Eight Gigs: Kansas

Before the group became a classic-rock staple and started headlining stadiums across the country, Kansas was a proficient progressive-rock band with a penchant for long songs with multiple time changes and myriad mood swings. And while many folks know only their hits like “Dust in the Wind” and “Carry On Wayward Son,” the band never stopped playing more obscure tracks such as “The Pinnacle” and an early version of J.J. Cale’s “Bringing it Back” for the diehards. They have a new album dubbed The Pre-Lude Implicit out September 23, so expect to hear some new music as well. 1000 I Street in Modesto, www.kansasband.com.