Chicago, Earth, Wind, and Fire to play Youngstown Amp

If you've been waiting to hear what acts will be playing Youngstown's soon to be opened outdoor venue, the wait is over.

Promoter JAC Live announced on Monday that concerts have been booked at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre with Earth, Wind, and Fire, Chicago, Michael Stanley and the Resonators, Donny Iris and the Cruisers, and the Youngstown Symphony featuring the music of Queen.

Tickets for all four shows go on sale at 10 am Friday online at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or at the Covelli Centre Box Office.

Saturday, June 15 - Michael Stanley and the Resonators with Donnie Iris and the Cruisers.

Michael Stanley's career has spanned over 30 years including over 30 record releases and hundreds of concerts.

The Michael Stanley Band recorded several Top 20 and Top 30 hits, including “He Can’t Love You” and “My Town.” The Michael Stanley Band, set an attendance record of four sold-out performances at Blossom Music Center, 74,404, that still stands today.

Considered to be the best screamer in rock and roll, Donnie Iris was a member of the Jaggerz and earned a gold record for writing and singing the No. 1 song “The Rapper.” In 1978, Donnie was asked to join “Wild Cherry” (“Play That Funky Music, White Boy”) in the group’s waning days. In 1979 Donnie Iris & The Cruisers were born

Friday, June 28 - Chicago

Chicago, came in at #4, the highest charting American band in the chart’s history, in Billboard Magazine's recent Top Bands And Duos. And Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Chicago was inducted into the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Chicago's first album, Chicago Transit Authority, was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 2014, and the band performed on the Grammy stage for the first time that year.

Robert Lamm and James Pankow wrote mega-hits such as, "25 or 6 to 4," "Saturday In The

Park," "Feelin' Stronger Every Day," "Make Me Smile," and many others.

Other Chicago hits include:

Make Me Smile Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

Beginnings Questions 67 and 68

Happy Man (I've Been) Searchin' So Long

Just You 'N' Me Feelin' Stronger Every Day

If You Leave Me Now Hard To Say I'm Sorry

Look Away Wake Up Sunshine

Hard Habit To Break Baby What A Big Surprise

Colour My World Another Rainy Day In New York City

I'm A Man You're The Inspiration

Friday, July 5 – Earth, Wind and Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire has sold out concerts all around the globe, scored eight number one hits and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. They have since released 23 albums, eight of which have gone Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artist of all time. They have also won nine Grammy Awards, including one for Lifetime Achievement. In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Hits include “Let’s Groove”, “September”, and “Reasons,”.

Saturday, August 10 – The Music of Queen performed by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra

The Music of Queen with The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra - August 10

Bridging the gulf between rock n’ roll and classical music, conductor/arranger Brent Havens takes the podium to present Windborne's newest show, The Music of Queen, a program he scored to extend the listening experience of Queen's tunes. Performed by an orchestra and amplified with a full rock band and vocals, Havens and his ensemble capture Queen's sound while presenting some familiar and lots of new musical colors.

Delivering a fabulous rendition of Freddie Mercury's vocals is Las Vegas star Brody Dolyniuk.