Tower of Power Announces First Major Tour in 2 Years
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:
Date | Venue | Location |
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Feb 11 & 12 | Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa | Stateline, NV |
Feb 15 | Ponte Vedra Concert Call | Ponte Vedra, FL |
Feb 17 | Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | Clearwater, FL |
Feb 19 | Parker Playhouse | Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
Feb 20 | The Plaza Live | Orlando, FL |
Feb 22 | Variety Playhouse | Atlanta, GA |
Mar 3 | Tupelo Music Hall | Derry, NH |
Mar 4 | Plymouth Memorial Hall | Plymouth, MA |
Mar 5 | Chevalier Theater | Medford, MA |
Mar 7 | Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts | Harrisburg, PA |
Mar 9 | Community Arts Center | Williamsport, PA |
Mar 10 | The Ridgefield Playhouse | Ridgefield, CT |
Mar 11 | The Warehouse at FTC | Fairfield, CT |
Mar 14 & 15 | Sony Hall | New York, NY |
Mar 17 | MGM Northfield Park | Northfield, OH |
Mar 19 | Lindenwood Theater | Saint Charles, MO |
Apr 23 | Soundstage at Graceland | Memphis, TN |
Top is one of my favorite bands when are you guys coming to southern California?
I don’t see a tour date .
Come to So. Cal !!!
Love it, Bay area funk?
Love it, Bay area funk?
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????????????????????????
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????????????????????????
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?
This is great information
Is chester Thompson still with them
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
I first saw Tower of Power early 70’s at WinterLand arena San Francisco.
I Love what you’re doing.
Would love to train myself. Even at 65
I wish you all would come to Raleigh/Durham area. We love your music too.
I got into TOPower in 1970, I’ve seen them every chance I could, still love them.