An evening event that lights the stars of the funk, soul and great American music. Saturday 9 August at 9 pm, the Villa Dante in Messina hosts one of the most anticipated events of the summer: “Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay”, the musical project that celebrates and proposes in an authentic key the overwhelming energy of the famous US group. Founded and directed by the historian guitarist at McKay-author, producer and co-creator of masterpieces such as Boogie Wonderland and September-Earth, Wind & Fire Experience reports the original sound that made entire generations dance. With over 90 million records sold, six Grammy Awards, twelve nominations to the American Music Awards, and a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Earth, Wind & Fire represent one of the most influential formations in the history of world music.
The current band – composed of a stellar cast of extraordinary musicians and vocalists – brings the true essence of the American funk on tour. On the stage of Messina there will be the rumors of Tim Owens, Devere Duckett and Claude Woods, together with the historic guitarist Gregory Moore, former member of the Earth, Wind & Fire. Although at McKay it is not always present live for health reasons, each show is treated and directed according to its original musical vision. Born in the 90s as “La Allstars” and then became “Al McKay Allstars”, the band crossed the continents by collecting applause everywhere, thanks to a repertoire that ranges between R&B, soul, disco and funk in pure 70s and 80s style, with arrangements with attention to the smallest details and an energy that conquers public and criticism. An unmissable opportunity to relive live the great successes of the Earth, Wind & Fire, between fiery grooves, extraordinary voices and a sound that made history.