I was back in my disco days!
by brooksyj on 7/14/09Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park - AlpharettaThe two bands are amazing - together they can keep you on your feet for many hours! Loved it!
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Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
The word gets thrown around far too frequently these days, but in the case of Earth, Wind & Fire it genuinely applies: This band is legendary. From the mystical elements of their name to their profound and lasting influence on contemporary pop music to their litany of hits spanning the latter decades of the 20th century, EWF have achieved status beyond the merely mortal. Even with the passing of founder and lead vocalist Maurice White in 2016 the group live on, bringing their uplifting, body-moving blend of R&B, funk, disco, pop, and jazz to several generations of fans.
Their latest tour begins when EWF headline opening day of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest in a massive party for the iconic festival's 50th anniversary. From there, EWF travel across the U.S. and Canada, performing at amphitheaters and arenas from coast to coast and wrapping up with a pair of shows at the scenic Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery outside Seattle.
The crew is 11 members strong and includes original members Philip Bailey on vocals and percussion, Verdine White on bass and vocals, and Ralph Johnson on drums and vocals, plus a three-piece horn section and a host of young, talented players. Their stage show remains potent, featuring sophisticated group choreography, stunning instrumental interplay, and eye-popping visuals. You very well might not sit down.
Earth Wind & Fire Background
The Earth, Wind & Fire story begins with Maurice White. As a kid growing up in Memphis in the 1950s, White went to school with a young Booker T. Jones, and the two began performing their first tunes together. White moved to Chicago for college and fell in with an Afrocentric artistic crowd, playing as a session drummer for Chess Records and performing at the South Side's Afro-Arts Theater with a funk group called The Pharaohs.
His musical ambitions took him to Los Angeles, where he put together a band that included his brother Verdine on bass plus a few more Chicago transplants as well as local phenoms. Earth, Wind & Fire began releasing acclaimed albums from the start, but it wasn't until the mid-'70s that they charted their first hits, No. 1s like "Shining Star," "Getaway," and "September."
Over the years, they've won four Grammys out of 12 nominations, including a 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award, and the band's lineup has changed but their sound has never wavered. After five decades of soulful music, Earth, Wind & Fire's message of peace, unity, and celebration is now more necessary than ever.
Earth, Wind & Fire on Tour
Grammy Award-winning, legendary artists Carlos Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire embark on a North American tour. A continuation of 2019's Supernatural Now tour for Santana, the Miraculous Supernatural 2020 Tour marks the first time these two powerhouses share the stage in the U.S. The Live Nation-produced outing kicks off June 19th in San Diego and makes stops in Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Toronto, and more before wrapping August 29th in Tampa.
Earth, Wind & Fire is one of music's most celebrated musical forces in history with an iconic music catalogue that has been the soundtrack of millions of lives around the world. They were the first African American R&B group to receive the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor in 2019. Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson continue the legacy of the band with career achievements that include nine Grammys, one being a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. EWF's music catalogue of singles and albums have tallied hundreds of millions of streams and sales worldwide and forever changed the history of music.
Earth, Wind & Fire Tour Schedule 2020 - Miraculous Supernatural Tour Dates
Friday, June 19, 2020 - Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Saturday, June 20, 2020 - Los Angeles, CA - Banc of California Stadium
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - Concord, CA - Concord Pavilion
Friday, June 26, 2020 - Ridgefield, WA - Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
Saturday, June 27, 2020 - George, WA - Gorge Amphitheatre
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre
Wednesday, July 01, 2020 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
Friday, July 03, 2020 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion
Sunday July 05, 2020 - Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
Tuesday, July 07, 2020 - Maryland Heights, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Wednesday, July 08, 2020 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
Friday, July 10, 2020 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center
Saturday, July 11, 2020 - Tinley Park, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sunday, July 12, 2020 - Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds
Wednesday, August 05, 2020 - Burgettstown, PA - S&T Bank Music Park
Thursday, August 06, 2020 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
Saturday, August 08, 2020 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium
Sunday, August 09, 2020 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - Montreal, QC - Centre Bell
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
Friday, August 14, 2020 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
Saturday, August 15, 2020 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Sunday, August 16, 2020 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - Syracuse, NY - St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Thursday, August 20, 2020 - Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavilion
Saturday, August 22, 2020 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
Sunday, August 23, 2020 - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - Atlanta, GA - Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Friday, August 28, 2020 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre at the South Florida Fairgrounds
Saturday, August 29, 2020 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Still in the groove
by benh on 7/14/09Time Warner Cable Arena - CharlotteEven after all the miles and doing it night after night neither Chicago nor Earth Wind and Fire have lost the drive and the love for performing. Great acts and great work. They both show great love and respect for the fans and their music.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Earth, Wind and Fire & Chicago
by jazzyj5 on 7/14/09Merriweather Post Pavilion - ColumbiaA must-not-miss event. The musical arrangements and choreography were wonderful. Lots of high energy, synergy and memories. You could feel that both groups truly enjoyed entertaining.
Rating: 5 out of 5 ew&f and chicago
by crabtree on 7/14/09Amphitheater at The Wharf - Orange Beachsuper! Excellent performance. I will pay to see a concert like that again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Earth, Wind and Fire & Chicago
by Woodoo on 7/14/09Merriweather Post Pavilion - ColumbiaEarth, Wind and Fire certified that they are the "badest" band in the land. I never experienced a group that had so many songs that are recognizable by such a crossover audience. There unique sound will last forever. The alternating of songs between EWF and Chicago was very impressive and unique.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Definately a fun show
by Reviewer2 on 7/14/09Amphitheater at The Wharf - Orange BeachIt was great to see the 2 band collaborating together. Very professional. Would have liked more of the funky songs from E,W, & F. Nevertheless, I highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 out of 5 old school still got it
by rhondamike on 7/14/09Amphitheater at The Wharf - Orange BeachMy husband and I had a wonderful time we enjoyed both bands. Growing up on the music the concert brought us down memory lane.
Rating: 5 out of 5 EW&F w/ Chicago
by Oleskool on 7/14/09Time Warner Cable Arena - CharlotteAfter all these years, both groups still got it. When you think of either group, you think of Horns and Maurice White, Phillip Bailey, and Mr. bouncing( never stopping Verdine White ) combine the horns and vocals, and we had a great time. Loved the show, would recommend it to every fan of either group. Guys, keep up the good work. Ole skool! sho u right!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Earth Wind & Fire Incredible! Chicago--not!
by Lockefan16 on 7/14/09Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park - AlpharettaEarth, Wind & Fire exceeded my expectations--energy, sound, everything. I would have given them 5 stars. I would only give Chicago 3 stars--music was great, but Robert Lam did not sing as much as he normally does--everyone else in the band did and it was not good. "The trumpet player wrote this song and so we're going to let him sing it." This was my 3rd and last time seeing Chicago. The bands are a great mix and do an outstanding job covering each other's songs.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing concert
by Kriss on 7/14/09Merriweather Post Pavilion - ColumbiaThis concert was awesome. Both acts kept the crowd going. The combined sets were fun to watch. I would definitely would recommend this concert to everyone.
Rating: 5 out of 5 EW&F
by bootone on 7/14/09Time Warner Cable Arena - Charlotteoutstanding, I was a little disappointed in Chicago's energy but EW&F picked em up and turned em around. Great Show
Rating: 5 out of 5 Earth Wind & Fire was fabulous!!
by jellybean51 on 7/14/09Time Warner Cable Arena - CharlotteThis was my first time seeing this group perform live. They put on one hell of a performance!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 They still got it!
by EWFFAN4LIFE on 7/14/09Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park - AlpharettaAfter decades of performing together, they still got "it"! Whatever "it" is, Earth, Wind and Fire definitely possess "it"! Their stage presence was captivating! I was on my feet the entire show, singing the lyrics word for word while mimicking their dance steps! The show was spectacular! Chicago also did great a job!
Rating: 4 out of 5 EW&F was excellent! Chicago was good.
by R2R2 on 7/14/09Time Warner Cable Arena - CharlotteEW&F was excellent! Chicago was good but played better when paired with EW&F.
Rating: 5 out of 5 I am their #1 fan
by Alpharettadeb on 7/14/09Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park - AlpharettaThis is the 3rd time I have seen EWF. They get better and better. Verizon is the perfect location.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Chicago was awesome
by Recncc on 7/14/09Amphitheater at The Wharf - Orange BeachWhat a show by Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire! Brought back great memories. People of all ages had a great time. My wife and three of our childeren/ young adults ages 22, 21 and 17 had a blast! Music for all ages. The Amphitheater at The Wharf was a great setting. We will definitely go back for future concerts at The Wharf!
Rating: 5 out of 5 EWF & CHICAGO was great!
by packerfan62 on 7/14/09Amphitheater at The Wharf - Orange BeachWas one of the best shows i've seen this year!!! Iwould travel to see this show again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent
by Markmark35 on 7/14/09Woodlands Pavilion - WoodlandsGreat show. I loved the old music and they did a great job.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Earth, Wind and Fire was AWESOME!!!
by Jtink on 7/14/09Merriweather Post Pavilion - ColumbiaWhile Earth, Wind & Fire was performing the audience was up on their feet. They were AWESOME!!! We left 20 minutes into the Chicago part of the concert. A LOT of other people left at the same time. Not very good music coming from Chicago anymore! :( I would go back to see Earth, Wind and Fire in a heart beat!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 EWF & Chicago
by Annie09 on 7/14/09Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park - AlpharettaExcellent show, everyone seemed to be having a great time. It was so awesome to see both groups perform together as well as seperately. Only downfall was for the first 30 - 45 minutes of the show the acoustics were bad.