Soul legends The Spinners to play at Hemmens

The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin welcomes one of soul music's greatest treasure, The Spinners, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $80 for Golden Circle, $60 for main floor, and $45 for balcony. Orders will be taken via phone on the 24-hour charge-it line at (847) 931-5900, online at www.hemmens.org, or through the box office located in the Hemmens lobby at 45 Symphony Way.

"The Spinners," released in 1973, was not only a bold statement of a new beginning for the group, it became one of the most important soul albums ever. Boasting four top 10 hits - "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love," "One of a Kind" and "Ghetto Child," the disc immediately moved The Spinners to the upper echelon of soul music and established the Philadelphia Sound as the definitive sound of the early 1970s. The Spinners, among others, shifted the soul music world's attention from Detroit to Philadelphia, and kept it there for most of the decade. The Spinners have left a legacy of wonderful music in their more than 40 years together. Their terrific harmonies and stage presence have made them one of soul music's greatest treasures.

The Spinners concert is sponsored in part by Radio Station 94.7 True Oldies.

For details on dining in downtown Elgin before or after the show go to www.downtownelgin.com.

The Hemmens continues the season lineup with the Glenn Miller Orchestra on Sunday, March 1; Barrage on Saturday, March 14; Roger McGuinn on Saturday, March 21; and One Night of Queen Saturday on March 28.

Visit the Hemmens Cultural Center Web site at www.hemmens.org for times and ticket prices. Ticket orders for three or four shows will receive a 10 percent discount and ticket orders for five or more shows will receive a 15 percent discount. Discounts are not applicable for online orders.