![]() ![]() The Cary Memorial Building is a historic structure located in Lexington Center at 1605 Massachusetts Avenue. Tickets for Tower of Power 50th Anniversary Tour at Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall on Thursday, June 28 at 8pm are $59-$79 and go on sale on Friday, January 12 at 10am at by calling 61. We hope you enjoy this website, which will be growing and evolving continually to include more band history, information on alumni members, and regular updates on Tower of Power. New generations of fans come to see the band perform as their timeless music continues to excite fans of all ages. Tower has never been busier or more in demand. Recent releases include their 40th Anniversary Concert Blu Ray recorded at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco and “Hipper Than Hip” a remstered gem that was tucked away in the Warner Brothers vault since 1974. Their dedication to the music, their creative writing, and their original vision still guides Tower of Power.Įach year Tower of Power tours the United States, Japan and Europe, playing to sold out crowds all over the world. Of the ten current members, Emilio Castillo, Rocco Prestia, Stephen Kupka, and David Garibaldi are four of the band’s founding members. The show was filmed and is available on DVD. In addition to the ten current members of the band, another 20 musicians and vocalists that at one time held a position with the band appeared with them. Tower celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2008 at a very special reunion show at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. Tower is truly blessed to have a dedicated following that often travels to see the band, and in many cases fans will plan their vacation or work schedule around an appearance of TOP. Always in demand, the band never fails to entertain and amaze their fans. ![]() Since the beginning, Tower of Power has never stopped touring and recording. Over the years, the Tower of Power Horns have recorded with hundreds of artists as diverse as Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Feat, Phish, Santana, Heart, and many others, forever infusing the radio airwaves with Tower’s musical DNA. Their next album, “Bump City,” was recorded on the Warner Brothers label, and this led to a string of hits and memorable albums that include many of the songs that TOP fans come out in force to hear, even to this day. All of the compositions were original tunes written by Castillo and Kupka. Playing area venues and making a name for themselves, Tower of Power’s big break was just around the corner.Īfter playing at a Tuesday night audition at the Fillmore in 1970, Tower was signed to Bill Graham’s San Francisco records and their first album, “East Bay Grease,” was recorded. Bands like The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Big Brother, Journey, Cold Blood and others all helped to define the “San Francisco Sound.” Tower of Power has always claimed Oakland, California as their hometown. Many other bands came out of the San Francisco Bay area in the late 60’s. ![]() When Doc auditioned during a band rehearsal at Emilio’s house, Emilio’s father called him into the kitchen and offered the following advice: “Hire that guy, he’s got something.” Doc and his signature baritone sax sound were now in the band, and on August 13, 1968, Tower of Power, as we know them today, began playing gigs, and soon became very well known in the area. Tower’s musical odyssey actually began in 1968 when Emilio Castillo met Stephen “Doc” Kupka in July of that year. Tickets for the Tower of Power 50th Anniversary Tour at Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall on Thursday, June 28 at 8pm are $59-$79 and go on sale on Friday, January 12 at 10am at by calling 61. Combine all of that with an outstanding lead vocalist and you have one of the most dynamic groups of musicians to ever hit the stage. The band’s horn driven sound is unique, and the way they approach everything, from writing and arranging to mixing and performing, is totally their own. Tower’s sound can be hard to categorize, but the band’s leader and founding member, Emilio Castillo, has labeled their sound as “Urban Soul Music.” Tower’s rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds as they tour the world each year. For 50 years now, Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music. Lexington, MA – Spectacle Management is proud to present funk legends Tower of Power on Thursday, June 28 at 8pm at Cary Memorial Hall. ![]()
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