KANSAS

PROGRESSIVE ROCK GROUP “KANSAS” RETURNS TO THE GRAND CAYMAN APRIL 1 

      From the early 70’s through today, the highly successful American band, KANSAS, has kept their mixture of British style progressive rock, early heavy metal, and classical music. The band will take the stage in the Grand Cayman at Trump Marina on Saturday, April 1 at 9 p.m. Tickets, priced at $25 plus tax and charity fee, are available by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, call the Trump Marina box office at 1-800-777-8477.

      From the beginning, KANSAS achieved their success by playing only original music. Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, discovered this “garage band” from Topeka. They released their first album, Kansas, in 1974.

      The original line-up remained constant for nearly ten years and featured Steve Walsh on vocals and keyboard, Kerry Livgren on guitar and keyboard, Robby Steinhardt on violin and vocals, Dave Hope on bass, Rich Williams on guitar, and Phil Ehart on percussion. Livgren and Walsh shared songwriting duties, with occasional contributions from other band members.

      Today’s KANSAS includes Phil Ehart on drums, Billy Greer on bass guitar and vocals, Robby Steinhardt on violin and vocals, Steve Walsh on keyboards and lead vocalist and Richard Williams on lead and acoustic guitar. The band’s reputation of using the violin as a lead instrument, dual lead guitars, and extensive orchestration has been the foundation of their success over the past 30 years.

      The band has produced eight gold albums, two triple platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return), one platinum live album (Two For The Show) and a million-selling gold single, “Dust In The Wind.” KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the 70’s and 80’s, and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan.

“Carry On Wayward Son” was the second most played track on classic rock radio in 1995, and moved to #1 in 1997.

      KANSAS’ first public statement appeared on their self-titled album in 1974, “From the beginning, we considered ourselves and our music different and we hope we will always remain so.”

      Now, original member and keyboard wizard, Steve Walsh, says of the band, “We’re heading into a new century with new ideas and discoveries ahead. Once again, we want to spark the imagination.”

      For more information and discography, visit www.kansasband.com.