Kansas City Symphony: Jason Seber - Tropical Rock For Five O'Clock Somewhere

Kansas City Symphony: Jason Seber - Tropical Rock For Five O'Clock Somewhere at Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Five o'clock somewhere sounds especially good on a Friday night in Kansas City, Missouri. Jason Seber conducts the Kansas City Symphony in Tropical Rock for Five O'Clock Somewhere at Helzberg Hall, bringing a little vacation spirit to March without a plane ticket.

Jimmy Buffett's laid-back charm mingles with Bob Marley's reggae, Van Morrison's soul and The Beach Boys' California harmonies. The appeal is that easy shift between musical personalities. You can enjoy the relaxed feeling of a Buffett favorite and still look forward to the brighter pop pleasure of a different catalog.

The advertised program includes Come Monday, Fins, Under the Boardwalk, Kokomo, It's Five O'Clock Somewhere and Brown-Eyed Girl. Those titles offer plenty of personal entry points: a summer song you still love, a familiar melody that changes your mood, or simply a tune you want to spend time with again. The theme gives those favorites a lighthearted reason to share an evening.

Travis Birch supplies vocals and guitar, Chris Blem and Scott Coulter sing, and John Boswell plays piano with the Symphony. These are the actual tribute performers, bringing their own musicianship to music associated with several beloved artists.

Set aside a night for sunny melodies and a little less seriousness. Book Tropical Rock tickets and make Helzberg Hall your musical getaway.