Urban Classic: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire, 9 January | Event in Minneapolis | AllEvents

Urban Classic: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire

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Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm

1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

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Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm (CST)

1010 Nicollet Mall, Minnesota 55403

1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2403, United States

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Urban Classic: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire
Join Minneapolis’ own Urban Classic, led by Michael Bland, for a concert/show dedicated to the music of Earth, Wind & Fire. Prepare to groove as this powerhouse band, featuring a horn section, delivers a high-energy performance of the legendary Earth Wind and Fire funk, soul, and R&B hits. Michael Bland and his band will deliver a powerful and electrifying performance of the EWF major hits. This is a powerhouse performance you won’t want to miss.

Drummer Michael Bland is best known for his work with Prince and the New Power Generation. Starting in 1989, he was a member of NPG. Also, Bland played with Prince live and on albums for seven years. In 2010, Bland became a member of Nick Jonas & the Administration, a side project of Nick Jonas (Jonas Brothers). Furthermore, Bland worked with Vulfpeck, playing drums on the 2017 single “Hero Town”. Additionally, he has recorded with Cory Wong several times. Bland is also a member of Soul Asylum.

Michael Bland, Musical Director and drums (NPG/Soul Asylum)
Bobby Gonzales, guitar (EWF/The Time/Sheila E)
G Sharp, vocals (Maserati)
Ashley Commodore, vocals (Stokley)
Jay Bee, vocals (The Routine)
Bill Brown, keyboards (Jonny Lang)
Ron Long, bass (Purple Experience)
Scott Agster, trombone
Riley Helgeson, trumpet
Josh May, trumpet
John Bertsch, saxophone

JAN 9 • 7PM
Tickets>> https://bit.ly/43Zruwq


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Urban Classic: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire, 9 January | Event in Minneapolis | AllEvents
Urban Classic: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire
Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm