Tower of Power’s four mainstay members, from left, drummer David Garibaldi, bass guitarist Francis Rocco Prestia, baritone saxophonist Stephen “Doc” Kupka and tenor saxophonist/group leader Emilio ...

Tower of Power, the ensemble known for their iconic horn-led funk and soul lean, has announced their new holiday EP, It’s Christmas, a collection of traditional songs associated with the annual winter ...

Life was a blur for Emilio Castillo when his band, Tower of Power, was emerging during the late 1960s and early ’70s as an eclectic act creating an eclectic mix of funk, soul, R&B and pop. “It was a ...

Tower of Power founder Emilio Castillo learned his dad was right. The Detroit native started a band called The Motowns in 1967. By this time, Castillo was a young man living with his father near ...

Now in its 20th year, the Scranton Jazz Festival will celebrate a milestone in its history with three days of live jazz, blues and world beat music, August 1 to 3 in downtown Scranton. Pennsylvania’s ...

They were established in 1968 and for more than 50 years Tower of Power has brought their ‘funky’ sound to stages around the world. Founding member Emilio Castillo spoke with “Live in the D’s” Jason ...

Few bands like Tower of Power embody timeless grooves and unmistakable soul. For over 50 years, the East Bay legends have delivered their signature funk, horn-driven energy, and sheer musical joy. Now ...

When Tower of Power comes to the Brown County Music Center this Saturday, March 16, it will bring a rich musical history that has funkified the nation for more than 50 years. With killer tunes like ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. For more than 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul ...

During its 56 years in existence, the Oakland, California funk, R&B and soul band Tower of Power never recorded an album of holiday songs. “We thought about it many, many times,” said Emilio Castillo, ...

On their 2025 tour, Tower of Power are bringing “57 years of funk and soul” to Spokane. Known as the Motowns for a brief stint, Tower of Power originated in Oakland, California, in 1968. For decades, ...

Fifty years is a long time to be doing anything. Especially playing in a hard-touring band. And with some of the same players. Two California bands that have been around for more than five decades — ...