Why Can't we be friends 50th Anniversary Tour

A powerful night of music, unity, and celebration is coming to Cary as the legendary band WAR takes the stage at Koka Booth Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 29.  Presented by Rhythms Live, this special event honors the 50th anniversary of WAR’s iconic anthem “Why Can’t We Be Friends”—a timeless call for unity that resonates just as strongly today as it did five decades ago. Known for blending funk, rock, jazz, Latin, soul, and reggae, WAR defined an era with 12 Top 20 hits and the groundbreaking 1973 album “The World Is a Ghetto,” the best-selling album of its year. This one-of-a-kind evening brings together a lineup rooted in the spirit of togetherness and musical innovation. Joining WAR is The Family Stone, featuring founding member Jerry Martini. As a co-founder of Sly & the Family Stone, Martini helped shape one of the most influential and diverse bands in music history. Rounding out the bill are the legendary Ohio…