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HARRIS — Rock legends Kansas are set to bring their powerful sound to the Island Resort & Casino for two big shows on Feb. 27 and 28. Tickets are $60 and go on saleat 10 a.m. today (Oct. 30) through the casino.

With a legendary career spanning five decades, Kansas has firmly established itself as one of America’s influential classic rock bands. From humble beginnings as a “garage band” in Topeka, the group’s 1974 debut album launched them into rock history. The band has since sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.

Kansas dominated the Billboard charts for more than 200 weeks in the ’70’s and ’80’s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. “Carry On Wayward Son” continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and “Dust In the Wind” has been played on the radio more than three million times!

The band, which is currently comprised of vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, guitarist Scott Bernard, violinist/guitarist Joe Deninzon, bassist/vocalist Dan McGowan, original guitarist Richard Williams, and original drummer Phil Ehart. Eric Holmquist performs on drums while Ehart continues to recover from a major heart attack.

Kansas continues to energize audiences with their powerful live performances. Along with constant touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio and popular culture. The band still reaches a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence in various commercials, live sports broadcasts, and popular video games.

Tickets for Kansas are on sale now. Order by phone with credit card: 877-ISL-SHOW or online: islandresortandcasino.com