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NORFOLK/HARTFORD >> The delic rockers, Vanilla Fudge, years with the majority of Infinity Hall music clubs in remain a vibrant and power- their original members in- Norfolk and Hartford are ful musical unit. tact,” Stein said. “There is a hosting two classic rock In 2017, to celebrate the very special chemistry to the bands this weekend — one, a band’s half century of per- Fudge that only the four of tribute to the Chicago Tran- forming and recording, Va- us can create. We’ve tried the sit Authority, and another, nilla Fudge will embark on band with different members the band Vanilla Fudge, a its 50 & Still Rockin’ tour. and it’s not the same; this is group that has kept its spirit The band, which kicks its the real thing. I think what going for decades since it hit tour off in January with ap- makes us so unique is that the top of the charts in the pearances in Hartford, Sell- the music of Vanilla Fudge 1960s. ersville, PA and New York remains the same while al- In Hartford, Vanilla Fudge City; the show promises ways changing.” makes a stop at Infinity Hall to bring the group to fans “Our music transcends during its ‘50 & Still Rockin’ both here and abroad. The generational lines,” said gui- tour, celebrating its 50th an- group is scheduled to per- tarist Vinnie Martell, who niversary. In a press release form shows on its own, or- is also a veteran of the U.S. issued by the band members, chestral shows and as part of Navy. “Our old fans now the group expressed a theme some multiple artist package bring their kids and grand- behind its tour. The Hartford shows, to be announced later kids to our shows...We’ve show is on Saturday, Jan. 14 in the year. evolved as musicians while at 8 p.m. For tickets and in- Vanilla Fudge includes remaining true to our psy- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO formation, go to infinityhall. original members Mark Stein chedelic symphonic vibe. It Introduction The Chicago Experience brings the popular band to life at Infinity Music Hall com. (keyboards/lead vocals), Car- is a big rush for us to see so in Norfolk. Nothing could have been mine Appice (drums/vocals), many age groups digging our farther from the truth when Vinnie Martell (guitar/ vo- music.” new artistic boundaries and rock versions of popular soul that were influenced by the Vanilla Fudge keyboard- cals) along with bassist Pete And drummer Carmine breaking past that line.” hits. Sold out world tours; hit social and political times ist and vocalist Mark Stein Bremy. The band is expected Appice added, “We are doing Originally formed in 1967 albums and singles; and a that challenged the nation,” sang the band’s 1967 hit sin- to play its long list of hits, as what we have always done out of the ashes of The Pi- reputation as group steeped band members said in a writ- gle, “Take Me For A Little well as material from two best: taking timeless pop geons, with Stein, Appice, in cutting-edge musicianship ten statement. “On the heels While.” Back then, not even recent albums, Spirit of ’67 and soul classics and giving Martell and bassist Tim Bo- has allowed Vanilla Fudge to of a long-awaited induction the band itself could envision and the band’s innovative them a completely new mu- gert, the band was soon re- be one of the most influential to the Rock and Roll Hall of a career that would flourish tribute to Led Zeppelin, Out sical landscape. The songs named Vanilla Fudge, be- acts to rise from the revolu- Fame is a resurgence of in- and last as long as this one. Through The In Door. are always familiar but they cause of its musical concept tionary 1960s. In addition to terest for what was known as Fifty years later, the legend- “There are very few acts have never sounded like this of four New York-based white playing together (including the raw, unleashed sound of ary New York-based psyche- that can say they lasted 50 before. It’s about discovering musicians playing re-vamped appearances on The Ed Sulli- early Chicago and the times van Show), the members also that shaped them.” reached considerable success Introduction The Chi- over the years as solo artists, cago Experience has been in their own right. thrilling audiences with the Among the band’s biggest sound that harkens back to fans is musician Paul Shaf- the early days of one of Rock fer, former leader of the Late and Roll’s most enduring col- Night with David Letterman laborations, Chicago. Show band for decades. He “We focus only on the pe- said, “The Vanilla Fudge riod from 1968-1978. The slowed down You Keep Me golden years that were Hanging On and with that known for Terry Kath’s gui- one soulful record, effectively tar licks and complex horn invented progressive rock.” arrangements. Before they Vanilla Fudge is releasing became ballad driven” said a new CD/DVD, Live At Swe- lead vocalist Mike Pacheco. den Rocks, during its 50th “It’s a period that resonates Anniversary celebration; de- with audiences.” tails to be announced soon. The band consists of some Info at: http://www.infin- of New England’s top musi- ityhall.com/Events/vanilla- cians who have shared the fudge-1-14-2017/. For more stage with the likes of Blood about the band, go to www. Sweat and Tears, Donna vanillafudge.com Summer and Steve Win- Meanwhile, Jan. 14 is also wood. The band’s percus- the night Introduction The sionist, a two-time Grammy Chicago Experience returns winner, has performed regu- to Infinity Hall Norfolk. larly with Danny Seraphine, “Nearly fifty years have Chicago’s founding member passed since The Chicago and original drummer. With Transit Authority first hit careful attention to every the stage and took the world vocal and musical arrange- by storm as America’s rock ment, Introduction, The Chi- band with horns. The gui- cago Experience takes the tar driven, jazz infused en- audience on an emotional semble would confound the ride through the sometimes critics and thrill audiences turbulent times that was CONTRIBUTED PHOTO with extended solos, unfor- America from the late sixties Introduction The Chicago Experience brings the popular band to life at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk. gettable melodies and lyrics through the seventies. Happy New Year!

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