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The Latest Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire Team-Up
One of music’s most popular co-headlines does it again in 2015 as Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire announce a summer outing beginning on the West Coast in mid-July.
Putting two bands that need no lengthy introductions at the top of a touring ticket is definitely a no brainer and this team-up has always thrilled fans. Chicago brings an almost endless discography filled with timeless hits, including “Saturday In The Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Hard To Say I’m Sorry,” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” Heck, you could fill up three hours with Chicago classics and still not touch on every song.
Photo: Courtesy of Steve Pouliet
Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, Gilford, N.H.
Same goes for Earth, Wind & Fire. The band’s long cavalcade of hits, including “Shining Star,” “That’s The Way Of The World,” “Sing A Song” and “September” ruled radio station playlists during the ’70s and sound as fresh today as when the records were first released.
Of course, a tour as big as this requires quotes from both sides of the equation. We’ll start off with Chicago original member Lee Loughnane.
“One of the most exciting things about the show is when both bands perform at the end of the concert. Having these 21 very talented musicians playing our greatest hits together puts the excitement level at a fever pitch! From the Heart of Chicago and the Soul of Earth, Wind & Fire, it is an unforgettable experience.”
Now it’s Philip Bailey’s turn:
“This is a real treat for fans of both groups to experience again the power-packed collaboration of Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago. We are looking forward to it ourselves – it has always been of one of our favorite tours.”
Photo: Mike Bradley
Crown Theatre, Fayetteville, N.C.
Now that we have the obligatory quotes (as required by federal law) out of the way, here are the dates:
July 15 – Concord, Calif., Concord Pavilion
July 17 – Las Vegas, Nev., The Axis At Planet Hollywood
July 18 – Inglewood, Calif., Forum
July 21 – Phoenix, Ariz., Ak-Chin Pavilion
July 23 – Austin, Texas, Austin360 Amphitheater
July 24 – Dallas, Texas, Gexa Energy Pavilion
July 25 – The Woodlands, Texas, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
July 28 – Denver, Colo., Pepsi Center
July 31 – Maryland Heights, Mo., Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug. 2 – Noblesville, Ind., Klipsch Music Center
Aug. 4 – Atlanta, Ga., Aaron’s Amphitheatre At Lakewood
Aug. 14 – Bristow, Va., Jiffy Lube Live
Aug. 15 – Camden, N.J., Susquehanna Bank Center
Aug. 16 – Wantagh, N.Y., Nikon At Jones Beach Theater
Aug. 18 – Holmdel, N.J., PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug. 21 – Kansas City, Mo., Starlight Theatre
Aug. 25 – Cincinnati, Ohio, Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 26 – Clarkston, Mich., DTE Energy Music Theatre
Aug. 28 – Toronto, Ontario, Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Aug. 29 – Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Aug. 30 – Mansfield, Mass., Xfinity Center
Sept. 1 – Bethel, N.Y., Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
Sept. 4 – Raleigh, N.C., Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
Sept. 5 – Virginia Beach, Va., Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach
Sept. 6 – Atlantic City, N.J., Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa / Event Ctr.