The 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival | June 6th – 9th, 2013
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
Click here to see full line-up for the festival!