Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Entertainment Guide. Not a box office or venue.
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Aug
07
Aug
07
Ravinia Pavilion
It’s summer and if you’re a huge music fan, you know what that means.
The nationwide famous festival Ravinia is back with a great new lineup and on August the 7th they are hosting the magnificent Earth, Wind, and Fire at Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park, Illinois.
The legendary R&B and Jazz group will take on the stage and is expected to perform their number 1 hit singles ‘September.’ ‘Getaway,’ and ‘Shining Star.’ With 21 studio albums and six decades of being in the show business, you know this going to be a magical show filled with pure disco and funk energy.
Ravinia’s mission to make music accessible has gifted many the chance to witness great live music as well as the opportunity to learn. The event’s 2025 lineup is a testament to their craft, legacy, and passion for music.
Get your tickets now to a truly unique live experience.
Summer is back and so is the nation’s favorite music festival. Ravinia’s summer 2025 consists of a lineup fit for legends and on August 7th, a very special funk group will be taking on The Pavilion stage.
Earth, Wind and Fire.
That’s right! The world famos R&B, Disco and Jazz group will be playing live as part of Ravinia’s summer 2025 lineup.
Formed in 1969, Earth, Wind, and Fire is an American band from Chicago formed by former lead bandleader, songwriter and percussionist Maurice White. The band’s music genres expand across R&B, Jazz, Funk, Disco, Pop, Afro-pop and Latin. To the fans, mostly known to be the Funk legends. The band’s initial name was Salty Peppers, however, after getting signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1970 Maurice White used his astrological sign of Sagittarius to form a new name. Legend has it that the Zodiact possesses a “primary elemental quality of fire and seasonal qualities of earth and air” and from the ashes EWF was born as the band’s new official name. In the duration of the band’s six decade long career, they have produced an impressive 21 studio albums and released 62 singles. The band’s vast discography includes six Grammy Awards, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a BET Lifetime Achievement, a NARAS Signature Governor's Award, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2012 Congressional Horizon Award to name a few.
Ravinia has come a long way from its opening in 1904 as an amusement park with a music pavilion. Now, the name is associated with the best of the music and the mission to make it accessible for all. As a not-for-profit organization, they believe in the power of shared and live music to inspire the world. To better fulfil this goal, they have also set up a music learning platform called Reach Teach Play to engage the community with educational programs. Ravinia’s reputable image and name are reflected in its long list of artists that have taken part in the festival, such as Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Bob Dylon, 50 Cent and Dolly Parton to name a few.
Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park, Illinois, , US