The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters Announce Co-Headlining Tour

[Motown Eddie]

Info from UDiscoverMusic.com:

The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters have announced their co-headlining tour entitled “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.

The first tour leg kicks off on July 11 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 30

The Commodores, renowned for chart-toppers like “Brick House,” “Easy,” “Nightshift,” and “Three Times a Lady,” reflected on the announcement. They 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,” added: “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!”

Visit The Commodores’ official website for more information.
The Commodores and Pointer Sisters’ “An Evening of Icons” Tour Dates:
Thu July 11 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^
Thu Jul 25 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater ^
Fri Jul 26 Oxon Hill, MD The Theater at MGM National Harbor ^
Fri Sep 20 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater *
Sat Sep 21 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion *
Thu Oct 03 Tuscaloosa, AL Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater ^
Sat Oct 05 Durant, OK Choctaw Casino ^
Thu Nov 14 Tampa, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ^
Fri Nov 15 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. ^
Sat Nov 30 Primm, NV Star Of The Desert Arena ^#
^ special guests The Spinners
* special guest El DeBarge
# non Live Nation show

[BayouMotownMan]

Last I checked there were only one original Commodore. Ruth Pointer is the only living Pointer Sister performing with her daughter and granddaughter. There are no living Spinners. El DeBarge is the only real deal here.

[daviddesper]

If you liked their music, I would still suggest giving it a try. I saw the [[then current) Spinners about 5 years ago, and although they were younger guys, they put on a great show and delivered the hits quite well. As I reported on here at the time, they were considered the feature act that particular night, with our lovely Martha & the Vandellas as the 30 minute warm-up act, which was of course appalling, but what can you do?

[BayouMotownMan]

If Martha went for that then she needed the money

[marybrewster]

As the Pointers were always a family act, I'd consider this grouping to be legit.

Issa [[daughter of Ruth and Dennis Edwards) has been with the Pointers for over 20 years; almost double Bonnie's tenure in the group.

As mentioned, if you like the music, go and enjoy a trip of nostalgia.

[marybrewster]

If you liked their music, I would still suggest giving it a try. I saw the [[then current) Spinners about 5 years ago, and although they were younger guys, they put on a great show and delivered the hits quite well. As I reported on here at the time, they were considered the feature act that particular night, with our lovely Martha & the Vandellas as the 30 minute warm-up act, which was of course appalling, but what can you do?

Not sure why that'd be appalling. The exposure is much more than what her schedule currently reflects.