Classic Rock
Kansas and 38 Special announces co-headlining tour dates
Kansas and 38 Special have many tour dates scheduled across the United States this year and added a few more to their extensive list of shows. Their co-headlining tour will go to Little Rock (AR), Lampe (MO), Macon (GA), Tuscaloosa (AL), Lincoln (NE), Fort Wayne (IN) and Beaver (KY).
Kansas and 38 Special new co-headlining tour dates
June
- 5 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
- 6 – Lampe, MO – Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater
- 12 – Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheater
- 13 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
- 19 – Park City, KS – Heartland Credit Union Arena (Kansas solo)
- 20 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl
July
- 10 – Fort Wayne, IN – Foellinger Theatre
- 17 – Beaver Dam, KY – Beaver Dam Amphitheater
Kansas nowadays is formed by: Phil Ehart (Drums – Since 1970), Rich Williams (Guitar – Since 1973), Ronnie Platt (Vocals, keyboards – Since 2014), Zak Rizvi (Guitar – Since 2024), Tom Brislin (Keyboards – Since 2018), Joe Deninzon (Violin and more – Since 2023) and Dan McGowan (Bass – Since 2024).
38 Special’s line-up has: Don Barnes (Vocals, guitar and more (1974 to 1987 and since 1992), Bobby Caps (Keyboards – Since 1992), Gary “Madman” Moffatt (Drums – Since 1996), Barry Dunaway (Bass – Since 2014) and Jerry Riggs (Guitar – Since 2019).
Kansas’ most recent album is “The Absence of Presence”, released in 2020. Until last year the group was celebrating their 50th birthday (Created in 1973). Same with 38 Special, which was created in 1974 and will continue to celebrate their 50th birthday in 2025.
