Guardian Music — Take a breath of that brisk fresh air and inhale your top songs of autumnal wistfulness – and its oppositeSeptember marks the end of the summer, the start of the school term, and a definite return to "normality" after the craziness of the summer. F... more info

ContactMusic — Former Ub40 frontman Ali Campbell once performed a private gig with a backing band - without realising they were members of funk legends Earth, Wind & Fire. The Red, Red Wine singer was booked as the entertainment at a wedding reception on a luxury y... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — OneRepublic, “iCarly’s” Miranda Cosgrove, Salt-N-Pepa and Earth, Wind & Fire are among the headliners tapped for the L.A. County Fair’s End of Summer Concert Series. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Colin Kerrigan Earth, Wind & Fire help Philly celebrate Independence Day A little after 1 p.m., the Parkway was already jammed with people who had come from near and far for the Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia... more info

Guardian Music — This Paris duo started out as session musicians for Air and Phoenix – and it shows in their brilliant, buoyant melodiesHometown: Paris.The lineup: Pierre Leroux and Victor Le Masne.The background: Who have been your new artists of the year so far? ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Roots at Prospect Park in 2010 (more by David Andrako) Although musical options in NYC are limited on the 4th of July, you could head to Philly for the Philly Fourth of July Jam. This year's show, which is... more info

Detroit Free Press — Earth, Wind & Fire: "Boogie Wonderland," "Shining Star" and a host of other funk-pop classics adorn the two-hour set list from this versatile veteran band. 7:30 p.m., DTE Energy Music Theatre, I-75 at exit 89, Clarkston. 248-377-0100. $12-$56.50. more info

Detroit Free Press — The Deanna Bogart Band at the Ark Elvis Costello and the Imposters at Royal Oak Music Theatre Guitar Shorty at the Ark Pauly Shore at Andiamo Novi Theatre Earth, Wind & Fire at DTE Energy Music Theatre more info

Metalsucks — Every once in a while, I listen to, and enjoy, non-metal music. Currently, I’m being treated to the dulcet tones of The Best of Earth, Wind, and Fire, as my gentleman friend is attending their show soon and rubbing it in my face that I won’t be a... more info

Topix — Earth, Wind & Fire may have been making hits for 40 years, but as they gear up to celebrate that milestone, probably the first thing that strikes you when seeing them play live is the sheer joy they continue to take in their music. more info