Get ready to rock, Knoxville. Classic rock juggernaut Kansas, known for earworms like "Carry on Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind," is set to light up the stage at Covenant Health Park. This blast from the past is slated for October 8, with the Knoxville Smokies playing host, as reported by WATE.
Tickets for the show, which kicks off at 7 p.m., will drop on September 12 via the official Smokies' platform, but if you're itching for an old-fashioned box office experience or swear by Ticketmaster, those options are on the table, too. According to a statement obtained by Knox News, tickets also can be snagged at the Covenant Health Park's physical box office.
Setting the stage for future concerts, this headlining act by Kansas will be the first of its kind at the spanking new stadium. And the festivities won't stop there, as the forthcoming Knoxville Music Festival is primed to keep the decibels high on October 18, with tickets already up for grabs, noted WATE.
It’s not just a hit parade for the folks of Knoxville. Kansas brings with them a weighty legacy, having conquered the Billboard charts with over 200 weeks across the '70s and '80s. Their history is peppered with gold and platinum records, quintessential to the American rock pantheon. "Kansas appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan," as per a press release from the MiLB.
For those looking to pair their tunes with some chew, concession stands will be up and running, dishing out ballpark staples during the event. Doors are set to open at 5:30 p.m., giving fans plenty of time to find their seats, grab a bite, and mentally prepare for the sonic journey back in time. More ticket details will surface soon on smokiesbaseball.com, so keep your browsers locked and loaded.
