Kansas: Another Fork in the Road - 50th Anniversary Tour

Dec 6, 2024

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

Ticket Prices: $124, $99, $69, $39 - VIP 1 - $304, VIP 2 - $234
Parking: $10.00

Show Start time: 7:30pm


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As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, America’s preeminent progressive rock band KANSAS is adding a third and final leg to 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. 

“This tour has already been incredibly special for the band. The 50th Anniversary Tour started in 2023 which commemorates KANSAS’s first year as a band. It is continuing in 2024 which commemorates the release of the first KANSAS album,” comments KANSAS guitarist and original member Richard Williams. “There are so many places in the U.S. where we haven’t been able to play yet, Topeka and Wichita just to name two, we knew we would have to add a third and final leg to the tour. After such a successful and sold-out premiere of the tour in Pittsburgh, PA, we wanted to put an exclamation point on the tour by having the closing 50th Anniversary Tour concert take place back there at the Benedum Center.”

In a 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

“The audiences for this 50th Anniversary Tour have been exhilarating,” adds KANSAS lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “Let me tell you, after a decade of performing in the band, the energy the fans bring each night continues to give me goosebumps. Fans in attendance seem to continue to raise their energy level and that just makes it even more fun for us up on stage than it already is!”

“As in life, our entire career has been a winding journey,” adds original guitarist 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 decade.” Williams concludes, “There have been and continue to be 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 lineup including original guitarist Richard Williams, bassist & vocalist Billy Greer, lead vocalist & keyboardist Ronnie Platt, keyboardist & vocalist Tom Brislin, violinist & guitarist Joe Deninzon, and original drummer Phil Ehart. Drummer Eric Holmquist is performing on drums while Phil Ehart continues to recover from a major heart attack.

This summer, KANSAS will take a break from its 50th Anniversary Tour to perform its KANSAS Classics set at different events across the United States

With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.

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SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM

TICKET PRICES: $88, $68, $48

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Ticket Prices:

General Admission $10.35 - entry only, Children 12 & Under Free Admission / $12.40 – Day of Taco’Ritas

Live Music by The Chupacabras! & DJ Davis on the Flex Party Truck
Event Time: 1 PM – 6 PM

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About Taco'Ritas! Celebrate with us on Saturday, May 2nd, with live Music from The Chupacabras, Shopping Vendors, Live DJ on the Flex Party Truck from DJ Davis, Salsa Dancing, Margaritas & other great beverages, and of course….TACOS from your favorite local Roanoke restaurants and food trucks! This year, our Zona para Niños (Kids Zone) will return with activities centered on family fun + a new Kids stage with kid-centered music, activities and more! New this year *Dog Oasis Area - This festival is dog friendly!*

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TIPS:

  • You can bring chairs (bringing chairs is encouraged) and umbrellas
  • The festival is dog friendly - Dogs must be leashed. (Dog Oasis Area)
  • You may bring an unopened water into the festival

 

KIDS ZONE (*FREE FACEPAINTING, GLITTER TATTOOS, INFLATABLES...AND MORE*)

Facepainting by April Rose Art - Face Painting

Glitter Tattoos by Kind Fairy Glitter Tattoos

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Kids Stage with Music & Activities

*Children 12 and under are FREE entry to Taco'Ritas*

 

ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS (*All entertainment is included with your ticket!*)

LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

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Pure Pro Wrestling

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Flex Party Truck with DJ Davis

Thank you Flex LLC for providing Entertainment for Taco'Ritas!

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LED 9 Hole Mini Golf

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Mechanical Bull Riding

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PhotoBooth with 4 x 6 Take Home Prints

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DUNK TANK FOR CHARITY

Dunk Our Guests while they raise money for their Charity of Choice!

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Event Schedule: *SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON DAY OF THE FESTIVAL*

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CONTESTS:

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2026 VENDORS!

Food

Empanada Nirvana

Leo's Catering & Co.

Diablos Tacos & Tamales

Get Glazed

El Gordo's Kitchen

Queen's Vegan Cafe

Cabo Fish Taco Truck

Burritos Paso Del Norte

La Shunca LLC

Sweet Revenge Truck

Chariot Social

Shopping

Sweet Jesus Salsa

Peacock Perch Creations

Party On Your Head

Big Daddy's Munchies

Crooked Rook Cookery

Amzie Grace Bowtique

My Needful Things Today

Main Squeeze Lemonade

Entertainment / Kids Vendors

Kind Fairy Glitter Tattoos

April Rose Art - Face Painting

Flex LLC

Salsa Noke

Pure Pro Wrestling - Autograph & Meet the Wrestlers!

More Vendors

Renewal By Andersen

Leaf Guard

Angels of Assisi

Twin Valleys Roller Derby

Roanoke City Police Department

Girl Scouts

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