Average White Band

Average White Band with opening act Slam Band and Sam at Hartwood Acres, North Hills

AWB are widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. Though perhaps best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit 'Pick Up the Pieces' the band's strength actually lay in their consistently accomplished song-writing, stretching across several gold selling albums and multi- grammy nominations for the legendary Atlantic Records.

The current lineup of the band, with noted US musicians alongside founding members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre.

Slam Band and Sam

Cliff Lyons -- Alto sax, keyboards, vocals; Rob Aries -- Keyboard, bass;  Onnie McIntrye -- Guitar, vocals; Brent Carter -- Lead vocals; Alan Gorrie -- Lead vocals, bass, guitar; Rocky Bryant -- Drums;  Fred "Freddy V" Vigdor -- Tenor Sax, keyboards,vocals       

Opening act is Slam Band Sam, the Pittsburgh-based six-piece is made up of Adam Vasko, Anthony Bello, Mark Jackovic, Mark Ondrey, Nick Bello, and Dave Carrera – six musicians with a vast and storied musical background. Fusing together elements of rock, jazz, and funk.