Concert news: Bacharach canceled, new shows announced

The Burt Bacharach concert at Orpheum Theatre scheduled for Sunday, September 28 has been cancelled, LiveNation announced today. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.

By Martin Cizmar

September 19, 2008

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By Martin Cizmar

The Burt Bacharach concert at Orpheum Theatre scheduled for Sunday, September 28 has been cancelled, LiveNation announced today. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.

The composer, known for hits like “I say a little prayer” and “Raindrops keep falling on my head” was to play in support of his new album, At This Time.

It’s the area’s second major concert cancellation this week: The Black Crowes show at Mesa Arts Center was scratched Tuesday.

Meanwhile, some upcoming concerts announced this week…

Hawthorne Heights Nov. 3

Ohio-bred emo band Hawthorne Heights comes to the Martini Ranch and Shaker Room on Monday Nov. 3 with Emery, The Color Fred, Tickle Me Pink, and The Mile After. Tickets are $23.50.

Strictly Strange Tour Oct. 23

See Kansas City’s best rap acts on Oct. 23 as The Strictly Strange Tour featuring Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Kitt Calhoun, Prozak, Skatterman & Snug Brim, Grave Plott, Intrinzik, & Jizz Hornay comes to the Marquee Theatre. Tickets are $27-$30.

Suicidal Tendencies Nov. 26

Veteran heavy metal/hardcore band Suicidal Tendencies: comes to the Marquee Theatre with Terror, & Whole Wheat Bread on Nov. 26. Tickets are $22-$25.

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