TOLEDO, OH – The Toledo Symphony, part of Live Arts Toledo, will present Tower of Power on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at The Peristyle. Tickets to this KeyBank Pops Series event are available now at liveartstoledo.com or by calling the Live Arts Toledo Box Office at 419-246-8000.
For more than five decades, Tower of Power has defined a tight, unmistakable blend of soul, funk, rhythm and blues, and precision horn playing. The band’s celebrated rhythm section and brass sound expand alongside the Toledo Symphony for an evening built on groove, energy, and the thrill of large-scale live collaboration.
Tower of Power’s influence rests not only on recognizable songs but on a particular approach to ensemble playing: clipped attacks, layered rhythms, and horn writing that functions as both melody and percussion. Symphonic forces broaden that palette while preserving the rhythmic precision at the center of the band’s identity.
Expect the Oakland band’s unmistakable punch in favorites such as “What Is Hip?,” “You’re Still a Young Man,” “So Very Hard to Go,” and “Don’t Change Horses (in the Middle of a Stream).” Tower of Power helped define horn-driven funk: its brass section does not merely add accents, but locks into the rhythm section with the precision and force of a single instrument. With the Toledo Symphony in the mix, familiar grooves gain cinematic sweep without losing their bite.
This is a rare chance to hear an iconic band’s music with symphonic depth—more color in the arrangements, more power in the climaxes, and the live energy that made Tower of Power a lasting influence.
Performance Details
- Program: Tower of Power with the Toledo Symphony
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
- Location: The Peristyle, Toledo Museum of Art
- Artists: Steven Jarvi, conductor; Tower of Power, featured band
- Tickets: www.liveartstoledo.com/top
- Box Office: 419.246.8000
- Series Subscriptions: October 10 is the final chance to subscribe to the KeyBank Pops Series - www.liveartstoledo.com/subscribe
- Note: Artists and programs may be subject to change
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About The Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1943, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra is a community-supported professional ensemble that reaches more than 260,000 people annually through performances and education programs.
About Live Arts Toledo
Live Arts Toledo is the region’s hub for live performance, cultural education, and community connection. Bringing together the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Ballet, Toledo Jazz Orchestra, music and dance schools, and youth orchestras, the organization presents more than 200 nights of programming each year across Northwest Ohio.
Media Contact:
Emily McCready, Marketing Manager, 419.418.0027, emccready@liveartstoledo.com
