Tower of Power Announces First Major Tour in 2 Years

Tower of Power

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Legendary soul, funk, and R&B group Tower of Power has unveiled a new spring tour of the U.S. that marks their first major outing since the beginning of the pandemic. Running from February to April, the trek will begin in Nevada before jumping to Florida and focusing on the East Coast.

The Bay Area icons are known for their bubbling bass lines, originally provided by the late Francis “Rocco” Prestia. Bassist Marc Van Wageningen, who had filled in for Prestia through the years, became a full-fledged member of the group in 2018 and has been carrying on the tradition.

Both bassists were on hand for Tower of Power’s 50th anniversary concert, which became a live album called Tower of Power – 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater – Oakland, CA – June 2018.

Tower of Power 2022 Tour Dates:

DateVenueLocation
Feb 11 & 12Montbleu Resort Casino and SpaStateline, NV
Feb 15Ponte Vedra Concert CallPonte Vedra, FL
Feb 17Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol TheatreClearwater, FL
Feb 19Parker PlayhouseFt. Lauderdale, FL
Feb 20The Plaza LiveOrlando, FL
Feb 22Variety PlayhouseAtlanta, GA
Mar 3Tupelo Music HallDerry, NH
Mar 4Plymouth Memorial HallPlymouth, MA
Mar 5Chevalier TheaterMedford, MA
Mar 7Whitaker Center for Science and the ArtsHarrisburg, PA
Mar 9Community Arts CenterWilliamsport, PA
Mar 10The Ridgefield PlayhouseRidgefield, CT
Mar 11The Warehouse at FTCFairfield, CT
Mar 14 & 15Sony HallNew York, NY
Mar 17MGM Northfield ParkNorthfield, OH
Mar 19Lindenwood TheaterSaint Charles, MO
Apr 23Soundstage at GracelandMemphis, TN

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  1. Raymond Ortiz

    Top is one of my favorite bands when are you guys coming to southern California?
    I don’t see a tour date .

  2. Ray

    Love it, Bay area funk?

  3. Ray

    Love it, Bay area funk?

  4. Margaret Pineda

    OHHHH MY SWEET LORD.. I HAVE LOVED TOP FOR MANY MOONS.. PLEASE KEEP ON PLAYING .. MOVES MY HEART AND SOUL FOREVER.. GOD BLESS?? ..LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK????????????????????????

  5. Margaret Pineda

    OHHHH MY SWEET LORD.. I HAVE LOVED TOP FOR MANY MOONS.. PLEASE KEEP ON PLAYING .. MOVES MY HEART AND SOUL FOREVER.. GOD BLESS?? ..LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK????????????????????????

  6. Lisa Bowen Field

    I am holding tickets for a twice postponed show in Nashville, Tennessee rescheduled for April 22nd, 2022. It’s not on this list but is still listed on the venue’s schedule (Schermerhorn Symphony Center). Is this show still on the schedule or postponed again?

  7. Alfredo Gutierrez

    This is great information

  8. Gary Douglass

    Is chester Thompson still with them

  9. Tina Bowden

    So glad to hear you funky fellas are coming back after this crazy pandemic s***, I have only been able to see you live right after my mom passed away in 2014 , literally like a couple weeks, you were at the south point casino hotel in Henderson,Nv , I was turned on to you guys by my ex boyfriend in Michigan in the 90’s, and I have been”hooked” ever since, I have had all your music on cd’s however thanks to thieves thinking they needed them more than I did poof gone,so no more cd’s which made me sad because you guys are the best, I’m so moved by every song you write, you are blessed, sorry to hear about Rocco,may he RIP always, he’s looking down and smiling proudly as you guys continue to FUNK IT ON DOWN, Sorry about the length, couldn’t help letting you know how I feel about T O P. Keep on keeping on,but always do it funky. Tina Bowden

  10. Darryl

    I first saw Tower of Power early 70’s at WinterLand arena San Francisco.

  11. MARVIN Barnes

    I Love what you’re doing.
    Would love to train myself. Even at 65

  12. MARVIN Barnes

    I wish you all would come to Raleigh/Durham area. We love your music too.

  13. Anthony R Hernandez

    I got into TOPower in 1970, I’ve seen them every chance I could, still love them.