10 Kansas City Concerts You Need To See This November

November is traditionally the last point in Kansas City's annual concert calendar, as many touring artists hibernate in December. For music lovers eager to hear an impressive line-up of internationally renowned artists perform, this month's pre-orders offer the last chance to end the year on a high note.

Selections include global pop, R&B and classic icons, notable rising stars and local heroes.

Headlining musicians from around the world include Australian acoustic guitar wizard Tommy Emmanuel, Canadian R&B duo DVSN and First Nations rap duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids, who entertain in the Encore Room.

Catch performances by Colorado-based French electronic dance music producer CloZee at the Midland Theatre, flat-laced British rocker Nick Lowe at Knuckleheads, and renowned Hungarian pianist András Schiff at Helzberg Hall.

So get out there while it's still good: The live music scene won't shut down completely in December, but many great deals won't last until 2024.

Terence Blanchard: November 2nd

• When: Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m
• Where: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66045
• Tickets: Starting at $30

Terence Blanchard remembered the late Miles Davis in a breathtaking 2022 performance at Atkins Auditorium in Kansas City. The Renaissance musician will talk about another component of Davis' career in Lawrence this month.

Davis' score for the 1958 French film Ascenseur pour l'échafaud is one of his most acclaimed compositions. In keeping with this tradition, Blanchard has provided musical accompaniment to dozens of films. Their work "Film Music Live!" section will appear. " Presentation.

Backed by members of the E-Collective band and the Lawrence Community Orchestra, Blanchard will perform noir compositions for such films as "Malcolm X," "Red Tails" and "BlacKkKlansman."

CloZee: November 11th

• When: Saturday, November 11 at 8:00 p.m
• Where: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri 64105
• Tickets: $30

CloZee doesn't make the loudest or funkiest form of electronic music, but their sound is filled with a gentle humanity that's rare in EDM. Ethereal textures and ethereal melodies give songs like "Neon Jungle" an extraordinary depth.

French DJ and producer Chloé Henry recently joined Denver's burgeoning electronic music community.

While CloZee drops the crowd-pleasing bass, her sophisticated take on EDM won't disappoint dance-loving guests. The CloZee party begins with the release of Daily Bread, Chmura and Lazuli.

András Schiff: November 14

Instead of treating centuries-old works as fragile artifacts, Andras Schiff treats the works of artists like Bach and Mozart as if they were new. The pianist is always a curious and fearless explorer.

Schiff was born in Budapest and is a British citizen. With more than 100 albums, the 69-year-old set the art standards for his colleagues. Bold and imaginative: Schiff is one of the most legendary living pianists.

Schiff's debut concert at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is presented by Friends of Chamber Music.

Nick Lowe: November 15th

• When: Wednesday, November 15, 8:00 p.m
• Where: Knuckleheads, 715 Rochester Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64120
• Tickets: Start at $35

Pleasant where Elvis Costello was messy, reliable where Joe Jackson was dynamic and earthy where Squeeze was artistic, Nick Lowe is the most beloved representative of the new wave of British singer-songwriters who swept the US in the late 70s. .

Lowe had a few minor hits, including "Cruel to Be Kind," but never became a mainstream star. However, Johnny Cash covered Lowe's heartbreaking "The Beast In Me," while Costello had success with Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding."

As with his previous appearances with the Knuckleheads, the man once billed as Jesus Christ will be joined by masked surf rock band The Straitjackets.

Gladys Caballero: November 19

Although Gladys Knight's theme song for the 1989 James Bond film License to Kill is meant to represent an action hero's deadly instincts, it can also be interpreted as a reference to Knight's ability to kill the audience.

With her clear voice, Knight has become an icon, bringing countless tears of joy and sadness to hits such as "None of Us (None of Us Want to Be the First to Say Goodbye)," "Midnight Train to Georgia" and "Superwoman." United States of America.

Knight, now 79, is young, graceful and reserved, but she hasn't lost a step. The hits stayed great for decades after they stopped.

Mariah Carey: November 24

• When: Friday, November 24 at 8:00 p.m
• Where: T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64106
• Tickets: from $60

Mariah Carey's 1994 Christmas song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is as popular as Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and Nat "King" Cole's "The Christmas Song."

It's a tough turn for the singer, known for using her surprisingly flexible voice on sultry pop songs. Hits like "Vision of Love" and "Don't Forget About Us" made Carey one of the biggest stars of the 90s and 2000s.

However, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" eventually surpassed the popularity of their core repertoire. Again, Carey performs some of her romantic hits on her Merry Christmas One and All tour.

Popper: November 24

• When: Friday, November 24 at 8:00 p.m
• Where: rekordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64108
• Tickets: $20

Tech N9ne's "They Know Meh" might be the most defining Kansas City song of the year, and Popper's hilarious guest verse proves that Tech isn't the only Kansas City rapper with an enviable career.

The "Show-Me Homies," as they call themselves, have been a fixture on the Kansas City rap scene for decades. As KCUR reported in 2018, The Popper, also known as Walter Edwin, is also an entrepreneur.

So it's only natural that Popper grabs the record-breaking baton on Black Friday. In addition to performing Kansas City classics like "For the Mo," he'll be sure to promote the I'm KC locations at historic 18th and Vine and the Ward Parkway mall.

Tommy Emmanuel: November 28th

• When: Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m
• Where: Uptown Theatre, 3700 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64111
• Tickets: Start at $35

Tommy Emmanuel is not your typical guitar hero. Unlike old masters like the late Eddie Van Halen, the Australian is no cut-and-dried stylist.

Once a successful rock musician, Emmanuel decided to focus on the acoustic guitar more than 30 years ago. Since then, he has become an unlikely television phenomenon, with concerts regularly broadcast on PBS.

Currently under Jag Bluegrass. Emmanuel's latest album, Accomplice Two, features collaborations with some of bluegrass' biggest stars, including Jerry Douglas. The dobro master will accompany Emmanuel at the Uptown Theatre.

DVSN: November 29

• When: Wednesday, November 29, 8:00 p.m
• Where: Truman, 601 E. Truman Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
• Tickets: Starting at $30

DVSN's 2018 cover of Prince's "Purple Rain" and Aaliyah's "One In A Million" was a bold statement of intent. The sensitive mix continues to shape DVSN's sound.

Singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85 were practitioners of R&B at a time when hip-hop's dominance was oblivious to form.

Still, Nineteen85 is not an elitist R&B song. He produced Drake's 2013 hit "Hold On, We're Going Home." Keen hip-hop fans and R&B fans are sure to find themselves side by side on DVSN's Working On My Karma tour.

Snotty Nose Rez Kids: November 30th

• When: Thursday, November 30 at 9:30 p.m
• Where: Encore Room, 3700 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64111
• Tickets: $25

It's all in the name. First Nations rap duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids are mean on purpose. Young D and Young Tribez apply the loud personalities of groups like Brockhampton and the hip-hop aesthetic of Migos to vital protest songs.

The duo's defiance is proudly on display in the music video for "Boujee Natives". The role of indigenous peoples as responsible environmental stewards is emphasized in the "Hot Planet" global warming message.

In the final song, he insists, "my ancestors are OG/of course they come back." Such bragging rights should make Snotty Nose Rez Kids' performance at the Encore Room a celebratory event for rebellious people from all walks of life.

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