Tower of Powers Bring Soulful Sounds to Palace Stage

10/21/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2008

CONTACT: Sheree Marcucci
Office: (203) 755-8483 X 133
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TOWER OF POWER BRINGS SOULFUL SOUNDS TO PALACE STAGE

WATERBURY – Palace Theater patrons will be served an equal helping of funk and soul when 70’s band Tower of Power takes the stage with opening act Average White Band on Thursday, November 13, at 7:30pm.

Well known for tunes like "What is Hip?" and "You're Still a Young Man," Tower of Power is one of those rare bands who can claim to be the real deal, 100 proof, aged-to-perfection, ground zero Soul. Known for their formidable concert appearances, the band has performed with the likes of Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Rod Stewart and Dionne Warwick over its 40 year career and is credited with influencing an entire generation of musicians. 
Over the past few years, Tower of Power has added new members and a fresh outlook, but the band has always remained true to itself and its soul music roots, never failing to please audiences with its signature sonic blasts of brass and funk.
Slated as Tower of Power’s opening act, Average White Band is widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. Best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit “Pick Up the Pieces,” the band's strength lies in its consistently accomplished songwriting, stretching across several gold selling albums and multi- Grammy nominations for the legendary Atlantic Records. Many of their tunes, such as “Cloudy,” “A Love Of Your Own” and “Nothing You Can Do,” stand alongside some of the finest soul album tracks ever recorded.

Tickets for the concert are $75 and $40 and can be purchased by phone at 203-755-4700, online at www.palacetheaterct.org, or in person at the Palace Theater Box Office, 100 East Main Street in Waterbury. All $75 VIP orchestra tickets include a pre-show party at the Palace catered by D’Amelio’s Italian Eatery at 5:30p.m.

The Palace’s presentation of Tower of Power and Average White Band is sponsored in part by The Lombard Group, Porzio Chiropractic, Atty. Tom Porzio, All Star Transportation, The Durable Companies and The Worx Group.

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About the Palace Theater
The Palace's primary purpose is to revitalize the Greater Waterbury community through the presentation of the performing arts and educational initiatives in collaboration with area cultural and educational institutions. Its mission is to build a strong sense of community and an appreciation for the arts by operating, maintaining and sustaining itself as a financially viable not-for-profit performing arts center that generates a positive artistic, educational, social and financial impact on the Greater Waterbury area. For more information, visit: www.palacetheaterct.org.

The Palace Theater gratefully acknowledges support by: Bank of America, City of Waterbury, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Fox 61, Naugatuck Savings Bank, Republican-American, ShopRite, Waterbury Hospital, WATR 1320AM, Webster Bank, and WTNH/WCTX.