OT: old bands touring again …

[DAWGSANDSAINTS]

Saw where .38 Special and Kansas are touring together this year and only one original band member is still with .38 Special and 0 original still touring with Kansas.
Love both but not sure it will be worth the expense and hassle and will probably be disappointed in the sound quality of not having the same version/sound of what they were and what I remember when they were in their heyday of the 70’s and 80’s and 90’s.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Saw where .38 Special and Kansas are touring together this year and only one original band member is still with .38 Special and 0 original still touring with Kansas.
Love both but not sure it will be worth the expense and hassle and will probably be disappointed in the sound quality of not having the same version/sound of what they were and what I remember when they were in their heyday of the 70’s and 80’s and 90’s.

They might as well be a tribute band at that point.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

Yeah, I get what you mean… I don’t want to travel much to see legacy acts either

I briefly thought about seeing Kansas at the Riley Center back in January but decided against it…

That said, I’m not against seeing them. The one time I’ve seen Skynyrd there were only two pre-crash members performing (Rossington & Medlocke), and they were great in Brandon…

 

[Dawgbite]

Kansas was the first concert I ever attended. It’ll honestly be better music. I’m a Parrothead from way back. I’ve probably seen Buffett two dozen times or more. Since his death his band The Corral Reefers have done a few shows with Mack McAnnally and Scotty Emmerick fronting. I’ve seen them twice and while the atmosphere isn’t there because Buffett was an electric entertainer, the music is honestly better.

 

[patdog]

They might as well be a tribute band at that point.

That’s all they are. Throw Forenier

 

[patdog]

Kansas was the first concert I ever attended. It’ll honestly be better music. I’m a Parrothead from way back. I’ve probably seen Buffett two dozen times or more. Since his death his band The Corral Reefers have done a few shows with Mack McAnnally and Scotty Emmerick fronting. I’ve seen them twice and while the atmosphere isn’t there because Buffett was an electric entertainer, the music is honestly better.

My first concert too. Saw them 3 times. Late 70s in Jackson when they were at their peak. Late 90s in Biloxi opening for Styx when DDY had rejoined the band & Todd Suchermans first tour replacing John Panazzo on drums. And at the state fair in the 2000s. Great and underrated band. But I wouldn’t see them now.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Kansas was my first concert in 1977.

 

[She Mate Me]

It's a blatant money grab and I'm sure they're grabbing plenty of it.

If the people paying to see them are enjoying themselves, live and let live.

 

[Dawgbite]

Kansas was my first concert in 1977.

Don’t remember the exact year but it was late 70’s at The Orphium in Memphis.

 

[ZombieKissinger]

Heard Dent May is getting back together for a new tour for their new album, but not sure if it’s the original band or a legacy act

 

[MarkDallas]

It's a blatant money grab and I'm sure they're grabbing plenty of it.

Technically yes but bands make so little from royalties in the streaming era that's it's really the only way to make money.


Related note... Went to see Hank Jr in Feb. Assumed they were going to wheel him out and prop him up on a stool. Still wanted to go to say that I'd seen him. Boy was I wrong. Dude put on a SHOW at 76 yo.

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

Rock and Roll is a young person's deal in my head. It was about rebelling against "the man", Living life in the fast lane, hoping you die before you get old. Frank at 70 wasn't any different than at 30. Not like that for Rock bands. The saddest part is the crowds with canes and walkers, moving slow and looking decrepit. My grandpa didn't go see Springhsteen or Alice Cooper with me back in the day. Now all that are there is my grandpa. The handicap seats are standing room only. I just can't get past that to go to a concert any more.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

Technically yes but bands make so little from royalties in the streaming era that's it's really the only way to make money.

That’s correct. I also make it a point to buy merch (I have so many t-shirts) and albums on different streaming services (usually Apple Music and Bandcamp)

Related note... Went to see Hank Jr in Feb. Assumed they were going to wheel him out and prop him up on a stool. Still wanted to go to say that I'd seen him. Boy was I wrong. Dude put on a SHOW at 76 yo.

Robert Plant at the Orpheum in Memphis was fabulous…

Rod Stewart’s show in Brandon last year was one of my Top 5 in 2025…

Jorma & Jack were great last year too

Rock and Roll is a young person's deal in my head. It was about rebelling against "the man", Living life in the fast lane, hoping you die before you get old. Frank at 70 wasn't any different than at 30. Not like that for Rock bands. The saddest part is the crowds with canes and walkers, moving slow and looking decrepit. My grandpa didn't go see Springhsteen or Alice Cooper with me back in the day. Now all that are there is my grandpa. The handicap seats are standing room only. I just can't get past that to go to a concert any more.

I disagree that the saddest part is the crowds with canes and walkers… It’s the opposite

Live music is therapeutic. There are a lot of folks who struggle and are stressed…

For some of them, it’s physical. I’m happy that they are taking the time to get out and enjoy themselves…

My life has had a lot of stress and anxiety the past couple years, and I do my best to not be affected…

Live music relaxes me. I’m thankful for the performers, and I want to support them for how they help me…