MANHATTAN — The McCain Performance Series at Kansas State University has added the classic rock band Kansas to its schedule of shows. The band is set to return to McCain Auditorium to perform its "Point of Know Return" anniversary show at 7:30 p.m. May 18, 2022.
With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, Kansas has firmly established itself as one of America's iconic classic rock bands. This garage band from Topeka released its debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold — who worked for renowned rock music producer and manager Don Kirshner — and has gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, Kansas continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.
Tickets will be available to the general public online at mccain.k-state.edu 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, or at the Ticket Services Office in the newly expanded McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m., also on Oct. 8. Tickets will be available by phone, 785-532-6428, also from noon to 4 p.m. Kids 18 and under get 50% off the general price of admission. Regular Ticket Office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays.
McCain Auditorium will follow K-State's policies for COVID-19 health and safety procedures on the evening of the performance. Currently, the university has implemented a temporary face mask requirement. The requirement will be rescinded when Riley County is no longer designated a high or substantial transmission area per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Everyone must wear a face mask over their mouth and nose while inside McCain Auditorium.