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Even though they are busy with a number of tour dates this summer Earth, Wind & Fire is looking forward to recording their next album this fall.
According Billboard, the iconic group that is currently on tour through late September is planning to be ready for the studio in October. "We're writing," says frontman Phillip Bailey, "and we're gonna write with some of these writer-producer guys, and then make it happen."
The project which will be the group's first since 2004's Illumination is set for release in mid-2009 featuring a CD of new material, a live CD and a concert DVD.
Following in the footsteps of groups such as the Eagles and Journey Earth, Wind and Fire is likely to release the new project exclusively through a major retailer such as Walmart or Target.
"Management has done this twice with (the Eagles and Journey, both via Wal-Mart) and they've expressed interest in doing this with Earth, Wind & Fire," Bailey says. "That's the new thing today, so we're taking a template out of that whole thing. We have a history and a catalog and everything, so you don't have to 'break' us. We're still viable. Now, they're able to make really good deals and make more money for the acts, so it's a pretty good day for us old guys."
Earth, Wind & Fire - "Beyond The Elements" tour dates:
June 2008
6, 7 - Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Hilton
10 - Temecula, CA - Pechanga Casino
13, 14 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Casino
15 - Stockton, CA - Bob Hope Theater
17 - Santa Rosa, CA - Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
19 - Santa Inez, CA - Chumash Casino
20 - San Diego, CA - County Fair
22 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
24 - Livermore, CA - Wente Vineyards
26 - Jacksonville, OR - Britt Pavilion
27 - Ridgefield, WA - Clark County Amphitheater
28 - Woodinville, WA - Chateau Ste. Michelle
July 2008
6 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest
9 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Theatre
11 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre
12 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
14 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
16 - Vienna, VA - Wolftrap
19 - Memphis, TN - Botanical Gardens
20 - Greenville, TN - Niswonger Performing Arts Center
23 - Toledo, OH - Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
25 - Cincinnati, OH - Paul Brown Stadium
26 - Cleveland, OH - Plain Dealer Pavilion
27 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Amphitheater
29 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater
30 - Binghamton, NY - Anderson Center for the Arts
August 2008
1 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
2 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Resort Hotel & Casino
5 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
6 - Bethlehem, PA - Musikfest
8. 9 - Orilia, Ontario - Casino Rama
September 2008
28 - Huntsville, AL - Big Spring Jam
