April 13-16, 2026, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO /Lawrence, KS metro)

Rock Hall nominees are soon to be revealed–

Through a continuing partnership, you’re forced to tune into Monday’s episode of “American Idol”, to see the final list of who will make the cut for a November induction at Barclays Center in Brooklyn (we intend to be on the scene as usual

We’re expecting Phil Collins, Billy Idol, and Luther Vandross to get the nod, wouldn’t be unhappy if INXS and Joy Division/New Order were called up, and there’s really no further excuse to not have Iron Maiden as part of the group. We’ll all find out soon enough.

Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings for the rest of the week from April 13th to 16th.

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

MONDAY APRIL 13

TUESDAY APRIL 14

Mattias Klum, Photographer: The Planet in Our Hands April 14 Kauffman Theatre, $45.50-$$68.50

Through his wide-spanning lens, Swedish photographer Mattias Klum tells the story of a planet Earth as the truly complex system it is, weaving stories, humor, beauty and wonder into each talk, earning him a cult following and reminding us that what we have is worth saving.

Combining tales of global adventure with award-winning images and film, paired with groundbreaking new science, Klum shares with his audiences the urgent and moral imperative we have of saving our natural treasures.

Klum has documented life all over the world and has developed 13 cover stories for National Geographic magazine. The King of Sweden honored him with its Medal of the 8th Grade. The World Economic Forum named him a Young Global Leader. He serves on the Board of Trustees of WWF Sweden and is a Fellow of The National Geographic Society, Stockholm Resilience Centre, and The Linnean Society of London.

Govt Mule w Larkin Poe, Apr 14, Uptown,$70-$120

Larkin Poe is the Grammy Award-winning duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, who we last saw live in Minneapolis in 2025, is now teaming up with the one and only Gov’t Mule for an unforgettable spring co-headline tour with dates beginning right here in KC!

Their acclaimed seventh studio album, Bloom, (released last year) spent four weeks among the Top 5 on the Americana Albums chart on its way to a Grammy nomination for “Best Americana Album”

Gov’t Mule, meanwhile, rocks and jams with the best and is fronted as always by the legendary Warren Haynes on guitar and vocals, flanked by Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass].

WEDNESDAY APRIL 15

Cory Wong, Devon Gilfillian, Apr 15, Truman, $40-$70

This guitar-driven triple bill, led by Minneapolis native and Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, podcast host, and guitarist extraordinaire, Cory Wong, looks like total fun.

Wong has shared his new single, “One Way Road (feat. MN favorites Yam Haus).” The 80’s retro-leaning pop anthem is the fourth song released from Wong’s new album, Lost In The Wonder, released in February 3. Wong has carved out a singular space as one of modern music’s most dynamic and joyful performers and has always been unafraid of blending genres and sounds.

Whether playing shows around the world, producing albums for others, or crafting his ever-growing catalog of original music, Cory Wong consistently brings a sense of positivity, playfulness, and purpose to everything he creates. Arrive early as two other singer-songwriter guitarists are on the bill- Devon Gilfillian and Antwaun Stanley (who is replacing Marc Scibilia).

Bat out of Hell (musical), Apr 15, Kauffman,$57.50-$97.50

A perfect album to adapt into a stage musical?!- You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth!

With a dynamic eight-piece rock band live on stage on multi-level platforms, this show features an epic cast offering powerhouse vocals and a dramatic story from Meat Loaf’s anthemic album.

This award-winning, reimagined show features the dramatic and timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, including “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That),” “Paradise By The Dashboard Light,” “Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad,” “Dead Ringer For Love,” “It’s All Coming Back to Me” and, of course, “Bat Out of Hell.”

THURSDAY APRIL 16

Drew and Ellie Holcomb, Apr 16, Uptown,$27-$96

The Nashville-based Americana husband and wife duo known for heartfelt songwriting, rich harmonies, and a 20-year musical partnership. They blend folk, country, and pop, often exploring themes of love, family, and resilience. While maintaining separate careers—Drew with his band The Neighbors and Ellie as a solo Christian artist—they do collaborate frequently, including their first-ever full-length album together, Memory Bank, released last January.

So many of the songs on the record seem to speak to the longevity they have – “Rain or Shine,” “Shut Up and Dance,” “Never Gonna Let You Go,” “Bones”/

The couple are out on their Never Gonna Let You Go Tour, so see them together while you can and like we did, seeing the couple live in February in Jacksonville, FL. Arrive on-time, as this is a full ‘Evening With’ show.

National / International act coming through the Midwest / Kansas City area? Please email details to johnc@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time to be considered for Show Preview and Show Coverage.