This Is Absurd

Kansas just canceled their European tour... because of safety concerns. Again, we're not talking about Venezuela or Syria here. We're talking about... Europe. Kansas was set for a 22 date run across the pond. Maybe ticket sales sucked and this was the excuse? Bizarre.

KANSAS Cancels European Tour Due To 'Safety And Security' Concerns https://t.co/pm7L6xJMnT pic.twitter.com/okSnOWIQYo

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) May 12, 2017

Comments

[oper8n]

There were travel warnings out for Europe last week. It's the final countdown.

[oper8n]

They don't want to be dust in the wind.

[Him]

Top notch, Oper8n! Top notch!

That said, I'd hate to think the band used security concerns as a cover for cancelling a tour. And, if they are worried about travel, that's on them and their call to make.

The actual warning is as follows:

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/Europe.html

So I get your point, sorta', Allyson. Yes, Europe (the continent) isn't a failed state in South America or Asia. But that doesn't really factor into the decision-making if one is to take a government warning seriously.

I guess I sorta' feel like the old geezers in Kansas should be left alone on this one. Seems like a slow news day sorta' thing that other sites are picking up on (namely, those that rarely, if ever, would cover Kansas if not for this reason).

Now I wonder: will Europe tour Kansas this summer? Hmm . . . and another nod to oper8n stellar first and second posts.

[Gary]

@Oper8n We've finally reached "The Point of Know Return"...

[Him]

I'm gone for awhile and Gary always brings the smiles! Kudos!

[Bkallday]

I've never seen a group get more run from 2 good songs, than this band. Cannot believe they're still out there in vans, playing fairs and armories, at their advanced ages.

[oper8n]

Carry on, my wayward son.
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