KANSAS RELEASES NEW SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “JETS OVERHEAD”
TAKEN FROM THE BAND’S NEW ALBUM ‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’
RELEASE DATE: JUNE 26, 2020
LISTEN AND WATCH
‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’ NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
“Longtime, hardcore fans will roar with approval at the precise musicianship, contemplative lyrics, soaring vocals with tight harmonies, intricate arrangements, memorable riffs, complex changes, and majestic musical passages in the album’s nine songs.” – American Songwriter
“This is a beautifully-executed and classy album of rare superiority, and it will no doubt bring you much listening comfort in these times of uncertainty.” – The Prog Report
JUNE 5, 2020 – KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, has released another new song and music video for their song “Jets Overhead” 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://bit.ly/2BswEXn
“Jets Overhead” has become one of my favorite songs on the album, says KANSAS Guitarist Zak Rizvi, who wrote the music for the song. “Tom Brislin wrote some fantastic lyrics, David Ragsdale‘s violin solo is absolutely smoking, and Ronnie Platt nailed the vocals.”
“Jets Overhead” follows the release of “Memories Down the Line”, which was released on May 15. Fans can stream the song and watch the video here:
In April, they released the song and music video for “Throwing Mountains”, which can be seen here:
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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.
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:
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Press Contact
Natalie Schaffer | Big Picture Media
195 Broadway, Suite 341. Brooklyn NY 11211
Office: 212-675-3103 | [email protected]
Due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour scheduled for October & November 2020 has been postponed until October & November 2021. New dates are listed below.
While we are disappointed at the need to reschedule, KANSAS is excited to bring the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour to our European fans in 2021.
Keep your tickets. Tickets for 2020 concerts will be honored for the rescheduled concert in 2021.
October 12, 2021 – Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhunderthalle
October 13, 2021 – Hamburg, Germany – Docks
October 15, 2021 – Helsinki, Finland – Culture House
October 16, 2021 – Tampere, Finland – Tamperetalo
October 18, 2021 – Stockholm, Sweden – Cirkus
October 20, 2021 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
October 22, 2021 – Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom
October 23, 2021 – Bochum, Germany – RuhrCongress
October 27, 2021 – Munich, Germany – Circus Krone
October 28, 2021 – Heilbronn, Germany – Harmonie
October 30, 2021 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Carre Theatre
October 31, 2021 – Brussels, Belgium – Cirque Royal
November 2, 2021 – Paris, France – L’Olympia Theatre
November 4, 2021 – London, England – Palladium
The Jukebox Heroes Tour 2020 with Foreigner, Kansas, and Europe will no longer be taking place. Ticket holders will be emailed directly with their refund options. Visit www.livenation.com/
KANSAS RELEASES NEW SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “MEMORIES DOWN THE LINE”
TAKEN FROM THE BAND’S NEW ALBUM ‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’
RELEASE DATE: JUNE 26, 2020
LISTEN AND WATCH
‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’
“Longtime, hardcore fans will roar with approval at the precise musicianship, contemplative lyrics, soaring vocals with tight harmonies, intricate arrangements, memorable riffs, complex changes, and majestic musical passages in the album’s nine songs.” – American Songwriter
MAY 15, 2020 – KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, has released a new song and music video for their song “Memories Down the Line” 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://bit.ly/KansasMemoriesVid
“‘Memories Down the Line’ starts out as a piano-based rock ballad; It builds dynamically to a more powerful sound that still has a sense of longing to it,” comments KANSAS keyboardist Tom Brislin. “Lyrically, I was intrigued by the concept of not only passing down one’s physical traits from generation to generation, but also the experiences that shape us. As with a number of coincidences occurring with this album, I had no idea we would be living through unforgettable times, when the song would be released.”
“We are living during a time when people are doing a lot of reflecting – reflecting on past memories, or the memories they are making right now,” adds KANSAS Lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “‘Memories Down the Line’ really makes one consider the importance of sharing our experiences with those who come after us. I love the sincerity of the song.”
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.
Today, ‘The Absence of Presence’ is available for pre-order.
Last month they released the song and music video for “Throwing Mountains”, which can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMOX5rSFb18
“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:
Follow KANSAS
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 18 – San Luis Obispo, CA: Performing Arts Canter – Cancelled
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 8 – Lowell, MA: Lowell Memorial Auditorium (Rescheduled for March 25, 2021)
May 9 – New Haven, CT: College Street Music Hall (Rescheduled for March 27, 2021)
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)
May 20 – Wichita, KS: Wave (Rescheduled for September 18, 2020)
May 21 – Mayetta, KS: Grand Prairie Band Casino(Rescheduled for September 17, 2020)
May 23 – Biloxi, MS: IP Casino (Rescheduled for November 21, 2020)
May 29 – Fayetteville, AR: Walton Arts Center – Cancelled
May 30 – Little Rock, AR: Robinson Performance Hall – Cancelled
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 May 29, 2020 concert in Fayetteville, AR has been cancelled and refunds are available at the point of purchase.
The May 30, 2020 concert in Little Rock, AR has been cancelled and refunds are available at the 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.
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
LISTEN AND WATCH HERE
‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’
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:
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
Press Contact
Natalie Schaffer | Big Picture Media
195 Broadway, Suite 341. Brooklyn NY 11211
Office: 212-675-3103 | [email protected]
SNEAK PREVIEW AVAILABLE HERE: https://bit.ly/KSTAOPprev
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:
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
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.