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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 2053 reviews

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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.

Setlists

    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Soul Vaccination
    5. 5.I Like Your Style
    6. 6.To Say the Least, You're the Most
    7. 7.You're Still a Young Man
    8. 8.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    9. 9.This Time It's Real
    10. 10.Diggin' on James Brown / I Got the Feelin'
    11. 11.So Very Hard to Go
    12. 12.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Soul Vaccination
    5. 5.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    6. 6.You're Still a Young Man
    7. 7.This Time It's Real
    8. 8.Squib Cakes
    9. 9.Diggin' on James Brown
    10. 10.So Very Hard to Go
    11. 11.Knock Yourself Out

  2. Encore

    1. 12.What Is Hip?
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Silver Bells (Jay Livingston & Ray Evans cover)
    5. 5.Soul Vaccination
    6. 6.Hark the Herald Angels Sing
    7. 7.Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Harry Reser and His Orchestra cover)
    8. 8.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    9. 9.This Time It's Real
    10. 10.O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam cover)
    11. 11.This Christmas (Donny Hathaway cover)
    12. 12.You Got to Funkifize
    13. 13.The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (Mel TormĂŠ cover) (Instrumental)
    14. 14.Diggin' on James Brown
    15. 15.So Very Hard to Go
    16. 16.Knock Yourself Out

  2. Encore

    1. 17.You're Still a Young Man
    2. 18.What Is Hip?
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Silver Bells (Jay Livingston & Ray Evans cover)
    5. 5.Soul Vaccination
    6. 6.Hark the Herald Angels Sing
    7. 7.Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Harry Reser and His Orchestra cover)
    8. 8.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    9. 9.This Time It's Real
    10. 10.O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam cover)
    11. 11.This Christmas (Donny Hathaway cover)
    12. 12.You Got to Funkifize
    13. 13.Christmas Melody
    14. 14.Diggin' on James Brown
    15. 15.So Very Hard to Go
    16. 16.Knock Yourself Out

  2. Encore

    1. 17.You're Still a Young Man
    2. 18.What Is Hip? / Soul Power
    1. 1.We Came to Play
    2. 2.Soul With a Capital "S"
    3. 3.You Ought to Be Havin' Fun
    4. 4.Silver Bells (Jay Livingston & Ray Evans cover)
    5. 5.Soul Vaccination
    6. 6.Hark the Herald Angels Sing
    7. 7.Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Harry Reser and His Orchestra cover)
    8. 8.Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)
    9. 9.This Time It's Real
    10. 10.O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam cover)
    11. 11.This Christmas (Donny Hathaway cover)
    12. 12.You Got to Funkifize
    13. 13.Christmas Melody
    14. 14.Diggin' on James Brown
    15. 15.So Very Hard to Go
    16. 16.Knock Yourself Out

  2. Encore

    1. 17.You're Still a Young Man
    2. 18.What Is Hip?

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Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 2053 reviews
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  • Concert at Casino 29 in Coachella Valley!

    by CLASSIC OG'S MICHAEL LISCANO SR on 4/9/25Spotlight 29 Casino - CoachellaRating: 5 out of 5

    First of all dinner was great, so was the drinks 🍸. We are members of the Classic OG'S Car Club from Pomona/ Fontana Ca. We were at Casino 29 to see Tower of Power and we all we t e very pleased, with not only our seating arrangement, but Tower of power made our evening a memorable one with their music that they are famous for creating! (Oakland funk). They had the whole crowd dancing! If you wanna see a concert and they're having it at Casino 29, it's the perfect spot. Every seat is a good seat!

  • Great venue. So polite and helpful staff.

    by Great concert, performers. on 4/9/25Spotlight 29 Casino - CoachellaRating: 5 out of 5

    From the moment you walk in the staff was amazing. So polite and helpful. Walked us to our seats. Tower of Power were amazing as always. Everything was perfect. Thanks!

  • Well worth the show

    by These Guys jam! on 4/8/25Spotlight 29 Casino - CoachellaRating: 5 out of 5

    Great show. The Band was really really good. The whole concert was excellent. The horns, rythem section was on point. I would definitely recommend Top. Remember this band has bee ding it sence 1968!

  • TOP had everybody movin' and groovin'

    by Steve O on 4/8/25Spotlight 29 Casino - CoachellaRating: 5 out of 5

    Great concert hall Vegas style seating but rows were a little narrow. Super acoustics and great crowd.

  • Great show

    by Sergio on 4/8/25Spotlight 29 Casino - CoachellaRating: 5 out of 5

    Tower of Power we're on the mark, great sound. They played for one hour and a half. They played 70's, 80's and some of there current stuff.

  • What a Great Band!!

    by Tilky on 3/22/25Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom - CincinnatiRating: 5 out of 5

    This band has had many members, but this group holds their own with the best of them!! Jordan John is an amazing frontman; he has pipes like Michael Jackson and he also tears it up on guitar!! They are the tightest band out on the road today... Don't miss it!!

  • Talented Musicians

    by Excellent Musicians on 3/22/25Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom - CincinnatiRating: 4 out of 5

    Tower of Power did not disappoint. The music and performance was an incredible experience for the soul. I love hearing the stories and passion the band members have for their craft. The horns will blow you away! One less star was due to the venue. The casino ballroom was meh. Just chairs on a flat surface. I would love to hear this band in a real venue with better acoustics but it was still really special to experience Tower of Power!

  • Great show

    by Freddie on 3/20/25Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom - CincinnatiRating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent performance...TOP always comes to play. I have all of their music.

  • Great Time!

    by Tunesmith on 3/20/25Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom - CincinnatiRating: 5 out of 5

    Energetic fun show, by Tower of Power. The crowd loved them! Encore! The band was great! Kudos to the Lead vocalist, drummer & sax player, & the entire entourage! The Hard Rock Cincinnati ballroom needs to be renovated for better acoustics. I'm sure that would make the sound engineers happy. Thanks to Hard Rock Cincinnati for bringing Tower of Power to town! You've got to Funkify! Better than gambling. 😉 👀

  • Tower of Power

    by Bill on 3/18/25Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom - CincinnatiRating: 5 out of 5

    Off the charts instrumentals. The front man singer was awesome with non stop energy. The whole group kept you clapping and moving to the music throughout the concert. The sax player was as good as any I have ever heard. Don't miss this iconic group if it comes near you won't regret it.