War: Why Can't We Be Friends 50th Anniversary Tour
Date: Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Time: 7pm
Venue: Various Locations in Cary, Cary
Price: $49+
Category: Music
With special guests The Family Stone and The Ohio Players. 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 Players, whose high-energy hits made them one of the premier funk acts of the 1970s. Together, these artists represent a powerful legacy of musical diversity, innovation, and unity. Inspired by generations of “unity songs” from artists like The Beatles, Bob Marley, Garth Brooks, Michael Jackson, and Louis Armstrong, this event invites audiences to come together under a shared message of positivity and connection.
