October 9-12, 2026- Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence KS)

Garth returns!

The ‘Blame it All on My Roots’ Tour will make a KC stop for two shows on November 6 and 7, both of which will likely sell out quick, and then fans (as well as maybe Garth Brooks himself) can stay for the Sunday Chiefs game against the Jets, to make for a full weekend.

The holidays are approaching, so of course Trans-Siberian Orchestra makes a local stop and will be at T-Mobile Center, but not until Dec 29^th this time around, with two shows that day.

Def Leppard has already announced for there on April 26 with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts (who recently played Ameristar) and the Staind / Seether package we just saw in the Ozarks, plays T-Mobile on April 10.

Let’s look through the Weekend in Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from Rocktober 9^th to Rocktober 12^th.

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

FRIDAY OCTOBER 9

Hovvdy, Emma Ogier, Oct 9, Bottleneck- Lawrence,$20-$22

Nashville-by-way-of-Austin’s Hovvdy have embarked on their headlining North American tour in support of their new album, Big World.

Throughout their sixth record, the duo is said to be trading in overt emotional directness for subject matter that leans enigmatic, contemplating their place in the world. Charlie Martin and Will Taylor (both primarily drummers who also play guitar and piano) formed this pop-folk group in 2014 and became known for their atmospheric slowcore beginnings that evolved into indie rock, acoustic ballads, and pop-country melodies.

Previous albums include Taster (2016), Cranberry (2018), Heavy Lifter (2019), True Love (2021), and a self-titled double album Hovvdy (2024).

Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers, Oct 9 (rescheduled from Oct 2), Knuckleheads, $102.69-$148.77

The SNL alum and screen actor returns with his band for a night of blues, rock, and comedy. The group features actor and comedian Bill Murray on lead vocals and storytelling duties, backed by the blues-rock guitar duo Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia (who originally founded the Blood Brothers band), along with veteran Jimmy Vivino (who fronted Conan O’ Brien’s TV band) and a full backing ensemble.

The collaboration grew out of an impromptu stage appearance when Murray joined Zito and Castiglia during a performance at the Murray Brothers Caddyshack Golf Tournament, following a jam session at events like the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas and the setlists mix high-energy blues and classic rock covers like Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone,” The Kinks’ “Tired of Waiting,” The Beatles’ “Slow Down,” and Paul Butterfield’s “Born in Chicago”—interspersed with Murray’s signature humor.

Thrown w Half Me, Oct 9, Truman,$46-$57.50

The Swedish nü-metalcore band thrown is on tour in support of their music and upcoming sophomore release, Unwanted, following their breakthrough debut EP Extended Pain. They formed in Sweden in 2019 and consist of Marcus Lundqvist (vocals), Johan Liljeblad (guitar), Andreas Malm (guitar), and Buster Odeholm (drums/producer)

Arrive early for Half Me, a Hamburg, Germany metalcore and hardcore band that mixes modern metalcore, heavy hardcore, and 1990s nu-metal elements. Their upcoming album is Dogma (out on October 23), already features singles like “King”, “Psalm”, and “Fear Is The New Belief”.

Eli Young Band, Oct 9, RC McGraws- Manhattan, Sold Out

The Eli Young Band is a celebrated country music group formed in 2000 at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Known for their heartland rock and TX country roots, the band consists of Mike Eli (lead vocals, guitar), James Young (guitar), Jon Jones (bass), and Chris Thompson (drums).

The band rose from local TX favorites to Nashville mainstays. Their breakthrough came with their 2011 major-label album Life at Best, which yielded the number-one hits “Crazy Girl” (which won ACM Song of the Year) and the Grammy-nominated “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”.

POSTPONED- Chris Stapleton w Nikki Lane now on Oct 14 AND 15, Morton Amph,

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11

MONDAY OCTOBER 12

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.