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Vocalist, songwriter, composer, educator, and Spiegeltent favorite Martha Redbone returns to Bard with her “brilliant collision of cultures” (The New Yorker)—indigenous soul, blues, and down-home American roots music, all performed by “some of New York’s finest jazz and blues musicians and Redbone’s own stirring voice and commanding presence” (The Wall Street Journal).

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Martha Redbone

Fisher Center at Bard

### Event Description: Average White Band at Arcada Theatre

**Event:** Average White Band - Live Performance  
**Date:** October 6, 2024  
**Time:** 3:00 PM  
**Location:** Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174  
**Categories:** Funk, Rhythm & Blues, Soul

**Description:**
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with the legendary Average White Band (AWB) at the historic Arcada Theatre. Widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music, AWB is known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit "Pick Up the Pieces" and a repertoire of consistently accomplished songwriting. Influenced by R&B greats like Marvin Gaye, James Brown, and Donny Hathaway, AWB has developed a unique and authentic sound that continues to captivate audiences across generations.

**Band Lineup:**
- **Alan Gorrie:** Lead vocals, bass, guitar (Founding Member)
- **Onnie McIntyre:** Guitar, vocals (Founding Member)
- **Cliff Lyons:** Alto sax, keyboards, vocals
- **Rob Aries:** Keyboard, bass
- **Brent Carter:** Lead vocals
- **Rocky Bryant:** Drums
- **Fred "Freddy V" Vigdor:** Tenor sax, keyboards, vocals

The current lineup, featuring noted US musicians alongside founding members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre, continues to deliver the band's trademark sound with remarkable energy and authenticity. Expect a mix of AWB classics and re-workings of other timeless hits, making this a must-see event for music lovers of all ages.

**Tickets:**
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Average White Band

Arcada Theatre

Regarded as one of the top Soul, R& B, and jazz-Funk groups, and first known for the timeless instrumental hit Pick Up the Pieces, the band's future would lie in its diverse songwriting and unique approach to rhythm & blues. With multiple gold & platinum albums and three Grammy nominations on the legendary Atlantic label, they were the first Brits to simultaneously top the US Top 100 Singles, Albums and R&B charts, before going on to similar UK and international honors.

Drummer

Rocky Bryant

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Jul 12, 2025

Martha Redbone · Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College

Oct 6, 2024

Average White Band · Arcada Theatre

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