Kansas City, MO

After a few days off, we headed out for the airport this morning. No worries - we drove ourselves this time and got there without incident. Upon arriving at the Kansas City airport, we tried our best to do a little research on the whole Kansas City, Kansas vs. Kansas City, MO thing. The only thing we could figure out was that the city of Kansas City was originally called Kansas before it was Kansas City then an industrial town across the state line was also named Kansas City but the locals just call that KCK and if you're talking about Kansas City you're pretty much always talking about Kansas City, MO. Confused yet? I am.

We got to the venue and realized that we'd been here before. I believe we last played here on the Come Together tour. This is easily one of the most confusing places to get around. You have to take elevators to get to catering and they have those kinds of doors that open on both sides. And then there's a sign on the door that says something like "this is a door that opens". Don't doors, by definition, open? Sorry - this is the kind of thing I'm thinking about on a given day.

Before the show we got to meet some people from Invisible Children who have been traveling the country in an RV and visiting college campuses to spread the word about the movie and what's going on in northern Uganda. I know we talk about it a lot, but I implore you to see this movie. It's the kind of film which will make you want to drop everything and travel in an RV and tell people about it.

It's often tough to get back into the groove after a few days off. That wasn't the case tonight. It was a really good one. Mac pointed out that the last time we played Kansas City was right after Hurricane Katrina hit. We issued a challenge at that show where we pledged $10,000 for World Vision and gave the audience the opporunity to match it. They responded by giving something like $28,000. I think we'll always remember Kansas City for that amazing generosity that night. It was really cool to bring that full circle and play "Cry Out to Jesus" in Kansas City tonight.

If you've been to one of our shows before, you know that Mac likes to poll the crowd and see who's seen us and who hasn't. There was a lady named Anna right up front who had never seen us before. She was officially designated the show correspondent and was asked about three other times how she was enjoying the show. Sorry, Anna. Hope we didn't scare you off.

And musically? You know did it for me tonight? Mike Hogan, DC*B's fiddle player, plays this little run towards the end of "I Saw the Light". It lit my fire, as always.

And, of course, what trip to Kansas City would be complete without barbecue? After the show, we were greeted in our dressing room by a big platter of ribs. That's what I'm talking about when I'm talking about America.

On to Nebraska...

Tonight's set list:
Creed
I Got a Feelin'
I Can Feel It
Consuming Fire
Keep On Shinin'
Show Me Your Glory
Thief
I've Always Loved You
Your Love Oh Lord
I Saw the Light (w/ Crowder)
You Are So Good to Me
Tunnel
King of Glory
I Believe

Come Together
Cry Out to Jesus
God of Wonders

Comments

[MarkLee]

OK check that - I'm shooting for tomorrow for the L.A. post. Limited internet access today.

Sorry again for the delay...

[Liza]

The L.A. concert was phenomenal! It was me and my husbands first time.This was the first concert he's ever been to sober It was a spirit-filled rush. After loosing my grandma, my husbands mother and father and 19 year old niece and being turned down for a habitat for humanity house all in the space of 22 months, I was feeling hopeless and full of anxiety. That concert was a breath of fresh air into my life my spirit and my marriage. Ecspecially when the song cry out to Jesus flashed the words HOPE,MERCY,GRACE and JESUS across the stage.
Thank You Third Day!

[meganh]

oh that was fun, boys. i had quite a delightful time, both talking to you before hand and during the concert.

being in the front row, i had a blast. you boys sure do know how to work a crowd.

kansas city is a strange town, that's for sure. but as said above, for true barbeque, you must go to oklahoma joe's. (i know, an oklahoman place in kansas?)

peace out, home fries. (i've always wanted to say that.)

[MarkLee]

"I'm a little dissapointed I didn't see any posting on the performances in LA and Phoenix. I saw you for the first time ever in Phoenix and I have to say, I was not let down. What was your opinion?"

Phoenix was awesome - see the entry below. I'm working on L.A. and should have that up by tomorrow.

"Creed question: Are you playing the intro?"

Yes

"Great to see King of Glory back on the set list! Can it stay 'til Knoxville, please?"

All I'll say is that if we're not doing "King of Glory" by the time we get to Knoxville it's because we've replaced it with something equally cool...

[drew]

My new 3 favorite words....
"On to Nebraska"!!!!!!

i can't hardly wait!!!
thanks in advance for a great show!!!

[Eliz]

THAT WAS THE BEST THIRD DAY CONCERT EVAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my gosh. My birthday is comming up soon so that was my b-day present to me by my folks. Yeah, I got 5th row seats!! I had to improvise on the orange Gomer shirts, and wear whatever orange I had.
PLEASE BRING BACK THE ORANGE GOMER SHIRTS!! I PROMISE I WILL BUY ONE!!!!
I screamed really loud when Mac looked over in my direction when he wanted to see how many Gomers there were. I even jumped up and down and Mac looked at me with this very quizzical look!! I will never forget it!!
Sigh. I'm just used to the whole KCMO and KCK thing. Ususlly when someone says Kansas City, they mean Missouri!
Thanks for the rocking time last night!! Come back soon!!!!

"IT'S ROCK THE LIGHT" ~Mac

[Diana]

I'm a little dissapointed I didn't see any posting on the performances in LA and Phoenix. I saw you for the first time ever in Phoenix and I have to say, I was not let down. What was your opinion?

[Michael]

What a show! Thank you for a remarkable show. May God continue to bless your ministry. This is the second time that I have had the pleasure of seeing you in concert and its one of the purest and most intense worship times I have experienced. Praise God! Thanks guys and Keep on Shining!

[Todd]

You guys were great last night. I brought my wife to the concert and I think she likes you guys even more now. She thought Mac was one of the best performers she has seen, ever.

The whole Kansas/Missouri thing is confusing. I've lived here for 6 years and I still don't get it.

If you want the best BBQ the next time you come through town check out Oklahoma Joe's at 43rd (I think)and Mission. The place is inside a gas station. It doesn't get better than that. My wife and I like it a lot. They also have an location in Olathe

Again you guys were great and it was great to worship with you last night.

[MrsJason]

Creed question: Are you playing the intro?
Great to see King of Glory back on the set list! Can it stay 'til Knoxville, please?

[Keith]

Thank you for such a great show and allowing a crowd of Christians to gather in one place to hear you. I first heard you guys when I watched the "Joshua" movie and bought the soundtrack. My wife and I have been fans ever since. King of Glory is just so beautiful and I thank you for playing it last night. What about a Christmas CD sometime? God be with you as you spread his word in your music and lives.

[Kelley]

Thank you so much for an awesome show. Although the lights and effects were awesome, I have to admit my favorite section was all of you sitting on the stools just "jamming" away. I could have listened to that for hours (even the accoridan!). I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to see you in concert again because I was not going to be able to make it to the show but by the Grace of God and a few incredible sisters in christ, I was not only able to get to the show but experience a night that will stay joyous in my heart for a long, long time. Thank you again!

[Daren Baldwin]

Thanks for putting on a great concert. I was choosen to volenteer a the world vision table last night with Beth, the WV rep. I don't think we broke the 28,00 mark but it was really neet to see the response from people in the community. Thank you for making the WV ministry part of your tour.

You guys and DC*B did great last night. I've come to expect the presence of God in your concerts and I'm yet to be dissapointed. Keep pointing toward God (not just physically) and we'll keep coming to worship Him.

Peace and Grace,

Daren

PS. Next time you come to KC email me and I'll send you guys sine "Authentic" BBQ places.

[Tracy]

It almost could go without saying that any trip to KC would be incomplete without the BBQ. What a cool story about the World Vision response.

I am glad to see "King of Glory" still making it on the set list. Still hoping for "Communion" to make it back. (I did a completely unscientific survey about the most wanted song in NYC and got "Innocent" as a response."

[Ben]

Yeah...sometimes we freak out here in KC when there isn't a note to let us know that the door may actually close. It gets pretty scary around here.

Thanks for coming through KC guys.

[Michael]

I'm confused. Third Day played at the Republican national convention right? I go to their page and found some great stuff on Habitat for humanity, and one.org etc and this page has a link to the onion. What gives? Have they had a change of heart (hopefully).
Michael

[Kara]

ribs after a show? shoot, i'd be down with that! ;)

any of y'all like teriyaki? :D