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"High-energy choreography and when I close my eyes it sounds like I'm listening to the original EWF band!" BOB BUZZELLI, Manager for Smokey Robinson
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• High-Energy Performances • Costume Changes • Crowd Interaction
"You guys were the life of the party, literally. Our guests had the time of their lives. Your band is amazing and sounds so much like the original - not to mention the fun factor. I would highly recommend your tribute band to anyone who is planning a party. You were the highlight of our corporate event in Orlando and I honestly can't wait to see you perform again!" NANCY DOMINGUEZ, Managing Director, Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
"Awesome band - easy to work with. Look and sound just like the original. The concert was packed with standing room only!" Brian Drusky, Drusky Entertainment
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"One of the best tribute acts I've come across in a long time. I would definitely recommend them" Ed Traverseri, Traverseri Productions
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- Dates: June 20, 2024
- Location: Clayton Town Square
- Address: 110 W. Main St., Clayton, NC 27520
- Phone: (919) 553-1545
- Time: From: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us for the second FREE Downtown Clayton Concert of the 2024 Season on June 20th to see THE Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band.
The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of the premier band of the 70's, 80's and 90's Earth, Wind and Fire. Selling out venues globally, the grammy-award winning band continues to record and perform for an endearing fan base......... still going strong for over four decades.
The EWF Tribute Band is based in Maryland and actively supports its local community, performing at fund raisers, church events, and local historic venues such as the Howard Theater. The Tribute Band pays homage to one of the greatest bands of its era, bringing to life the magical R&B, funk and Jazz sounds that continue to inspire and influence even the contemporary entertainers of today.
Plan to spend this evening in Downtown Clayton with the shopping and dining we all love plus food trucks, beer, wine and more once the concert starts! Activities start at 6pm, Music starts at 6:30pm. Bring your own chair or blanket for this Free Outdoor Concert.
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Leonid & Friends
Passion. Persistence. Perfection. By Scott Schwebke
With multiple sold-out U.S. tours under its belt and hundreds of thousands of fans around the world, Leonid & Friends continues to astound its global audience with its unique ability in capturing the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. And what is even more stunning is that Leonid & Friends, comprised of 11 of the finest musicians in Russia, haven't seen Chicago perform live until recently, yet replicates the band’s complex arrangements amazingly note for note. Chicago has never been in Russia, and none of us have attended their concerts until just recently in the United States," said Leonid Vorobyev, a multi-instrumentalist who is the band’s leader. "We have only recordings and videos (to help us learn Chicago songs)."
Ironically, Vorobyev wasn’t always a fan of horn bands, and as a teenager gravitated to the hard-driving guitar-based sounds of the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Deep Purple, and Grand Funk Railroad. "In the early 1970s in the USSR, electric guitars, amplifiers, and drums were rare to find so at school we were playing self-made instruments," Vorobyev explained. "We were allowed to rehearse in the same room with a horns band. Those musicians almost always were drunk and quite often tried to play with us our rock songs. It was a nightmare, and I hated them all!" But that all changed when Vorobyev heard Chicago. He became an instant fan. "I loved so much the brilliant mixture of rock guitars, drums, and jazz horns with bright vocal harmonies," he said. In 2014, Vorobyev decided to indulge his love for the band by gathering a few fellow musicians in a studio to record a video of them playing his favorite Chicago tune, Brand New Love Affair. No charts or scores of the song existed so Vorobyev transcribed the tune by ear. The result was a YouTube video that quickly went viral. Since then Leonid & Friends has recorded videos of other Chicago hits including Make Me Smile , 25 or 6 to 4 , and Saturday In The Park . All total the videos have received more than 50 million views. Also, Leonid & Friends has recorded two albums showcasing its tribute to Chicago. The process of getting each tune just right is a painstaking labor of love. In addition to scoring and arranging, Vorobyev oversees mixing and mastering of each song. However, he credits his highly skilled bandmates for making each tune sing. "All of my musician friends are highly professional," he said. However, Leonid & Friends hasn’t been satisfied with merely connecting with fans through videos and recordings. In early 2019, the band embarked on its first tour outside of Russia that had fans dancing in the aisles at sold-out shows in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Florida. Two other scorching coast-to-coast U.S. tours followed that same year. “The fans were so eager to see us that some traveled from as far as Hawaii and the Philippines not mentioning flying across the U.S .and driving for hours to attend our shows,” Vorobyev said. “I was expecting a warm greeting but I didn't expect such a warm reception and with so much love and gratitude for us.” In Los Angeles, the band met its musical heroes, founding members of Chicago, keyboardist Robert Lamm, and drummer Danny Seraphine as well as Michelle Kath Sinclair, daughter of late, great Chicago guitarist Terry Kath. “We were so thrilled that Robert, Danny, and Michelle took the time to visit with us,” Vorobyev said. “It was an experience that we will cherish and remember forever.” When Leonid & Friends isn’t touring, band members are in the studio in Moscow immersing themselves in Chicago’s storied catalog of hits and deep tracks while preparing for the next tour. In September of 2018, the band recorded its first song from legendary supergroup Earth, Wind, & Fire and also paid tribute to the band Blood, Sweat & Tears as well. Borrowing a line from one of Chicago's biggest hits, "it's only the beginning" of great things from Leonid & Friends.
Scott Schwebke has been a journalist for more than 30 years and a longtime fan of Chicago dating back to its incarnation as CTA. His work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Denver Post, Orange County Register and various publications across the U.S.
Learn more about Leonid and his Friends.
Leonid Vorobyev
Musical director and founder of Leonid & Friends.
Leonid Vorobyev is the leader and founder of the band Leonid & Friends. He is the band’s producer, plays bass and piano, sings lead and backing vocals, transcribes all the musical sources, and he produces, mixes, and masters all audio and video productions. Leonid graduated from East Siberian Institute of Culture as a Choir Conductor. He had been working in various bands as a bass player and a singer when in 1989 he chose studio operations as his main interest and began a career as a record-mix engineer and sound producer. He has been working as a music producer, sound engineer, composer, and musician for about 30 years. Many Russian bands and singers have passed through his hands and ears. At the end of 2014, Leonid decided to give himself a gift to celebrate his retirement by recording a cover version of Chicago’s song Brand New Love Affair. No charts or scores of the song existed so he transcribed the musical source by ear, called upon his friends and recorded the song. What happened when the song was released surprised everyone and was the start of the new project ‘Leonid & Friends’.
Vasilii Akimov
Vocals/Guitar
A graduate of the Irkutsk College of the Arts and Institute of Contemporary Art. Vasily has won several international music competitions. He has been a member of the Russian hard rock band Monomakh, where he won praise from former Black Sabbath frontman Ronnie James Dio.
Sergey Kashirin
Vocals/Guitar (Former Member)
Sergey Kashirin was born in 1982 in Tiraspol, Transnistria, in Eastern Europe. A music enthusiast at an early age, Sergey began singing and playing guitar when he was only 8 years old. Following his musical dreams throughout his school years, he was accepted into the Tiraspol Rubinstein Musical College from which he graduated. After graduation, Sergey moved to Moscow where he quickly found work as a studio session musician playing for many Russian pop and rock stars. This led to live performance requests as well. Sergey is a founder of several musical projects, three of which are Real Bodrit, Rock Band, and Smilin’man, a multi-genre project of depth which allows him to stretch his musical and vocal talents. Many people took notice of his talents and in 2012, he began composing music for the film and television industries. Along the way, Sergey made many friends in the music industry and considered a number of them very close. In 2014, he was approached by one of those friends and asked to participate in recording a cover of a song from the American band Chicago for Leonid Vorobyev. The audio recording and subsequent video of the song Brand New Love Affair were not supposed to be anything more than a birthday gift to his friend but the rest of the world didn’t see it that way. After posting it on YouTube for their friends to view the word began to spread, and what was supposed to be a simple act of kindness for his friend, turned into the band Leonid & Friends recording many more songs which have been viewed in over 150 countries at last count. Sergey, being a founding member, performs regularly in both studio and live performances.
Serge Tiagniryadno
Serge Tiagniryadno was born and lives in Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine where he runs the popular recording studio Crystal Sound of which he founded. Serge is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass guitar, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, drums, and keyboards. He’s combined those talents with his smooth vocals as a member of numerous bands throughout the area such as Seven Seas, and Ocheretyaniy Kit. Serge’s love for music started at the age of three with the guitar, and at four years old he began formal lessons on the piano. When he turned nine he added clarinet to the mix. He later went on to study as a television and film director at the Karpenko-Kariy Kiev National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television and he also attended the Kiev Institute of Theatrical Arts. Serge’s introduction to Leonid & Friends came by way of Trent Gardner, the web manager of the band Chicago. He conducted an online contest for Leonid to find a vocal talent comparable to that of Chicago’s Peter Cetera. Serge recorded his first song with Leonid & Friends in the summer of 2015 from his own studio in Kiev but didn’t personally meet the band members until the spring of 2016. Since then he’s been featured in numerous tracks by the band and performs regularly with them on the road.
Igor Javad-Zade
Recognized as one of the best drummers in Russia, Igor has vast experience in live performances and session work. He has collaborated with musicians in Russia and from various foreign countries.
Sergey Kurmaev
Keyboards/Backing Vocals
Sergey Kurmaev was born in the city of Osh, Kyrgyzstan, in 1980, about 2000 miles southeast of Moscow. His musical journey began at the age of 5 when his parents gave him a small accordion. He started by learning well-known melodies and played them for friends and family long before learning to read music. When he was eight years old, he enrolled in the local School of Music to study the accordion. At the young age of fourteen, he earned admission to the College of Music, where he began seriously studying the accordion and piano. Sergey did so well that at 18, he was awarded admission to the Kyrgyzstan National Conservatory of Music in Bishkek to continue studying the piano, his long time dream. After graduating in 2004, he moved to Moscow, where celebrity singers began requesting his talents. Since then, Sergey has worked and performed with many top musical acts and together with his wife, an excellent singer in her own right, have organized concerts. In 2020, Sergey, his wife, their three sons, and Lucky, their dog, received an early Christmas present. They learned that Sergey was selected to play keyboards for Leonid & Friends, replacing their long time player Vlad Senchillo who left earlier in the year. During his first live streaming concert with the band, Roman Vorobyev introduced him to the fans. Sergey said, “When I saw Leonid & Friends on YouTube, I thought myself maybe one day I would play in a band like this. But now I’m here, it’s a magic, thank you my God, and I very glad to be part of Leonid & Friends. Thank you very much, thank you for trust and I want to see our friends in the future.”
Konstantin Kovachev
Lead Guitar
Konstantin Kovachev, guitarist, composer, and arranger, was born in Ulyanovsk, Russia. After his birth, his family moved to Nikolsk, in the Penza region, some 480 miles northeast of Moscow, where he lived until he was 16. At 12 years old, Konstantin began studying music. In 1990, he was accepted to The Alfred Schnittke Moscow State Institute of Music, where he majored in classical guitar and studied the lute, keyboards, and the ancient harp. After graduating in 1995, Konstantin began performing with popular Russian rock bands and notable musicians, including Leonid & Friends’ drummer Igor Javad-Zade. His talents gained notoriety in the music community, and as a result, he is credited on numerous albums as a studio guitarist and arranger. In May 2005, he became the guitarist of Kalinov Most, considered the country’s first folk-rock band. Konstantin joined Leonid & Friends in 2021 as the lead guitarist.
Vlad Senchillo
Keyboards/Backing Vocals (Former Member)
Vlad is a graduate of the Ufa Institute of Arts as a choir conductor. He has also served as laureate of international jazz festivals in Russia. Vlad has worked with Russian and foreign performers, including jazz musicians from the USA who performed in Russia such as Chuck Loeb, Phil Perry, Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal, and Brian Simpson.
Vladimir Popov
Flute/Sax/Vocals (Former Member)
Vladimir is a graduate from the Ulan-Ude Musical College of Tchaikovsky and Novosibirsk State Conservatory of Glinka. He has performed with various bands throughout Russia.
Alexander Michurin
Trombone (Former Member)
Alexander is a graduate of Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin, and Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. He has worked with numerous Russian performers both in the studio and on stage.
Alexey Batychenko
Trumpet (Former Member)
Alexey is a graduate of the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin and Moscow Institute of Culture. He has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.
Konstantin Gorshkov
Saxophone (Former Member)
Konstantin graduated from the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin. He has won the Brussels Jazz Contest and has toured in Russia and abroad.
Valery Martynov
Valery Martynov was born in the city of Tolyatti in 1994. Valery’s Father, a guitarist, noticed his son had developed perfect pitch and a strong aptitude for music in general from his childhood. So when Valery first entered music school, he planned to learn to play guitar like his Father, but when he saw the trumpet for the first time, he quickly forgot everything about his guitar plans and decided to study the trumpet instead. Valery eventually heard a recording of Maynard Ferguson, and he realized that the trumpet would be his vocation. He would vow to learn how to play it exactly as the master played in that composition. At 16 years old, Valery became a student at the School of Music. Four years later, he entered the Department of Jazz Music of the Faculty of World Musical Culture at the State Classical Academy, Maimonides, where he studied jazz. Valery studied under Vadim Eilenkrig and Alexander Vishnepolsky. He later became the first trumpet of many Big Bands in Moscow and the first trumpet and accompanist of some of the best jazz orchestras. Later, he became a laureate and a winner of multiple jazz festivals. Valery also teaches the next generation of brass players the skill and accuracy of playing the instrument. He has published teaching aids for his students and enjoys sharing his love for the instrument and music. Trumpet students, both in Russia and abroad, strive to take Valery’s classes and learn the secrets of pitch from him. In addition, Valery’s musical talents and professionalism allowed him to work with numerous Russian pop stars and participate in many individual musical projects in the country. Valery began playing with Leonid & Friends in April of 2022 and is happy to welcome listeners and lovers of this amazing music.
Ksenia Buzina
Born in the Transbaikal region of Siberia, in the city of Chita, Ksenia Buzina is credited as being the first Russian singer understood by over a billion people on earth. That’s because Ksenia sings and speaks Chinese fluently and has her own Chinese album and music videos. She was featured in the Russian TV version of The Voice and has participated in numerous television and festival appearances. Now a resident of Moscow, Ksenia began singing as a child in various school events and competitions. She earned her first paycheck singing at the age of 16 accompanied by her musician Father, performing in local restaurants on the weekends. She graduated with her economics degree from the Baikal State University of Economics and Law where she specialized in “World Economy.” She said, ”I do not see myself as an economist, but I was glad to study at the institute because there I learned Chinese.” Ksenia didn’t stop there. Besides Russian and Chinese she can also speak English and can sing in English, Chinese, Italian, Armenian, Kazakh, Bulgarian and French. She joined Leonid & Friends in September 2016 with the debut of the song Wishing You Were Here and has become an integral part of the band’s vocal landscape both in the studio and live performances.
Danil Buranov
Singer and actor Danil Buranov is a talented performer with many accomplishments. A graduate of RUTI GITIS (the Russian University of Theatre Arts, founded in 1878), Danil has participated in TV shows such as "Main Stage," was a semi-finalist of the show "Voice-6" and an artist of the Hryhoriy Leps Human Rights Center. In addition, he was the winner of "The Highest Test" competition and last year, under the stage name BURANOV, represented Russia at the international competition "New Wave." BURANOV has been performing on the big stage, and his fans remember his notable duets with Russian singer-songwriter Grigory Leps and the noted Latvian singer Intars Busulis. Since 2016, Danil has released singles, shot music videos for his songs, and toured with a unique vocal and dance cover show.
Mikhail Puntov
Mikhail (Michael) Puntov was born in Krasny Sulin, Rostov Region. He began his musical career as the soloist of the group Street Magic. Their work was recognized by the Young Artist Awards, which honors the excellence of young performers in film, television, theatre, and music. They were also given the special award for Outstanding International Variety Group in 2007. Michael represented Russia at the Junior Eurovision 2008, held in Limassol, Cyprus. He became the frontman of the group Geroi in 2011 and made his Leonid & Friends debut in April of 2022.
Andrey Zyl was born in the city of Minsk, Belarus in 1992 and now lives in Moscow. His love for music was evident early in life and he began his formal studies at the age of 11. Right from the beginning, the trumpet grabbed Andrey’s attention and he’s never looked back. He also developed an appreciation for the rhythms of music which led him to play percussion instruments but in his words “Trumpet is more fun!” He is a graduate of the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music. Andrey’s musical talents have led him to work with notables such as international jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany from Kansas City, the big bands of Igor Butman, Anatoly Kroll, and George Garanian, and numerous Russian pop stars. He’s been called upon to perform in many individual projects as well. A multi-winner of international jazz competitions, Andrey began playing with Leonid & Friends in April of 2017 in both studio and live performances.
Oleg Kudryavtsev
Oleg Kudryavtcev was born in Severodvinsk, located on the White Sea coast of the Arkhangelsk region, Russia, in 1984. His parents, a musician and kindergarten teacher, realized his affection for music early and at 9 years old his father enrolled him in a school of music and proposed that he should consider the saxophone. Although Oleg was interested in every instrument he saw, he agreed with his father and began formal studies. Everyone quickly realized how well Oleg was progressing and the decision was made to further his studies. Oleg transferred to the college of music in Arkhangelsk and then on to the Academy of music in Moscow. He remained in Moscow and began playing in various groups performing in a variety of musical styles. He never gravitated toward a single genre saying, “I have no preference in music styles. I love Pop, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Indie, electronic, anything is fine with me.” Oleg went on to work with many artists and played for years with the popular group Bravo which was established in 1983, a year before he was born. In 2017 he was excited to audition for Leonid & Friends because he’s loved the music of Chicago since childhood. He said, “My father introduced me to their creativity.” Looking back on his first USA tour with Leonid & Friends, Oleg said, “I am very grateful to my parents and teachers for helping me to become a professional musician. I love my profession and the smiles of the audiences at the concerts. It is very important for me in life.”
Maxim Likhachev
Maxim Likhachev was born and raised in Moscow where he continues to live today. His love for music began early as a student where he focused on wind instruments. He learned to play the euphonium and its variants as well as various percussion instruments, but his heart centered on the trombone of which he is known for. His talent led him to play in a children's brass band and ensemble with a choir and choreography. He entered the musical institute majoring in trombone and focusing on classical music in preparation for a spot in a symphony orchestra. While studying his musical plans abruptly changed the day he was invited to play in a rock band. He was hooked and he never looked back. Along the way Maxim was introduced to the sounds of the American band Chicago from the early albums and he developed a love for the band and their style that is with him to this day. After graduating from the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin, he played with many of Russia’s top bands and felt right at home performing studio session work as well. Since his graduation he has remained in rock music and travelled extensively performing in numerous festivals within Russia as well as many places in Europe. Maxim explains that when he got the call to join Leonid & Friends, he felt his dreams of many years had come true. “To play the music I have loved since my youth with an amazing cast of fellow musicians whom I love, and being led by an incomparable director, Leonid Vorobyev, I don’t know how things can get any better musically for me.“ His personal life is singing from the same song book as well. With his loving wife and 3 children by his side, Maxim is proof of what hard work will do for you. He began playing with Leonid & Friends nearly 3 years ago and has become a gem of the bands brass section. Many friends of the band favor Maxim and his “Magic Trombone”, and they’re sure there is plenty of magic left in his playing.
Dmitry Maximov
Bass (Former Member)
Dimitry is a graduate of the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin and has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.
Arturo Sandoval
Special Guest Trumpet
Arturo Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Dizzy Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. He is a 10 time Grammy Award Winner, Emmy Award Recipient, 6 Time Billboard Award Winner, the 2015 Hispanic Heritage Award Recipient, the 2016 Honorary Doctorate recipient in Fine Arts from The University of Notre Dame, and the recipient of the United States of America, Presidential Medal of Freedom. "Born into poverty in Cuba and held back by his government, he risked everything to share his gifts with the world. In the decades since, this astonishing trumpeter, pianist and composer has inspired audiences in every corner of the world and awakened a new generation of great performers. He remains one of the best ever to play." –Barack Obama (presenting Arturo Sandoval The Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Arkady Shilkloper
Special Guest French Horn
Arkady Shilkloper is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. He enjoyed a career in the orchestra of the Bolshoi Theatre from 1978 to 1985 and was also a member of the Moscow State Philharmonic Symphony. Shilkloper spent four years with the Vienna Art Orchestra and has over 80 album and film credits to his name. He is considered one of the best jazz performers on French Horn and Alphorn in the world.
Igor Butman
Special Guest Saxophone
Igor Butman, saxophone virtuoso, bandleader, club owner and television host is Russia's number one jazz personality. With a major in Performance and Composition from the Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts, Butman performed with noteables including Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole, Billy Cobham and Grover Washington Jr., who took Igor "under his wing." In 2009 Igor launched his own label called Butman Music and he has performed at every Olympic Games starting with Athens in 2004.
Vladimir Osinsky
Special Guest Piano
Vladimir Osinsky is a composer, arranger, sound engineer, and keyboardist who has worked with many of Russia's top bands.
Ilya Prokudin
Special Guest Flugelhorn
Ilya Prokudin is a graduate of the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin. He has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.
Ilya Vymenits
Special Guest Percussion
Ilya Vymenits is a drummer/percussionist who has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.
Daniil Dubrovsky
Special Guest Saxaphone
Daniil is a graduate of the Kurgan Musical College. He has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.
Irina Kozlova
Special Guest Vocals/Live
Irina Kozlova is a graduate of the Maimonid State Classical Academy. She has worked with “Radio and TV Orchestra” and with many Russian pop-stars. Irina is a singer-songwriter in the project with Igor Javad-Zade "Smotri I."
CHICAGOVICH Leonid & Friends debut album.
"i haven’t been this happy about an album in a very long time. leonid vorobyev and his mighty intrepid band of friends have released what is perhaps the best tribute album in the history of rock and roll. superlative perhaps. but i wouldn’t toss about such a platitude lightly. in short, if you’re a fan of chicago; you’re going to believe me when you hear this record." - phil traynor, contemporary jazz musician, composer, and recording artist., chicagovich ii, the music continues with the release of leonid & friends’ chicagovich ii. eleven more of the most requested tracks everyone loves including beginnings, questions 67 & 68, i’m a man, feelin’ stronger every day, free, if you leave me now, street player, you are on my mind, listen, hard to say i’m sorry/get away, and stay the night. the perfect complement to their debut album, chicagovich ii will keep you singing, dancing, and enjoying their tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world, chicagovich iii, chicagovich iii picks up the pace with ten new tracks. this cd showcases a beautiful mix of early and later chicago gems that are sure to delight. you’ll enjoy the song that started it all, introduction, as well as call on me, dialogue (parts 1 & 2), just you ‘n’ me, hanky panky, life saver, happy man, (i’ve been) searchin’ so long, and mongonucleosis. recreating these tunes as only leonid & friends has done make this a must-have addition to your collection., oldies but goldies part 1, it’s finally here the latest installment of from leonid and friends, featuring the timeless music of earth, wind, and fire, blood sweat and tears, steely dan, tower of power, the ides of march, chaka khan, deep purple, the brecker brothers, stevie wonder, and the black russian band. this fourth cd features the songs that you’ve waited and asked for, all meticulously arranged by the master of music, leonid vorobyev and performed by some of the top musicians from russia. this collection of songs will have you singing and dancing in no time.
Leonid & Friends perform their favorites as a tribute to the greatest bands in the world!
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Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band showed up on to the Other scene with the release of tour album "Smooth Sax Tribute To Earth, Wind And Fire", published on N/A. The song immediatley became a hit and made Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band one of the newest great shows to experience. Subsequently following the appearance of "Smooth Sax Tribute To Earth, Wind And Fire", Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band revealed "World's Greatest 80's Disco - The Only 80's Disco Album You'll Ever Need (Deluxe Version)" on N/A. Its reasonable to say that "World's Greatest 80's Disco - The Only 80's Disco Album You'll Ever Need (Deluxe Version)" was not among the more popular tour albums, although the track did get a noteworthy amount of distribution and is a crowd pleaser at every performance. Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band has published 2 more tour albums since "World's Greatest 80's Disco - The Only 80's Disco Album You'll Ever Need (Deluxe Version)". After 0 years of albums, Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band most popular tour album has been "Smooth Sax Tribute To Earth, Wind And Fire" and some of the best concert songs have been , , and .
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The Chicago Funk & Friends Live!
The Chicago Funk pays tribute to the music of Earth, Wind & Fire.
For more than 50 years, Earth, Wind & Fire has been synonymous with groovy disco beats and packed dance floors. As runner-up of the SBS6 television program ‘The Tribute, Battle of the Bands’ in season 2, The Chicago Funk page has proven that the magic of old soul, funk & disco is still alive. During their theater tour they also got everyone dancing to the music of Earth, Wind & Fire!
The original pop group Earth, Wind & Fire is known for the high notes of Phillip Bailey, the warm sound of Maurice White and the recognizable voice of Ralph Johnson. These distinctive voices had to remain and be honored. Those voices are found in the Dutch artists Nigel Brown, Clayton Peroti and Clifton End.
All hits such as ‘Boogie Wonderland’, ‘In the Stone’, ‘After the Love has Gone’ and of course world hit ‘September’ are featured. Expect various extravagant costume changes, the signature high singing notes and groovy and compelling beats. “When you close your eyes, Earth, Wind & Fire should be in front of you,” that is the premise of this 13-piece tribute band.
Put on your most exuberant disco outfit and “Revive the 70’s & 80’s Again” with The Chicago Funk.
Please note: Sitting still is not an option!
BIOGRAPHY THE CHICAGO FUNK (EARTH, WIND & FIRE TRIBUTE)
Top musicians, each with their own feeling and story and the preference for Earth Wind and Fire that is what had to be brought together was the idea of Producer StagePro productions BV. Together they found an unparalleled team of musicians who had exactly the same love for this world-famous band. The authentic Earth, Wind & Fire sound was priority 1 because it had to be a “Tribute to” and not a parody or sound mix act.
Clothing, dance moves, highlights in the music, everything has to be right and the more the creative team worked on this, the more driven the musicians became to deliver this Tribute act to perfection and with the right groove. “When you close your eyes, Earth, Wind & Fire should be in front of you” is the starting point of this Tribute band. “The Show must be American Big” said the Production team to its musicians and together they did everything they could to get the right sound, to perfection.
Earth Wind and Fire is known for the high notes of Phillip Bailey, the warm sound of Maurice White and the recognizable voice of Ralph Johnson. These distinctive voices had to remain and be honored. Those voices were found in the Dutch artists Nigel Brown, Clayton Peroti and Clifton End.
The next step, The band….
Soon an amazing band was put together with on drums; Danjil Tuhumena (yes, he does the voice on guitar, yes… but he is originally a drummer), Bass Guitar and musical director Henry Sopacua, Guitar; Dominick Amatsahip , Keys; Werner van Gool, Sax; Danielle Gombert, Trumpet; Philip Lasister & Alvaro Jaminez Trombone; Pablo Martinez and last but not least on Percussion Dwight Muskita & Gianna Tam.
The Chicago Funk (Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute)® participated in the SBS6 TV program “The Tribute – Battle of the Bands” in 2023 and scored highly with the public. TV channels at home and abroad as well as casino resorts in Las Vegas have already shown their interest in this tribute version of the legendary original pop group from the 70s and 80s.
In December they reached 1st place in the television program Ranking The Talent, where they had to compete against various internationally known artists.
Take out your 70’s and 80’s outfit and let this musical tribute sensation take you to “the Land of Fantasy, Boogie Wonderland, In the Stone, After the Love has Gone and world hit September”
Who are the artist of The Chicago Funk?
Our band is more than just music. We are a composite group of passionate musicians, each with a unique background and a love for creating exciting and unforgettable musical experiences.
Clayton Peroti
Nigel Brown
Clifton End
Henry Sopacua
Danjil Tuhumena
Dwight Muskita
Funky horns
Dominick Amatsahip
Werner van Gool
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News of the chicago funk.
25 May 2024
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24 May 2024
Op de filipijnse tv vorige week.
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Earth, Wind, & Fire Tribute Band
Oct. 21st 2023
Saturday, october 21, 2023.
Doors open at 6:45 PM
The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of the premier band of the 70's, 80's and 90's Earth, Wind and Fire. Selling out venues globally, the grammy-award wininng band continues to record and perform for an endearing fan base......... still going strong for over four decades.
The EWF Tribute Band is based in Maryland and actively supports its local community, performing at fund raisers, church events, and local historic venues such as the Howard Theater. The Tribute Band pays homage to one of the greatest bands of its era, bringing to life the magical R&B, funk and Jazz sounds that continue to inspire and influence even the contemporary entertainers of today. From the funky and "earthy" grooves, to the sophisticated and complex lyrics and orchestrations, the Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band will continue to keep the music alive so that everyone will know that the elements...Earth, Wind and Fire, will live on forever!
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Kalimba – Earth, Wind & Fire tribute transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs. This 10-piece band includes a full horn and rhythm section to accurately reproduce the infectious grooves. Kalimba faithfully honors EWF founder Maurice White’s work by featuring lush treatments of the soaring vocal harmonies and signature high notes of White’s sidekick, Philip Bailey.
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Contact Sal Richetti 412.377.2923 - Serious inquiries please call. Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band Let's Groove Tonight showcases soulful vocals, dynamic horns and a funky rhythm section guaranteed to have everyone dancing.
Come on out and celebrate EWF day with us! Get tickets. Share. View on Google Maps. Oct5. Kalimba The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire. Saturday, October 5 @ 7:00PMSat, Oct 5 @ 7:00PM. Roxy Theatre, Bremerton WA. We can't wait to bring this great music back over the Pennisula!
Join us for the second FREE Downtown Clayton Concert of the 2024 Season on June 20th to see THE Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band. The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of the premier band of the 70's, 80's and 90's Earth, Wind ...
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook. Join us for the second FREE Downtown Clayton Concert of the 2024 Season on June 20th to see THE Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band. The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the ...
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When Leonid & Friends isn't touring, band members are in the studio in Moscow immersing themselves in Chicago's storied catalog of hits and deep tracks while preparing for the next tour. In September of 2018, the band recorded its first song from legendary supergroup Earth, Wind, & Fire and also paid tribute to the band Blood, Sweat & Tears ...
Kalimba The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire. Fri, Nov 15 @ 7:00PM. Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way WA. We love being back at home and performing at the beautiful Federal Way Performing Arts Center. We will have a special guest with along with our friend Brian James and his group the Brian Jame was Here Band.
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Shining Star is a group from Chicago that pays tribute to the greatest band ever Earth, Wind, & Fire. ... to the greatest band ever Earth, Wind, & Fire. New Shining Star, Band. Shining Star Earth, Wind and Fire. top of page. Home. About Us. Video. Tour Dates. Clients. Songlist & Pics. Downloads. Rider; Stage Plot; Logo; Promo Pic; One Sheet ...
Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Show. No tickets · Wicomico Civic Center · Salisbury, MD. Track. Find tickets from 526 dollars to Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Show on Saturday April 19 2025 at 8:00 pm at McMorran Place Sports and Entertainment Center in Port Huron, MI.
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About Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band Tour Albums. Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band showed up on to the Other scene with the release of tour album "Smooth Sax Tribute To Earth, Wind And Fire", published on N/A. The song immediatley became a hit and made Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute Band one of the newest great shows to experience.
Expect various extravagant costume changes, the signature high singing notes and groovy and compelling beats. "When you close your eyes, Earth, Wind & Fire should be in front of you," that is the premise of this 13-piece tribute band. Put on your most exuberant disco outfit and "Revive the 70's & 80's Again" with The Chicago Funk.
September In The Park - the ultimate Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago tribute band, celebrates the music of these two iconic groups with a precision, unlike any other. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to book September In The Park's ultimate tribute experience for your upcoming event. Contact Glenn Carvin at (770) 329-7531 or ...
For bookings, contact C.T. Goodman, Business Manager at 410.370.8994. INTRODUCING IN GRATITUDE: A TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND AND FIRE paying homage to one of the most prolific musical ensembles in history. Earth, Wind & Fire--2019 Kennedy Honors recipient and recognizing 50 years as a musical powerhouse--is celebrated around the world.
Elements - The Ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute — Michael Yorkell Productions. Created out of love for the Earth Wind and Fire music catalog, this 11-piece show weaves its way through all of the masterful hits of Earth Wind And Fire, including signature vocal parts, horn parts and of course, dance steps. This amazing recreation of the band ...
Hot Brass featuring Debbie Pierce is an Earth, Wind & Fire | Chicago Tribute Band. They are a high energy 8-10 piece band featuring music from the supergroup Earth, Wind & Fire. Adding more flavor to their show with songs from the 2004 Chicago/Earth, Wind, & Fire World Tour, they have been performing in South Florida for over 20 years.
Find Serpentine Fire tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. ... Anyone who loves Earth Wind and Fire would truly encourage you to see it. Excellent!! Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome! by Chuck on 3/28/23 Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas. Really enjoyed the band and how they connected to the audience. Loved ...
Doors open at 6:45 PM. The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of the premier band of the 70's, 80's and 90's Earth, Wind and Fire. Selling out venues globally, the grammy-award ...
Hot Brass is an Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute Band made up of world renowned musicians based in South Florida, featuring Debbie Pierce. This high quality group of musicians perform at weddings and shows at notable venues, such as The Breakers, The Biltmore, The Colony Palm Beach, and many more including some around the world! ...
The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of the premier band of the 70's, 80's and 90's Earth, Wind and Fire.
Partners. Kalimba - Earth, Wind & Fire tribute transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs. This 10-piece band includes a full horn and rhythm section to accurately reproduce the infectious grooves. Kalimba faithfully honors EWF founder Maurice White's work by featuring lush treatments ...
THE CHICAGO FUNK is bringing a tribute to the legacy of the legendary Earth Wind and Fire band. In the finals of TV Show : The Tribute - Battle of the Bands ...