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Official Tower of Power Band

Official Tower of Power Band Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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Concerts
Feb
14
Chumash Casino Resort
Santa Ynez
Tickets
Feb
28
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
Chandler
Tickets
Mar
01
Edge Lounge
Laughlin
Tickets
Mar
14
Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Rockford
Tickets
Mar
15
Hard Rock Ballroom Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Tickets
Mar
28
Peppermill Concert Hall
West Wendover
Tickets
Apr
05
Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella
Tickets
Apr
19
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Portland
Tickets
About Official Tower of Power Band
For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.“We were a Soul band called The Motowns.” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was in there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in 1968, and gave him an audition. He came in the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was that they had a specific goal in mind. “We wanted to get into the Fillmore Auditorium and with a name like the Motowns, dressed in suits with razor cuts, we knew we’d never get in there. We grew our hair long, and started to be hippies, and changed our name. Doc then suggested that we start writing our own songs.” The Fillmore was a major goal, which came along at the right time. “We had been playing nightclubs, and we had gotten busted for being underage. One night, the ABC came in, and caught the trumpet player drinking, and the next thing we knew, a notice was out across the Bay Area that if they hired us again, clubs would lose their liquor license. Then, my parents moved to Detroit, and I was on my own, broke and hungry, and all I did was rehearse. We wrote the songs for East Bay Grease, and by November, we were at the end of our rope. I told the guys that I was leaving for the holidays, and if nothing happened with this audition, I wasn’t coming back.” Fortunately, he did, and the rest as they say, is history. East Bay Grease defined their sound and landed them with Warner Brothers. Bump City, their 1972 debut for the label, was a hit on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B Albums chart, and netted them the hits “You’re Still A Young Man” and “Down to The Nightclub.” The 70s were a boom period with radio classics like “So Very Hard to Go” and “What Is Hip?,” and the band continued to tour and record over the years. Castillo says their love of the stage is the same today as it was back in 1968. 50 years later, in 2018, they returned to Oakland to celebrate their landmark 50th anniversary. Tower’s window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit has been a balm for the soul throughout their half-century existence, but the release of 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater couldn’t arrive at a better time. “People come up to me all the time and say, ‘Wow man, 50 years! We can't believe it,’” laughs Castillo. “You can't believe it? I'm the one that can't believe it. We've been through a lot of ups and downs and learned a lot along the way. We've affected a lot of people's lives and done a lot of work that we're very proud of. The band has a real family atmosphere. It's been very rewarding.” The band has long since surpassed Castillo’s modest aspirations, traveling the world, enjoying hit singles on their own and backing legendary artists including Otis Redding, Elton John, Santana, the Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker, Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, and countless others. In the process they’ve defined an “Oakland soul” sound as instantly recognizable as those from Castillo’s hometown, Detroit, as well as inspirations like Memphis and Philadelphia. The future of Tower of Power is set out to be vigorous and dynamic, and will prove to be just that for fans around the world starved for the band’s groove just the way Tower of Power likes it! ABBREVIATED: For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.“We were a Soul band called The Motowns.” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in 1968, and gave him an audition. He came in the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was that they had a specific goal in mind. East Bay Grease defined their sound and landed them with Warner Brothers. Bump City, their 1972 debut for the label, was a hit on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B Albums chart, and netted them the hits “You’re Still A Young Man” and “Down to The Nightclub.” The 70s were a boom period with radio classics like “So Very Hard to Go” and “What Is Hip?,” and the band continued to tour and record over the years. Castillo says their love of the stage is the same today as it was back in 1968. 50 years later, in 2018, they returned to Oakland to celebrate their landmark 50th anniversary. Tower’s window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit has been a balm for the soul throughout their half-century existence, but the release of 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater couldn’t have arrived at a better time. The band has long since surpassed Castillo’s modest aspirations, traveling the world, enjoying hit singles on their own and backing legendary artists including Otis Redding, Elton John, Santana, the Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker, Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, and countless others. In the process they’ve defined an “Oakland soul” sound as instantly recognizable as those from Castillo’s hometown, Detroit, as well as inspirations like Memphis and Philadelphia. The future of Tower of Power is set out to be vigorous and dynamic, and will prove to be just that for fans around the world starved for the band’s groove just the way Tower of Power likes it!
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Band members
ADOLFO ACOSTA - Trumpet, JERRY CORTEZ - Guitar, Dave Richards - trumpet, EMILIO CASTILLO - Tenor Sax, Marc VW - Bass, TOM POLITZER - Lead Tenor Sax, ROGER SMITH - Keyboards, Jordan John - vocals, STEPHEN "DOC" KUPKA - Baritone Sax, Pete Antunes - Drums
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What fans are saying
Susan
5 / 5
Show was fantastic as expected. Great venue. I just hope the band member who was hurt near end of show is okay. Stage was rather small for them/equipment and not really well lit so I can see how an unfortunate injury happened.
Plymouth Memorial Hall Plymouth, MA
Mar 08, 2022
Anonymous
5 / 5
The band is better than ever!!!! What a show, high energy and horn section literally blew you away. "Lead vocalist & multi-instrumental sensation Jordan John is a more powerful, polished & accomplished musician than many players twice his age".
Blue Note Napa Napa, CA
Aug 27, 2024
Ron
5 / 5
Great show as always. Venu was ok except all the chairs are floor level. So if someone tall sits in front of you it's hard to see. And the chairs are zip tied together. Not to comfortable
The Spa at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino Lemoore, CA
Dec 05, 2023
Mark
5 / 5
River Rhythms at the beautiful new Monteith Riverpark paid homage to the OGs of Funk and Soul, to an enthusiastic audience covering four generations. Thank you Tower of Power for decades of great music and memories.
Monteith Riverpark Albany, OR
Jul 26, 2024
Lewis
5 / 5
ToP show was fabulous, as usual. music was tight and lively and Mimi shared stories of groups history. New lead singer Mike Jerel adds a new dimension to band. He had the audience on their feet.
The Plaza Live Orlando, FL
Feb 23, 2022
Mark
5 / 5
The show was rain shortened to 60 minutes. But the band was fantastic. Thanks for making my 60th birthday a memorable one. Our group was sitting in the first row of tables A2-A5.n
Conner Prairie Fishers, IN
Jul 01, 2019
Phil
4 / 5
ToP horns sound as good as ever after half a century. The sound mix left much to be desired. Drums and bass were too loud and often drowned out the horns and vocals.
The Clyde theater Fort Wayne, IN
Mar 02, 2024
Julie
4 / 5
Loved the show! Great venue! Mike is getting into “his” groove! Love his sound! Longtime fans of TOP!Prayers to Roger and staff. Greg and Julie
Lindenwood Theater Saint Charles, MO
Mar 22, 2022
Douglas
5 / 5
This is still the best band on tour -- by far! Also, new lead singer, Mike Jerel is the "real deal"; he fits in great with this superb band.
Sony Hall New York City, NY
Mar 16, 2022
Steffi
4 / 5
The band was rocking. The new lead singer not only has a great voice, but related well to the audience. I wish I could see them tonight in RI.
Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building Lexington, MA
Feb 18, 2020
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Official Tower of Power Band Tour Cities
West Wendover, NV Chandler, AZ Rockford, IL Coachella, CA Cincinnati, OH Santa Ynez, CA Portland, OR Laughlin, NV

Frequently Asked Questions About Official Tower of Power Band

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Official Tower of Power Band on tour?

Yes, Official Tower of Power Band is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Official Tower of Power Band concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Official Tower of Power Band tour is scheduled for 8 dates across 8 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Official Tower of Power Band scheduled to play?

Official Tower of Power Band is scheduled to play 8 shows between 2025-2026. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Official Tower of Power Band tour start?

Official Tower of Power Band’s tour starts Feb 14, 2025 and ends on Apr 19, 2025. They will play 8 cities; their most recent concert was held in Santa Ynez at Chumash Casino Resort and their next upcoming concert will be in Chandler at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino.

What venues is Official Tower of Power Band performing at?

As part of the Official Tower of Power Band tour, Official Tower of Power Band is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2025 Tour Dates:

Feb 14 - Santa Ynez, CA @ Chumash Casino Resort
Feb 28 - Chandler, AZ @ Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
Mar 01 - Laughlin, NV @ Edge Lounge
Mar 14 - Rockford, IL @ Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Mar 15 - Cincinnati, OH @ Hard Rock Ballroom Cincinnati
Mar 28 - West Wendover, NV @ Peppermill Concert Hall
Apr 05 - Coachella, CA @ Spotlight 29 Casino
Apr 19 - Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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