![]() ![]() The evening once again resonated with the feel-good songs that make us proud to hail from the Heartland, including “Small Town,” “Lonely Ol’ Night,” “Pink Houses” and “Cherry Bomb,” as well as “Hurts So Good” to close out the most perfect evening. Together, they once again weaved a magnificent arrangement of electric and acoustic tunes with a little extra something that no one has ever done-a recording of Joanne Woodward speaking his lyrics. Playing with John Mellencamp and his ever-enduring voice was his always masterfully casted band featuring Mike Wanchic (guitar), Andy York (guitar), John Gunnell (bass guitar), Lisa Germano (violin), Troye Kinnett (piano/accordion) and Dane Clark (drums). The stage setup for the tour included a black and white streetscape backdrop, classic dangling lights and four movie star mannequins alongside his customary Jesus statue plus a stand-up bass guitar with painted-on crosses. When the bus pulled into Billings, the passenger confronted Eric Franklin Rosser a former keyboardist for John Mellencamp who had 20,000 in cash taped to his legs, another 50,000 in his. Fans flew to their feet from the first chords of “Check It Out” and never left them except in a bout of dance or celebration. ![]() His in-person performances of those staple tunes had fans dancing all the way to the back of the theatre. Conceived in the ’80s, those transcendent hits continue to serve as the soundtrack of our daily lives. There is certainly no one quite like John Mellencamp who completely embodies the Midwest, especially for small town Kansans and Missourians. Mellencamp’s set featured an load of hits mixed with a fair number of new tunes as well. A special emphasis on “performance” too as it was much more than a concert. The prelude to each performance was a 35-minute screening of classic movies showcasing some of his favorite characters who inspired the songs he wrote, including “The Misfits,” “Giant” and “A Streetcar Named Desire” to name a few. Dubbed “Live & In Person,” the outing is presented by AEG in association with tour sponsor Turner Classic Movies. This extraordinary collaboration 16 years in the making is a haunting tale of fraternal love, lust, jealousy and revenge, performed by an ensemble cast of 15 actors and a four-piece live band, comprised of members of John Mellencamp’s band. His new album, his 25th, is called 'Orpheus Descending,' and it reflects on many of the issues facing Americans today, like massive social inequality and gun violence in the song 'Hey God. ![]() Heartland rock legend John Mellencamp made a triumphant return to The Midland Theatre in downtown Kansas City, MO for back-to-back shows on April 3 and April 4, 2023. John Mellencamp, sauf erreur, na pas publié officiellement dalbum 'live' se rapportant à ses meilleurs années, comprises entre le mitan des années 1980 et le début des années 1990, avec - pour moi - un 'pic' pour lalbum studio The Lonesome Jubilee. John Mellencamp is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a Grammy winner and a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Midland Hosts John Mellencamp Back-to-Back Nights in Kansas City ![]()
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