Funk, Soul Icons Tower of Power Announce It's Christmas; Holiday Album and Tour

Article Contributed by Ariel Rosemberg | Published on Monday, September 16, 2024

Legendary soul, funk, and R&B powerhouse Tower of Power is set to brighten the holiday season with their iconic, timeless sound.

Celebrating over five decades of musical excellence, Tower of Power is excited to announce the 2024 edition of the Holidays and Hits Tour, promoting It’s Christmas, the band’s new full-length holiday album.

The album features 11 tracks, including:

    "The Christmas Song"
    "This Christmas"
    "A Very Special Christmas"
    "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
    "It’s Christmas (A Long Way From Home)"
    "Silver Bells"
    "O Holy Night"
    "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"
    "Mary, Did You Know?"
    "Maoz Tzur"
    "Christmas Medley" (O Christmas Tree, Christmas Time Is Here, What Child Is This)

Fans can pre-order the album now, along with limited edition bundles that include exclusive merchandise and access to a presale code for the Holidays and Hits Tour. Pre-save and preorder links can be found here: https://ffm.to/topchristmas.

"Reflecting on 56 years of Tower of Power, it’s mind-blowing to see the incredible outpouring of love for our music around the world,” shared Emilio Castillo, founder and bandleader. “This time, we're bringing a little extra holiday spirit to the stage with our brand-new holiday album, It’s Christmas, and it’s going to be something really special. We’re excited to celebrate both the holidays and the hits that have defined us. But first, we’ll see you on the upcoming fall tour for a SOUL VACCINATION!"

Holidays and Hits Tour

The Holidays and Hits Tour promises to be a joyful journey through Tower of Power’s storied past, blending beloved holiday tunes with the band’s classic hits and fan favorites. Alongside iconic tracks like "What Is Hip?" and "You're Still a Young Man," fans can expect fresh renditions of timeless holiday songs, all delivered with the band’s unmistakable brass-driven sound and signature high-energy performances.

A complete list of remaining 2024 tour dates can be found below.

Holidays and Hits Dates:

    December 3: Plymouth Memorial Hall, Plymouth, MA

    December 6: Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Niagara Falls, NY

    December 7: Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, NJ

    December 8: Sony Hall, New York, NY

    December 10: Midland Theatre, Newark, OH

    December 11: Rialto Square, Joliet, OH

    December 13: Capitol Theater, Davenport, IA

    December 15: The Astro, La Vista, NE

    December 17: Lensic Performing Arts, Santa FE, NM

    December 18: The Fox, Tucson, AZ

    December 21: The Fox, Oakland, CA

Fall US and EU Dates:

    September 20: West Virginia University Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV

    September 21: Levitt Pavilion, Westport, CT

    October 4: Pechanga, Temecula, CA

    October 5: Silverton Casino, Las Vegas, NV

    October 12: RushSouth Fest, Columbus, GA

    October 18: Clearwater Jazz, Clearwater, FL

    October 19: Rialto Center, Atlanta, GA

    October 20: Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC

    October 22: Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, TN

    October 23: The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Louisville, KY

    October 25: Heindl Center for the Performing Arts, Senatobia, MS

    October 26: Harrah's, Cherokee, NC

    October 30: Gota Lejon, Stockholm, SE

    November 1: Gothenburg Konserthus, Gothenburg, SE

    November 2: DR Koncerthuset, Copenhagen, DK

    November 3: Slagthuset Theatre, Malmö, SE

    November 4: Folketeatret, Oslo, NO

    November 6: Vaerket, Randers, DK

    November 8: Theater 11, Zurich, SW

    November 9: Casino de Paris, Paris, FR

    November 11: 013 Poppodium, Tilburg, NE

    November 12: Leverkusener, Leverkusen, DE

    November 14: Paard, Den Haag, NE

    November 15: Capitole Gent, Gent, BE

    November 17: TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, NE

    November 18: Lichtburg Essen, Essen, DE

    November 19: Laeiszhalle, Hamburg, DE