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601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri
816-205-8560 http://www.thetrumankc.com/

February 2020

The New Pornographers at The Truman

February 12, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

For the last two decades, The New Pornographers have been delivering infectious hooks, sweet harmonies, and a pile of power-pop riffs every time they take the stage. The critically acclaimed supergroup — A.C. Newman, Neko Case, Kathryn Calder, Todd Fancey, Blaine Thurier, John Collins, Joe Seiders and Simi Stone — embarks on a new tour in support of their brand new record In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights. The album is more of what The New Pornographers do best:…

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King Princess at The Truman

February 14, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, King Princess is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. The product of a musical family, she spent much of her childhood tinkering on the vintage Neve board in her father's Brooklyn studio, learning guitar and piano along the way. Her 2018 debut single, an ode to untold queer histories titled "1950," became an overnight smash hit with over 200 million streams to date.

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John Tierney Benefit Concert at The Truman

February 16, 2020 @ 7:00 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

KC bartender John Tierney lost his left arm to sarcoma on 12/20/2019 and he needs our help. Hospital bills are mounting and insurance is not paying for untold thousands of current and future costs. John needs a new arm so he can continue doing what he does best! The concert features Various Blonde with The Snotrockets, Go Kart, Otis13 and The Brothers Rex.

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PEEKABOO at The Truman

February 21, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

It’s easy to say that Matthew Lucas, a.k.a PEEKABOO, is the hottest act to break out in the electronic music scene in 2018. After a string of massively successful EP's, singles, and remixes, all within a few short months, audiences around the world have been captivated by PEEKABOO’s fresh, distinctive, and unique production style. His tracks, “Maniac”, and “Babatunde” have become iconic festival anthems, gaining support from the likes of Skrillex, Bassnectar, Zeds Dead, Rezz, RL Grime, and the list…

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96.5 The Buzz presents The Church of Lazlo’s E.D. Party with White Reaper and The Aquadolls

February 22, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Equal parts glam and grit, White Reaper's forthcoming new album finds the band packing nu-disco boogie and grinning twin guitar leads into masterly crafted pop songs.

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Dashboard Confessional at The Truman

February 23, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Singer/songwriter Christopher Carrabba became the poster boy for a generation of emo fans in the early 2000s, having left behind his former band (the post-hardcore Christian outfit Further Seems Forever) to concentrate on vulnerable, introspective solo musings. Armed with an acoustic guitar and soul-baring song lyrics, he christened his new project Dashboard Confessional -- named after a lyric in "The Sharp Hint of New Tears" -- and began releasing material in 2000.

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Saint Motel at The Truman

February 25, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

The year before making their breakthrough with a mainstage performance at Coachella and the chart topping single "My Type," Saint Motel had planned to host an event of their own called "saintmotelevision"—a multimedia spectacular of music, dance, comedy, art, and more that was shut down by authorities before it even took place. "That crazy mixture of worlds and ideas is something we’ve always gravitated toward," says front man A/J Jackson in reflecting on the original saintmotelevision. "We’ve always been fans…

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Dweezil Zappa at The Truman

February 29, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Dweezil Zappa and his “rocking teenage combo” will be performing his father’s entire Hot Rats album in sequence live on stage as part of his upcoming tour. The album played a pivotal role in establishing Frank Zappa as a composer and guitarist and was also dedicated to Dweezil upon its release in 1969. The 50 year old classic album will be surrounded by an assortment of other psychedelic, avant-garde odd metered toe tappers well known to Zappa aficionados. Don’t miss…

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March 2020

R&B Only at The Truman

March 7, 2020 @ 8:30 PM - 11:59 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Colors Worldwide presents R&B Only with Jabari and Dauché.

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Caamp at The Truman

March 15, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Started by boyhood friends Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall, Caamp came to life in the college town of Athens, Ohio. Together in a hazy attic, enjoying light beers, they would find the heartfelt, folk-driven sound that became Caamp.

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Allen Stone at The Truman

March 18, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

On his third full-length album, singer/songwriter Allen Stone proves himself deeply devoted to making uncompromisingly soulful music that transcends all pop convention. Stone’s debut for Capitol Records, Radius marks the follow-up to the Chewelah, Washington-bred 28-year-old’s self-released and self-titled sophomore effort, a 2011 album that climbed to the top 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and gained acclaim from renowned rock critic Ann Powers (whose NPR review hailed Allen Stone as “meant for those of us who like our R&B slightly…

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We Banjo 3 at The Truman

March 20, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Award-winning quartet WeBanjo3 from Galway, Ireland combine Irish Music with Old-Time American and Bluegrass influences to reveal the banjo’s rich legacy and roots. When this band of brothers take flight in a wave of virtuosity, verve and joie-de-vivre, feet tap and pulses race.

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Wine & Crime at The Truman

March 24, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

If you have a dark sense of humor and like your true crime stories paired with a glass of wine, then you need to check out the true crime/comedy podcast, Wine & Crime! Each week, hosts Kenyon, Lucy, and Amanda, choose a different true crime topic, pair it with a wine, delve into the psychology behind the crime, and discuss two fascinating true crime cases related to that episode’s theme. Past topics have included lesser known cults, cruise ship disappearances,…

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Heather Land at The Truman

March 27, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Comedian Heather Land brings her “I Ain’t Doin It” to Kansas City.

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Blue October at The Truman

March 28, 2020 @ 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Blue October, the San Marcos, TX-based band known for shimmering rock songs and haunting lyrics on albums such as 2009’s Billboard Top 15 debut, Approaching Normal, 2011’s Billboard Top Ten debut Any Man In America and the Platinum-selling Foiled, makes a triumphant return with Sway (Up/Down Records), the band’s first album in two years.

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April 2020

Umphrey’s McGee at The Truman

April 2, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

The music of Umphrey’s McGee unfolds like an unpredictable conversation between longtime friends. Its six participants—Brendan Bayliss , Jake Cinninger , Joel Cummins , Andy Farag , Kris Myers , and Ryan Stasik —know just how to communicate with each other on stage and in the studio. A call of progressive guitar wizardry might elicit a response of soft acoustic balladry, or a funk groove could be answered by explosive percussion. At any moment, heavy guitars can give way to…

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Silverstein at The Truman

April 5, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Longevity is a rare feat for any band, especially one rooted in a foundation of punk and hardcore. Aggressive music is often fueled by youthful fire and sustaining a career without completely abandoning that urgent sound is almost impossible for most bands. But what’s possible for "most bands” has never been a concern for post-hardcore pioneers Silverstein. Throughout the course of their 20-year career, from Ontario basement shows to touring the world and selling over a million records, Silverstein has…

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November 2020

Casey Donahew LIVE at The Truman

November 13, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Don't miss Casey Donahew LIVE at The Truman on Friday, November 13, 2020. The safety of artists, guests and employees is our top priority. While health & safety procedures are followed on a daily basis, we will enforce the following to be sure everyone stays healthy as we bring live events back. For additional safety procedures, please visit thetrumankc/faqs . – Socially distanced, reserved seated areas – Mask required unless actively eating/drinking – Temperature checks upon entry – Sanitation procedures…

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May 2021

Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute at The Truman

May 5, 2021 @ 8:00 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at The Truman on May 5, 2021 Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES — The safety of artists, guests and employees is our top priority. While health & safety procedures are followed on a daily basis, we will enforce the following to be sure everyone stays healthy as we bring live events back. For additional safety procedures, please visit thetrumankc/faqs – Reduced Capacity – Distant reserved seated & general admission…

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September 2021

Cold Beer Calling My Name Tour 2021-Jameson Rodgers

September 24, 2021 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

AEG presents: Cold Beer Calling My Name Tour 2021-Jameson Rodgers Entrance to this event will require proof of one of the below items: • A full course of COVID-19 vaccination, with their final dose at least fourteen days prior to the show. Card or a photo of the card will work, and will be verified against a valid state issued ID. • A negative COVID-19 test result (molecular, PCR or antigen) that was administered by an official testing center. Test…

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December 2021

17th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

December 3, 2021 @ 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Join us for the 17th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party featuring O-Town, LFO, Ryan Cabrera, and DJ Alex Reed. We will also have fun holiday-themed games, photo booth, a best costume contest, raffle prizes and more! Doors open at 7:30PM @ The Truman in downtown Kansas City. This annual fundraiser is organized by a group of volunteers with a goal to support Operation Breakthrough by raising funds and awareness for kids living in poverty in Kansas City’s urban core. It…

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January 2022

Ryan Hurd with Morgan Wade

January 21, 2022 @ 8:00 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Entrance to this event will require proof of one of the below items: •A full course of COVID-19 vaccination, with their final dose at least fourteen days prior to the show. Card or a photo of the card will work, and will be verified against a valid state issued ID. •A negative COVID-19 test result (molecular, PCR or antigen) that was administered by an official testing center. Test results must be dated no more than 72 hours prior to entry.…

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February 2024

Be Our Guest: 90s/00s Disney Throwback Night

February 16 @ 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM CST
The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri

Experience nostalgic Disney magic at "Be Our Guest": A touring DJ dance party for adults featuring 90s/2000s classics like Lion King and Hannah Montana. This nationwide tour features DJs spinning the hits you grew up with from Disney soundtracks and Disney channel original movies. Guests can expect themed cocktails, audiences members in costume, and even a chance to come on stage to lipsync your favorite song. Relive your childhood memories and dance the night away with throwback hits from the…

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