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| The Bar-Kays to Headline Chicago Blues Festival The legendary Soul, R&B, and Funk group, The Bar-Kay's will perform as headliners on the Petrillo Music Band Shell Stage in Grand Park on Saturday, June 8th starting at 8:10pm where nearly a half-million fans will gather for the 30th Year Chicago Blues Festival Experience. The renowned group will be accompanied by The Memphis Soul Revue with special guests Eddie Floyd and Sir Mack Rice. The famed Memphis-based Stax Records recording artists take the stage showcasing their array of soul and R&B hits that defined an era. The Bar-Kays rose to fame in the late 60's with their single 'Soul Finger' (1966) and progressed through the 70's, 80's and 90's with their many smash hits 'Shake Your Rump to the Funk' (1976), 'Hit and Run' (1981), 'Freakshow on the Dancefloor' (1984), 'Old School Megamix' (1994) and many others. The Bar-Kays recently released a new CD with a single entitled 'Grown Folks' produced by Jazze Pha which is charted at #7 nationwide. Recently, The Bar-Kays were the headlining entertainment for 1, 500 attendees in January at the Illinois Senate Presidential Inaugural Celebration in Washington, D.C. Later this month, the Bar-Kays will be inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame in St. Louis, MO. and will receive the prestigious Herb Kent Award. While in Chicago, The Bar-Kays lead members Larry Dodson, Sr. and James Alexander will attend, V. Holmes: "A Tribute to the Motown Greats, " a charitable concert in the McCormick Auditorium of Hermann Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology (3241 South Federal, Chicago, Illinois 60616) on Sunday, June 9th from 6pm-7:45pm. The concert will benefit the Institute for Positive Living-Open Book Program in Bronzeville. They will also sing "Happy Birthday" to Illinois Senator Mattie Hunter (District 3) who will be in attendance. (www.openbookprogram.org) The Bar-Kays continue to make hits for more than 40 years since their inception. From their exceptional ability to combine R&B and Funk to their tenacity in the music industry, The Bar-Kays maintain a soulful demeanor and remain a force in their respected genre. Their sound is incomparable, and the mark they have made in music is undeniable. The Bar-Kays will host an interactive press conference with media and a select group of their fans on Saturday, June 8th starting at 12noon (CST) at the South Loop Hotel (11 W. 26th Street; Chicago). For more information contact (708) 953-0339 write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Jazz News :: home page |