R & B funk band Tower of Power will make its return to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. Tickets for the show are $39, $49, $59, $69, and $79. 

Formed in 1968, Tower of Power is a 10-member band that has been performing and releasing music for almost 60 years. Currently featuring founding members Emilio Castillo and Stephen “Doc” Kupka, the group is known for its horn section and distinctive blend of funk, soul, and R&B. With a total of 26 studio albums, the band has featured an array of instruments over the decades, including saxophone, drums, keyboard, trumpet, trombone, and bass guitar.

Tower of Power earned the SoulTracks Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 and have had eight songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100, including hits like “You’re Still a Young Man,” “So Very Hard to Go,” and “Don’t Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream).” From its first album, “East Bay Grease” released in 1970, to its most recent holiday album, “It’s Christmas” released in September of 2024, the group continues to be celebrated for their iconic sound and enduring legacy.

With one of the most influential horn sections in the music industry, the band has collaborated with numerous musicians across various genres, adding their signature sound to tracks by artists like Santana, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks and more. 

Don’t miss an opportunity to experience this legendary band perform live in one of the most popular venues in Santa Barbara County.

Located on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, the Chumash Casino Resort is an age 21-and-older venue. Tickets for all events are available at the THE CLUB at Chumash or online at chumashcasino.com

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Tower of Power’s sounds of renowned horns, smooth vocals and R&B are returning to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Tickets for the show are $30.

Tower of Power is best known for their legendary horn sections and what band member Emilio Castillo best describes as a composition of “Urban Soul Music.” Throughout the past 50 years, Tower of Power has never stopped touring or recording. Always in demand, the band has performed in front of sold-out audiences worldwide, delivering a powerhouse show every single time.

The band originated in 1968 in Oakland, California when tenor, saxophonist and vocalist Emilio Castillo met baritone saxophonist Stephen “Doc” Kupka. The two began playing local gigs and quickly became well known in the San Francisco Bay Area. After playing at a Tuesday night audition at the Fillmore in 1970, Tower of Power was signed to Bill Graham’s San Francisco Records. Their first album, East Bay Grease, was recorded and comprised of original tunes written by Castillo and Kupka. Their next album, Bump City, was recorded on the Warner Brothers label and gained the band their commercial success. This album included hits “You’re Still a Young Man” and “Down to the Nightclub.”

The band reached further success with the release of their third and most successful album to date, Tower of Power, in 1973. The album peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and was RIAA certified as a gold record. The album included hits “So Very Hard to Go,” “This Time It’s Real,” and “What is Hip?.” Since then, Tower of Power has toured the world, performed on live television, and recorded with incredibly diverse artists such as Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Feat, Phish, Santana, and Heart.

Don’t miss an opportunity to see these legendary performers when they take the stage in one of the most popular music venues in Santa Barbara County.

Located on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, California, the Chumash Casino Resort is an age 21-and-older venue. Tickets for all events are available at the Chumash Casino Resort’s Club Indulge or online at www.chumashcasino.com.

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