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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.
I have seen TOP many times and this was, by far, the best I have ever seen them. Maybe it was being in a new venue (MGM Foxwoods), but they rocked. I was happy to see them do a full 2+ hour show. The sound was incredible-I could hear all of the horns parts crystal clear. If you are into horns, you've gotta see Tower!
Tower of Power is a driving sound that is unforgettable. They have been around for many years and they keep getting better and better. There is no other band around that has the sound that Tower of Power has. i will continue to see as many shows as I can.
The Tower Of Power over-exceeded my expectations! What a powerful, enthusiastic performance. The weather was kind of humid...sprinkling/raining but that did not dampen spirits from the performners one bit. I felt they were even better live than on the recordings. I definitely look forward to another performance from them!
I've been to plenty of concerts... these guys put on the most amazing show I've ever seen. They were very tight and sound was GREAT!!!! I would recommend this to EVERYONE!!!
As always Tower of Power was the embodiment of soul and funk. I have seen them many times and this was one of the best. Loved the new cd material especially the the James Brown medley. Looking forward to TOP returning to Detroit for my funk fix.
First off....their sound system was extremely loud and made the vocals sound distorted...you couldn't hear the lyrics. Their brass section is what makes TOP but they took a back seat. The lead singer seemed to be screaming and over did his vocals and that in itself ruined what could have been a great concert.
My husband has been a fan of Tower of Power for years, and this was my first time attending. Well it won't be my last ! They were incredible! Sounded amazing and we had the best time at the concert. Thank you ticketmaster for handling this venue. Please do it again. Thanks Nana
A great concert,with two great bands! Nice venue! Both groups should come visit the Metro Detroit area more often. Awesome show!
