Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang bring five decades of funk, soul and R&B to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls on August 29, 2026. Formed in late-60s Jersey City around bassist Robert “Kool” Bell and his brother, saxophonist Ronald Bell, the group first carved an instrumental jazz-funk sound before shifting, with singer James “J.T.” Taylor and producer Eumir Deodato, toward more vocal-led R&B at the turn of the 80s. The show threads these chapters together: tight horn lines, springy guitar riffs and basslines built for movement, then the smoother colors of their ballads.

On the setlist, expect staples that have fueled parties and samples for years: Jungle Boogie, Hollywood Swinging, Ladies’ Night, Celebration, Get Down On It, Cherish, along with later cuts from albums like Emergency and more recent releases. Today the lineup pivots around Robert “Kool” Bell, keeping arrangements lean and stage-focused while letting the ensemble stretch where it counts. A live tour through a catalogue that runs from street-level funk to polished 80s anthems, delivered with brass and rhythm section bite.