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Auditorio Starlite

Calle Albioni, s/n, 29602, Marbella, Spain

Capacity: 3,000

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Doors open: 22:00

Nile Rodgers biography

“Le Freak, C’est Chic”- lyrics known all around the world and definitive of the effervescent disco era and just one prime example of the influential repertoire that the legendary composer, producer and musician Nile Rodgers (born 19 September 1952) from New York, US, who has built an extraordinary legacy.

Born into a family of musicians, it’s only natural that Rodgers inherent love for music began to develop. At age 15 he picked up the guitar and in no time at all he started backing R&B icons such as Aretha Franklin, Ben E King and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins at the famous Harlem Apollo Theatre, US.

Fast forward to 1976, the prime era of disco and the year that Rodgers alongside Bernard Edwards founded one of the most instrumental disco groups of all time, Chic. Providing hits such as “Everybody Dance”, “Good Times” and of course the iconic classic “Le Freak”, becoming the biggest selling single in Atlantic Records history. In 2014, in conjunction with o2 and Go Think Big, Rodgers reworked the popular track inviting aspiring young music enthusiasts in the UK to get involved with the project providing amazing work experience opportunities. The following year “Le Freak” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Rodgers’ signature Stratocaster alone is worth an estimated £1.3 billion which he used on a number of smash hits for an array of music legends including: Sister Sledge, Debbie Harry, Mick Jagger, Madonna and Michael Jackson- just a few of the artists who feature in his production credits clocking in at over 200 tracks and albums.

With three Grammy Awards under his belt, over 200 million albums sold and his credentials extending over all aspects of the entertainment industry, it’s no wonder Rodgers in held in such revere as he continues to impact the music world collaborating with old school legends as well as contemporary artists such as: Daft Punk, Sam Smith, Pharrell Williams and Avicii. Rodgers’ influence is unstoppable and with an everlasting legacy it will continue impact generations to come.

CHIC biography

CHIC formed back in 1976 by renowned producer and song writer Nile Rogers. The band are 70's disco through and through, however because Nile is a song-writer fanatic, CHIC perform numerous songs which he has written too.

Back in 1976 Disco history and pop history was about to be written. Nile Rogers and bass player for CHIC Bernard Edwards put together a class act, a superb mix of girl and boy performers, to surpass the classical boy or girl band set up and thus created CHIC. CHIC went on to perform disco-dazzling tunes and number one hits throughout their career. There are literally too many to count but the three biggest have to be: "We are Family," "Le Freak," and of course "Good Times." However a personal favourite is "Upside Down" which everyone knows too.

That's the natural beauty of CHIC, it doesn't matter if you weren't born in the 70's, this disco band have influenced generation upon generation, meaning everyone knows their work. Their work is a better version of material from the likes of Erath, Wind and Fire.

And everyone knows Nile's work undoubtedly. He has worked with Madonna producing 'Like a Virgin' sending Madonna into world wide fame, and has also produced work for David Bowie and Duran Duran.

In 2014 CHIC were abducted into the rock n roll hall of fame, finally. That should have been done back in 1976. And it appears 2014 was the rebirth of CHIC as they headlined Bestival for the second consecutive year.

Long live Nile Rogers and CHIC.

Live reviews

Went to see Nile Rodgers and Chic at Iveagh Gardens on 9th July 2015, and was once again blown away by the performance by one of the greatest live acts in the world. Nile treats his concerts as s very personal thing and acknowledges the effort of concert goers and shares his love with us all.
A polished performance from only the best musicians and top quality vocalists. Even they, Kimberly and Folami, give it so much, that it's difficult to imagine that they're doing this day in, day out. Their honey coated vocals accompanied by their beaming smiles, makes everyone feel this concert is especially for them.
Nile is a legend, and doesn't spare himself. Everybody was dance dance dancing, everybody was there, no sign of stage fright and truly deserving of a sell out. Even though he could sell out arenas, I'd encourage anyone to get to see Nile Rodgers and Chic at one of these smaller 3 to 5000 capacity venues to experience the intimate nature of the gig and get to feel connected with someone who lived the 70's New York life, and all that goes with it.

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studi054

Legend- an incredible experience to witness such an incredible master with excellent accompanying musicians as well as the two lovely female singers. Not sure I can do the concert justice with words, but it's quite possibly an experience which will never quite be repeated, due to the fact that it coincided with the release of the new single, and the fact that such a talent played such a small intimate venue. I don't think he's doing it for the money.
Unusually, it actually started with a showing of the new video on stage for that single, and what followed was two hours of non stop acoustic heaven. If you get a chance to get to see them at such a venue in the future, try to get a ticket.

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micimarbh

Dolled up in matching white suits (their mothers must spend a mint on Persil), legendary '70s/'80s funk purveyors Chic take to the stage, beaming, grooving and gyrating, thundering out hits you'll know and love, and hits you'll never knew they'd crafted. Nile Rodgers is a master wordsmith, oozing charisma and stage presence – it's easy to forget he's one of the most technically-gifted guitarists ever. To see him shred, noodle and strum is to witness a true master in action. Hits like “Le Freak (C'est Chic)” will have anyone that can stand (or, in fact anyone who can't) boogie-ing the night away; “Good Times” is the epitome of fun; “Everybody Dance” howls with glorious glee. Arguably the most potent moment of their set is the mega-mash medley of Nile Rodgers-penned ditties. The combination of David Bowie, Madonna, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Daft Punk and Duran Duran belters is a brew too luscious to resist. Keeping your arms down, your legs still and hips stowed will be a tough ordeal indeed. There's a reason that festivals worldwide are still gathering like pigeons over breadcrumbs to book Chic and Rodgers for headline slots or special guest sets. If you have the chance, they are a must-see outfit.

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