Dreams Never End

Active since the late 90's, the Chicago-based group's lush washes of effects-heavy guitars and yearning vocals recall U.K. shoegaze acts like Kitchens of Distinction and Ride, and American indie songwriters like Bob Mould. The group released a series of four Winks and Kisses EPs in 2003 and 2004, then sporadically resurfaced with the albums The Battle of Sealand (2007) and Molten Young Lovers (2017). Winks and Kisses was remastered for a 20th anniversary deluxe reissue in 2023. The 20th anniversary deluxe edition included demos dating back to the group's 1997 formation and several previously unreleased songs. ~ Paul Simpson

Still Ill and a special DJ set from Reviser will open the show.- Kosmic City approved.

This is a 21+ event. 

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Lemonad(e) Park

Airiel, Still Ill, Reviser (DJ set)

Airiel

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Kansas City

recordBar & Kosmic City presents Dreams Never End concert series November 1st through November 4th. Dreams Never End takes on the concert series formula spanning four consecutive days. Each night is curated to create a musical journey connecting the many faceted sides of the Darkwave community.

We will span the genres of Post-Punk, Darkwave, Synth Pop, Goth, New Wave, Dreampop, and Shoegaze as these bands tour into town each night. The Chameleons UK (Nov. 4) and The March Violets (Nov. 3) helped start what is considered the “sound” of the Post-Punk scene in England in 1981. Airiel (Nov. 1) brings classic danceable Shoegaze from Chicago, Ronnie Stone (Nov. 2) explores New Wave with a current lens, Wingtips (Nov. 4) delve into the classic duo format of Synth Pop.

With so little time in the day for many of us, we wanted to step away from the standard festival format. We have created nightly events that are easily digestible in a few hours. The bands are varied in styles but fit the Kosmic City vibe that Kansas City has come to trust. Come early and check out our vibrant local scene opening the nights.

11/1 Airiel, at miniBar

11/2 Ronnie Stone, Cables & Lace, House of Transgressor at miniBar

11/3 The March Violets, Rosegarden Funeral, Reviser at recordBar

11.4 The Chameleons Performing Strange Times, Wingtips, DJ Kimmie Queen

18 and over event / under 18 allowed with parent or guardian

Dreams Never End Concert Series

Drawing on solace and epiphanies that stemmed from the dance floor, Ronnie Stone weaves together elements of New Wave with the groovy and persistent infectiousness of Techno and House. Riding four-on-the-floor rhythms like a mythical motorcycle, Ronnie's sparkling synthesizers provide a bed for his dynamic vocals as he sings his songs of heartbreak, romance, and leather.

Cables & Lace and New Obsessions open the show.

Ronnie Stone, Cables and Lace, House of Transgressor

Ronnie Stone

The March Violets are an English post-punk/gothic rock band formed in 1981 in Leeds, incorporating male & female singers, drum machine rhythms and echo-laden electric guitar, much in the style of fellow Leeds band the Sisters of Mercy.

Rosegarden Funeral Party and Local electro-goth group Reviser opens the show.

The March Violets, Reviser

The March Violets

'80s post-punk take note, Chameleons will be touring in 2024. This marks a reunion between The Chameleons frontman Mark Burgess and guitarist Reg Smithies, who had not toured together under Chameleons name in nearly two decades until 2023's tour with The Mission UK. The band formed in Greater Manchester UK and is known as one of the genre's greatest bands.

Now with Wingtips and DJ Kimmie Queen.

Kosmic City approved!

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Dreams Never End