Hippiefest: Dave Mason, Mark Farner, Rick Derringer, Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, Gary Wright
Greek Theatre (2700 North Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027)
- Full Price:
- $40.00
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- $15.00 - $20.00*
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The last date listed for Hippiefest: Dave Mason, Mark Farner, Rick Derringer, Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, Gary Wright was Thursday August 4, 2011 / 7:30pm.
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HOT 92.3 Presents WAR/Tower of Power at The Greek Theatre
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- $45.00 - $65.00
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Celebrate Memorial Day with an all-star line-up of great bands when Hot 92.3 Hot Summer Nights presents WAR co-headlining with Tower of Power, plus special guest the Average White Band, at The Greek Theatre. Known for songs like "Why Can't We Be Friends," "Spill the Wine" and "Low Rider," WAR's blend of funk, rock and Latin music has sold more than 50 million albums. Oakland's Tower of Power has recorded such soulful funk hits as "So Very Hard to Go" and "What Is Hip." Scottish funkmasters Average White Band are best known for the classic instrumental "Pick Up the Pieces." Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Bob on What to Wear
Some theme dressed....Jimi was there and Austin....old hippie wanna be's...
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
It can get a little chilly when the sun goes down - so come prepared.
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Janet S on What to Wear
A bit cold - glad I brought a sweater
46 Goldstar Member Reviews
DD
Um....these guys were as good as they could be. I wasn't really entertained like i expected. Their voices spent...by the time Dave Mason came around, i lost interest. A little too much pot smoking for my liking (i mean people around me..not ME..LOL). Personally, i wouldn't go again unless they change the performers........Written on Aug 05 2011
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Bob
Fun event....while some voices are not as they once were, it was still a kick to hear such timeless hits....favorites included Gary Wright-Dreamweaver, Rick Derringer - Rock n Roll Hoochie Koo; Mark Farner -Written on Aug 05 2011
I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home; Dave Mason was the best including We Just Disagree, 40,000 Headman (Traffic), Let It Flow and ended with Derringer and Farner doing Feelin' Alright....which sums up the evening!
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James S.
Great time at the Greek! Felix Cavaliere was great, but I wished he sang a few more of the Rascals great hits. Mark Farner's energy was contagious! We were dancing in the aisles. Dave Mason was too laid back for the mood of the evening. Gary Wright and Rick Derringer gave us a great interlude between Felix and Mark.Written on Aug 08 2011
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I think you have to be old enough to enjoy these bands, again. We did.Written on Aug 06 2011
AT&T had a booth set up, took pictures, gave out free pilsner Glow glasses & keychains. The special one-day-only $15 B section tix were great. With Parking,$15 popcorn $6, water $4 & t-shirt $25 total cost less than $100 for 2 of us. In todays economy thats a great night out. I LOVE The Greek on a summer night!
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This summer marks the sixth year of Hippiefest, which will feature artists who first achieved stature in the decade that expressed peace, love and happiness. Hippiefest will be one hit right after another providing the ultimate spectacle of music that has spanned the generations meant for all to enjoy.
The tour stops at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring some of the biggest names of the sixties and seventies including Dave Mason (Traffic), Mark Farner (formerly of Grand Funk Railroad), Rick Derringer, Felix Cavaliere's Rascals and Gary Wright.
Dave Mason -- who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as co-founder and original member of Traffic in 2004 -- will be bringing his guitar and performing hits from Traffic along with those from his impressive solo career. As the guitarist, a vocalist and one of the principal songwriters for the band Traffic, Mason penned one of the band's first and biggest hits, "Hole In My Shoe," followed by another classic hit, "Feelin' Alright." He has had a successful solo career with hits such as, "Only You Know and I Know," and his biggest hit "We Just Disagree," among others.
Shortly after its formation in 1969, Grand Funk Railroad lead singer and guitarist Mark Farner took his American band to the heights of success. Known for numerous hits including; "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)," "We're An American Band" (which would hit #1 on the Billboard charts in 1973), "Walk Like A Man," "The Loco-Motion," "Shinin' On," "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Bad Time" among others, the band fortified itself in rock history. Since his days with Grand Funk, Mark has continued to perform with his solo band throughout the world.
It's doubtful that anyone will be sitting in their seats when Rick Derringer breaks into his well-known rock anthem, "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo." The song continues to be a staple on rock radio and was featured in several movies including The Spirit of '76, Rush, Stag, What A Girl Wants and the cult classic Dazed and Confused. Before embarking on this year's Hippiefest tour, Rick will be in Europe with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.
Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals also has an incredible catalog of popular songs including three number one hits -- "Good Lovin'," "Groovin' " and "People Got To Be Free" -- among several Top 20 classics as "A Girl Like You," "I've Been Lonely Too Long," "You Better Run," "It's Wonderful," "A Beautiful Morning" and "How Can I Be Sure" (the latter two of which were Top 5). In June 2009, Felix was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame with former writing partner and Rascals bandmate Eddie Brigati. He's continued to tour over the years, most recently as Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, who will be appearing at this year's Hippiefest.
Gary Wright is best known for his massive hit, "Dream Weaver," and "Love is Alive," both of which would hit the #2 position on the Billboard charts and remain classic rock radio mainstays until this very day. "Dream Weaver" would sell over a million copies shortly after its release and go on to be prominently featured in three major movies: Wayne's World, The People vs. Larry Flynt and Toy Story 3.