Amphitheater Event Archive

7:00pm Saturday, August 28th - Randy Houser
with Special Guest Bandana
Sponsored by La Fuente Mexican Restaurant and Form-Tech

The passion, enthusiasm and conviction in Randy Houser's music is utterly irresistible.

One listen to his soul-drenched singing is enough to convince you that you are in the presence of a masterful performer. One scan of his deeply felt lyrics is all the proof you need to see that this is a major songwriting talent. And one meeting with this smiling, endearing, open-hearted personality is all it takes to make you believe he deserves to be a star.
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Dusk (approx. 8:25 pm), Saturday, August 21st - Movie in the Park
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Sponsored by Casey's General Store
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7:00pm Saturday, August 14th - David Nail
with Special Guest Relentless

Growing up in a small southeastern Missouri town, David Nail might've chosen to follow any of the dreams that drifted by like the riverboats on the mighty Mississippi: but in the end, it was music that called his name. "I was definitely more into sports growing up," says the Midwest native, "I think I was expected to play in college, but as I grew older I became more interested in music. After my senior year, I had a few small college offers to play baseball. My coach came to me and said ‘David, you need to decide where you're going to school,' and out of the blue I just said, ‘Do you know anybody in Nashville?'"

For singer-songwriter Nail, it was a history-making moment -- small town boy decides to chase a big city dream -- and a theme that has informed his music ever since. On his first album from MCA Nashville, he neatly bridges the divide, laying claim to his hometown roots while keeping a firm grip on the future, and all the deeply emotional territory in between.
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7:00pm Saturday, July 31st - Justin Moore
with Special Guest Hazzard County
Sponsored by McDonald's of Kearney and National Marketing Resources

When Justin Moore found himself homesick and missing his mother's Southern cooking after moving to Nashville several years ago to pursue his musical dream, he was inspired to write "Small Town USA," an ode to the spirit and simplicity of small-town life. "A lot of people called it prison when I was growin' up/But these are my roots and this is what I love," sings Justin about Poyen, Ark.

Justin knew he had to record the song because it succinctly captured the upbringing that shaped him both as an artist and as a man, but he wasn't sure if the autobiographical song would speak to those from different backgrounds. "Thank God I was wrong," he says.
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7:00pm Saturday, July 24th - Paradise City: Guns N' Roses Tribute
with Special Guest Dead or Alive: Bon Jovi Tribute
Sponsored by Clay County Savings Bank

Paradise City is the most authentic tribute to Guns N' Roses currently touring the United States. Relive the glory days of the "Appetite for Destruction" era through the "Use Your Illusion" era. Experience a tribute to one of the most renowned, larger than life rock & roll bands in music history.

Paradise City recreates the powerhouse sights, sounds and attitude of a Guns N' Roses concert. This show will appeal to everyone from casual to die-hard GNR fans! Even the most skeptical fan will find the show unbelievably true to life.
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7:00pm Saturday, July 10th - Revelation: Journey Tribute
with Special Guest Stairway to Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin Tribute
Sponsored by La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
Revelation: There are tribute bands and there are TRIBUTE bands. Revelation A Tribute to Journey started from a hard driving 80's influenced rock band called "JOKER". After playing the bar scene, lead singer Danny Wayman decided to form a tribute to one of his favorite bands "JOURNEY".

Danny with his amazing vocal ability, perfectly emulates the vocal style of STEVE PERRY. "Revelation A Tribute to Journey" was born.
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7:30pm Saturday, July 3rd - Annual July 3rd Kearney Fireworks Celebration
with KC Party Band Switch
Sponsored by Kearney Chamber of Commerce
Free to the Public Event

• Concert Begins at 7:30pm
• Fireworks Begin at 9:30pm
• Free Admission and Parking

Dusk (approx. 9:15 pm), Saturday, June 26th - Movie in the Park
Where the Wild Things Are
Sponsored by Casey's General Store
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7:00pm Saturday, June 19th - The Band Perry
with Special Guest The Jessica Horn Band
Sponsored by St. Michael's Knights of Columbus Council #8915
Inheriting a cross-pollinated love of country and rock & roll from their parents, The Band Perry - siblings Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry - say that they bleed the bright red blood of American music.

The three have always felt the drive to perform and create music, sweating out the summers in Mobile, Alabama playing in any dusty roadhouse or church that would have them. Kimberly strapped on her first Gibson - and fronted her first high school band - at age 15, employing Reid, then 10, and Neil, only 8, as her roadies. Changing guitar strings and polishing cymbals for their big sister lost its charm after awhile, so the brothers formed their own band, opening for Kimberly's band.
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7:00pm Saturday, June 12th - Bobby Simkins Award-Winning Elvis Tribute
Sponsored by Westbrook Care Center
Bobby grew up in the 70's listening to the popular bands like most teenagers. He enjoyed many different kinds of music but especially enjoyed time in his room singing along to the sounds of Elvis.

Bobby's "Tribute Concerts" are not that of an impersonator but rather that of a man who has been gifted with a unique voice. One that he uses to pay homage to Elvis and as a reminder for those who were fortunate enough to grow up with Elvis and for new fans who were not around to remember the 50's, 60's & 70's.
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Dusk (approx. 9:05 pm), Saturday, June 5th - Movie in the Park
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs
Sponsored by Casey's General Store
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6:00pm Saturday, May 29th - 3rd Annual Kearney Blues Festival
Featuring: Trampled Under Foot, Levee Town, and Lil' Eva and the Works
Sponsored by 90.1 FM KKFI Community Radio

Levee Town is a radiantly hot rockin' Americana foursome out of Kansas City. Their music ranges from covers of Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Bob Dylan, and Big Joe Turner, to originals like Go to Heaven, The Winter song, and Forgive the Intrusion. The sound is a searing mix of traditional rock'n'roll, blues, and rockabilly.

Trampled Under Foot, winners of the 2008 International Blues Challenge, is like no other band you will ever see. Danielle is an amazing blues singer and an excellent bassist. Kris fires right in the pocket on the drums and sings as well. Nick is a strong singer and an accomplished guitarist, winning the 2008 Albert King Award from the IBC.
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12:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday, May 15th
KCB Bank and UPS Store Kids Fest
Featuring: Mr. Stinky Feet

Award-winning kid-rocker Jim Cosgrove knows what kids like to laugh about and sing about. And he's taken that knowledge along with his guitar and a box full of instruments around the country and the world, singing for kids of all ages.

Cosgrove is a Kansas City-based singer/composer known among the elementary set as "Mr. Stinky Feet,"due to the popularity of his CD Stinky Feet. His music has earned three national Parents'Choice Awards and a National Parenting Publications Award, and he recently signed a recording contract with Warner Brothers/Jack Kids Records.
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