Tower Of Power

The phrase “Funky Christmas” has been used to describe many aspects of the holiday season. Like a lot of other words in the English language, the word “funky” can take on various meanings, depending on how it’s used, both negatively as well as positive.

The first time I really listened to Tower of Power is when the self-styled funky kingpins of R&B, Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers, introduced me to them when the Studs covered maybe six or seven Tower of Power songs during their sets on Sunday nights at Bunkers in the 1990s.

New singer Mike Jerel fits right in with veteran soul band

The triple header featured revamped lineups but an unbeatable jukebox of oldies.

Given the overwhelming appeal, it was only natural to take the show on the road with City Winery in Chicago also being the subject of considerable demand with four full-fledged sell outs.

Tower of Power @ Cohoes Music Hall, 11/10/16

Tower of Power, a ten-piece horn-driven soul-funk ensemble, blew the roof off the Aotea Centre last night with a blistering show. The group dates back to 1967, and have been recording and touring steadily through the decades since their formation in Oakland, California, waaay back then… A widely session-utili