Country Star Chris Young plays in Springfield at the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Friday, Sept. 21. With a charismatic smile and a fine voice that hits the highs and the lows just right, he’ll be knocking your socks off with some good ole country music. Young’s last five singles went to #1 on country radio, with […]
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Rock legends
The legendary 70-80s rock band, Kansas, plays the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Thursday, Sept. 20, with King’s X. Kansas is best known for its eight gold albums and the million-selling gold single, “Dust in the Wind.” Their song, “Carry on Wayward Son,” was the #2 most played track on classic rock radio in 1995 […]
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Rockin’ lineup
Step right up and witness five incredible rock bands permeating the Prairie Capital Convention Center stage on a Carnival of Madness tour. The lineup will blow your mind – nu metal greats Evanescence with the haunting, siren-like vocals of lead singer Amy Lee; Chevelle, the alternative hard rock Chicago trio that continues to capture the […]
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Home run
It’s a home run for baseball lovers as the Cardinals Caravan rolls into the Prairie Capital Convention Center Monday, Jan. 16. Fans can join in to meet current players Fernando Salas, Tony Cruz, Matt Carpenter and Jordan Swagerty; Cardinals alumni Rex Hudler, Andy Benes and Al Hrabosky and broadcasters. There will be autographs for kids, […]
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Electric party
Rock ‘n’ roll songster and reality show maven Bret Michaels selects Springfield as the location for his New Year’s Eve rendezvous this year. Hear the Poison band lead vocalist rock out at the Prairie Capital Convention Center while also filming a video for his new single, “Get Your Rock On.” Your cozy couch and television […]
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Thunder rock
These were the cats before the musical Cats became popular. With big hair and makeup reminiscent of mimes gone wild, KISS was the talk of the rock scene during the 70s and now, long tongue and all, Gene Simmons along with Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer take to the Prairie Capital Convention Center […]
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Summit restores hope
A statewide effort to help restore offenders on probation back to society has come to Springfield through efforts by the Fifth Street Renaissance, Springfield Urban League and Tower of Refuge, Inc. The first “Summit of Hope” in Springfield invited more than 600 individuals on probation at the state and county level, and from Department of […]
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Prophet of parody
“Weird Al” Yankovic’s traveling ministry, I mean tour, descends on Springfield June 5 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. One-of-the-funniest comedians alive today, Yankovic’s brilliant wackiness, killer accordion and band, and poignant and positively hilarious songs with make you disappear into a heaven of laughter for three hours. Beginning his comedic life via the Dr. […]
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Rock rangers
Touring multiple cities across the U.S. on their Avalanche Tour, Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman makes its way to Springfield’s Prairie Capital Convention Center on May 10. The band went Platinum with songs “So Happy,” “Bad Girlfriend” and “Got it Made” from its 2008 Scars & Souvenirs album. Members include Tyler Connolly on […]
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Country titan
Willie Nelson performs for central Illinois fans as his Country Throwdown tour moves through Springfield stopping at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. If Nelson could be called the anything of country music – the most appropriate might be – the titan of country music. This singer/songwriter is legendary; his fame is so widespread and fine-aged, […]
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Hard rock
Rock band Hinder comes to the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Monday, Feb. 21. You probably heard these guys on the radio with their hit single, “Lips of an Angel.” The band proclaims their new album, “All American Nightmare,” is harder rock and comes from a more personal place. Members of the band include: Austin […]
