Concert

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Gillioz Theatre has announced a concert by The Black Crowes, who will come to Springfield May 27. The Black Crowes, formed in 1989, are known for several charting singles, including "She Talks to Angels" from their album "Shake Your Money Maker. " That album went 5 times platinum. The Black Crowes are in the midst of a North American tour that will take them to such cities as Washington, D.C., Boston and Philadelphia. Tickets for the May 27 concert go on sale this Friday.

REEDS SPRING, Mo.-- A teenager's only form of transportation is stolen.  While 19 year old Ryan Kraus was out enjoying a concert, thieves took his motorized wheelchair. Ryan has always used a wheelchair, because he was born with spina bifida.  His motorized chair was waiting for him at his Reeds Spring home while he used his light-weight one at the Carrie Underwood concert.  He can't even tell you his favorite Carrie Underwood song.  "I don't have one.  I like them all," Ryan Kraus says.  He enjoyed every one of them at the concert Sunday night.  "It was awesome.  I loved it," Ryan says.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Country music act the Zac Brown Band will make a tour stop in Springfield, it was announced Friday morning. Zac Brown Band and opening act Blackberry Smoke will play at JQH Arena on Feb. 16, and tickets for the concert will go on sale Friday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. Zac Brown Band hit it big with their song "Chicken Fried" in 2008 and recently reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with their most recent album "Uncaged. " Tickets are available at JQH Arena's pick-up windows, online at missouristatetix.com or by calling (417)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Missouri State University said Tuesday that Carrie Underwood will return to JQH Arena for a concert next Oct. 28.  Keith Boaz, director of JQH Arena, said ticket prices and other concert details will be released next week. The concert will part of Underwood's " The Blown Away Tour . "  She last performed at JQH Arena on June 15, 2010.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra , one of the top selling concert acts in the world creates one of the most captivating concert experiences on the road today. Insistent on giving their fans the most "value for their dollar," TSO puts on an over-the-top audio/visual spectacular complete with lasers, pyrotechnics and state of the art lighting with a ticket price that starts as low as $25 allowing generations of fans to be enthralled year after year. TSO founder, producer and writer Paul O'Neill explains, "When someone goes to a TSO concert, we don't want them to walk away saying 'that was a great show' or 'that was worth it' or even 'that was the best show I've seen in a long time.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Tickets for Lady Antebellum 's previously-announced concert at JQH Arena go on sale on Friday, Sept. 30.  The concert is Dec. 10, and includes performances by singer/songwriter Josh Kelley and Edens Edge.  The concert is part of the Grammy award-winning group's Own the Night 2011 Tour II . Tickets will be available at JQH Arena , missouristatetix.com , and by telephone at (417) 836-7678 or 888-476-7849.   Prices (not including fees) are: $58.75 (inner circle seats)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The band Chicago will play at Drury University's O'Reilly Family Event Center this summer.  Tickets for the concert on Aug. 9 are now on sale.   Seats sell for $41, $51 and $77 for the concert at 8 p.m.  You can  buy online or call Drury University at (417) 873-6389.  The multi-platinum selling band was named one of Billboard Magazine's top 100 artists of all time, ranking 13.  Chicago has sold 38 million albums.  

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Elton John will headline a concert at JQH Arena on Saturday, April 16.  The pop singer and his band will perform their “Greatest Hits Live” concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout his five-decade career. John has 35 gold and 25 plantinum albums, 29 top 40 hits, he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. Tickets go on sale Saturday morning at 10.  They'll range from $29-$139.  Tickets will be available at the JQH Arena Box Office, Missouristatetix.

Springfield--Original Ozark Mountain Daredevils Larry Lee and Randle Chowning don't let time keep them from putting out new music. The two recorded the songs in Nashville five years ago and have formed the band Beyond Reach. Their friends David Wilson and Ned Wilkinson are also a part of the band. The new CD includes 14 songs featuring "My Old Band. " The Saturday night concert will benefit the Care to Learn Fund. The organization founded by Doug Pitt helps children in the Ozarks meet basic everyday needs.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The O'Reilly Family Event Center will welcome three bands for a late November concert in Springfield. Daughtry, 3 Doors Down and POD will grace the stage Nov. 18. The official announcement was made in a press release Monday morning. Daughtry, a former American Idol competitor, enjoyed multi-platinum success with their debut album DAUGHTRY. 3 Doors Down is known for hits such as "Kryptonite," and P.O.D. is well-known among many hard rock fans. Tickets for the concert will go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at the O'Reilly Center box office, www.drurytickets.com or by calling (417)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Grammy-winning music legend Kenny Rogers is known for creating an inviting atmosphere with his acclaimed, family-friendly Christmas & Hits Tour, which has become a holiday tradition in its own right since its start more than 31 years ago.  Rogers now will bring that tradition to the Ozarks and the O'Reilly Family Event Center on the Drury University campus on Wednesday, Dec. 5, in what promises to be a festive evening with a...

BRANSON, MO - (September 19, 2012) - Celebrated tribute artist production, “Legends in Concert”, gave back to the Branson community this month. Following the impact of the Leap Day Tornado, Legends in Concert faced a challenging six weeks of renovations and rebuilding. The theater was thankful to be able to reopen so quickly but was even more thankful for the support of the Branson community throughout that very difficult time. Many individuals and business are still facing challenges as a result of the tornado, and thus Legends in Concert has donated $2000 to The Community Foundation of Taney County, specifically for the Branson Area Tornado Relief & Recovery Fund.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Rock musician Chris Isaak will bring his act to the Gillioz Theatre this November, theater staff announced Monday morning. Isaak's "Beyond the Sun Tour" will make its stop in Springfield Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. During that concert, Isaak will perform hits and classics from his newest album "Beyond the Sun," as well as holiday favorites. Isaak is perhaps best known for his song "Wicked Game," which was featured in the David Lynch film "Wild at Heart" and hit number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1991.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo  - You can help raise awareness for a rare disease this weekend. The band 'Good Literature' is holding a benefit concert Saturday night at 8 pm at Tier 3 Restaurant at 1281 E. Republic Rd. There is no cover, they only ask for donations; all proceeds will go to the Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America for Crohn's Disease research. A local man is one of about 500,000 Americans who suffer from a rare intestinal condition called Crohn's Disease. 21-year-old Joseph Huxley first started having problems at age twelve; but it wasn't until he was finally correctly diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at age 17 that he started getting the treatment he needed.

BRANSON, MO - (July 19, 2012) - Legends in Concert welcomes tribute artists, The Temptations, to their summer line-up for a limited engagement from July 20th through July 31st! They will be taking the place of Dean Z as Elvis for this short run. The energy of these stellar performers will literally keep you on the edge of your seat at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater. Let the soul of this amazing group entertain you with the hits that landed them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- After a year's absence for a major facelift, Park Central Square will once again be the home of the “Sounds on the Square” free summer concert series.  It will feature some of the region's top bands and compliment downtown's 46 restaurants, 16 movie screens, and 5 live theatre venues. The headliner for this Friday, June 1, is Abandon Kansas.  Abandon Kansas is an American alternative rock bank originally from Wichita, Kansas and currently on tour promoting their album, Ad Astra Per Aspera.

FORSYTH, Mo  -  Working to keep children fed this summer is the goal of a new program in Forsyth.  And the city is going to be raising money for the program six out of the next seven weekends; beginning Sunday, June 3, with what they're calling the "Healthy Kids" concert series. Bands will play six of the next seven weekends at Shadow Rock Park in Forsyth; and the city is asking for a $3 donation from those who attend, or $10 per family. All the money raised will go toward their summer program that begins July 9th; which they hope will be a fun and educational way to keep kids fed this summer.

MARSHFIELD, Mo.-- A classic rock band with local roots takes the stage in Marshfield on Saturday night. The James River Band will be in concert beginning at 7 pm at the Marshfield High School auditorium, 370 State Highway DD. Proceeds from the event will go to the Marshfield school band program. Band students will be playing on several of the numbers with the James River Band. Tickets at the door are $12 at the door for adults, $6 for kids. Activities before the concert begin at 4 pm at the high school, including a hot dog roast and fun and games for the kids.

BRANSON, MO - (May 21, 2012) - Legends in Concert announces their sizzling summer line-up of stars! Starting May 24th, see Michael Jackson, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, The Blues Brothers and Elvis Presley rock the house at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater. Enjoy the award-winning country hits of power couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw; experience the excitement as “The King of Pop”, Michael Jackson, takes the stage; clap along with the crazy antics of The Blues Brothers; and “Shake, Rattle & Roll” with Elvis Presley!

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Gillioz Theatre said Monday that it's scheduled a concert by John Prine on Friday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m.  Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 18, at 10 a.m. ---- Edited news release: Some four decades since his remarkable debut, John Prine has stayed at the top of his game, both as a performer and songwriter. Recently honored at the Library of Congress by US Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, he's been elevated from the annals of songwriters into the realm of bonafide American treasures.  Long considered a "songwriter's songwriter," John Prine is a rare talent who writes the songs other songwriters would sell their souls for. Evidence of this is the long list of songwriters who have recorded gems from his extensive catalog, including Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, the Everly Brothers, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Ben Harper, Joan Baez, and many others.