:

Today, ‘The Absence of Presence’ is available for pre-order.

“We are really excited for our fans to be able to get a taste of what is to come from ‘The Absence of Presence,’” says KANSAS lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “I think people will really be surprised by the album. ‘The Absence of Presence’ shows the band firing on all cylinders.”

Billboard.com first announced the new album during an exclusive interview with KANSAS drummer and “The Absence of Presence” co-producer Phil Ehart: http://bit.ly/KansasBillboardTAoP.

“The Absence of Presence” follows-up 2016’s “The Prelude Implicit,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. KANSAS has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, and is famous for classic hits such as ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind’ to the progressive epic ‘Song for America.’

“The Absence of Presence,” released by Inside Out Music, features nine all new tracks written by the band, produced by Zak Rizvi, and co-produced by Phil Ehart and Richard Williams. KANSAS’s signature sound is unmistakable throughout. The album showcases Ronnie Platt’s towering vocals, David Ragsdale’s searing violin, Tom Brislin’s dazzling keyboards, Williams and Rizvi’s electrifying guitar riffs, Ehart’s powerful drums, and Billy Greer’s rocking bass.

“The Absence of Presence” will be released June 26, 2020, on Inside Out Music and is distributed by The Orchard. The album will be available on CD, Double LP 180 Gram Vinyl, Limited Edition Deluxe CD + 5.1 Blu-Ray Artbook, and digitally on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all other streaming services. To pre-order ‘The Absence of Presence’, visit: https://kansas.lnk.to/TheAbsenceofPresence

“The Absence of Presence” Track Listing:

• The Absence of Presence
• Throwing Mountains
• Jets Overhead
• Propulsion 1
• Memories Down the Line
• Circus of Illusion
• Animals on the Roof
• Never
• The Song the River Sang

KANSAS will debut a song off “The Absence of Presence” this summer during Foreigner’s Juke Box Heroes 2020 Tour. More songs off the album will be performed during this fall’s Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour. For more information on KANSAS, “The Absence of Presence,” The Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour, The Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour, or the Juke Box Heroes 2020 tour, please visit: www.kansasband.com

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 AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER APRIL 17  

March 30, 2020 – KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, will release their highly anticipated new studio album “The Absence of Presence” on June 26, 2020. The band gave fans a sneak preview of what they can expect to hear on the album with this sampler video: https://bit.ly/KSTAOPprev

“We are really excited for our fans to be able to get a taste of what is to come from ‘The Absence of Presence,’” says KANSAS lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “I think people will really be surprised by the album. ‘The Absence of Presence’ shows the band firing on all cylinders.”

Billboard.com first announced the new album during an exclusive interview with KANSAS drummer and “The Absence of Presence” co-producer Phil Ehart: http://bit.ly/KansasBillboardTAoP. “The Absence of Presence” will be available for pre-order on April 17.

“The Absence of Presence” follows-up 2016’s “The Prelude Implicit,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. KANSAS has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, and is famous for classic hits such as ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind’ to the progressive epic ‘Song for America.’

“The Absence of Presence,” released by Inside Out Music, features nine all new tracks written by the band, produced by Zak Rizvi, and co-produced by Phil Ehart and Richard Williams. KANSAS’s signature sound is unmistakable throughout. The album showcases Ronnie Platt’s towering vocals, David Ragsdale’s searing violin, Tom Brislin’s dazzling keyboards, Williams and Rizvi’s electrifying guitar riffs, Ehart’s powerful drums, and Billy Greer’s rocking bass.

“We are really proud of the album ‘The Absence of Presence,’” comments KANSAS guitarist, producer, and songwriter Zak Rizvi. “Making a new KANSAS album sets a very high musical standard that is expected from our fans. From rockers, to progressive epics, to ballads, there is something on this recording for everybody.”

“The Absence of Presence” will be released June 26, 2020, on Inside Out Music and is distributed by The Orchard. The album will be available on CD, Double LP 180 Gram Vinyl, Limited Edition Deluxe CD + 5.1 Blu-Ray Artbook, and digitally on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all other streaming services. Pre-order opportunities will be available starting later this spring at KansasBand.com and Amazon.com.

“The Absence of Presence” Track Listing:

• The Absence of Presence
• Throwing Mountains
• Jets Overhead
• Propulsion 1
• Memories Down the Line
• Circus of Illusion
• Animals on the Roof
• Never
• The Song the River Sang

KANSAS will debut a song off “The Absence of Presence” this summer during Foreigner’s Juke Box Heroes 2020 Tour. More songs off the album will be performed during this fall’s Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour. For more information on KANSAS, “The Absence of Presence,” The Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour, The Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour, or the Juke Box Heroes 2020 tour, please visit: www.kansasband.com

Follow KANSAS

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Press Contact

Natalie Schaffer | Big Picture Media

195 Broadway, Suite 341. Brooklyn NY 11211

Office: 212-675-3103 | [email protected]

In the interest of rapidly developing public health concerns and warnings, the following KANSAS concert dates are postponed.

 

March 13 – Salem, OR: Elsinore Theatre (Rescheduled for November 30, 2020)

March 15 – Grand Junction, CO: The Avalon Theatre (Rescheduled for May 18, 2021)

March 19 – Thousand Oaks, CA: Bank of America Performing Arts Center (Rescheduled for December 2, 2020)

March 21 – Las Vegas, NV: The Smith Center (Rescheduled July 5, 2020)

March 22 – Cerritos, CA: Cerritos Center for the Arts (Rescheduled December 3, 2020)

April 17 – Madison, WI: The Orpheum Theater (Rescheduled for October 10, 2020)

April 18 – Appleton, WI: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (Rescheduled for October 9, 2020)

April 24 – Elkhart, IN: The Lerner Theater (Rescheduled for September 26, 2020)

April 25 – Davenport, IA: Adler Theatre (Rescheduled for September 27, 2020)

May 1 – Salem, VA: Salem Civic Center (Rescheduled for June 20, 2020)

May 2 – Richmond, VA: Dominion Energy Center (Rescheduled for June 21, 2020)

May 15 – Newark, OH: Midland Theatre (Rescheduled for December 19, 2020)

May 16 – Marietta, OH: Peoples Bank Theatre (Rescheduled for December 17, 2020)

May 17 – Marietta, OH Peoples Bank Theatre (Rescheduled for December 18, 2020)

 

Tickets purchased for re-scheduled concerts will be honored for the new concerts.

More information will be forthcoming from point of purchase or local box offices.

The March 18, 2020 concert in San Luis Obispo, CA has been cancelled and refunds are available at point of purchase.

The entire KANSAS organization is disappointed by this development, however the safety of our fans, venue employees, the public, and our entire team is paramount.

Due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, and the banning of gatherings of more than 250 people in various localities in the interest of public health, the following KANSAS concert dates are postponed:

March 13 – Salem, OR: Elsinore Theatre (Rescheduled for November 30, 2020)

March 15 – Grand Junction, CO: The Avalon Theatre (Rescheduled for May 18, 2021)

March 18 – San Luis Obispo, CA: Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo (TBD)

March 19 – Thousand Oaks, CA: Bank of America Performing Arts Center (Rescheduled for December 2, 2020)

March 21 – Las Vegas, NV: The Smith Center (TBD)

March 22 – Cerritos, CA: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (Rescheduled December 3, 2020)

Discussions on re-scheduling of the concerts in San Luis Obispo, CA & Las Vegas, NV are ongoing with local promoters. More information on re-scheduling and refund policies will be forthcoming from point of purchase or local box offices.

The entire KANSAS organization is disappointed by this development, however the band is following the policies and recommendations of local officials. The safety of our fans, venue employees, and the public is paramount.

KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, will release their highly anticipated new studio album “The Absence of Presence” on 26^th June 2020.

The album follows-up 2016’s “The Prelude Implicit,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. KANSAS has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, and is famous for classic hits such as ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind’ to progressive epics like ‘Song for America.’

“The Absence of Presence,” released by Inside Out Music, features nine all new tracks written by the band, produced by Zak Rizvi, and co-produced by Phil Ehart and Richard Williams. KANSAS’s signature sound is unmistakable throughout. The album showcases Ronnie Platt’s towering vocals, David Ragsdale’s searing violin, Tom Brislin’s dazzling keyboards, Williams and Rizvi’s electrifying guitar riffs, Ehart’s powerful drums, and Billy Greer’s rocking bass.

This Autumn, KANSAS will be taking its very popular Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour to Europe for 13 dates in October and November. The Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour will include songs from “The Absence of Presence,” classic hits and deep cuts, and will culminate with the iconic album “Point of Know Return” performed in its entirety.

“We are really proud of the album ‘The Absence of Presence,’” comments KANSAS guitarist, producer, and songwriter Zak Rizvi. “Making a new KANSAS album sets a very high musical standard that is expected from our fans. From rockers, to progressive epics, to ballads, there is something on this recording for everybody.”

“It’s been a while since the band has been able to perform in Europe, where we have some very passionate fans,” adds KANSAS guitarist Richard Williams. “We are excited to take the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour across Europe. Not only will they hear us perform that album in its entirety, along with other hits and deep cuts, but they will be the first fans to hear some of the songs from ‘The Absence of Presence’ performed live.”

Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour Dates
October 18 – London, England – Palladium
October 20 – Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhunderthalle
October 21 – Hamburg, Germany – Docks
October 23 – Tampere, Finland – Tamperetalo
October 24 – Helsinki, Finland – Culture House
October 26 – Stockholm, Sweden – Cirkus
October 27 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
October 29 – Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom
October 31 – Brussels, Belgium – Cirque Royal
November 3 – Munich, Germany – Circus Krone
November 5 – Heilbronn, Germany – Harmonie
November 9 – Bochum, Germany – RuhrCongress
November 10 – Amsterdam, Holland – Carre Theatre

After wrapping-up current U.S. dates for the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour this spring, KANSAS will debut a track from “The Absence of Presence” live, this summer, during the Juke Box Heroes 2020 Tour when the band will be touring with Foreigner and Europe.

Tickets for the KANSAS Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour will go on sale this week. Ticket and VIP Package information is available at KansasBand.com. Tickets for the U.S. Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour, Juke Box Heroes 2020 Tour, and KANSAS Classics dates are on sale now with ticket and VIP package information are also available at KansasBand.com.

For more information on KANSAS, The Absence of Presence, The Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour, The Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour, or the Juke Box Heroes 2020 tour, please visit: www.kansasband.com

Upcoming Tour Dates

Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour Dates
March 6 – Wichita Falls, TX – Memorial Auditorium
March 7 – Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium
March 13 – Salem, OR – Elsinore Theatre
March 15 – Grand Junction, CO – The Avalon Theatre
March 18 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
March 19 – Thousand Oaks, CA – Bank of America Performing Arts Center
March 21 – Las Vegas, NV – The Smith Center
March 22 – Cerritos, CA – Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
April 17 – Madison, WI – The Orpheum Theater
April 18 – Appleton, WI – Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
April 24 – Elkhart, IN – The Lerner Theatre
April 25 – Davenport, IA – Adler Theatre
May 1 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
May 2 – Richmond, VA- Dominion Energy Center
May 8 – Lowell, MA – Lowell Memorial Auditorium
May 9 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
May 15 – Newark, OH – Midland Theatre
May 16 – Marietta, OH – The Peoples Bank Theatre
May 17 – Marietta, OH – The Peoples Bank Theatre
May 29 – Fayetteville, AR – Walton Arts Center
May 30 – Little Rock, AR – Robinson Performance Hall

Juke Box Heroes 2020 Tour Dates with Foreigner & Europe
July 9 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
July 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion
July 11 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheater
July 14 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 15 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
July 18 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
July 21 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
July 22 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 24 – Bonner Springs, KS – Providence Medical Center Amphitheatre
July 25 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Center
July 26 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 28 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 29 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
July 31 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
August 1 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
August 2 – Burgettstown, PA – S&T Bank Music Park
August 4 – Boston, MA – Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion
August 5 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
August 7 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
August 8 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
August 9 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
August 21 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
August 22 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
August 23 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Heath at Jones Beach Theater
August 25 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion
August 26 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
August 28 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
August 29 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
August 30 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
September 1 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
September 4 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
September 5 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 6 – West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre
September 8 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre
September 9 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
September 11 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
September 12 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
September 13 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

KANSAS Classics Tour Dates

May 20 – Wichita, KS – WAVE – Outdoor Stage
May 21 – Mayetta, KS – Prairie Band Casino & Resort
May 23 – Biloxi, MS – IP Casino Resort
October 2 – Effingham, IL – Effingham Performance Center
October 4 – Deadwood, SD – Deadwood Mountain Grand

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AMPHITHEATER TOUR KICKS OFF JULY 9th IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM

TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 17th AT LIVENATION.COM

(LOS ANGELES, CA – January 13, 2020) – “I Want To Know What Love Is.” “Cold As Ice.” “Hot Blooded.” “Juke Box Hero.” “Urgent.” “Dust In The Wind.” “Carry on Wayward Son.” “Point of Know Return.” “The Final Countdown.” “Carrie.”

These are some of the iconic songs of summer by rock’s ultimate Juke Box Heroes. Legendary band FOREIGNER, special guest KANSAS, and featuring EUROPE will bring these hits to your city this summer with the Juke Box Heroes 2020 tour.

Set to launch in Albuquerque, NM on July 9th, presented by Live Nation, FOREIGNER will be joined by fellow acclaimed artists, special guest KANSAS, and feautring EUROPE for an unforgettable night of night of rock ’n’ roll. Tickets go on sale January 17, 2020 at 10am local time at www.livenation.com. The full routing can be found below.

With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” FOREIGNER still rocks the charts more than 40 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard Top 200 album success. FOREIGNER’s November 2019 release of Double Vision, Then & Now Is a DVD/CD package that celebrates the 40th anniversary of FOREIGNER’s iconic album. It features a stunning reunion concert that brings together the current and original band members playing all the hits at the top of their game. 2020 will kick off with a three-day run at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra in mid January. Another highlight forthcoming is a residency at The Venetian, Las Vegas which kicks off on January 24, 2020.

“We can’t wait to hit the road with our good friends KANSAS and EUROPE and bring all our biggest hits to cities across the country,” says FOREIGNER founding member, songwriter and lead guitarist Mick Jones. “We always have such a good time together, and combined we share some of the greatest songs in rock and roll. We are so excited to see our fans from coast to coast, and plan to make this summer our most epic tour yet!”

With a legendary career spanning more than four decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes fifteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), and two one million-selling gold singles, ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times. Last month “Carry On Wayward Son” was certified as a 4x Platinum-selling single, and “Dust in the Wind” was certified as a 3x Platinum-selling single by RIAA. Continuing to write their legacy, KANSAS will be releasing their 16th studio album in the summer of 2020.

Says KANSAS, “We look forward to touring with FOREIGNER. It has been nearly ten years since both bands have done a full tour together. That run was a blast, and we are excited to get started this summer. The bands and the crews get along great, and we’ll all be working tougher to perform an exceptional show for the fans.”

With over three decades and dozens of millions albums sold, including a number one hit in 25 countries, EUROPE’s Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitars), Mic Michaeli (keyboards), John Leven (bass) and Ian Haugland (drums) are as hardworking as ever, annually performing concerts worldwide and producing new albums that are critically acclaimed by fans and the music industry alike. Their eleventh studio album, WALK THE EARTH, was released October 20, 2017 on Hell & Back Recordings (Silver Lining Music). It was recorded at famed Abbey Road Studios in London with Grammy® Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton) and won a Swedish Grammy for Best Album.

“The band is super thrilled that this summer, we’ll be back in the USA… the birthplace of rock and roll,” says EUROPE’s Joey Tempest. “It’s been four long years and we are honored to be on the road with FOREIGNER and KANSAS for this extensive tour across North America. Strap yourself in! Europe in America once again!”

Check out the tour at any of the following stops. Fans can visit livenation.com for updates on tour dates and news.

NEW KANSAS POINT OF KNOW RETURN ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES:

DATE CITY/STATE VENUE

Thurs July 9, 2020	Albuquerque, NM	Isleta Amphitheater
Fri, July 10, 2020	Phoenix, AZ	Ak-Chin Pavilion
Sat, July 11, 2020	Chula Vista, CA	North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
*Mon, July 13, 2020	Irvine, CA	FivePoint Amphitheatre
Tues, July 14, 2020	Mountain View, CA	Shoreline Amphitheatre
Wed, July 15, 2020	Wheatland, CA	Toyota Amphitheatre
*Fri, July 17, 2020	Portland, OR	Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
Sat, July 18, 2020	Auburn, WA	White River Amphitheatre
Tues, July 21, 2020	Salt Lake City, UT	USANA Amphitheatre
Wed, July 22, 2020	Morrison, CO	Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Fri, July 24, 2020	Kansas City, MO	Providence Medical Center Amphitheater
Sat, July 25, 2020	Indianapolis, IN	Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
Sun, July 26, 2020	St. Louis, MO	Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Tues, July 28, 2020	Detroit, MI	DTE Energy Music Theatre
Wed, July 29, 2020	Cleveland, OH	Blossom Music Center
Fri, July 31, 2020	Chicago, IL	Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat, August 1, 2020	Cincinnati, OH	Riverbend Music Center
Sun, August 2, 2020	Pittsburgh, PA	S&T Bank Music Park
Tues, August 4, 2020	Boston, MA	Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion
Wed, August 5, 2020	Syracuse, NY	St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Fri, August 7, 2020	Darien Center, NY	Darien Lake Amphitheater
Sat, August 8, 2020	Toronto, ON	Budweiser Stage
Sun, August 9, 2020	Saratoga Springs, NY	Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Fri, August 21, 2020	Bristow, VA	Jiffy Lube Live
Sat, August 22, 2020	Holmdel, NY	PNC Bank Arts Center
Sun, August 23, 2020	Wantagh, NY	Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Tues, August 25, 2020	Camden, NJ	BB&T Pavilion
Wed, August 26, 2020	Virginia Beach, VA	Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Fri, August 28, 2020	Raleigh, NC	Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sat, August 29, 2020	Charlotte, NC	PNC Music Pavilion
Sun, August 30, 2020	Birmingham, AL	Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Tues, Sep 1, 2020	Alpharetta, GA	Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
*Fri, Sep 4, 2020	Jacksonville, FL	Daily’s Place
Sat, Sep 5, 2020	Tampa, FL	MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sun, Sep 6, 2020	West Palm Beach, FL	Coral Sky Amphitheatre
Tues, Sep 8, 2020	Nashville, TN	Ascend Amphitheater
Wed, Sep 9, 2020	Southaven, MS	BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
Fri, Sep 11, 2020	Dallas, TX	Dos Equis Pavilion
Sat, Sep 12, 2020	Houston, TX	The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sun, Sep 13, 2020	Austin, TX	Germania Insurance Amphitheater

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SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY

Nashville, TN – September 23, 2019 – America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be embarking on the fourth and final leg of their popular Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour during the winter and spring of 2020. Launched as a celebration of the 40^th Anniversary of the massive hit album Point of Know Return, the band will be performing the album in its entirety. The tour showcases classic KANSAS music including hit songs, deep cuts, and fan favorites. Tickets and KANSAS VIP Packages for most dates go on sale to the general public Friday, September 27, 2019. Ticket information can be found at www.kansasband.com.

Currently in the third leg of the tour, the KANSAS: Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour premiered September 28, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. The tour has already performed to near capacity and enthusiastic audiences in cities including Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Worcester, MA; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Baltimore, MD; Clearwater, FL; and more.

In 1977, KANSAS followed up the success of Leftoverture by releasing the album Point of Know Return. Containing the smash hit and million-selling single “Dust in the Wind,” along with fan favorites such as “Portrait (He Knew),” “Closet Chronicles,” and “Paradox,” Point of Know Return became the band’s greatest selling studio album. The album peaked at #4 on Billboard’s Album charts, reached sextuple-platinum status with more than six million copies sold, and had three Billboard Hot 100 singles.

“It’s exciting how popular the Point of Know Return Anniversary shows have been,” comments KANSAS lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “When we wrap up this fourth and final leg, we will have played nearly 100 of these shows over nearly two years. We have worked hard to give audiences a memorable musical experience with this tour. We are excited to continue it with the final leg of the tour, then see what we come up with next!”

Throughout the tour, live shows not only culminate with the album Point of Know Return performed in its entirety, but KANSAS also performs classic hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites.  In some cases the band even puts a new spin on a KANSAS classic.  The more KANSAS musical event has songs for every type of KANSAS fan.

“The winter and spring of 2020 will wrap-up the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour shows. That does not mean we have any plans to slow down, though,” reinforces KANSAS drummer and original member Phil Ehart. “We are in the middle of recording a new studio album we plan to release sometime in 2020 and definitely have more touring in the works. But for these specific Point of Know Return Anniversary shows, this will be your last chance to see them.”

KANSAS is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. Originally formed in 1973 in Topeka, KS, the band’s documentary film KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere is currently being broadcast on AXSTV.  KANSAS has released 15 studio albums, including its most recent release The Prelude Implicit (2016), and plans to release of another new studio album in 2020. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to ‘carry on;’ performing in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.

NEW KANSAS POINT OF KNOW RETURN ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES

14-Feb-20	North Charleston, SC	North Charleston Performing Arts Center
22-Feb-20	Knoxville, TN	Tennessee Theatre
28-Feb-20	Augusta, GA	The Miller Theater
29-Feb-20	Chattanooga, TN	Tivoli Theatre
6-Mar-20	Wichita Falls, TX	Memorial Auditorium Wichita Falls
7-Mar-20	Amarillo, TX	Amarillo Civic Center
13-Mar-20	Salem, OR	Historic Elsinore Theatre
18-Mar-20	San Luis Obispo, CA	Harold Miossi Performing Arts Center
19-Mar-20	Thousand Oaks, CA	Bank of America Performing Arts Center
21-Mar-20	Las Vegas, NV	The Smith Center for Performing Arts
22-Mar-20	Cerritos, CA	Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
17-Apr-20	Madison, WI	Orpheum Theater
18-Apr-20	Appleton, WI	Thrivent Financial Hall
24-Apr-20	Elkhart, IN	The Lerner Theatre
25-Apr-20	Davenport, IA	Adler Theatre
1-May-20	Salem, VA	Salem Civic Center
2-May-20	Richmond, VA	Dominion Arts Center – Carpenter Theatre
8-May-20	Lowell, MA	Lowell Memorial Auditorium
9-May-20	New Haven, CT	College Street Music Hall
16-May-20	Marietta, OH	Peoples Bank Theatre
29-May-20	Fayetteville, AR	Walton Arts Center – Baum Walker Hall
30-May-20	Little Rock, AR	Robinson Performance Hall

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED KANSAS POINT OF KNOW RETURN ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES

27-Sep	Tulsa, OK	Brady Theater
28-Sep	Park City, KS	Hartman Arena
4-Oct	Topeka, KS	Topeka Performing Arts Center
5-Oct	Omaha, NE	Orpheum Theater
11-Oct	Wausau, WI	The Grand Theater
12-Oct	Minneapolis, MN	State Theater
18-Oct	Champaign, IL	Virginia Theatre
19-Oct	Waukegan, IL	Genesee Theatre
25-Oct	Concord, NH	Capitol Center for the Arts
26-Oct	Albany, NY	Palace Theatre
1-Nov	Quebec City, QC	Grand Théâtre de Québec
2-Nov	Montreal, QC	Théâtre St-Denis
8-Nov	Rochester, NY	Kodak Center Theater
9-Nov	Erie, PA	Warner Theatre
15-Nov	Reading, PA	Santander Performing Arts Center
16-Nov	Durham, NC	Durham Performing Arts Center
22-Nov	Richmond, KY	EKU Center for the Arts
23-Nov	Huntsville, AL	Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at Von Braun Center
6-Dec	Corpus Christi, TX	Selena Auditorium
7-Dec	Sugar Land, TX	Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
14-Dec	New York, NY	The Beacon Theatre*
31-Jan-20	Savannah, GA	Johnny Mercer Theatre
1-Feb-20	Jacksonville, FL	Florida Theatre
3-Feb-20	The Villages, FL	Sharon L. Morse Center for Performing Arts
6-Feb-20	Fort Myers, FL	Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
7-Feb-20	Melbourne, FL	King Center for the Performing Arts

*Special Performance. Not part of the Fall Tour. Performing both Leftoverture & Point of Know Return.

For more information on KANSAS and the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour, please visit:

www.kansasband.com
www.facebook.com/kansasband
www.twitter.com/kansasband

SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUMS TO BE PERFORMED IN THEIR ENTIRETIES

Nashville, TN – For one night only at The Beacon Theatre in New York City, America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be performing two of rock’s most iconic albums, Leftoverture and Point of Know Return, in their entireties. On Saturday, December 14, 2019, KANSAS will be showcasing the two multi-platinum albums as well as other fan favorites. Ultimate Classic Rock announced the concert event here: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/kansas-beacon-2019.

Tickets and KANSAS VIP Packages go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 17, 2019. Ticket information can be found at www.kansasband.com.

KANSAS premiered the Leftoverture 40^th Anniversary Tour in 2016 to celebrate the band’s breakthrough album. What started as a concept of 10 concerts grew to more than 80 performances in select cities throughout 2016-2017. Based on that popularity, KANSAS followed that tour up with the even more successful Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour in 2018. Those performances will extend into 2020 and have already performed to large and enthusiastic audiences in cities including Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, MO; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Worcester, MA; Clearwater, FL; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Baltimore, MD; Denver, CO; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; and Los Angeles, CA.

In 1976, KANSAS released the album Leftoverture. Containing the smash hit and million-selling single “Carry On Wayward Son,” along with fan favorites such as “The Wall,” “Miracles Out Of Nowhere,” and “What’s On My Mind,” Leftoverture became the band’s breakthrough album. The album peaked at #5 on Billboard’s Album charts and reached sextuple-platinum status with more than six million copies sold.

In 1977, KANSAS followed up the success of Leftoverture by releasing the album Point of Know Return. Containing the iconic million-selling single “Dust in the Wind,” along with fan favorites such as “Portrait (He Knew),” “Closet Chronicles,” and “Paradox,” Point of Know Return became the band’s greatest selling studio album. The album peaked at #4 on Billboard’s Album charts, reached sextuple-platinum status with more than six million copies sold, and had three Billboard Hot 100 singles.

“Leftoverture and Point of Know Return are KANSAS’s two biggest albums,” comments KANSAS drummer and original member Phil Ehart. “We did more than 80 shows performing the album Leftoverture in its entirety. We are currently performing the album Point of Know Return in its entirety in select cities. So, for one night, we thought it would be exciting for fans to see us perform both albums. We felt this concert would be a great way to put an exclamation point on 2019, before the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour resumes at the end of January.”

Performances on the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour begin with an acoustic set of some KANSAS favorites before the band breaks into an extended set featuring the traditional KANSAS “wall of sound.”

“You do not find many theaters more famous than The Beacon Theatre in New York City,” adds KANSAS guitarist Zak Rizvi. “Add in being in New York City during the holidays, as someone who grew up an avid KANSAS fan, this is a concert I would travel to attend. Between touring and recording a new album, 2019 was already set up to be incredible for the band. This concert will really cap it off.”

KANSAS is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. Originally formed in 1973 in Topeka, KS, the band’s documentary film KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere is currently being broadcast on AXSTV. KANSAS has released 15 studio albums, including its most recent release The Prelude Implicit (2016), and plans to release of another new studio album in 2020. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to ‘carry on;’ performing in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.

DATE	CITY/STATE	VENUE
9/11/2019	Spokane, WA	First Interstate Center for the Arts
9/13/2019	Santa Rosa, CA	Luther Burbank Center
9/14/2019	Stockton, CA	Bob Hope Theatre
9/17/2019	Bakersfield, CA	Fox Theater
9/19/2019	Mesa, AZ	Ikeda Theater
9/21/2019	Salt Lake City, UT	Eccles Theater
9/22/2019	Cheyenne, WY	Cheyenne Civic Center
9/27/2019	Tulsa, OK	Brady Theater
9/28/2019	Park City, KS	Hartman Arena
10/4/2019	Topeka, KS	Topeka Performing Arts Center
10/5/2019	Omaha, NE	Orpheum Theater
10/11/2019	Wausau, WI	The Grand Theater
10/12/2019	Minneapolis, MN	State Theater
10/18/2019	Champaign, IL	Virginia Theatre
10/19/2019	Waukegan, IL	Genesee Theatre
10/25/2019	Concord, NH	Capitol Center for the Arts
10/26/2019	Albany, NY	Palace Theatre
11/1/2019	Quebec City, QC	Grand Théâtre de Québec
11/2/2019	Montreal, QC	Théâtre St-Denis
11/8/2019	Rochester, NY	Kodak Center Theater
11/9/2019	Erie, PA	Warner Theatre
11/16/2019	Durham, NC	Durham Performing Arts Center
11/22/2019	Richmond, KY	EKU Center for the Arts
11/23/2019	Huntsville, AL	Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at Von Braun Center
12/6/2019	Corpus Christi, TX	Selena Auditorium
12/7/2019	Sugar Land, TX	Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
1/31/2020	Savannah, GA	Johnny Mercer Theatre
2/1/2020	Jacksonville, FL	Florida Theatre
2/3/2020	The Villages, FL	Sharon L. Morse Center for Performing Arts
2/4/2020	The Villages, FL	Sharon L. Morse Center for Performing Arts
2/6/2020	Fort Myers, FL	Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
2/7/2020	Melbourne, FL	King Center for the Performing Arts

For more information on KANSAS and the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour, please visit:

www.kansasband.com
www.facebook.com/kansasband
www.twitter.com/kansasband

For media requests contact:
J.R. Rees | KANSAS Management Office
[email protected]

POINT OF KNOW RETURN

SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY

Nashville, TN – April 8, 2019 – America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring select cities in the United States and Canada in during the fall and winter, on the third leg of their popular Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. Launched as a celebration of the 40^th Anniversary of the massive hit album Point of Know Return, the band will be performing the album in its entirety. The tour showcases classic KANSAS music including hit songs, deep cuts, and fan favorites. Tickets and KANSAS VIP Packages for most dates go on sale to the general public Friday, April 12, 2019. Ticket information can be found at www.kansasband.com.

Currently in the midst of its second leg of the tour, the KANSAS: Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour premiered September 28, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. The tour has already performed to large and enthusiastic audiences in cities including Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, MO; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Worcester, MA; Clearwater, FL; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Baltimore, MD; Denver, CO; San Diego, CA; and Los Angeles, CA.

In 1977, KANSAS followed up the success of Leftoverture by releasing the album Point of Know Return. Containing the smash hit and million-selling single “Dust in the Wind,” along with fan favorites such as “Portrait (He Knew),” “Closet Chronicles,” and “Paradox,” Point of Know Return became the band’s greatest selling studio album. The album peaked at #4 on Billboard’s Album charts, reached sextuple-platinum status with more than six million copies sold, and had three Billboard Hot 100 singles.

“The sentiments for this anniversary tour for Point of Know Return are kind of similar to the release of the album itself,” comments KANSAS drummer and original member, Phil Ehart. “Just like when we first released the album, as a band, we knew we had to deliver a tour just as good, or better, than what we did for Leftoverture. So, that’s what we’ve tried to do. Fan response has been overwhelmingly positive and we are excited to continue it and take this show to more people.”

Throughout the tour, live shows not only culminate with the album Point of Know Return performed in its entirety, but KANSAS also performs classic hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites. In some cases the band even puts a new spin on a KANSAS classic. The KANSAS musical event has songs for every type of KANSAS fan.

KANSAS violinist David Ragsdale adds, “This tour really is so much fun. As engrained as this album is in popular culture with ‘Dust in the Wind’, the song ‘Point of Know Return,’ and the album artwork, it’s not uncommon for people to overlook the incredible depth of the album. This entire set keeps the band on our toes and is hopefully as fun for the audience as it is for us!”

KANSAS is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. Originally formed in 1973 in Topeka, KS, the band’s documentary film KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere is currently being broadcast on AXSTV. KANSAS has released 15 studio albums, including its most recent release The Prelude Implicit (2016), and plans to release of another new studio album in 2020. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to ‘carry on;’ performing in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.

NEW KANSAS POINT OF KNOW RETURN ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES:

DATE CITY/STATE VENUE

September 11	Spokane, WA First Interstate Center for the Arts
September 13	Santa Rosa, CA Luther Burbank Center
September 14	Stockton, CA Bob Hope Theatre
September 17	Bakersfield, CA Fox Theater
September 19	Mesa, AZ Ikeda Theater
September 21	Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theater
September 22	Cheyenne, WY Cheyenne Civic Center
September 27	Tulsa, OK Brady Theater
September 28	Park City, KS Hartman Arena
October 4	Topeka, KS Topeka Performing Arts Center
October 5	Omaha, NE Orpheum Theater
October 11	Wausau, WI The Grand Theater
October 12	Minneapolis, MN State Theater
October 18	Champaign, IL Virginia Theatre
October 19	Waukegan, IL Genesee Theatre
October 25	Concord, NH Capitol Center for the Arts
October 26	Albany, NY Palace Theatre
November 1	Quebec City, QC Grand Théâtre de Québec
November 2	Montreal, QC Théâtre St-Denis
November 8	Rochester, NY Kodak Center Theater
November 9	Erie, PA Warner Theatre
November 16	Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center
November 22	Richmond, KY EKU Center for the Arts
November 23	Huntsville, AL Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at Von Braun Center
December 6	Corpus Christi, TX Selena Auditorium
December 7	Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
January 31	2020 Savannah, GA Johnny Mercer Theatre
February 1	2020 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre
February 6	2020 Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
February 7	2020 Melbourne, FL King Center for the Performing Arts

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED KANSAS POINT OF KNOW RETURN ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES:

DATE CITY/STATE VENUE

April 10	Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre
April 12	Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
April 13	Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
May 10	Rockford, IL Coronado Performing Arts Center
May 11	Ft. Wayne, IN Foellinger Theater

For more information on KANSAS and the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour, please visit:

www.kansasband.com

www.facebook.com/kansasband

www.twitter.com/kansasband

For media requests contact:

J.R. Rees | KANSAS Management Office

[email protected]

To our fans in Western Canada,

Due to circumstances beyond the band’s control, the concert dates scheduled on April 24 in Vancouver, BC; April 26 in Edmonton, AB; April 28 in Calgary, AB; April 30 in Saskatoon, SK; May 1 in Regina, SK; and May 3 in Winnipeg, MB; have been cancelled.

The band is disappointed we will not be able to perform for our fans in Western Canada at that time. We hope to be able to perform for you soon.

Refunds will be available at point of purchase.