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Tower of Power releases Great American Soulbook

Great American Soulbook It has been six long years since the release of Tower of Power’s most recent studio recording, Oakland Zone. The new release, Great American Soulbook, is compilation of classic soul songs, beautifully executed by Tower of Power and host of superstar guest vocalists. Tom Jones Joss Stone Huey Lewis Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) Arrangements are true to the originals... [Read more]

Bum shoulder or not, it’s back to blogging on Soul Music News

On December 1st, I had arthroscopic surgery to repair three injuries. A torn rotator cuff A SLAP tear of the labrum (for those that are interested in minute details) Bone spurs I am past the perfunctory 6-8 weeks of physical therapy. Looks like another couple of months. I’m back at work, despite some lingering discomfort and incomplete range of motion. However, there is work to be done. Lots... [Read more]

Monster Cable sponsors Tower of Power Reunion Concert & DVD

Noel Lee, founder of Monster Cable, gave himself the clever title of Head Monster. Now, Tower of Power fans can give Noel and his company something else… THANKS!! Through the generosity of Mr. Lee, Monster Cable partner with the band to sponsor the recording and webcast of its 40th Anniversary Reunion Concert at San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium, this past Saturday night. Fans around... [Read more]

Tower of Power Reunion Set List

First Set We Came To Play - Larry Braggs Soul With A Capital S - Larry Braggs Can’t Stand To See The Slaughter/Express Yourself It’s Not The Crime - Lead Vocals - Emilio Castillo How Could This Happen - Larry Braggs You’ve Got To Funkifize - Lead Vocals - Ellis Hall Willing To Learn - Lead Vocals - Larry Braggs Down To The Nightclub - Larry Braggs As Surely As I Stand Here - Larry... [Read more]

Tower of Power Reunion at Fillmore, now a reality

As reported first, on Soul Music News (5/14/08), the Tower of Power message board announced last week that a 40-year celebration will take place at The Fillmore, San Francisco. Plans for the October 18th Fillmore appearance are still being developed. We suggest making your travel plans, the sooner the better. This event will prove to be a tough ticket, and a once-in-a-lifetime event. Andy Ebon CEO... [Read more]