Big stars to visit The Midland

KANSAS CITY — The Midland in downtown Kansas City in the Power and Light District will host a variety of musical entertainment over the next month.
Rick Springfield with Low Standards will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Springfield, best known for his 80s hit “Jessie’s Girl”, has released a new album called “Venus in Overdrive.” Tickets range in price from $37 to $77.

The Smashing Pumpkins will take the stage at 8 p.m. Nov. 24 with its 20th anniversary tour. Tickets cost $49.50.

Willie Nelson, with special guest Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 26. Nelson will perform numerous songs from his first blues album “Milk Cow Blues.” Tickets cost $35 to $100.

Comedian Dave Attell, with Kenan Thompson and Rob Riggle, will entertain audiences at 8 p.m. Nov. 28. Attell has made numerous appearances on “The Late Show” with David Letterman and “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. Tickets cost $39.50 to $45.

Al Green will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 29. Green was known as an rhythm and blues star in the early 1970s, but has concentrated on gospel music since 1976. Tickets cost $29.50 to $69.50.

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis will take the stage at 8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3. Selections from the new CD “Christmas Celebration” will be debuted. Tickets cost $35 to $97.50.

Trace Adkins will perform with Craig Morgan at 8 p.m. Dec. 4. He is known for his country songs including “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “You’re Gonna Miss This.” Tickets cost $35 to $59.50.

Al Jarreau will perform with Take 6 at 8 p.m. Dec. 12. Tickets cost $29.50 to $59.50.

Wynonna will present “A Classic Christmas” at 8 p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets cost $30 to $55.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 for Jewel, who will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 28, and for B.B. King, who will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 14.
Jewel tickets cost $25.50 to $65.50. B.B. King tickets cost $57.50 to $250.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 816-931-3330.