Revisiting Creedence

Revisiting Creedence at VooDoo Lounge At Harrah's Kansas City

Creedence Clearwater Revival left roots-rock melodies that still sound ready for a night out. Revisiting Creedence celebrates that catalog as a tribute act at VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Kansas City on February 5. For fans of the original band's swampy sound, the occasion is the repertoire, not a reunion.

Down on the Corner has an easy bounce; Have You Ever Seen the Rain carries a wistful pull. That contrast helps explain why the music can appeal to more than a single mood. You can want something cheerful to get caught up in and still welcome a melody with a little longing behind it.

The playful associations of Lookin' Out My Back Door and the drive of Up Around the Bend offer other routes into the recorded work. A title can be enough to bring back what first caught your ear. That personal recognition is a reason to go, even if you discovered CCR long after the original records arrived.

Dedicated tribute performers make an occasion of that affection. For someone who wants an evening centered on this music, the attraction is straightforward: time set aside for roots rock with hooks and character. Your own favorite recording can be the starting point, without needing an encyclopedic knowledge of the band.

Find Revisiting Creedence tickets and give February 5 to the music you keep coming back to.