JACK JOHNSON’S GREEN TOUR SELLS OUT CAP FED PARK

August 18th, 2008  |  Published in Concerts, Green Initiatives  |  1 Comment

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It was a beautiful Friday night for the Jack Johnson, Rogue Wave, and Neil Halstead show at Capitol Federal Park @ Sandstone. Neil Halstead opened the show with songs from his record Oh! Mighty Engine. Rogue Wave, label mates of Halstead and Jack Johnson, performed next.

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All the way from the UK, Neil Halstead

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Rogue Wave, the California Quintuplet played next.

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Jack Johnson performs to a sold out crowd at Capitol Federal Park

Johnson also brought along his Green Village which consisted of a series of tents with information about green living, organizations and ways to get involved. Cap Fed Park couldn’t have been happier with the turn out of green supporters and volunteers.

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Volunteers gather to help sort recyclables at Capitol Federal Park @ Sandstone

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Good vibes on the lawn at Capitol Federal Park on Friday August 15th.

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As expected, the Jack Johnson show had a great and positive atmosphere paired with beautiful weather. It was a fantastic way to wind down summer.

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LINKIN PARK ROCKS CAPITOL FEDERAL PARK

August 18th, 2008  |  Published in Concerts

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California’s own Linkin Park came to town last Wednesday and made a stop at Capitol Federal Park. They brought along their friends Atreyu and Ashes Divide who both got the crowd pumped up and ready for LP.

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The lovely August weather created a great atmosphere for the show and for the first time in a long time, it didn’t rain one drop all night.

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The Kansas City area crowd were clearly all die hard fans and had an awesome time rocking out at Capitol Federal Park @ Sandstone!

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Capitol Federal Park Hosts Dreamy Concert

July 30th, 2008  |  Published in Concerts  |  1 Comment

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With a lineup that included tributes to The Doors, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd, not even the might of Mother Nature could rip fans away from their Rock and Roll Dreams on Saturday, July 26.

The evening began unassumingly enough with mere ominous cloud cover, but the weather, and the rock, escalated rapidly.

Mojo Risin’, Houses of the Holy and Satisfaction managed to fight through downpours, thunder and lightning with the kind of bravery that kept fans walking into the venue despite what most might consider unpleasant conditions.

By the time Think Floyd USA took the stage, fans were soaking but eager to continue a night of their favorite songs.

A stage covered in plastic met the heavy rains head-on and Think Floyd ended the night strong.

Fans left soaked by rain, but at least it wasn’t sweat like at a normal show, right?

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Utter Mayhem!

July 30th, 2008  |  Published in Concerts

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Slipknot, Missouri’s neighbor’s to the north (is there another band from Iowa?) finalized a day of metal for a crowd of thousands on Tuesday, July 22.

The Mayhem Tour starred Slipknot, Disturbed, Dragonforce, and a multitude of other acts on three separate stages.

Fans were privy to several flavors of heavy music, including black metal, death metal, metalcore, nu metal, melodic metal as well as original recipe.

Though a few rain drops fell throughout the end of the show, it wasn’t enough to effect Slipknot’s mighty pyrotechnic display or the spirits of fans. After all, it had been more than two years since the ‘Knot had paid the metro a visit.

The Kansas City Star’s review of Mayhem can be read here.

Read the Pitch review of the Mayhem Festival to see what they thought.

Check out pics from throughout the day:

For a fan Video from YouTube see:

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O.A.R. Jams Capitol Federal Park

July 30th, 2008  |  Published in Concerts

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On Sunday, July 20’s mild temperatures set the stage for a mellow night of melodic music with Steel Train and headliners O.A.R.

O.A.R. brought its signature brand of upbeat alt rock complete with jam sessions and acoustic guitar serenades.

Openers Steel Train gave listeners a harmonious musical meal to chew on, with a sound evoking Simon and Garfunkel, but retaining a modern edge.

Fans left full of happiness…and probably some of the venue’s $5 beverages.

Check out shots from the show below:

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Tech N9ne, Kottonmouth Kings, and (Hed)p.e. on the Way

July 18th, 2008  |  Published in Concerts, News

The Strange Noize Tour featuring Tech N9ne, the Kottonmouth Kings , and (hed)p.e. comes to Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone on Saturday, August 30th.  Openers include X Clan, Dirtball, and Prozak. Tickets to the concert are $35, and are on sale Saturday July 18th through all Ticketmaster Outlets and www.ticketmaster.com

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311 and Snoop Dogg Get Cap Fed Park Moving

July 16th, 2008  |  Published in Concerts, News

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Omaha’s 311, hip hop icon and fellow “green” advocate Snoop Dogg and opener Fiction Plane came, saw and musically conquered Capitol Federal Park’s largest and most excited crowd of the summer.

Despite a potential disparity between which fans would stay for which performers, the massive fan assembly seemed poised for equal portions of Snoop and 311 (with Fiction Plane added for good measure).

Not only did the night house top-notch performers and a bevy of attendants, it was also the first concert in recent memory not plagued by pre-show or post-show downpours.

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Read a review by the Star’s Bill Brownlee here.

Click here to read a review from The Pitch’s Wayward Blog.

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Hinder and Staind Dry Off a Damp Crowd

July 9th, 2008  |  Published in Concerts, News

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After a rain-laden soundcheck and about half an hour of sprinkles, last night’s show headlined by Hinder and Staind was met with the enthusiasm of fans who wouldn’t let being soggy stop a good time.

Opening acts Jet Black Stare and Alterbridge got the crowd warmed up while visitors took a look at the venue’s new seating arrangements and sipped (or chugged) Capitol Federal Park’s $5 beers.

Among the tents of vendors, many attendees were surprised and excited to receive free concert tickets to upcoming Cap Fed Park shows, including The Rock and Roll Dream Concert and the Benefit for Greensburg.

The mild night of heavy rock ended with dry fans and and smooth traffic.

Read a review of the show here.

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