Beach Boys
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: INDIVIDUAL: $35.00 / $25.00 | ADA: $35.00 / $25.00
You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that The Beach Boys’ songs have forever changed the musical landscape, profoundly influencing countless performing artists to follow.
The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with Jeffrey Foskett, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band. Grammy-winning songwriter Bruce Johnston joined The Beach Boys in 1965, replacing Glenn Campbell, who filled-in for Brian Wilson, on vocals/bass, when he retired from touring. Highly regarded in his field, Johnston’s vocal work with such legendary artists as Elton John and Pink Floyd firmly established him among rock’s elite artists.
Captained by Mike Love, The Beach Boys play an astoundingly busy schedule of concerts, averaging 150 shows a year, ranging from sundrenched summer festivals to gala New Year’s celebrations and special events across the globe.
In 2013, their Capitol Records release, Sounds of Summer (RIAA certified triple platinum with over three million in sales and climbing), and its companion The Warmth of the Sun marked a resurgence in Beach Boys interest that again rocked the world.
The Beach Boys found through their music the key to unfading youth— and they made copies for everyone. To these guys, the beach isn’t just a place where the surf comes to play— it’s where life is renewed and made whole again. Had this remarkable band been less committed to its art and its fans, it could have retired from the field with honor at dozens of points along the way, confident that it had made a lasting contribution to world culture. One of the famous recordings that Mike Love co-wrote was the Golden Globe nominated “Kokomo” in 1988 and then saw it become its best selling single ever. They also saw worldwide album sales blow past l00 million… And still, The Beach Boys continue to have fun, fun, fun, with no end in sight. In 2012, The Beach Boys scheduled a 74 concert date limited 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour which was scheduled as a limited run reunion tour in which the original members reunited and released "That's Why God Made the Radio." The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts, their highest chart position in 37 years and an unprecedented milestone.
Special Offer! With every online ticket purchased for THE BEACH BOYS, you’ll receive a digital copy of Mike Love’s new double album “UNLEASH THE LOVE”. You will receive an email with more details about this offer approximately 7-10 days after your purchase.
All concert events begin at 7:30 PM with the gates opening at 6:30 PM
All seats are reserved. Children under the age of 2 do not require a ticket as long as they can sit on a person’s lap.
When purchasing this concert through August 20th, you will receive a free gate admission ticket for entering the fairgrounds. Beginning August 21st, you will need to purchase gate admission from either the Kansas State Fair or at a Dillons store.
Delivery method is Print-at-Home or Mail.
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