On Saturday night a couple friends and I drove down to Sioux Falls to go to the RibFest and see Kansas play. While I’ll admit I don’t know many of Kansas’ songs … pretty much only “Carry On My Wayward Son” and “Dust In The Wind” (granted I’ve HEARD others, I just don’t know lyrics or anything) … but I have to admit, they are AMAZING.
First of all, for some fairly old guys, they can REALLY play … I suppose they’ve been doing it for how many years now but still … The guitarist was classic. I can see how they’re the type of band to influence so many of today’s groups. His fingers flowed on the chords like the guitar was part of him … which I suppose after doing it for so long it somewhat does become a part of you …
Second of all, the sound and acoustics were amazing. There was a perfect balance between the instruments and the vocals … it was seriously one of the best sounding concerts I’ve ever been to.
Third, I was semi-amazed at how much of the show was pure instrumental. It was just them, on stage, playing music … not much of singing … and they did save the two most well-known songs for the end. I only say semi-amazed because I have no idea if most of Kansas’ music is just instrumental or if they just didn’t feel like singing much. Either way, they are very talented artists so it was a good deal to just be able to listen to them.
All in all it was a good show. I’m glad I can say I’ve been to see this classic band … even if it was at RibFest … haha …
As for shows coming up: I’m considering After The Sun on Thursday night. Those boys are simply amazing and have such fun energy … plus it’s the KRRO’s listener appreciation night so you know there will be tons of people looking to have fun. Also, I recently heard that Nodes of Ranvier is coming back at the end of the month. I anxiously await their return …
And as for songs I’ve been addicted to … Boys Like Girls’ “The Great Escape” is amazing … I’m falling back into Medina Lake (who I had a slight obsession with last fall) and they’re song “House of Cards” … and I’ve recently gathered a new respect for Bayside’s new stuff including “Duality” … check them out!
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