cngwms Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I just received an e-mail from Jam Productions, stating that Sly and the Family Stone will be playing the Vic Theatre in Chicago on May 3rd. Does anyone know about them touring with Sly? Is he stable? Would he show up? Has anyone seen them in concert in the last year? I love their music and see Sly as being a hugely influential musician but, would hate to spend 70 bucks and see what would amount to a cover band play their songs. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hard to say for sure, but the fact that they're including Sly's name suggests that he'll be there. Other tours without Sly have gone by names like The Family Stone and The Original Family Stone. According to Wikipedia, Sly did make some brief appearances with The Family Stone in Europe last July. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 But will he actually make it to the stage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 But will he actually make it to the stage? They played a handful on NYC shows this year where he was on the stage...supposedley at least for an hour a show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 he's not touring, they are only doing 4 shows, Chicago, Minneapolis, and not sure the other 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Saw them at BB King's in NYC last fall... many folks said other shows were hit-and-miss, with Sly on the stage for a song, then off for 2, then on for 1, etc... but he was in fantastic form at the show we were lucky enough to see, hitting the notes, totally on his game. I feel blessed for having been there. The risk-to-reward ratio is high with seeing them, but if Sly comes through, it's incredibly worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Does anyone know how many members of the original band will be on this tour? I spoke with someone last night who was at one of those NYC gigs, and he said that while Sly was fried, the band was solid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Sly, Cynthia, & Jerry. Rose's daughter is on the gig too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Cool, thank you. I'm still not sure it's worth $70... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Don't know if I'd spend the dough to see "No Show" Stone, as he was dubbed in the '70's. I did see some clips from BB Kings and he did sound good, but he is definitely flaky. Too bad, one of the great bands of all-time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Don't know if I'd spend the dough to see "No Show" Stone, as he was dubbed in the '70's. I did see some clips from BB Kings and he did sound good, but he is definitely flaky. Too bad, one of the great bands of all-time. Yeah, although I'd love to see them I think this is a bit of a scam to help Sly get some more money for nose candy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 This sounds terrible.... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'd pay $70 to see Sly perform. Too bad they're not playing around here. Can't make it to the Chicago show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'd pay $70 to see Sly perform. Too bad they're not playing around here. Can't make it to the Chicago show.If you haven't got them already, there is a box set of all the original albums ('68 - '73) out there for less than $70. A good deal imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
optical_study Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 saw him in new york twice in december.go to this show.he was on stage for 45 minutes one show, 2 hours the next.when he is on, he is so on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I was at the 2-hour show... bliss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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