October’s concert calendar begins with a significant curiosity, when two of the most iconic musicians, Beyoncé and Bob Dylan, perform in Kansas City on the first day of the month. But music lovers with big silicone (and at least a few hundred dollars) can catch both the brilliant pop star and the iconic bard however, Dylan is playing the second night at the Midland Theatre.
Although the audio onslaught continues during Halloween, the rest of the show may be several degrees less dazzling than the auspicious opening salvo. However, our other recommendations make a lot of sense.
They offer the thrill of catching some promising artists at the start of their careers. DOMi and JD Beck’s debut in Kansas City could become the stuff of legend. The youthful jazz-adjacent duo is on a strong upward trajectory and opens for Polyphia at the Uptown Theater on October 16. And, at just 23 years old, Samara Joy has already claimed what will likely be a permanent position at the forefront of the jazz world. The vocalist appears at the Folly Theater on October 14.
They offer the thrill of catching some promising artists at the beginning of their careers. Domi and JD Beck’s debut in Kansas City may become the stuff of legend. on October 14, the singer will appear at the Folly Theater. On October 16, the young jazz-adjacent duo is on a strong upward direction and opens for Polyphia at the Uptown Theater. Additionally, at only 23 years old, Samara Joy has already claimed a permanent place at the forefront of the jazz world and that is a huge accomplishment.
On October 1: Beyoncé
Singer: Beyoncé
Date: Oct. 1, 8 p.m. on Sunday
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, 1 Arrowhead Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64129
Tickets Price: Starting at $136
On October 1 and 2: Bob Dylan
Singer: Bob Dylan
Date: Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. on Sunday; and Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. on Monday
Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri 64105
Tickets Price: Starting at $52.50
On October 7: Boris
Singer: Boris
Date: Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday
Venue: The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Tickets Price: $35
On October 13 and 14: Outer Reaches Festival
Singer: Outer Reaches Festival
Date: Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. on Friday; and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14
Venue: recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Tickets Price: $20 on Friday, $15 on Saturday
October 13 and 14: Billy Strings
Singer: Billy Strings
Date: Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. on Friday; and Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Venue: Cable Dahmer Arena, 19100 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, Missouri 64055
Tickets Price: $49.50
On October 13: Hilary Hahn
Singer: Hilary Hahn
Date: Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. on Friday
Venue: Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, Missouri 64105
Tickets Price: $25
On October 14: Samara Joy
Singer: Samara Joy
Date: 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14
Venue: Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, Missouri 64105
Tickets Price: $25
On October: DOMi and JD Beck
Singer: DOMi and JD Beck
Date: On Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. on Monday
Venue: Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Tickets Price: $35
On October 20: Travis Scott
Singer: Travis Scott
Date: On Oct at 20 7 p.m. on Friday
Venue: T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri, 64106
Tickets Price: Starting at $70
On October 23: Rod Wave
Singer: Rod Wave
Date: 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23
Venue: T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri, 64106
Tickets Price: Starting at $44.50