# Event Details

- **Event Name**: spIN Focus - Emerson Lake & Palmer "Brain Salad Surgery"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Prepare for the ultimate 1973 progressive rock odyssey. Join spIN Focus as we dissect ELP’s most ambitious work, Brain Salad Surgery, followed by an uninterrupted playback of the full album on high-fidelity vinyl. Experience the height of technical virtuosity and sci-fi grandiosity.

This album represents the zenith of the "prog-rock arms race," featuring the thirty-minute epic "Karn Evil 9" and the groundbreaking use of the Moog Apollo—one of the first polyphonic synthesizers ever recorded. Our introduction will touch on the collaboration with Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger, whose iconic biomechanical cover art perfectly mirrored the record’s themes of humanity versus technology. We’ll discuss the technical marvel of Keith Emerson’s custom synth rigs, Greg Lake’s pristine production, and Carl Palmer’s complex percussion that pushed the limits of the studio. Listening to this masterpiece in its entirety on a high-end system reveals the incredible dynamic range of the recording, from the delicate "Still... You Turn Me On" to the thunderous, futuristic carnival that cemented ELP's place in the rock pantheon.

Join us at The Listyning Room for a focused, high-fidelity experience, allowing you to appreciate a classic LP on our superb sound system featuring high-end equipment by Audio Note, Klipsch, and Cambridge Audio.

We open on Saturdays at 1:00 pm for Open Spin (BYO music) and record cleaning. The program begins at 4:00pm.

Support Center For Recorded Music 501(c)(3) with a $10 donation. Includes admission, snacks, and a complimentary drink - from beer, cocktails or wine to refreshing non-alcoholic choices.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/prairie-village/spin-focus-emerson-lake-and-palmer-brain-salad-surgery/200029941604104
- **Event Categories**: sports, art, nonprofit, carnivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Prairie Village
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206
- **lat**: 38.95775
- **long**: -94.62666
- **full address**: 3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206, 3510 W 95th St, Leawood, KS 66206-2033, United States, Prairie Village

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is spIN Focus - Emerson Lake & Palmer "Brain Salad Surgery" being held?
  - **A:** spIN Focus - Emerson Lake & Palmer "Brain Salad Surgery" takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206, 3510 W 95th St, Leawood, KS 66206-2033, United States, Prairie Village.
- **Q**: Who is organizing spIN Focus - Emerson Lake & Palmer "Brain Salad Surgery"?
  - **A:** spIN Focus - Emerson Lake & Palmer "Brain Salad Surgery" is organized by Center For Recorded Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** spIN Focus - Emerson Lake & Palmer "Brain Salad Surgery" is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Prairie Village, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If spIN Focus - Emerson Lake & Palmer "Brain Salad Surgery" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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