As autumn approaches, Columbia’s live music scene heats up with a diverse array of concerts featuring both legendary acts and rising stars. Here are 13 must-see shows for the upcoming season:
Sept. 11: Kaitlin Butts at Rose Music Hall
Modern country artist Kaitlin Butts will perform songs from her album Roadrunner, inspired by the classic musical Oklahoma. Ken Pomeroy will open. Tickets: $20-$23.
Sept. 27: Silversun Pickups at The Blue Note
The Los Angeles band returns with a setlist spanning hits from Lazy Eye to their 2022 release Physical Thrills. Tickets: $35-$50.
Sept. 28: Badflower at The Blue Note
Known for tracks like “Ghost” and “Detroit,” Badflower brings their energetic rock to the stage with support from Slothrust and Missio. Tickets: $35-$49.50.
Oct. 5: Turnover at The Blue Note
Virginia Beach’s Turnover blends shoegaze and soft rock, joined by Glare and Glixen. Tickets: $25-$40.
Oct. 9: Colter Wall outside The Blue Note
Canadian country singer Colter Wall delivers his rugged vision of the West, with Corb Lund and Noeline Hoffman joining him. Tickets: $49.50.
Oct. 11: Stephen Wilson Jr. at The Blue Note
Wilson’s “Death Cab For Country” style mixes indie rock with traditional country, featuring songs from his album Son of Dad. Tickets: $25-$45.
Oct. 12: The Menzingers, The Wonder Years, Liquid Mike at The Blue Note
A pop-punk powerhouse with The Menzingers and The Wonder Years, plus Michigan’s Liquid Mike. Tickets: $35-$54.50.
Oct. 17: Houndmouth at Rose Music Hall
The Roots N Blues festival favorites bring their early rock ‘n’ roll sound with emotional depth. Tickets: $27.50-$30.
Oct. 18: Switchfoot at The Blue Note
San Diego’s Switchfoot will celebrate with Columbia’s 102.3 FM BXR. Tickets: $39.50-$54.50.
Nov. 2: Chat Pile at The Blue Note
Oklahoma City’s Chat Pile will showcase their intense noise rock ahead of their new album Cool World, with Agriculture and Porcelain. Tickets: $23-$45.
Nov. 3: Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble at Murry’s
Jazz drummer Matt Wilson performs with Good Trouble, continuing his tradition of humorous and humanistic jazz.
Nov. 16: Amy Grant at Jesse Auditorium
Amy Grant brings her expansive sound to the University of Missouri Concert Series. Tickets: $81.02-$92.12.
Nov. 20: Morgan Wade at The Blue Note
Morgan Wade returns with her album Obsessed, blending country, rock, and pop with Madeline Edwards. Tickets: $29.50-$49.50.
Tickets for these shows are available now, with some on-sale dates approaching.
