The Original Blues Brothers Band at wROCK for Freedom: blues in the former bus depot

The legendary THE “ORIGINAL” BLUES BROTHERS BAND will headline wROCK for Freedom 2014, held, as has become traditional, at the Bus Depot on ul. Grabiszyńska, the place where Wrocław's “Solidarity” was born in August 1980.

We will sing generation-spanning hits “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love” and “Sweet Home Chicago” together on Saturday 30 August. Alongside “Blues Brothers”, tireless blues champion Irek Dudek will appear as Shakin’Dudi, with other Polish rock bands to be announced soon.

Wrocław’s wROCK for Freedom has become one of Poland’s most important events closing the summer outdoor concert season. Its stars consistently guarantee packed audiences and a great time.

A promotional allocation of tickets goes on sale at just 35 PLN for standing places and 55 PLN for seats!

Buy your tickets soon: the promotional offer is valid only until 15 June, after which prices will rise!

*** THE “ORIGINAL” BLUES BROTHERS BAND BIO ***

The band presents a magical, breathtaking blend of blues, gospel and soul.

THE “ORIGINAL” BLUES BROTHERS BAND performs with the following line-up:

Steve “The Colonel” Cropper - guitar; Lou “Blue Lou” Marini - saxophone; Leon “The Lion” Pendarvis - keyboards; “Smokin” John Tropea - guitar; Eric “The Red” Udel - bass; Lee “Funkeytime” Finkelstein - drums; Larry “Trombonius Maximus” Farrell - trombone; Steve “Catfish” Howard - trumpet; Bobby “Sweet Soul” Harden - vocals; Rob “The Honeydripper” Paparozzi - vocals, harmonica; Tommy “Pipes” Mcdonnell - vocals.

Steve “Colonel” Cropper — the world's best-known soul guitarist, an original Blues Brothers member and a major figure in 1960s soul. In the 1980s, he restored the popularity of the classic Stax sound when actors John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd recruited him for Blues Brothers.

Lou “Blue Lou” Marini is one of the most sought-after session musicians on clarinet, horn, saxophone and flute. He was a member of the original Blues Brothers line-up.

Leon “The Lion” Pendarvis is a modest musical genius, bandleader, arranger, composer and extraordinary keyboard player. He has performed, composed, written and recorded with virtually everyone in the music industry. A member of the original Blues Brothers line-up.

‘Smokin’ John Tropea is a guitarist with extensive experience in rock, pop and jazz. As both composer and performer, Tropea has worked with major artists from around the world.

Eric “Red” Udel, a dynamic performer whose looks match his incredible talent, has become a wonderful musician.

Lee “Funkytime” Finkelstein is a sought-after New York drummer who currently plays with The Original Blues Brothers.

Larry “Trombonius Maximus” Farrell is a colourful musical figure. One of New York’s finest horn players, he is in great demand, widely admired and respected.

Steve “Catfish” Howard joins The Blues Brothers Band with a rich cultural and musical background straight from New Orleans, following numerous performances and travels with acts including Dr. John and Paul McCartney's band Wings.

Bobby ‘Sweet Soul’ Harden is a soul musician from New York. A highly acclaimed soul singer, he captivates audiences around the world with his voice. He fronts the world-famous Original Blues Brothers Band.

Rob “The Honeydripper” Paparozzi is a Grammy-nominated American harmonica player and singer from New Jersey. He is a former member of The “Original” Blues Brothers Band.

Tommy “Pipes” McDonnell… — “an Irish tenor gone bad!”… Dan Aykroyd. Tommy is known for recordings and performances with The “Original” Blues Brothers Band. He was the lead vocalist in “Blues Brothers 2000”, starring Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, Blue Lou Marini, Alan “Mr.Fabulous” Rubin, Steve Cropper, Matt Guitar Murphy, Duck Dunne, Paul Schaffer and Eddie Floyd.