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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 2071 reviews

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Tower of Power on Tour

When Tower of Power took the stage at The Fillmore in San Francisco for their 40th anniversary show in 2008, it was as full circle as live music moments get. A recorded introduction by the dearly departed, legendary promoter Bill Graham — who gave the band their big break and signed them to his label in the late '60s — kicked off the energetic musical explosion that Tower of Power have never stopped bringing to the stage. The Tower of Power five-piece horn section, led by founding members Emilio Castillo on tenor sax and Stephen "Doc" Kupka on baritone sax, has been the driving force behind a group with over 60 touring members in its history. The R&B funk and soul revue also features furious percussionists, guitar, keys and more vocal blends than you can imagine. The elite collection of musicians have never stopped touring, and whether at a casino theater or a classic concert hall, a Tower of Power show is always gonna be a kickin' good time. Their Oakland-born sound emerged in 1968, and even after 50 years their shows still manage to feel contemporary.

Tower of Power in Concert

In 1968, Oakland's Emilio Castillo and Stephen "Doc" Kupka formed a band with the goal of playing at San Francisco's iconic Fillmore theater. By 1970, Tower of Power were not only on the stage, but signed to Bill Graham's San Francisco Records for their debut album East Bay Grease. When they moved over to Warner Bros Records in 1972, they started to leave a timeless mark beyond the Bay Area with the release of now-classic albums — Bump City, Tower of Power, Urban Renewal and more. Throughout their 19 albums, including 2018's Soul Side of Town, the band have covered every inch of R&B, soul and funk, constantly evolving and paving the way for many other artists.

Setlists

    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.You Got to Funkifize
    3. 3.You're Still a Young Man
    4. 4.Soul Vaccination
    5. 5.Squib Cakes
    6. 6.Diggin' on James Brown
    7. 7.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Soul Vaccination
    5. 5.Can't You See (You Doin' Me Wrong)
    6. 6.You Got to Funkifize
    7. 7.You're Still a Young Man
    8. 8.This Time It's Real
    9. 9.Squib Cakes
    10. 10.Diggin' on James Brown / It's a New Day / Mother Popcorn / There It Is / Star Time / I Got the Feeling
    11. 11.So Very Hard to Go
    12. 12.Knock Yourself Out
    13. 13.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Only So Much Oil in the Ground
    5. 5.Can't You See (You Doin' Me Wrong)
    6. 6.You Got to Funkifize
    7. 7.You're Still a Young Man
    8. 8.Soul Vaccination
    9. 9.This Time It's Real
    10. 10.Squib Cakes
    11. 11.Diggin' on James Brown / It's a New Day / Mother Popcorn / There it is / I Got The Feelin'
    12. 12.So Very Hard to Go
    13. 13.Knock Yourself Out
    14. 14.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Only So Much Oil in the Ground
    5. 5.Can't You See (You Doin' Me Wrong)
    6. 6.You Got to Funkifize
    7. 7.Willing to Learn
    8. 8.Soul Vaccination
    9. 9.This Time It's Real
    10. 10.Squib Cakes
    11. 11.Diggin' on James Brown / It's a New Day / Mother Popcorn / There it is / I Got The Feelin'
    12. 12.So Very Hard to Go
    13. 13.You're Still a Young Man
    14. 14.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    1. -You're Still a Young Man (Orchestra only, intro)
    2. 1.We Came to Play
    3. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    4. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    5. 4.Soul Vaccination
    6. 5.I Like Your Style
    7. 6.Willing to Learn
    8. 7.Don't Change Horses (in the Middle of a Stream)
    9. 8.Souled Out
    1. 9.Time Will Tell
    2. 10.This Time It's Real
    3. 11.Diggin' on James Brown / It's a New Day / Mother Popcorn / There It Is / Star Time / I Got the Feeling
    4. 12.So Very Hard to Go
    5. 13.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    6. 14.You're Still a Young Man

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Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 2071 reviews
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  • They put on a show

    by Jim on 12/2/25Seminole Center - ImmokaleeRating: 5 out of 5

    Played the classics and their Christmas songs. The lead singer worked the whole room. Well worth it.

  • Tower of power and War What a Concert!

    by Lyric Master on 11/8/25Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    Tower of power was very good they played all their songs from the '70s that were big hits!.... They missed a few songs like down to the nightclub and don't change horses in the middle of a stream. War was excellent the original guy Lonnie Jordan great they played all their hits..... They did not play Gypsy man.... And in the ghetto.... In the ghetto I understand that did not play that one because it's a different time now than it was in 1975

  • Awesome

    by Wolfy on 11/8/25Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    Great bands, the songs brought great memories. Happy wife, happy life

  • war and tower of power

    by T. Al on 11/4/25Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    great show. Both groups have fabulous bands! Love the ole school talent where the musicians are the actual singers as well👏🏾❤️

  • Better than I thought it be Loved every minute!

    by Drums on 9/9/25Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino - Las VegasRating: 5 out of 5

    It was a family reunion for my brother Richard, who is a musician and plays War 's Music

  • Fantastic Concert

    by Yoli on 8/20/25Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino - Las VegasRating: 5 out of 5

    Love the venue for the concert, great seats to view it. Music was fantastic. Audience was totally engaged with the band.

  • Great Show

    by DonnieM on 8/19/25Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino - Las VegasRating: 5 out of 5

    Tower of Power never disappoints and War is always excellent, one of the best show we've attended in a long time.

  • Tower of Power is as good as ever

    by Smitty1330 on 8/19/25Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino - Las VegasRating: 5 out of 5

    This was a concert with T.O.P. and WAR. T.O.P. played first and immediately how the crowd in game. The new lead singer is talented with a great vocal range and plays guitar as well. Emilio, Doc and the rest of the band sounded great with tons of energy. The crowd was really engaged but because of the shared stage, they were only on for a little over an hour. Too bad because WAR although good was not great, have a limited set of songs, referred to drugs in the 70's way too much and did not bring the same energy to the room that Tower of Power did. Keep on going T.O.P.!!!

  • Band was great.

    by Doug S. on 8/7/25Scranton Cultural Center - ScrantonRating: 5 out of 5

    Band sounded great as always. However, I was very disappointed in the fact that the stage level was the same height as the seats on the floor. I was only a few rows back from the stage and all that I could see was the heads of the performers.

  • Great show

    by Cat on 8/5/25Scranton Cultural Center - ScrantonRating: 5 out of 5

    Tower of Power did not disappoint!!!! They were great. The horn section was unbelievable- their lead singer Jerry Cortez was great- really engaged with the audience. We were so happy we got tickets!!!