Tower of Power

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 22, 2010

RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Richmond, BC – The renowned horn-driven funk outfit Tower of Power has been issuing albums and touring the world steadily since the early 70’s in addition to backing up countless other musicians. The group's leader since the beginning has always been tenor saxophonist Emilio Castillo who moved from his hometown of Detroit, Michigan to Oakland, California. It was there that Castillo put together a group called the Motowns which as its name suggested specialized in 60’s-era soul. In 1968, Castillo teamed up with baritone sax player – and Motowns fan – Stephen "Doc" Kupka and soon the Motowns had transformed into Tower of Power. One of the first tunes that the duo penned together was "You're Still a Young Man" which would eventually go on to be one of their signature compositions. The band played regularly in the Bay Area throughout the late 60’s as its line-up often swelled up to ten members including such other mainstays as Greg Adams on trumpet and vocals and Rocco Prestia on bass.

By 1970, the funk outfit had inked a recording contract with San Francisco Records resulting in the group's debut album the same year, East Bay Grease, which failed to make an impression on the charts as they were still trying to find their own sound. But it all came together quickly for the group as 1972's Bump City would touch off a string of classic releases including 1973's self-titled release which featured the hit singles, “So Very Hard To Go,” “This Time It’s Real” and “What Is Hip?” Albums to follow included Back to Oakland, Urban Renewal and In the Slot. Today Tower of Power has remained a much in-demand backing group for some of pop/rock's biggest names such as Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, the Eurythmics and Phish. The group still enjoys performing to sold-out audiences throughout North America and will be appearing at the River Rock Casino Resort in February 2011.

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 @ 10:00 AM

DOORS 7:00 PM SHOW 8:00 PM

Tickets: Orchestra $44.50 & Golden Circle $54.50 (+ Service Charges)

Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Outlets or charge-by-phone (604) 280-4444 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca

Ages 19 years and over

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