Larry Dunn’s Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire with Luenell, Ronnie Laws, and Ray Parker Jr at The Rose Pasadena, Oct 19th

The Larry Dunn Orchestra (LDO) will return to The Rose in Pasadena for a repeat performance of Larry Dunn’s Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire on Friday, October 19, 2018. Dunn composed many of the songs that catapulted the band to super stardom, including “Shining Star,” “Be Ever Wonderful,” “Jupiter,” and others, as well as melodies that will remain on the charts and in our hearts forever. LDO breathes new life into “Reasons,” “Fantasy,” and “After the Love Is Gone” during each performance.

“Larry Dunn and his orchestra played beautifully the songs he had a hand in creating. The things we all remember about Earth, Wind & Fire are the intense, hooky arrangements, profound, life-changing lyrics, and insane vocals, not to mention the inventive chord changes and the journey they took us all down back in the day.”

— Quoted from Agenda Magazine
“Larry Dunn’s Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire: The Holy Grail of My Youth”

LDO performed last December at the Rose, and back by popular demand are doing a repeat performance for those who missed it the first time. Celebrity guests in attendance at that last concert included former EWF bandmate Verdine White, 3-time Grammy-nominee Hubert Laws, 2-time Grammy-nominee Bunny Brunel, Apollo’s Kiki Shepard, Daytime Emmy winner Obba Babatunde, and celebrated fashion designer Sue Wong.

“That was a monumental show. Everybody was on point on stage and the audience was awesome. We have a feeling that THIS show at the Rose will be even better!“—Larry Dunn Speaking About the December 3rd Concert at The Rose Pasadena

Luenell will set the stage with her comedy routine before Larry Dunn plays those dreamy interludes, segueing into a wonderland of horns, vocals, and infectious grooves. Dunn’s command of the keyboards is nothing short of psychotropic. It’s no wonder that Larry Dunn is the sole composer of those powerful openings that became synonymous with Earth, Wind & Fire. A special treat that evening will be guest performers Ray Parker Jr who is best known for his mega-hit “Ghost Busters” and saxophonist and recent Black Hall of Fame Inductee Ronnie Laws. A side note: Larry was honored to present Laws’s prestigious award at the ceremony last month, September 9th.

“It is truly an honor for my lifetime friend Larry Dunn to be the presenter of my Hall of Fame Award. My career success could not have existed without his musical genius and contribution to my journey as an artist.” – Ronnie Laws

“With the state of the way things are in the world today, we are blessed to be able to put a smile on peoples’ faces and we’re doing it with love, peace, and integrity. Thank God.” —Larry Dunn

Where: The Rose 245 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 (888) 645-5006.
When: Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8:30 PM. Doors Open at 6PM
Ticket Prices $35/$75 (Includes Pre-Show Meet and Greet)
Tickets Available at Ticket Master
Sponsored by Casio

Larry Dunn Orchestra
Keyboards & Musical Director Larry Dunn

Rhythm Section: Romy Gerero (Guitar); Ty Fleming (Drums); Hilliard Wilson (Bass)

Vocals: Luisa Dunn, Procton Bonnell, Howard Johnson, Masta Edwards, and Leslie Smith

Horns: Duane Benjamin (Trombone); Keith McKelley (Sax); Michael Hunter (Trumpet); Jamelle Yahya Adisa (Trumpet)

ABOUT:

Larry Dunn helped transform Earth, Wind & Fire into one of the all-time most successful R&B bands in the world with sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, 7 Grammy Awards, 13 Grammy nominations, 4 American Music Awards, 32 Gold & Platinum/Multi-Platinum Records & Albums. Dunn has a Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, inductions into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame (2000) & Songwriters Hall of Fame (2010). Larry Dunn recently received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), as well as other industry awards. Visit larrydunnmusic.com.