Philip Bailey Vocalist
Absolutely GREAT!!
The MJM experience
Earth Wind and Fire
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison Colorado 9/23/08
I attended the EWF show to specifically see Philip Bailey sing. I had missed the band's shows over the years but made sure to make this one. I have been a fan of EWF since the early '70's. This 11 piece band (The EWF Horns (3), 2 guitarists, Drummer, Bass, Keyboardist and the 3 front singers is one one the tightest bands I have ever seen live and I've seen quite a few.
They started with Boogie Wonderland and cruised through all the hits including: September, Let's Groove, Reasons, Sing a Song, Got to get you into my life, That's the way of the world, Shining Star, After the love has gone among others.
They played a great set which lasted almost 2 hours which included a 2 song encore.
I was able to obtain After show passes and meet one of my favorite singers Philip Bailey and a few of the other members.
Philip was very, very nice to talk to as were all the guys and they accommodated every one, wether it was a photo or autograph.
Michael McDonald opened the show and was also very good.
Here are some photos from the show.
EWF Live
MJM's very poor images
The after show Meet and Greet
MJM with Singer/Percussionist Ralph Johnson
Verdine White
I have met Verdine a few times and I think he seems to have an issue looking into the camera.
MJM with B. David Whitworth - Vocals / Percussion
Earth Wind & Fire 2054 Tour
Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs / Colorado 9-27-2017
My second time seeing the "GREAT" Philip Bailey. EWF did a fantastic set of about two hours on this rainy and cool evening. They play all the classics and a few deep cuts as well.
My Earth Wind & Fire Videos from the show
EWF introductions On your face In the Stone
Setlist: Shining Star Getaway Sing A Song On your Face Serpentine Fire Kalimba Story Evil Got to get you into my Life Can't find Love Keep you head to the Sky / Devotion Video Tribute / Maurice White (RIP 12/19/41-2/4/16) That's the way of the World Shining Star After the Love has Gone Reasons September Boogie Wonderland Let's Groove Fantasy / In the Stone
Here we go EWF Live!
The "GREAT" Philip Bailey
Original Earth Wind & Fire member Ralph Johnson
Original member Verdine White Verdine white / michaeljmcgee.com
Long time Earth Wind & Fire member B. David Whitworth
The three surviving original members
Tribute to Maurice White