What To Know Before Attending The Show

• All bags and purses must be under 8″ x 5″ x 2″ – Click for more details

Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

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The eight-piece kings of soul, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, will bring their Angels In Science Fiction tour to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre on Wednesday, September 27, with special guest Abraham Alexander.

About St. Paul & The Broken Bones:

Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 2011, St. Paul & the Broken Bones consists of Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone), and Amari Ansari (saxophone). The eight-piece ensemble burst into the world with their 2014 debut Half the City, establishing a sound that quickly became a calling card and landing the band a slew of major festivals including Lollapalooza, Coachella and Glastonbury. Critical praise from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, SPIN and NPR followed, leading to shared stages with some of the world’s biggest artists—Elton John and The Rolling Stones among them—and launching an impressive run of headlining tours behind what Esquire touted as a “potent live show that knocks audiences on their ass.”

The group has continued to expand their sound with every record, branching out well beyond old-school soul into sleek summertime funk and classic disco on albums like 2018’s Young Sick Camellia. Their forthcoming LP, Angels In Science Fiction, stretches their limbs further afield, building on the shadowy psychedelia and intricate, experimental R&B of 2022’s The Alien Coast.

General Ticket Information:

This event features both general admission pit and reserved seating throughout the theatre. There’s a 6-ticket limit.

• $35-$130
• Limited VIP available
  • One premium reserved ticket -or- general admission ticket
  • Early venue entry
  • Intimate pre-show soundcheck performance by the Broken Bones
  • Exclusive limited edition signed merch item 
  • Official pre-show VIP laminate
  • Merchandise shopping before doors open to the general public
  • Limited availability

Attention ticket buyers: Please note that individuals seated in the first three rows of the main floor may experience obstructed views from the General Admission/Pit section. 

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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Chalk The Block: 3:00 PM | Patio Opens: 5:00 PM | Music: 5:30 PM

June is pride month, and we are ready to celebrate. Join us outside the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre for Queer the Block, Presented by Drue Salon and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, featuring Beats by DJ Dazzelship and a drag show performance by the Kunty Kittens on Saturday, June 17th!

We’ll have free live entertainment outside our iconic Theatre, patio seating, drink specials, and more! Help us decorate the dance floor and enjoy free activities provided by local downtown businesses and organizations during “Chalk the Block” from 3-5 PM, with our patio opening at 5 PM and live entertainment from 5:30-8:30 PM! Our bar will open at 3PM and will be available for refreshments throughout the evening.

Patio seating is first-come first-serve and will be limited. Feel free to bring your own chairs and pets are welcome.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this year’s event, please contact Rachael Reinholtz at: rachael@kazoostate.com.

About DJ Dazzleship:

Paul Sizer deejays under the name “DJ DazzleShip,” inspired by the Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark album of the same name and by the World War 1 Vorticism-style camouflage used to hide battleships by making them confusing rather than invisible. You will recognize him as the official DJ for Club Vortex since 2018!

Paul’s DJ style is much like his long-standing love of music; varied, informed by many different styles, and constantly looking for the newest sounds. Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, Paul discovered music at the height of disco and the beginning of the punk and new wave era of the very early 80s. Always a fan of propulsive, beat-driven music, Paul also loved the emerging synthpop wave of bands coming out of the UK and Europe, from experimental to pure pop to industrial funk and dark ambient soundscapes. He also had a great love of early electro and hip-hop music coming from America, and loved seeing the musical styles from all over the world inform each other.

About The Kunty Kittens:

The Kunty Kittens are the first and only drag girl group in Michigan established in 2015 that travels all over the state to multiple venues entertaining the masses with burlesque, comedy, glamour, and shenanigans!

Here is our 2023 State on the Street lineup:

• June 2^nd —Lady Ace presents featuring Venus Flyytrap, Jes Kramer, Raydale Shamine and August*
• July 14^th — Jake Kershaw
• August 4^th — Fake Baseball
• September 15^th — Delilah Dewylde
• October 6^th — The Battle For Kalamazoo finale**

  *= Special start time: patio and bar opening at 5:30PM and live music from 6:00-8:30PM

**= More information coming soon

We can’t wait to see you all at these free, outdoor events!

What To Expect:

• Free admission
• Throwback drink specials available to purchase outside of KST
• Visit local business and organization tables including Drue Salon, OutFront, and more TBD
• Enjoy live music from from 5:30-8:30PM
• KST Box Office and Merch on site
• To-go drinks in Social District cups
  

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What To Know Before Attending The Show

• All bags and purses must be under 8″ x 5″ x 2″ – Click for more details

Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8 PM

Buy Tickets HERE.

The historic Kalamazoo State Theatre is excited to announce the highly-anticipated return of Almost Queen: A Tribute To Queen on Friday, June 30th, 2023 with special guest Steve Leonard.

About Almost Queen:

THE most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A deliberate four-piece band, Almost Queen delivers a live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Donning genuine costumes, Almost Queen recaptures the live energy and precision that is the ultimate Queen experience.

It’s like seeing the original Queen lineup without having to travel back in time! Joseph Russo acts as iconic frontman Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard portrays the curly-haired Brian May, John Cappadonna is drummer Roger Taylor, and Randy Gregg personifies bassist John Deacon.

About Steve Leonard:

Steve Leonard has been playing guitar and writing songs since the time of his first rock concert at Brendan Byrne Arena (Whitesnake). Walking the fine line between John Denver and Frank Zappa, Steve resists judgement and prefers to just let the music flow. Steve has an instinctive propensity to rock, as the guitarist for Queen tribute Almost Queen should. His rock desires are balanced by reflective writing tendencies and an impulsive need to catch a groove.

General Ticket Information:

All seating is reserved for this all-ages event. There’s an 8-ticket limit.

• $29.00-$69.00

Skip The Line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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