PALM COAST, Fla. – If you walked into Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center expecting a quiet night of nostalgia, you clearly underestimated the power of horns, harmony, and a whole lot of Chicago spirit.
Brass Transit didn’t just perform—they took over the stage, turning the packed house into a full-blown singalong. From the first song to the final brassy notes, the crowd was on its feet, clapping, swaying, and belting out lyrics like it was 1975 all over again.
Daria and Perry T. summed it up simply—and perfectly, “Fantastic. Fantastic. We lived through this real Chicago. This was unbelievable. It was like we were there watching them all over again, 50 years later. It was so awesome.”
And that was the magic of the night. For longtime fans, it wasn’t just a concert—it was time travel.
Flagler County Commissioner Kim Carney, who attended with her husband, felt it the moment the music started.
“This show was great. I mean, it just brings back so many memories from the ’70s,” she said reminiscing.
“This band was it. This was my first ever concert, when I was like, I don’t know, 15, 16 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. So yeah, it was big time. Great brass, great everything. Great musicians, great vocals,” she said.
The energy was contagious and groups of patrons danced together throughout the night. Delighted, couples left their seats to dance to the iconic “Color My World”.
With spot-on vocals, tight instrumentation, and those iconic horn lines that define the sound of Chicago, Brass Transit delivered a performance that felt both fresh and familiar. Whether you came for the memories or discovered the music for the first time, one thing was certain—you left humming at least one tune.
