Thankfully, a short holiday week for most–

Summer’s here and seems like there’s not enough down time to get caught up with life happenings, so a long weekend ahead should help.

Did anyone watch the four-day coverage of the Glastonbury Festival from the UK (hint – a VPN subscription should let you dial in BBC’s iPlayer like you’re a native)?

While all entertaining, including “worst-kept-secret” sets from Lorde, Lewis Capaldi, and Pulp, most of the buzz was arguably around Irish rappers Kneecap, who managed to play despite political pressures, and felt obliged to say whatever they wanted about it all. Their Fall US tour is all sold out, but the real question is whether or not visas get granted, for them to gain entry here.

Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings for the upcoming week of July 1st-July 6th.

(ticket hyperlinks are embedded in each show’s headline)

TUESDAY JULY 1

Elvis Costello and the Imposters w Charlie Sexton, July 1, Uptown, $85-$223

Elvis Costello has extended his successful “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour into the fall with an additional 22 new dates in September and October, joined by The Imposters with Texas guitarist Charlie Sexton, but he’ll make a KC stop before the US holiday first.

The lineup for The Imposters is comprised of Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas, and Davey Faragher, with Sexton on guitar and each set will feature songs pulled from 1977’s My Aim Is True through 1986’s Blood & Chocolate. Costello’s most recent release was last fall’s King of America & Other Realms, a new box set celebrating his passion for American music and the songs of his that it has inspired.

“You can expect the unexpected and the faithful in equal measure,” Costello said about the tour. “Don’t forget this show is ‘Performed by Elvis Costello & The Imposters,’ an ensemble which includes three people who first recorded this music and two more who bring something entirely new. They are nobody’s tribute band.

WEDNESDAY JULY 2

Styx w Kevin Cronin, Don Felder, July 2, Starlight,$75.75-$175.75

Styx and Kevin Cronin (ex-REO Speedwagon) will join forces for the Brotherhood of Rock tour, accompanied by special guest Don Felder (ex-Eagles) to bring their multitude of classic rock hits, all under one banner.

Coming out of each band’s previous Vegas residencies, the tour was announced late last year with both acts playing defining marquee albums from their respective catalogs in full: Styx’s 1977 record The Grand Illusion, and REO Speedwagon’s 1980 record Hi Infidelity, as well as classic hits and fan favorites.

Styx and Cronin first toured together in 2000 and in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, they came together to form the Rock To The Rescue 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which still collects donations for local charities at every stop on Styx's tour. We caught this show live, earlier this month in Florida.

THURSDAY JULY 3

Shutdown, July 3, Howdy/Farewell.$15-20 (PWYC)

The New York hardcore band formed in Brooklyn in 1994 and have returned to release a new EP titled "By Your Side", marking their first release in 25 years. The band is known for its blend of old-school hardcore with modern elements and positive messages and this will be only the second date of the tour after Columbus, OH.

The current line-up consists of Mark Scondotto on vocals, Steve DellaCroce on guitar, Dion DeNardo on bass and Jimmy McCormack on drums. After a handful of EPs and split 7”, they released their debut full-length, Against All Odds, in 1998. A 1999 EP called Something To Prove came was next, followed by a second full-length, Few And Far Between, in 2000, and then a long gap.

PowerPlay from Miami, FL and locals Pact Of Violence and Hockey Smile are opening. Music at 8pm.

FRIDAY JULY 4

Happy Birthday America!

SATURDAY JULY 5

For Your Health, July 5, Farewell, $15-$20 (PWYC)

The Columbus, OH-based band known for their aggressive, genre-bending sound, often described as screamo, post-hardcore, just released their new album, This Bitter Garden, via Periphery's 3DOT Recordings.

The album delves into the concept of human decay and the consequences of nurturing bitterness and is led by single, "Davenport (A Rotten Pair)". The four-piece is composed of Hayden Rodriguez : vocals; Damian Chacon: guitars; Johnny Deborde: bass; and Sandro Zambrano-Villa: drums. Awakebutstillinbed, As We Were Before, and Heccra all open.

SUNDAY JULY 6

National Touring act coming to Kansas City, Lawrence, KS, Topeka, KS, or vicinity? Let us know so we can spotlight the appearance-email johnc@weheartmusic.com