Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago
Tickets
Go On Sale Today
March 21, 2009 -
Orange Beach, AL – Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago
announced their 2009 tour will kick off at The Amphitheater at The Wharf
on Friday, June 5 as part of the Pepsi Star Series. Tickets for the 7:30
pm performance will go on sale today, Saturday, March 21st @ 10am.
The Earth, Wind & Fire 11-piece band is among the most influential, commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands of the last three decades. Formed in 1969 in Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire's 39-year history resulted in millions of albums sold worldwide and distinguished awards and accolades. Founding members: Maurice White (leader, vocalist, songwriter); Philip Bailey (lead vocalist, percussionist); Verdine
White (bassist); Ralph Johnson (drummer and percussionist) have been
inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and are credited with eight
Grammy Awards, 20 Grammy nominations, Four American Music Awards, honors
from the NAACP, the BET Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
To this day, Earth, Wind & Fire remain one of the top globally popular
touring attractions
with signature sound and distinctive musical
styles that fuse pop, soul, jazz, rock n' roll, psychedelic, African
roots music and disco with a base in funk.
Chicago has written, recorded and performed some of the most popular and musically innovative songs in rock history. Billboard Magazine positioned the band at #13 on their Hot 100 chart’s All-Time Top 100 – a byproduct of having sold more than 100,000,000 records and having earned 20 Top hits, 5 Number One albums, 5 Number One singles and 5 Gold singles. Chicago has also won a Grammy Award, American Music Awards, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, had a downtown Chicago street renamed in their honor, and been celebrated with an exhibit at the Chicago History Museum. An incredible 25 of their 30 albums have been certified platinum, and Chicago is the first American band to chart Top 40 albums in five decades. Through it all, Chicago remains a working band, touring continually since forming in 1967. On the philanthropic front, Chicago actively supports charities through their concert ticket sales.
Tickets for this concert go on sale online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or at The Amphitheater Box Office Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm or at The Dock Store at The Marina. Tickets are priced $75.00, 65.00, 45.00, and 25.00. Tickets purchased at The Wharf outlets will incur no Ticketmaster fees. More information of upcoming concerts and events can be found by visiting www.thewharfal.com or text the word ‘WHARF’ to TEXT ME (839863) for all Wharf events.
About The
Wharf The Wharf, located in Orange Beach, Ala., is the Gulf Coast’s premier resort, marina, and entertainment destination featuring luxury waterfront condominiums, the best selection of unique boutiques and stores on the island, over 15 restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, and 10,000-seat Amphitheater that hosts live concerts year-round.
For Wharf resort guests who want to get in the water, The Oasis pools feature a zero-entry wave pool, the island’s largest lazy river, tiki bar and grill, hammock island, lush waterfalls, sandy beaches, and children’s area. If you want to stay out of the water, a great round is guaranteed at The Golf Club of The Wharf featuring 18-championship holes, new clubhouse and pro-shop. Or, if you want to get on the water, The Wharf is home to The Wharf Outfitters, running daily inshore fishing charters with Orvis-endorsed guides and offering the best selection of hunting and fishing apparel and accessories.
For more information, contact The Wharf at (251) 224-1000, visit
The Wharf online at www.TheWharfAL.com, or text ‘Wharf’ to 839863.
Earth, Wind
& Fire and Chicago Tickets Go On Sale Today 
