Tower of Power

Twin River Casino, AWB, TOP - what else could I say. The show was fanominal!!! Glad we went .

I cut into Tower of Power when I was a teenager growing up in Washington, DC digging that horn section, man that is what really did it for me in becoming a Tower of Power fan to hear this band from Oakland, CA. Lenny Williams was the lead vocal back then and for some reason I thought this was a black ban. I join the Navy in 1977 traveled the world, then got stationed in Almeria CA. in 1984 this is where I got to see a few live Tower of Power shows while in California. This was the first time I ve seen them again in about 20 years. I can say it made feel good hearing the horn section stronger than it has ever been and the rhythm section did their part as well. I look forward seeing them again at The Birchmere Music Hall or any other venue in Washington, DC.

With the release of their first CD with all nee material in years, the band is on a roll and sounding better than ever. I just saw both of the 50th anniversary shows in Oakland (June 1st and 2nd) and two Birchmere shows in DC last weekend. The sets are a great mix of tunes that are always included (You're Still a Young Map, What is Hip), good new tunes (Stop), Hangin' With My Baby), and excellent deeper cuts that have been brought back (In the Slot, Squib Cakes, Maybe It'll Rub Off, On the Serious Side) that have not been played in shows for years. The band is sounding better than ever.

Amazing after 41 years the boyz from Oakland Cali are still producing that amazing sound. Their new album sounds killer as well. It was a very rainy evening in the venue (outside) but a good time was had by all. I used to live close to the venue and could have heard this concert from home...they still kick it!!!!!

This is live entertainment at it's best! Tower of Power brought a lively performance to the stage from start to finish. Anyone would have enjoyed this concert even if one had never heard their music. After forty-one years this band still knows how to excite an audience, and are as solid as ever. This event was held at the Power Center for the Performing Arts in Ann Arbor, MI, which is a great place to hear and view a show. Ann Arbor is a very hip town and I was pleased to see a crowd with a diverse age group. Tower of Power played an excellent mix of familiar tunes, but I was pleased to hear material from their most recent release as well. The crowd was on their feet for many of their songs, not just the encore, which is always an indication of a high energy performance; and very typical for this group of extremely talented musicians. I attended this concert with my wife, who isn't familiar with most of their material, and she enjoyed every minute of it. This is a must see band! If you have the chance, don't miss it!

I've been a big fan of TOP for a long time. They are ALWAYS able to get everyone up off their seat and move to their music. They introduced some new music from their new CD "The Great American Soul Book". A CD of covers that sound better than the originals. Larry Bragg's vocals on "Me And Mrs. Jones"....and those horns...tighter than a clenched fist......and that rhythm section of bass/drums .....WOW. Emilio, Doc, David and "Rocco" and the guys are playing music that NO one else is playing and NEVER goes out of style. They've been playing almost as long as the Stones...true staying power......that's TOWER OF POWER. Play on guys and thanks for the music

Great show, I sat right up front. Sound was great, balanced just right. Band was tight as usual. Would have liked to hear a few more of thier classics. They did great encores as the crowd just wouldn't let them leave. Kudos to the TOWER for giving the people what they wanted and then some. Fantastic show!!!

I have seen TOP many times and this was, by far, the best I have ever seen them. Maybe it was being in a new venue (MGM Foxwoods), but they rocked. I was happy to see them do a full 2+ hour show. The sound was incredible-I could hear all of the horns parts crystal clear. If you are into horns, you've gotta see Tower!

Tower of Power is a driving sound that is unforgettable. They have been around for many years and they keep getting better and better. There is no other band around that has the sound that Tower of Power has. i will continue to see as many shows as I can.

I've been to plenty of concerts... these guys put on the most amazing show I've ever seen. They were very tight and sound was GREAT!!!! I would recommend this to EVERYONE!!!

As always Tower of Power was the embodiment of soul and funk. I have seen them many times and this was one of the best. Loved the new cd material especially the the James Brown medley. Looking forward to TOP returning to Detroit for my funk fix.

First off....their sound system was extremely loud and made the vocals sound distorted...you couldn't hear the lyrics. Their brass section is what makes TOP but they took a back seat. The lead singer seemed to be screaming and over did his vocals and that in itself ruined what could have been a great concert.

My husband has been a fan of Tower of Power for years, and this was my first time attending. Well it won't be my last ! They were incredible! Sounded amazing and we had the best time at the concert. Thank you ticketmaster for handling this venue. Please do it again. Thanks Nana

A great concert,with two great bands! Nice venue! Both groups should come visit the Metro Detroit area more often. Awesome show!

With about 4 original members still in the band the charts speak for themselves and TOP always had the best musicians join them. Just a powerful sound of live music verses some non talanted DJ pushing a button .

The venue was perfect, and the band played a concert of fan favorites that had the audience totally engaged! Fantastic musicianship, top-notch players, and the new lead singer fits in like an old glove. Exciting evening!

Tower of Power still has it after all these years. There music is timeless, the sound of good music is hard to forget. I could see them night after night. Listening to the rhythm section got you in the mode. The horn section took you to another level I left the show on a music high.

Beautiful evening. Band sounded incredible. They have been playing for 48 years and just seem to improve with age like a fine wine. Great entertainers!!!! Awesome show.

Looking forward in November 21, 2015 at the Famous SABAN Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. TOWER of POWER performance was FANTASTIC !!! Last time and they will be if not better this time. My 11 year old Daughter now 12 enjoyed the Concert and we are looking forward in seeing them again. They sound just like the Album or CD.

Best horn band in the world played Oakland Soul Music for a full evening! Nothing better

As usual They Came To Play.... This venue is one of the better venues I've seen them play ..... The seating was amazing and I'm pretty sure that they will come back and play at Margaritaville Casino.... Although Rocco and David are still missing due to health issues they were still amazing in their performance...

Attn Readers: Tower of Power threw DOWN !!! I have been a Tower of Power fan since the late 60's when they first started, I was in Junior High School, known now as Middle School. But have a new edition that join me December 5th 2014 at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills to see Tower of Power Live and that was my 11 year old Daughter who is also a Tenor Saxophone Player. The concert was off the hook, from one song to the next, and then at the end, when they left the stage and came back and sung "Your Still A Young Man" the crowd just went crazy. Then after the concert they came out in the lobby and sign autographs and took pictures, I bought a Cd for myself and my Daughter Swati to have all 10 members sign it, and took a photo of her Emillio and Doc. That is what you call a KODAK moment and got a chance to talk to all the members as well. They had a table set up in the lobby and those that wanted to stay for the signing did. We had 5th Row from the Front on the left side where the horn section was right next to the isle. That was the first time that they perform at the Saban Theater and Emillio said that they found a new home in Los Angeles, meaning that they will be coming back to perform again at that venue. Love it !!! ...TOWER OF POWER - YEA BABY !!!

T.0.P. and War still got it and sounded amazing as always!

Have seen these guys 67 times since 1969 and have never been disappointed... Like a recent article stated, if you see this band and are not moved by their music check your pulse cause you're probably dead!!! ...Am going to Vegas in the future to add shows 68, 69, & 70 to my list, needless to say these won't be my last shows!!!

Average White Band were great. Brought back many memories from high school.

For a bunch of old guys who have been playing for 45 years, I was througly impressed.

Tower had the crowd on their feet dancing with their funky beats! FANTASTIC Concert!

Man what a combo show!! Brent singing for AWB then at the end of the AWB show, Larry and Tom come out and jam with the band!! TOP kicked ass as always. However it seemed though the mix was not as dialed in as it was for AWB but after 2-3 songs they locked it in. Oh and after the show, the band was out signing whatever you wanted

This was the first time that I saw this iconic band. To say that I was blown away was an understatement. I happen to be a bass player myself so needless to say that Rocco Prestia is one of my favorite bassists of all time. He did not disappoing! In fact, he along with drummer David Garibaldi was the tightest ' live' rhythm section I've ever heard! Groove, syncopation, impeccable timing, it was all their. The rest of the band and lead singer all were outstanding as well. The show took you through all of their major hits and had the sold out crowd in a frenzy! A MUST SEE SHOW!!

Incredible concert from repertoire to energy. Almost throws you back to another time. The rhythm section should have been brought up in the mix more, but that's on the sound guys not the band. Highly recommended, and I would love to see them again!!!

Because both my husband and myself are active trumpet players, we just loved this concert. There was so much energy as well as just GOOD MUSIC!

My only wish was to hear, I like Soul with a capital "S"\u2026 outside of not hearing that song, everything else was fantastic. From James Brown funk to blazing horn solos it was an awesome show.

I've been going to liver TOP shows since 1976, and these guys get better with age. Fantastic show. The new trumpet player Sal and guitarist Jerry fit in perfectly. Larry Braggs continues to amaze on lead vocals - he is incredible. The horns sound as tight as ever. Rocco and Garibaldi make the best rhythm section in the world. ("What would Rocco do?") Keyboardist Roger Smith is so tasty. Tom and Adolpho are so so solid! Mimi is always the mastermind Mimi - but he forgot his "40 years" bit and got lost! Never seen that happen - it was a riot. It was a small crowd - but boisterous. Took my daughter (trumpet player) for the 2nd time to see TOP - she loves them.

AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! So much better each time I see these guys! Humble and professional. They signed a guitar for me to keep as a "shrine" to the event!

As usual, Tower of Power was amazing. The guitarist was really good (an improvement over the previous one) and the singer was the best ever. I only missed on calling every song they played except one. The only misstep was that the lead trumpet player wanted to play the solo on So Very Hard To Go with the flugelhorn, but he switched to the trumpet at the last second and it didn't work out.

A.W.B. ROCKED THE HOUSE!! T.O.P. STILL GOING STRONG!!! THIS WAS AND STILL SOME OF THE BEST REAL TRUE BANDS GETTING DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DONT STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This has to be the tightest bands in the land....Horn section sounded better then ever. Rocco has his own uniqe style of bass playing...Keyboard player,especially when playing thef B3 sound was awsome. And let me not forget David on drums holding it down. Singer Larry was on point engaging the crowd and hitting ALL of the notes. Then to top it off....Former Sax Lenny showed up on stage for a few cuts and did his dance for the crowd...WHAT A SHOW....Not sure about the 8:PM show but they "TURNED OUT" the late show...

It was a great show and TOP was amazing as usual. The only thing I'd change is I'd like tickets not right in front on stage right or stage left. We were in front of the house PA so we were getting the Monitor mix and stage sound, so it wasn't balanced. But It was cool being up close and right in front of L.B. When in Boston they should get the Boston Horns to open for them again........

This was by far one of the best concerts I have been to in the last 4 years, I couldn't beleive we were listening to live because it sounded so much like recorded. These guys are on top of their game!! A horn section I'm sure which must be envied by a number of artist in their genre. It was such a great concert perhaps that is why it seemed so short? Maybe because they took no break except for the one they took when the crowd appauded them to come back on, and then the end.

Tower of Power was absolutely OUTSTANDING! This group still has it all going on!! Great songs--new and old. Of note, "Me and Mrs. Jones" was a surprise and superbly done. Lead sax player was amazing. Encore HAD to feature Mic Gillette on "You're Still a Young Man..." INCREDIBLE!!!

It was great to see that this band still mainains the same committment to high-quality music and showmanship. I was really glad to see the four original members, and the rest of the band was awesome. Good mix of songs. High-energy, invigorating atmosphere. A concert I'll always remember.

The Venue, of course, is uncomparable. Small, gorgeous and intimate. Even the rain couldn't dampen the Tower's Power.

The Tower Of Power over-exceeded my expectations! What a powerful, enthusiastic performance. The weather was kind of humid...sprinkling/raining but that did not dampen spirits from the performners one bit. I felt they were even better live than on the recordings. I definitely look forward to another performance from them!

Both bands blew it out of the water, TOP front man Marcus Scott is a true entertainer and a old soul I would highly recommend seeing this show

WOW! That's what my friend and I kept saying throughout the concert. I have seen them countless times over the years in my home state and have never seen a bad performance. But Saturday's show was extra special because of performance, the occasion (50th anniversary), venue, special guests, the orchestra strings and the audience! I am so glad to have made the trip from CT. Seeing them perform in their hometown has been on my bucket list. What a way to check it off! And I look forward to seeing them again. The concert was filmed, so if you missed it, be on the look out for a video or documentary!

It was great got to see Dave Eskridge up on stage with Tower of Power a friend and is their horn and string arranger

Powerful presentation. Excellent musicianship, blend and song selection

Wow, mind blowing concert by TOP, most probably one of the best of all times!

Great venue, great concert! Got the whole family involved

Expectations were high and of course TOP, exceeded that. Great walk down memory lane, after 45 of being a fan of the best horn and rhythm section ever to record. Venue: excellent audio engineers and thoughtfulness to audience. Seating: incredibly tight. Folding chairs connected, side to side....seriously? The lovely lady to my right was the size of 2... It was quickly forgotten when the best funk music commenced.

What a fantastic night at MontBleu Resort Casino grooving to the one and only ToP! Loved how there was a dance floor up front and it did not obstruct my view from my seat. Sound system was superb. Tower of Power rocked the night and made our time unforgettable!

One of the Bay Area s best. 50 years of throwing down the funk and just as good. Can t wait for the actual 50th anniversary concert in Oakland June 1st and 2nd. Your not gonna be the one who missed it.

Tower of Power was excellent. No surprise there. I love those horns. The rest of the band was also great: Lead and bass guitars, drums and organ. The lead singer was in good voice and was an excellent performer. It was a good evening and I would recommend it to anyone.

Again, an awesome, heartfelt performance. So good to see Dave and Marc "back in the saddle" . You cannot keep good men down and TOP is as good as it gets. We participated in the first M&G and they did a nice job. Being a new experience for both the band and fans it went very well. We were pleasantly surprised when we got home that night to see the pictures taken by the photographer already in our email for uploading. NICE...I have followed TOP since 1968, being from Oakland myself and going to high school with two of the band members. We are looking forward to when they visit the Grand Rapids, Michigan area again. We WILL be there, front & center!!!!

To start, Hoyt Sherman is the best venue in Des Moines by a mile, pared with the fantastic playing of Tower of Power it was a fantastic evening!

Good little showroom. We sat in booth, so sat forward facing stage, better and more comfortable than tables. Good acoustics.

I have been a musician for 50 years. This is perhaps the best show I've ever seen.

Wonderful venue for a concert. Small audience with great acoustics.

Great intimate venue. Staff was fun and the sound was great. Kudos to the production guys and sound mixer.

T of P were fabulous live in concert. Outstanding interaction with audience...Lead singer Marcus has one of the best voices ever!

Lead singer Marcus Scott, unbelievable! Show was Great!

If I had to attend this concert a 2nd time I would do so in a heartbeat. I AM a close friend of the guys (T.O.P.) and considered a true fan because of the tattoos of the band I have acquired in the past few years...It does get me special access to the guys and their surrounding... Both bands were unbelievable and would recommend seeing them if possible...It was my first time seeing both of them on 1 stage but won't be my last!! Thanks for a great evening of entertainment!!!

Have not heard these songs in a long long time. Brought back memories. Bands got the audiences engaged. Fun!

Man...T.O.P. always brings it on! Emilio, Doc, and the boys are an inspiration to this 67 year young, former Bar Area Dude. New vocalist Marcus put on the most entertaining and engaging front man performance, ever, for the band. Marcus brought just enough from his soul, to add a personal touch to all my favorite songs...while staying true to the original arrangements. Please, Please, Please...never stop T.O.P. Truly...You're Still A Young Band...Baby!

Their music style and tight harmonies are unbelievable. Wow!

This was a great show and great venue. Very small and we had great seats. Marcus was amazing and so were the rest of the group.

Tower Of Power was EXCEPTIONAL just as expected! They gave their all and WE enjoyed it! The venue (The Rose) food, not so much...

Makes us old folks feel like"Your still a young man"

Where do I start? Marcus Scott the new front man is the best lead singer that TOP has had in years! I've been a faithful TOP fan since the early 70's. The horn section is as tight as ever. If you get the chance to see them, go!

We were able to see TOP front row center and it was awesome!!! Tower of Power is as tight as ever. My wife and I had a wonderful time. All around Funky/Soulful show. Great to see Francis Rocco Prestia, David Girabaldi, "Doc" Kupka and Emilio Castillo performing together after all these years.

Went to see my good friend Davey "Chango" Chavez play the congas with Los Lobos and they were amazing. Davey knows how to slap those skins and Los Lobos vocals are just awesome!! They are a very versatile band with an awesome sound!! Tower of Power was also amazing! When you hear that horn section kick in it just moves you. Also, the lead vocalist was sharp and on key and completed the band as a whole and they sounded great "live"! I would go see both bands again!!!

My husband and I,Flew to San Diego to see Average White Band and Tower of Power at Humphries by the Bay, for our 40th wedding anniversary. The music sounded excellent, the original members of both bands can still move the crowd and the new members of both groups sounded like they've been with the groups from the beginning. This was a memorable experience and I am happy we were there to experience it.

Congratulations Emilio! The Honolulu concert was awesome! Your search for the most talented lead singer (ever) was a brilliant move. Adding a legend lead guitarist and having DG back on the beat is TOP in its purist concentrated form (IMHO).

This is an incredible group that has gotten it right. 48 years of soul music! Even with the feel of a revolving door for some of the musicians, the band does not dissapoint. Emilio and Doc have done an amazing job keeping the group together through the years. They survived the 80's in style and keep surprising, continuously reviving the old school roots. The Birchmere is an awesome venue and suits the fans of this group. Not a bad seat in the house, an intimate experience with a group that has been my heartbeat and soul soundtrack for almost 30 years of their almost 50.

The band never sounded better, and after fifty years still going STRONG! Current and past members of the band threw down some of the funkiest groves and solos known to humankind that night. I saw the band for the first time back in 1969 at a dance hall in Oakland, and being at the fiftieth anniversary show in the homesquoze made it extra special. Absolutely amazing and unforgettable.

Amazing show, fast check in, amazing theater, bar is expansive.

Love love love Tower of Power. Great songs from the past that were played. Missed so many of the great oldies that die-hard TOP fans love. Some of the interpretations by the current singer just missed the mark for me. So Very Hard to Go was an extreme disappointment to all around me as we stood singing words that never came out of the singers mouth. Oh well. The brass section, added strings and singers were beyond ! Thank you

What a show ! My first Fox Theater visit and everything was totally OAKLAND FUNK! Great sound , great mix , a band that is beyond compare , and what a scene afterwards as we emptied into the night time First Friday crowds. Oakland outdid itself that night ! Tower at the Fox is like " going to church " to me . A long time Tower fan since 1970. I will come back to your place in the future .

Best show ever! Didn t want it to end, even after standing for 6 hours!

Great show good music love it good seating lots of bars

I saw Tower of Power for the first time in 1973 and have seen them countless times since. It was truly an honor to be able to attend their 50th anniversary show at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Love that theater -- it's just a jewel. TOP were never better and I hope they continue to bring the funk to the masses for years to come.

It was a great show the sound was good they had an orchestra with strings a lot of backup singers 3 keyboards. A great show

The Rhythm Section-The Horn Section-High High Energy Soul Vaccinated Funk! Looking forward to seeing them again this Sunday! Playboy Jazz Fest at the Hollywood Bowl.

Tower of Power time and time again prove that age is not a factor when it comes to top notch musicianship, playing prowess, and the funkiest show that has ever graced a stage for the past 50 years. Watching them play is always an experience.

We got our funk on...we were on da flor shaking it, funkin' it....women be righteous ready and pretty... Bump City....

BEST TOP Show EVER. My Sincere condolences to those of you who missed it. You missed the performance of a lifetime. You're only recourse now is to get the DVD when it comes out.

New lead singer brings back the original sound. Played a lot of old music with a couple of new songs.

Great show, would go again, but the air conditioning didn't work upstairs

I have been a fan and going to shows for 45 years. This show was one of my dream shows! The show was amazing and the venue was perfect. We had no issues whatsoever. Easy to get in and to your seats or the floor - no hassles. Tower of Power definitely brought their A game both nights. Unforgettable!

This show was awesome. 3 hours of TOP. Does it get any better than that? I think not

Amazing show celebrating Tower s fifty years of their Funk and Soul music. The band is as tight as a fist and better than ever!

The Fox theater was a very nice venue and had great sound quality.

After 50 years, these guys can still bring it. The only way this could have been any better, if they played longer

Great show even from the top! Seats were all the way in the back but still great show!

David Garibaldi, CT, LP, Bruce Conte and the rest of the band have never sounded better.

Fifty years is a very long time to keep a band together, let alone keep it viable and entertaining - but these cats are a dedicated bunch. Always tight musically, yet with an improvisational feel that shows off not only the songs but the outstanding ability they all have on their respective instruments. Great to see some of the alumni - Chester Thompson was absolutely badass and their regular Hammond guy Roger Smith a'int no slouch either. Same for the epic tenor "battle" between Lenny Pickett and Tom Politzer and Bruce Conti and Jerry Cortez both had it goin' on guitarwise. Rocco is a genre unto himself but Mark VW is one funky MF as well - and it was great to see he and David G (Super Badass Funky!) have come back stronger than ever. Doc is Doc, as always - Sal, Ray and especially Adolfo are solid members and Melanie and Tony were a nice addition. Any time you can have Tony Lindsey as a backup vocalist....Which brings me to Marcus. Damn! Of all the fine singers Tower has had, and there have been many, this brother is the whole package. He's got the moves, the pipes, the charisma. Like a cross between Al Green and James Brown. Mimi couldn't wipe the smile off his face all night. Thanks, boss! You are the cool breeze that keeps this ship sailing! The strings weren't as audible as I would have liked is my only complaint, a minor one. The sound was outstanding and as usual, the Another Planet gang keep it classy and inviting for everyone. My whole family went and we are all fans for life- including the teenage kids. Keep up the good work and may God Bless you all!!

The 40th was way better. No homage to their past. Come on, 50 years! Where were all the past members? I think Mimi kinda told us Rocco was officially hanging it up, when introducing the band, but he did so in a pretty lame way. Bottom line, for such an important milestone, they missed the mark big time. And acoustics sucked as well. Big moment that totally missed the mark. Turned out to be just another Friday night Tower of Power concert...

Their 50th anniversary with an orchestra to back them up and backup singers. What an amazing show it was. Lenny Pruitt came out to play with them and he had a couple of solos that did not disappoint. The new singer they have has a very good voice and puts his own spin on their songs, which did not hurt the show. Great show!

They are still amazing after 50 years. They are like a good wine, they get better with age.

Always amazing! Fun, fun, fun!! This band is always a great show!!