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Coming to Altria Theater: Earth, Wind & Fire

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newspaperEarth, Wind & Fire will perform live in concert at Altria Theater in Richmond on Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Dec. 16 online at www.altriatheater.comand www.etix.com, by calling (800) 514-3849 or at the Altria Theater and Dominion Arts Center box offices. Ticket prices will range from $59 – $125 (plus applicable fees).

Earth, Wind & Fire, is one of the world’s top selling musical groups of all-time!

Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Earth Wind & Fire has earned eight Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards alongside numerous other accolades including the prestigious Soul Train Legend Award.  EWF has sold close to 100 million albums. EWF have recorded eight #1 R&B singles and eight Double Platinum Top 10 Pop Albums over their long & amazing career!

Earth, Wind & Fire is to this day is one of the top touring acts of all time with founding members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson performing to sold-audiences around the world. EWF are one of the most important, innovative and commercially invincible contemporary R&B, Pop, and Funk bands to hold their status into the 21st century as ” the best band ever”  proclaimed Alicia Keys.

Earth, Wind & Fire’s career achievements have secured their place in musical history. EWF have been inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2000), received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1995) and Hollywood’s Rockwalk (2003). Earth Wind & Fire was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003. The ensemble has earned Lifetime Achievement honors from ASCAP, NAACP, and BET Awards.

With their newest release of Now, Then & Forever (2013) the ultimate celebration of Earth, Wind & Fire, an exciting new phase is igniting for the iconic American soul-funk-fusion powerhouse,  Rolling Stone said “changed the sound of pop.” We dedicate the album to “all the fans”, echoed founder Verdine White, “without the support of our fans around the world the Earth, Wind & Fire journey would not have been possible.”

Earth, Wind & Fire is undeniably one of the world’s most reliably transcendent party bands. Their dynamic horn section and energetic, elaborate stage show will surely keep you dancing in your seat!   Don’t miss your chance to see Earth, Wind & Fire live in concert at Altria Theater, Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. online at www.altriatheater.com and www.etix.com, by calling (800) 514-3849, or at the Altria Theater and Dominion Arts Center box offices.­

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