вЂњOur mission is to present the most compelling artists of our time and provide access to diverse artistic experiences that educate, connect and inspireвЂ¦ Numerous artists are selected based on their ability to connect with students and our communities outside of the concert hall.вЂќ stated Shepard in an email. There was dancing and clapping in seats, and the lead singer encouraged the audience to get up and move on multiple occasions. The energy at the GMC was electric it was clear that everyone in attendance was excited to be there. The team at the GMC selects artists to perform based on the tastes of students and the community. вЂњWeвЂ™ve seen lower ticket sales than we did pre-pandemic, but weвЂ™re still very happy with the expected turnout for the show,вЂќ wrote Shepherd. There were plenty of food and drink vendors on-site, allowing those outdoors to savor local offerings while enjoying the performance. The lawn and interior hall are connected when the GMC opens up the large back wall, creating the perfect indoor/outdoor situation, and making it safer for those inside with added ventilation. With some concert-goers inside the GMCвЂ™s main hall, and the rest sprawled across the expansive yard right behind the building, sitting on blankets, lawn chairs, and numerous picnic tables, there is something for everyone at the GMC events. They have a history of over 50 years and still bring high energy to the stage and sound as good as ever,вЂќ wrote Jacob Yarrow, Executive Director at the GMC, in an email. You can hear their impact in a lot of new music. вЂњTower of Power is one of the most influential funk/soul bands of all time. With around 2,000 guests in attendance, it was clear that TOPвЂ™s influence stretches well beyond the Bay. вЂњTower of Power are Bay Area funk and soul iconsвЂ¦ They continue to deliver new and exciting music, while also performing their classic hits with the same signature sound they had when they formed in 1968,вЂќ wrote Andy Shepherd, Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications for the GMC. Established in Oakland in 1968, Tower of Power, or TOP, has been at the forefront of the funk and soul music genres for over 50 years. 4 as part of its Summer at the Green series. The Green Music Center hosted the Bay AreaвЂ™s Tower of Power on Saturday, Sept.

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