Tower of Power / Average White Band
Music / Singing - Performance
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Friday, October 12, 2012 8:00 PM-10:00 PM |
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| Suggested Audiences: | High School, College, Adult, Elders | |
| Location: Find Local Food & Accommodations |
Wilbur Theatre 246 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02116 |
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| Cost: | $50-$62.50 | |
| Sponsored by: | Bill Blumenreich Presents | |
| Description: | Tower's 40 year odyssey actually began in 1968 when Emilio Castillo met Stephen "Doc" Kupka in July of that year. When Doc auditioned during a band rehearsal at Emilio's house, Emilio's father called him into the kitchen and offered the following advice: "Hire that guy, he's got something." Doc and his signature baritone sax sound were now in the band, and on August 13, 1968, Tower of Power, as we know them today, began playing gigs, and soon became very well known in the area. AWB are widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. Though perhaps best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit 'Pick Up the Pieces' the band's strength actually lay in their consistently accomplished song-writing, stretching across several gold selling albums and multi- grammy nominations for the legendary Atlantic Records. Somewhat incongruously, given their Scottish roots, the six piece took the influences of their R&B heroes - people like Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Donny Hathaway and others - and developed their own 'authentic' sound which was eagerly adopted by black audiences in the US and elsewhere. |
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| More Information: |
Website: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/8252/736323?camefrom... E-mail: thewilburtheatre@gmail.com Phone: 800-745-3000 Entered by: The Wilbur Theatre |
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