Tower of Power has been touring with a working horn section since 1968, and the band's reputation rests on that section being tight enough to carry a whole set. 'What Is Hip?' and 'So Very Hard to Go' are the songs people come for, but the reason the band still books rooms is the playing. Des Plaines puts it within reach of the north and northwest suburbs without a trip downtown.
What to expect
A ten-piece band with a five-horn front line, a set drawn across the catalogue, and a casino showroom rather than a concert hall.
Good to know
- Rivers Casino is at 3000 S. River Rd. in Des Plaines, near O'Hare.
- Showtime is listed at 8:00 PM.
- Casino venues set their own age policy; check before travelling.
- The Blue Line to Rosemont plus a short ride is the transit route.
- This is the band's only Chicago-area date on the October routing.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
What time is the show?
8:00 PM on Friday, October 9.
Where is the venue?
Rivers Casino, 3000 S. River Rd., Des Plaines.