MAYORS OF LAS VEGAS AND NORTH LAS VEGAS OFFICIALLY PROCLAIM 10/24 THE FAMILY STONE EVERYDAY PEOPLE TOUR DAY HONORING SLY STONE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2025 (LAS VEGAS) – Everyday People in Las Vegas are invited to a tour kick-off event at the Cannery on October 24th from 10:00am-12noon, where they will have an opportunity to meet and take photos with original Sly and the Family Stone founding members Jerry Martini and Greg Errico, along with Sly Stone and Cynthia Robinson’s daughter, Phunne Stone and The Family Stone the official Sly and the Family Stone. “The Everyday People tour’s mission focuses on connecting with people in communities across America to show love and support, and the importance of caring for each other. We dedicate this to Sly Stone and Cynthia Robinson,” said Jerry Martini, whom Sly Stone credits with starting the band in the Questlove documentary “SLY LIVES” available on Hulu.

Mayor of Las North Las Vegas Pamela Goynes-Brown will present the City of North Las Vegas proclamation to Phunne Stone January 24th as Everyday People Day of Service, honoring Sylvester Stewart aka “Sly Stone,” a music genius whose music continues to inspire everyday people to STAND for peace, unity, and equality. The presentation ceremony will include Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis, who will join The Family Stone and OMG Studios in presenting a donation check to local organization “Broadway in the Hood” for their outstanding service to the community in developing youth in music and arts education.

The City of Las Vegas is part of the historic beginnings of Sly and the Family Stone performing its first concert in Las Vegas, NV 58 years ago in 1967. Right after signing with Epic Records, Sly and the Family Stone played a gig at the Pussycat-A-GO-GO, during which time they tightened up their famous sound. During their days off they recorded their debut album, “A Whole New Thing,” at CBS in Los Angeles, which was released on October 1, 1967.

Led by Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member Jerry Martini, The Family Stone has kept the music of Sly and the Family Stone alive on stages around the world and in the hearts of everyday people for the past 25 years. To commemorate 60 years of Sly and the Family Stone, Jerry Martini is planning a major tour that will hit cities across America and around the world.

Formed in San Francisco (1966), Sly and the Family Stone made history as America’s first major multi-racial, multi-gender touring band. Their infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, rock, and psychedelia propelled them to global fame. Fronted by the visionary Sly Stone, the band’s original lineup included his brother Freddie Stone (guitar), sister Rose Stone (keyboards), Jerry Martini (saxophone), Larry Graham (bass), Greg Errico (drums), and the late, great Cynthia Robinson (trumpet).

Affectionately known as “Papa J,” Jerry Martini helped shape the band’s revolutionary sound. “Sly and I formed a lifelong bond when I nudged him into leading the band in 1965,” says Martini. “Our influence helped shift the landscape of popular music in ways that still resonate today.” Carrying the torch forward is powerhouse vocalist Phunne Stone— daughter of Cynthia Robinson and Sly Stone. Her electrifying performances honor her parents’ legacies while forging a bold path of her own. Sly is proud to witness her vocal prowess in performing his music on stage. Today, The Family Stone remains true to its original mission: to uplift and unite. Still multi-racial and multi-gender, the band continues to inspire audiences of all ages to STAND for peace, equality, and everyday people.

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What: The Family Stone Everyday People Day of Service Honoring Sly Stone

When: October 24, 2025, 10am-noon

Where: Cannery Casino & Hotel, 2121 E. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89030

This event is a VIP pre-show experience for 100 concert ticket holders.

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About Jerry Martini

Jerry Martini, aka Papa J is the original founder of Sly & the Family Stone. He is a founding member of the first inter-racial, multi-gender major American Band. He has also performed with countless luminaries including Mike Bloomfield, Carlos Santana, Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, Robert Cray, Willie Lomax, Prince, Graham Central Station, and Van Morrison. He is avid at horn arrangements as well as songwriting including “One With the Sun” on Santana’s “Barbaletta album among others. Through the millennial new year, he, along with Cynthia Robinson and Larry Graham, played with Prince on his 1999/2000 New Year’s Pay Per View special “Rave Un2 the year 2000”.

About Everyday People Tour

The Everyday People Project 2025 will travel to cities across America spreading love and unity through the music of Sly and the Family Stone under the direction of its co-founder and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Jerry Martini. The Everyday People Project spreads love and human kindness through community partners that support music, art and social programs in marginalized communities.