Switchfoot & Anberlin

Switchfoot & Anberlin at Uptown Theater - KC

Switchfoot and Anberlin on the same bill is an appealing problem for an alternative-rock fan: which catalog do you start revisiting first? The Forever Now Tour brings Switchfoot and special guest Anberlin to the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, putting two musical connections inside one evening’s plans.

For Switchfoot listeners, “Meant to Live” and “Dare You to Move” carry the pull of big melodies and feelings that reach beyond a passing mood. Both appear on the band’s official live release of The Beautiful Letdown. If those songs still get under your skin, a concert with the band gives you something personal to look forward to.

Then there is Anberlin. “Paperthin Hymn,” “The Feel Good Drag,” “Godspeed,” and “Never Take Friendship Personal” are reasons for another round of anticipation. Their catalog gives guitar-music fans a different combination of emotional intensity and melodic appeal to get caught up in. You may have two favorites here, or one favorite and a welcome discovery.

That is what makes this pairing such an inviting choice for a night out. You can indulge the attachment you already have and enjoy the prospect of finding another musical obsession along the way. Put the records back in rotation, pick your date, and explore tickets for Switchfoot and Anberlin at the Uptown Theater.