Chicago + Earth, Wind & Fire 3.0

The combination of Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago is just so stellar that the legendary bands have signed on for another batch of dates.

Rolling Stone was in attendance at the April 18 show at New York’s Madison Square Garden Arena, the last stop of the co-bill’s spring’s tour.

“The two groups coalesced at the end, effortlessly blending catalogs into one superjam,” Rolling Stone writes. “[Verdine] White, at 64, bounced around the stage, doing 360s with his bass and showing Iggy Pop-levels of energy. By the time the groups ended with EW&F’s ‘Shining Star’ and Chicago’s ‘25 or 6 to 4,’ it was a testament to each band’s enduring catalog, with songs older than half the audience still resonating with vibrant force.”

Prepare yourself for more jams this fall. 

“The Heart And Soul Tour” 3.0 kicks off Oct. 19 in Rochester, N.Y., and concludes Nov. 13 in Billings, Mont. This time around the co-bill tour will be making its way to the Great With North.

“Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire … The Heart and Soul Tour has thrilled audiences across the USA,” Chicago’s Robert Lamm said. “Now it will be an honor to bring this celebration to our fans in Canada, finally! And it’s our honor once again to share the stage with our brothers.”

Earth Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey added, “The powerful magic of Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire works for both bands and fans alike. Here we go again!”

Photo: Eric Linebarger
Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo.

Oct. 19 – Rochester, N.Y., Blue Cross Arena           
Oct. 20 – Albany, N.Y., Times Union Center           
Oct. 22 – Providence, R.I., Dunkin’ Donuts Center
Oct. 23 – Uncasville, Conn., Mohegan Sun Arena    
Oct. 26 – Manchester, N.H., Verizon Wireless Arena          
Oct. 28 – Montreal, Quebec, Bell Centre      
Oct. 29 – Hamilton, Ontario, FirstOntario Centre    
Oct. 30 – London, Ontario, Budweiser Gardens      
Nov. 2 – Winnipeg, Manitoba, MTS Centre  
Nov. 4 – Calgary, Alberta, Scotiabank Saddledome
Nov. 5 – Edmonton, Alberta, Rogers Place  
Nov. 7 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Rogers Arena        
Nov. 8 – Eugene, Ore., Matthew Knight Arena        
Nov. 11 – Sioux Falls, S.D., Denny Sanford Premier Center
Nov. 13 – Billings, Mont., Rimrock Auto Arena At MetraPark

An American Express presale begins June 21 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public June 24.

Visit ChicagoTheBand.com and EarthWindAndFire.com for more information.

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