Article originally published by John Katsilometes Las Vegas Review-Journal NEON
September 24, 2025 - 5:45 pm
September 24, 2025 - 5:45 pm
The Raiders need some big hits Sunday, and the stars of Earth, Wind & Fire are suiting up.
The legendary funk/R&B/soul/disco band is playing the halftime show at Allegiant Stadium as the Silver and Black face the Bears. In their first such NFL performance, EWF will unleash “Boogie Wonderland,” “Groove Tonight,” and “September.” We can’t yet say if the lyric will be changed to, “Do you remember, the 28th night of September.”
Vocalist Philip Bailey, bassist Verdine White and percussionist-vocalist Ralph Johnson will perform with the 15-piece David Perrico and the Raiders House Band.
EWF returns to The Venetian Theatre for nine shows Oct. 10-25, the latest in their ongoing, recurring engagement at the venue. The band also performed “A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September” on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday night, a show originating from the Hollywood Bowl.
Stevie Wonder, the Jonas Brothers, Jon Batiste and Janelle Monáe were among the stars featured. The show celebrated the 50th anniversary of EWF’s performance at the famed venue, with the band performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The show is still streaming on the Paramount+ app.
Las Vegas native and touring performer Stephani Parker will sing the national anthem. It is her second performance after her rendition prior to last season’s game against the Jaguars. Mariachi Nuestras Raices will perform in the pregame party. Ex-Raider linebacker, Jerry Robinson, active in many facets of the community, will light the Al Davis Memorial Torch.
Kickoff is 1:25, arrive about 45 minutes early to catch the show.
The legendary funk/R&B/soul/disco band is playing the halftime show at Allegiant Stadium as the Silver and Black face the Bears. In their first such NFL performance, EWF will unleash “Boogie Wonderland,” “Groove Tonight,” and “September.” We can’t yet say if the lyric will be changed to, “Do you remember, the 28th night of September.”
Vocalist Philip Bailey, bassist Verdine White and percussionist-vocalist Ralph Johnson will perform with the 15-piece David Perrico and the Raiders House Band.
EWF returns to The Venetian Theatre for nine shows Oct. 10-25, the latest in their ongoing, recurring engagement at the venue. The band also performed “A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September” on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday night, a show originating from the Hollywood Bowl.
Stevie Wonder, the Jonas Brothers, Jon Batiste and Janelle Monáe were among the stars featured. The show celebrated the 50th anniversary of EWF’s performance at the famed venue, with the band performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The show is still streaming on the Paramount+ app.
Las Vegas native and touring performer Stephani Parker will sing the national anthem. It is her second performance after her rendition prior to last season’s game against the Jaguars. Mariachi Nuestras Raices will perform in the pregame party. Ex-Raider linebacker, Jerry Robinson, active in many facets of the community, will light the Al Davis Memorial Torch.
Kickoff is 1:25, arrive about 45 minutes early to catch the show.
