PADUCAH – The Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center is excited to host Kansas and Ron White’s Comedy Tour this summer. Tickets are on sale now for Kansas and Ron White tickets go on sale Friday, May 15. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 270-450-4444 or online at www.thecarsoncenter.org. Fees are not included in the ticket prices. The Carson Center Box Office is located at 100 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah, with hours Monday to Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm CST.
KANSAS – JULY 17, 2015 at 7:15pm
Sponsored by Credit Bureau Systems and United Propane Gas
KANSAS has spent four decades as a part of the soundtrack of the lives of multiple generations of music lovers. The band’s 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.” Little did this legendary rock group realize that back in the early ‘70’s, what seemed to be “different,” was actually ahead of its time.
This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner. The band has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), 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 #2 most played track on classic rock radio in 1995 and went to #1 in 1997.
Coinciding with the celebration of their 40th anniversary, the band KANSAS, was inducted into both the Kansas Hall of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame as recognition for their achievements from both their native state and adopted home state.
The band, which is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, keyboardist David Manion, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, and original guitarist Richard Williams, continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.
Along with touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio and has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular video games Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and through their songs inclusion in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural,’ and ‘South Park,’ and with films ‘Old School,’ and ‘Anchorman.’ Tickets are $69, $49, $39, $29.
RON WHITE – SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 at 7:15PM
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Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor, Ron White has established himself as a star in his own right. White has always been a classic storyteller. His stories relay tales from his real life, ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas to sharing stories of his daily life to becoming one of the most successful comedians in America. All 4 of his comedy albums charted #1 on the BillboardTM Comedy Charts. He has sold over 14 million albums (solo and with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour), been nominated for three Grammys, and over the past 9 years (since 2004) been one of the top three grossing stand-up comedians on tour in America.
Ron White began performing comedy in 1986 and was quickly opening for legendary comedians Sam Kinison and Jeff Foxworthy. After eventually becoming a comedy club headliner, in 2000 White was asked to join the Blue Collar Comedy Tour alongside Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy. The show toured for over three years to sold-out audiences in over 270 cities and grossed more than $35 million. In 2003, Warner Brothers filmed the show, Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie for a theatrical/TV/DVD/CD release. The film premiered as the most-watched movie in Comedy Central’s history. In 2005, the video Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again was filmed and released on TV and DVD/CD. Tickets are $69, $49 with two VIP packages available.
FRIDAYS @ 5 – MAY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 4 from 5:00pm until Sunset
The Carson Center is excited to host FRIDAYS @ 5 this summer on the Williams Family Terrace. Free to the public, relax after a long week by sitting outside overlooking the river, have a drink via a cash bar and listen to live music. We will give away 2 tickets to an upcoming show each Friday and every time you attend, you will be entered to win 2 Broadway Series Subscriptions. The only Friday night we won’t host it is July 3rd. Rain cancels the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Must be 21 or older to attend.