“Decades Rock Live” Award-Winning Concert TV Specials Mark Return With December 16 Preview Of “Decades Rock Live: Chicago & Friends” At FANTRACKS
TWO-HOUR DIRECTOR’S CUT FEATURES THE AWARD-WINNING BAND WITH SPECIAL GUESTS STEVE VAI, CHRIS DAUGHTRY, ROBERT RANDOLPH, ROBIN THICKE, CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM, AND MORE
Having already confirmed the return of “Decades Rock Live,” the show producers of FanTracks today announced the debut of the reboot of the series with the two-hour director’s cut of the “Decades Rock Live: Chicago & Friends” concert film airing Saturday, December 16 as a PPV event at FANTRACKS. The preview includes highlights of the special, along with a couple songs celebrating the holiday season. Watch the trailer here.
Fans who purchase the “Chicago & Friends Concert Film” will have unlimited viewing through the end of the year (it debuts Saturday, December 16 at 3:00 PM, ET and is available until Sunday, December 31). Options include a $2.99 subscription to FanTracks ALLROCK platform gets you “Decades Rock Live: Chicago & Friends” in 4K UHD, plus three months access to their library of classic concert films and prior “Decades” episodes; a $14.99 Pay Per View is also available. HD is available on Mac, PC, Web with 4K on iOS and Android at www.fantracks.com.
"The shows were amazing,” Summers, “Decades” series creator and co-founder of FanTracks, says. “We're very excited to be premiering the Director’s Cut version on our FanTracks Platform.”
"The Decades shows in Atlantic City were truly magical for Chicago,” Chicago’s Robert Lamm says. “This special is at a whole new level for the band. It’s unlike any prior Chicago production ever filmed and we hope it’s something our fans will enjoy for many years to come.”
Recorded this past November at Ovation Hall at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ, the “Decades Rock Live: Chicago & Friends” marks the return of DECADES, the critically acclaimed and award-winning concert TV experience that features legendary bands performing with today's hottest artists.
Producer Barry Summers worked directly with co-producer, Chicago’s Lee Loughnane and each guest artist, choosing the songs and arranging the selections for their participation. Loughnane also acted as music director and managed the post-production audio mix for the Director’s Cut, as he will for all subsequent releases.
“Decades Rock Live: Chicago & Friends” was filmed on a custom-built LED stage set featuring newly produced 3D animated visuals with over 30, 4k cameras; it’s an exclusive Chicago show unlike any other show they’ve ever performed on tour. The band perform their greatest hits with some very special guests, including guitar virtuoso Steve Vai paying tribute to the band’s original lead guitarist, Terry Kath. Other guests include Chris Daughtry, Robert Randolph, Robin Thicke, VoicePlay, Judith Hill and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. The special also celebrates the 55th Anniversary of Chicago's groundbreaking double-Platinum debut album, CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY; the band play songs from the classic album that have not been played since the untimely death of Terry Kath, along with the band's greatest hits. The set will also include “unplugged” versions of some of Chicago’s classic tunes.
Additional details are in motion for a theatrical release, a full film broadcast, and a PBS pledge-drive special all in 2024. More information will be announced in the new year.
