LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the most
successful and critically-acclaimed bands Earth, Wind &
Fire and CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers announced today 2054
The Tour, which will travel across 20+ North American cities
this summer beginning July 12 in
Oakland, CA. The tour, promoted by
Live Nation, will take the multi-platinum selling groups through
major U.S. cities including New York
City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston and Washington, DC before concluding August 22 in Detroit, MI. Amping up the summer fun,
2054 The Tour will feature a special guest DJ and a
specialized seating configuration toward the front of the stage
where seats will have additional space between them to encourage
audiences to dance the night away.
American Express cardholders will have access to presale tickets
in select cities beginning Monday, April
24 at 10 a.m. local time.
Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, April 28 at 10
a.m. local time. For complete presale details and ticket
information, please visit www.ticketmaster.com.
"Nile Rodgers and CHIC are legendary for their iconic style,
song, sound, and groove," said Philip
Bailey, co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire. "Get ready for
a non-stop 2054 party!"
"There was a time when we could only dream of 'seeing' Earth,
Wind & Fire live, now we get the honor of sharing the stage
together. Get your feet ready for a deluge of hits," stated Nile
Rodgers of CHIC and the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
With multiple #1 hit singles between Earth, Wind & Fire and
CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers, 2054 The Tour will feature non-stop
entertainment from two of America's most legendary musical groups.
Most recently, Nile Rodgers was honored with an Award for Musical
Excellence from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Earth, Wind &
Fire was inducted in 2000.
Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers: 2054 The
Tour
All dates, venues and cities below subject to change.
Date
|
City
|
Venue
|
July 12,
2017
|
Oakland,
CA
|
Oracle
Arena
|
July 13,
2017
|
Sacramento,
CA
|
Golden 1
Center
|
July 18,
2017
|
Phoenix,
AZ
|
Talking Stick Resort
Arena
|
July 20,
2017
|
Denver, CO
|
Pepsi
Center
|
July 22,
2017
|
San Antonio,
TX
|
AT&T
Center
|
July 23,
2017
|
Dallas, TX
|
American Airlines
Center
|
July 26,
2017
|
Chicago,
IL
|
United
Center
|
July 27,
2017
|
St. Paul,
MN
|
Xcel Energy
Center
|
July 29,
2017
|
Cleveland,
OH
|
Quicken Loans
Arena
|
August 1,
2017
|
Philadelphia,
PA
|
Wells Fargo
Center
|
August 4,
2017
|
Newark, NJ
|
Prudential
Center
|
August 5,
2017
|
Boston, MA
|
TD Garden
|
August 7,
2017
|
New York,
NY
|
Madison Square
Garden
|
August 9,
2017
|
Washington
DC
|
Verizon
Center
|
August 10,
2017
|
Pittsburgh,
PA
|
PPG Paints
Arena
|
August 11,
2017
|
Buffalo,
NY
|
KeyBank
Center
|
August 13,
2017
|
Toronto,
ON
|
Air Canada
Centre
|
August 15,
2017
|
Indianapolis,
IN
|
Bankers Life
Fieldhouse
|
August 17,
2017
|
Nashville,
TN
|
Bridgestone
Arena
|
August 18,
2017
|
Charlotte,
NC
|
Spectrum
Center
|
August 19,
2017
|
Atlanta,
GA
|
Verizon
Amphitheatre
|
August 22,
2017
|
Detroit,
MI
|
DTE Energy Music
Theatre
|
About Earth, Wind & Fire:
Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the most innovative and
influential contemporary music forces of the 20th century. With a
signature sound beyond category and a groove as deep as the soul of
the planet the band has impacted the history of music and pop
culture for over four decades. EWF has sold over 90 million
recordings earning them a solid spot as one of the all-time
bestselling music artists. Rolling Stone and VH1 ranked Earth, Wind
& Fire on their lists of the Greatest Artists of Rock &
Roll. Originating from Chicago in
1969, EWF's career achievements include a GRAMMY Lifetime
Achievement Award and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame (2000), a total of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music
Awards. EWF classic songs have remained staples for last few
generations including the hits, "September," "Shining Star,"
"That's the Way of The World" and "Boogie Wonderland."
Earth, Wind & Fire's music continues to influence music with
artists ranging from Drake, Kayne
West, Justin Timberlake,
Bruno Mars and more. Founded
by music genius Maurice White; EWF's
co-founders Philip Bailey, Verdine
White and Ralph Johnson continue to
tour and perform to sold-out audiences around the world.
About CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers:
Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He
amplifies his legacy as a multi-Grammy-winning composer, producer,
arranger and guitarist by constantly traversing new musical terrain
and successfully expanding the boundaries of popular music. As the
co-founder of CHIC, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that
sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times," distinguished CHIC
as the "most sampled band in history" (The Guardian, 2011),
generated groundbreaking pop hits like "Le Freak," and won CHIC
eleven Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations. His
career-defining productions for David
Bowie (Let's Dance), Madonna (Like A Virgin),
Diana Ross (diana), and
Sister Sledge (We Are Family), plus his work with artists
like Duran Duran, INXS, Mick Jagger, Grace
Jones, Steve Winwood,
Peter Gabriel, The B-52s, and
Michael Jackson, have sold over 300
million albums and 50 million singles worldwide while his
innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk, Avicii,
Disclosure, and Sam Smith reflect
the vanguard of contemporary music.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading
live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders:
Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Advertising &
Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional
information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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