Two legendary music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters announced their co-headline tour: An Evening of Icons. With a combined legacy that spans across decades with over 100 million albums sold, 20 No. 1 hits, and 10 Top 10 albums, these iconic artists are set to take audiences on a journey through the very best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates. Produced by Live Nation and represented by Seth Shomes at Day After Day Productions (DADP), the first tour leg kicks off on July 11th at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL making stops in Wantagh, Raleigh, Tuscaloosa, Tampa, and more before wrapping up in Primm, NV on November 30th. Tickets are available at LiveNation.com.
The Commodores, renowned for chart-toppers like “Brick House,” “Easy,” “Nightshift” and “Three Times a Lady,” said, “Motown was the place where our dreams took flight. Sharing the stage with another legend like The Pointer Sisters as Motown celebrates their 65th anniversary is truly special. We’re proud to continue to celebrate the music that brought us all together!”
The Pointer Sisters, the dynamic group known for their chart-topping hits like “I’m So Excited,” “Jump (For My Love),” and “Neutron Dance,” said “65 years of Motown and timeless hits! What a milestone. It’s a joy to be touring with a true Motown treasure, The Commodores. Here’s to the music that continues to move generations!”
“I grew up on the classic songs of The Commodores, The Pointer Sisters, The Spinners, and El DeBarge,” said Shomes, “So to create a tour concept with them as their agent is a bucket list item for me! I couldn’t be prouder to have Day After Day Productions represent their touring careers and it will be a thrill to see so many fans singing along with every word in 2024!”
TOUR DATES:
Jul 25 Wantagh, NY @Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater ^
Jul 26 Oxon Hill, MD @The Theater at MGM National Harbor ^
Sep 20 Raleigh, NC @Red Hat Amphitheater *
Sep 21 Charlotte, NC @PNC Music Pavilion *
Oct 03 Tuscaloosa, AL @Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater ^
Oct 05 Durant, OK @Choctaw Casino ^
Nov 14 Tampa, FLSeminole @Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ^
Nov 15 Hollywood, FL @Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. ^
Nov 30 Primm, NV @Star Of The Desert Arena ^#
^ special guests The Spinners
* special guest El DeBarge
# non-Live Nation show
ABOUT THE COMMODORES:One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Commodores haveinfluenced artists both young and old, and in all genres with their classic songs. With abrand that is bigger than ever, The Commodores continue to blaze trails all over theworld. One of the most successful vocal groups of all time, The Commodores continueto thrill audiences with their Greatest Hits Tour – Live!
ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS● 75 Million Albums Sold Worldwide● 7 – #1 singles● 5 – #1 Albums● 20 – Top 10 Singles● 15 – Top 10 Albums● 1985 Grammy Award – “Nightshift”● 1987 Antwerp Diamond Microphone Award● 1995 Alabama Music Hall of Fame Inductees● Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees● The 58th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Outstanding Achievement Award (2016)● 2018 Casino Entertainment Awards “Musical Artist of the Year”
In 1968 the group was formed while all the members were in college at TuskegeeInstitute. After being discovered by Berry Gordy, the Commodores went on to sell over60 million records for Motown. With hits like “Machine Gun” and “Sail On”, TheCommodores became proven artists. For five decades, the Commodores haveremained a force in the music industry. The Commodores aren’t just any group. Theyhave staying power. Just like their hit song “Brick House,” the Commodores havecreated a foundation that just won’t budge www.thecommodoreslive.com
ABOUT THE POINTER SISTERS:The Pointer Sisters have enjoyed a long and successful career in the music industry. They began their formal vocal training in their father’s church, The Church of God in West Oakland, California. They went on to achieve world-wide fame and have secured a place in pop music history. In 2017, Billboard listed them as one of the Top 5 female groups of all time.
Their 1973 debut album quickly earned them mainstream success and they landed all over radio, television and the Billboard charts. In 1975, the quartet won their first Grammy Award for a country-western tune, “Fairytale”, written by Anita and Bonnie Pointer. As a result, the sisters became the first black female group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. The “King” himself, Elvis Presley, recorded their song on his last studio album. The group hit the big screen in 1976 in the film Car Wash, starring Richard Pryor. That same year, they recorded their fourth and final album as a quartet.
When the sisters became a trio, consisting of Anita, June and Ruth, they decided to record a rock n’ roll album. The trio’s debut single, Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire”, went to #2 on the pop charts and began a string of chart success. The song “He’s So Shy” became an anthem for the women’s movement and the single “Slow Hand” was a sultry, sexy song with some radio stations at the time refusing to play it. Nevertheless, the song reached #2 on the charts and remains a favorite.
The title of their 1983 album summed up exactly what the trio was about to do: Break Out. Upon its release, critics called the new album “The Pointer Sisters at their sassiest, brassiest, up-tempo best.” When Ruth took the lead for “Automatic”, her deeper-than-deep vocals practically leapt off the vinyl, and helped the single go all the way to #5. With the advent of 24-hour-a-day music on television, The Pointer Sisters became one of the first black acts to have their videos played in heavy rotation on MTV. “Jump (for my love)” raced to #3 on the pop charts and “I’m So Excited” hit the Top 10! To date, the song has been played over 2.5 million times on radio. “Neutron Dance” featuring gospel-spiked shouts rose to #6 on the charts and was included in the hit film, Beverly Hills Cop. The success of the album earned the sisters two Grammy Awards and two American Music Awards. Break Out was certified triple-platinum, making it the biggest selling album of The Pointer Sisters’ career. Their next album achieved platinum success and produced the hit single “Dare Me” and another American Music Award. Before the decade was over, the sisters starred in their own TV special on NBC.
Over the years, the group has received many awards and accolades, including a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They’ve recorded sixteen albums, plus a cast album to highlight their 46 week tour of the musical Ain’t Misbehavin’. They were honored to take part in the recording of “We Are The World.”
In recent years, the group has performed with some of the greatest symphony orchestras in the world, including San Francisco, Jacksonville, Atlanta’s Symphony Orchestra and the renowned Boston Pops. Ruth Pointer continues to perform the music of The Pointer Sisters all over the globe with her daughter and granddaughter. www.thepointersisters.com
ABOUT LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT:Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. ABOUT DAY AFTER DAY PRODUCTIONS (DADP):Longtime agent and industry veteran Seth Shomes relaunched Day After Day Productions (DADP) in 2021. Since its relaunch, DADP has achieved impressive recognition. The company received consecutive “Independent Booking Agency Of The Year (Global)” nominations from Pollstar (2024 & 2023). Additionally, founder Seth Shomes was nominated for Pollstar’s prestigious “Bobby Brooks Agent Of The Year” award in 2024. With an incredible trajectory in a short amount of time, DADP has solidified its reputation as a powerhouse in booking a diverse client roster throughout all facets of the live entertainment industry. www.dayafterdaymusic.com
