Saturday, May 18 at 8PM
Richie Furay will perform classic Poco, Buffalo Springfield, Souther-Hillman-Furay and some new music. Come celebrate Richie’s exclusive 75th birthday concert (one performance only) at SOPAC. His 70th birthday show was also held at SOPAC and included special and surprise guests Rusty Young & George Grantham of POCO along with Mark Volman from The Turtles. This past November, 50th anniversary show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood included surprise guests Timothy, B. Schmit, Randy Meisner, and Peter Asher. So, you just never know who’s going to be attending this milestone concert event.
Presented by Nancy And David Fine Jewels.
VIP $225 tickets include front & center orchestra seats, Pre-Show sit in on soundcheck VIP Meet & Greet with artists, Photo & Autograph opportunity, and Commemorative 75th birthday Signed Poster, and custom VIP custom laminated stage passes.
VIP Pre-Show event starts at 6:30PM
A film documentary is in production on Richie’s personal journey and musical influence on other musicians. Read about the film and watch the preview with narration by iconic producer, director, and screenwriter Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry McGuire, Fast Times At Ridgemont High). RichieFuray.com/film
Buffalo Springfield, POCO & Souther-Hillman-Furay comprise the illustrious musical career of Richie Furay. He is celebrated for pioneering Country-Rock with his unsurpassed soulful voice, powerful songwriting, and hard driving guitar playing.
Furay is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee for his work with BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD, a group he formed with Stephen Stills & Neil Young.
At an Eagles concert in Denver a few years back, head Eagle Glenn Frey pointed Richie Furay out in the audience with the acknowledgement, “If it wasn’t for you, we wouldn’t be here.” High praise indeed.
“Richie still sounds the same as he did in the late sixties – is still as fresh and vibrant today as he was then”. Greg Harris / CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
“Richie’s gift never left the fans or fellows musicians’ hearts. He is still on the short list of guys that true musicians admire and follow, year after year”. Cameron Crowe / American director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and fan.
“Richie Furay was a pioneer of folk-rock, country-rock, and soft-rock in southern California”. Roger McGuinn / The Byrds
“Richie Furay deserves his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His contribution to American music is truly appreciated by his millions of fans”. Graham Nash / Crosby, Stills & Nash
“Let me be crystal clear: Richie Furay is THE VOICE of Country Rock”. Bob Kramer / The Country Music Hall of Fame Museum