2021 marks Exile’s 58th year as America’s longest running band.
On September 30, 1978, the award-winning band who had initially set out to play small clubs in Richmond, Kentucky back in 1963, skyrocketed to world-wide fame with their multi-week chart-topper “Kiss You All Over.” In fact, it made Billboard’s year-end Hot 100 Singles of 1978 (Top 5) and later placed in Billboard’s The 50 Sexiest Songs of All Time (Top 10) category. The iconic song has been showcased in feature films such as “Happy Gilmore,” “Employee of the Month,” “Zookeeper, “Wildhogs,” and is played in it’s entirety at the end of the 7th episode of “Mindhunter” currently available as a Netflix original.
In the early 1980’s, Exile began to focus on country music. During their run on the country charts, Exile had 10 number one singles including “I Don’t Want To Be A Memory,” “Give Me One More Chance” and “She’s A Miracle.” The band wrote their own songs, played on all their recordings and also proved to be prolific songwriters composing hits for other artists such as Alabama, Restless Heart, Engelbert Humperdinck, Huey Lewis, Diamond Rio, Janie Fricke and many more. During this country phase of their career, Exile received 11 nominations including Vocal Group of The Year and Best Instrumental Performance for the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards.
The 5 original Exile members re-formed in 2008 with J.P. Pennington, Les Taylor, Sonny LeMaire, Marlon Hargis and Steve Goetzman. The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame members continue to perform for legions of fans and have appeared over 100 times on the world famous Grand Ole Opry.
Exile recently released their latest project “Hits” and the album contains eleven #1 songs spanning three decades, along with four additional Top Ten hits. This ultimate crossover band has sold over 8 million records worldwide, with three Gold albums. Exile has lasted longer than most marriages.
Special guest opener is Lubbock legend Kenny Maines!
Tickets:
Reserved floor, first 5 rows (A-E)..................……......$49
Remainder of floor (rows F-M and ADA).....……....$45
Reserved balcony seating..............................……......$35
Limited balcony box (includes concessions)......$80