Fitz and the Tantrums rolled into Kansas City on Thursday, July 31, 2025, for a high-octane stop on their Man on the Moon Tour, playing to a packed and enthusiastic crowd at The Truman. The band leaned hard into their signature blend of neo-soul, pop swagger, and propulsive indie-dance, delivering a show that balanced fan favorites with their latest material and kept the room buzzing from the opening notes to the encore.
The evening opened with the kind of kinetic energy fans have come to expect from Fitz & the Tantrums. The setlist was a generous mix of past hits and newer tracks, beginning with the mood-setting grooves of “OCD” and the then-recent single “OK OK OK,” which showcased the band’s continued evolution while still feeling immediately danceable.
Vocalists Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick and Noelle Scaggs shared the stage with easy chemistry, trading lead lines and rallying the audience in call-and-response moments. Songs like “Good Intentions,” “Heaven,” and “MoneyGrabber” got the crowd moving. The newer material, particularly “Ruin the Night,” which had been teased earlier in the year as part of their momentum leading into the tour, was woven in seamlessly, and the audience’s response suggested those songs are already staking a claim alongside the classics.
Mid-set, the band dipped into emotionally resonant territory with “Out of My League” and “Man on the Moon,” giving moments of singalong intimacy before revving back up. “I Just Wanna Shine” and “Young Days” kept the tempo buoyant, while the inclusion of “Umbrella” (their cover) added a playful, unexpected twist that got cheers, demonstrating their willingness to surprise without losing momentum.
The encore was a satisfying payoff: a four-song stretch including “MoneyMaker,” “All the Feels,” “Let Yourself Free,” and the inevitable dance floor anthem “HandClap.” By that point the audience was fully invested, clapping, dancing, and singing along, making the relatively intimate ~1,200-capacity venue feel like a giant communal celebration.
Production-wise, the show was polished but still felt immediate. Lighting complemented the music without overwhelming it, and the sound, especially given The Truman’s cozy footprint, struck a good balance between clarity and warmth. The band’s tight musicianship was evident throughout; even in the faster, funk-driven numbers, everything locked in with crisp precision, a quality noted in fan chatter and reviews of their live reputation.
If there was a critique to be had, it’s that the pacing occasionally leaned so heavily into momentum that a few transitions felt abrupt; a couple more deliberate breathing spaces might have amplified the emotional peaks that were already there. But even that is a minor quibble in a night largely defined by fun, craft, and genuine connection.
In short, Fitz and the Tantrums’ Kansas City stop on the Man on the Moon Tour delivered a vibrant, well-curated show, equal parts nostalgia and forward motion, with a band clearly in their element and a crowd willing to go along for the ride.
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