Their first album, East Bay Grease, was recorded and comprised of original tunes written by Castillo and Kupka. The two began playing local gigs and quickly became well known in the San Francisco Bay Area. After playing at a Tuesday night audition at the Fillmore in 1970, Tower of Power was signed to Bill Graham’s San Francisco Records. The band originated in 1968 in Oakland, California when tenor, saxophonist and vocalist Emilio Castillo met baritone saxophonist Stephen “Doc” Kupka. Always in demand, the band has performed in front of sold-out audiences worldwide, delivering a powerhouse show every single time. Tower of Power is best known for their legendary horn sections and what band member Emilio Castillo best describes as a composition of “Urban Soul Music.” Throughout the past 50 years, Tower of Power has never stopped touring or recording. Tower of Power’s sounds of renowned horns, smooth vocals and R&B are returning to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017.

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