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Tower of Power at Yoshi's Oakland

Courtesy of Andrew Shepherd | Posted on December 27, 2012

Where

Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA
Map
510-238-9200

When

Sun, February 3, 2013
7pm & 9pm

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Musicians

Emilio Castillo
saxophone, tenor
Stephen Kupka
saxophone, baritone
Francis Prestia
bass, electric
Mic Gillette
trombone
Greg Adams
trumpet
Tower of Power
band / ensemble / orchestra

About

For over 40 years, Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music. 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. 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. 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...

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