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The Average White Band

Average rating:

4.5

27 of 28(96%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

The Average White Band Fan Reviews - Ticketmaster

5 / 5

If you like funk, these guys are it

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Thu, Oct 1, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Cut the cake is just so damn funky. It sounded great. @

Setlist: In no particular order. Classics that I remember cut the cake, pick up the pieces, maceo @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 10/25/2009

by funkifize

Location: Seattle

Great show. Jazz Alley is a small venue so there really isn't a bad seat. They played their old favs along with some of their newer stuff. I see them everytime they come to seattle and I'm never disappointed. They move around on instruments too, which I didn't expect the first time I saw them.

Had a drum solo in the show as well which really highlighted how good the drummer is.

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Thu, Oct 1, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Cut the cake is just so damn funky. It sounded great. @

Setlist: In no particular order. Classics that I remember cut the cake, pick up the pieces, maceo @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 2 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

AWB was cranking out the Funk like no tomorrow!!

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Sat, Oct 3, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The entire night until they stopped playing and we had to leave. @

Posted 10/04/2009

by Frankenankle

Location: Seattle

Awesome is all I can say. The cross talent in this current line-up is unbelievable.

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Sat, Oct 3, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The entire night until they stopped playing and we had to leave. @

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Review 3 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

Funktified

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Fri, Oct 2, 2009 @

Posted 10/03/2009

by Subguy

Location: Poulsbo Washington

The Average White Band was as impressive and dynamic as when I first saw them in 1977. They only get better with time. Jazz Alley is the premier showcase for the best of the best in the Pacific Northwest.

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Fri, Oct 2, 2009 @

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Review 4 for The Average White Band

4 / 5

Average White Band not so Average

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Thu, Oct 1, 2009 @

Posted 10/02/2009

by hgerrard

Dont let the fact these guys haven't had a hit in some time discourage you from seeing them. They are a SUPER TIGHT band with stand out musicianship. Alan Gorrie is one of the best funk bass players, (heavily influenced by James Jamerson) and singers in any band. These players have honed their craft and together they are incredible and highly entertaining. You will recognize most of their songs but most importantly you won't be able to sit still. Jazz Alley is a super-cool venue to see any group and AWB was a stand out!

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Thu, Oct 1, 2009 @

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Review 5 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

AWB still rockin' after all these years

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Thu, Oct 1, 2009 @

Posted 10/02/2009

by musicmom49

Amazing show - exceeded my expectations. I brought my old AWB record album and my son got two of the original band members to autograph it! Pick Up The Pieces was my son's favorite song when he was about 2, so it was a memorable concert for him too.

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

,WA @

- Thu, Oct 1, 2009 @

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Review 6 for The Average White Band

3 / 5

the average average white band

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: "Work to do @

Setlist: The mixing was horrible . could not hear lead guitar. Drums way to loud. @

Posted 10/01/2009

by enorsmith

Location: Aladdin - Great venue

I know it hard to remain as agroup over a number of years, but it's not fair to the fans when they expect to see aheadline band, who not only don't have the same personel, and can't play all the song that the band is known for. It was a great opportunity for a
once outstanding band to return to the vocals and soun d that made them famous.
We as fans need to know when the presonel changes. The Band that perform is not the same band that you even have on their picture, on this web site. I like the Band, they did the best with what they had. too bad it fell short compared to the Average White Band we know and love.

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: "Work to do @

Setlist: The mixing was horrible . could not hear lead guitar. Drums way to loud. @

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Review 7 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

AWB has it all!

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When the drummer did his solo and threw him a drum stick. We just about died!! @

Opening act(s): These guys were great. I think the rapping was too much. The songs were great then rap would start and it blew everything for me. They have talent though! @

Posted 10/01/2009

by Nico47

Location: Portland

We danced all night! This band was so tight. I couldn't believe the sax player, the drummer and all of them really, we had a BLAST!!
we bought their live cd and plan on jammin' with it tonight.
GREAT SHOW!
nico

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When the drummer did his solo and threw him a drum stick. We just about died!! @

Opening act(s): These guys were great. I think the rapping was too much. The songs were great then rap would start and it blew everything for me. They have talent though! @

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Review 8 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

AWB at their best

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Posted 10/01/2009

by eawcmt

The show was simply amazing, one unforgettable evening! A must see!!!!

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

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Review 9 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

AWB Rocked It

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Posted 10/01/2009

by drewpdx

Location: Porland

Super show at a great venue

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

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Review 10 for The Average White Band

4 / 5

AWB nailed it!

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: drum solo @

Setlist: Complete and well distributed @

Opening act(s): missed it, heard they were decent @

Posted 10/01/2009

by jamaster123

Location: Alladin theater Portland OR

The only possible negative was the absence of a larger horn section, they had "only' (LOL) their sax god working his magic. That dude is one of the best I've ever heard and shurely the best I've seen live. Other than that, the whole show pretty much kicked ass stem to stern! These guys are the personification of rhythm & blues. They played everything in their repituar and more. There was an adult version of a mosh pit going from the moment they opened the show. The sound mix person did a great job as well. Considering how many different instruments a couple band members play during the show that's not so easy. I was totally spent by the time it ended! Can't wait 'till next time!

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: drum solo @

Setlist: Complete and well distributed @

Opening act(s): missed it, heard they were decent @

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Review 11 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

Awesome!

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Pick Up The Pieces still brings down the house!! @

Opening act(s): Excellent Gentlemen can open for any group and steal the show they're that good @

Posted 10/01/2009

by footballjunkiedog

This band hasn't lost a beat in all these years. Wish we could have dance the night away.
Great sound as usual in the Alladin and even better crowd. Can't wait until they come around again, hopefully next year.

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Pick Up The Pieces still brings down the house!! @

Opening act(s): Excellent Gentlemen can open for any group and steal the show they're that good @

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Review 12 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

AWB at The Canyon

The Canyon @

- Agoura Hills @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Cut the Cake, and Pick up the Pieces are great classics that sounded amazing. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 09/24/2009

by DJL7

Location: Chatsworth, CA

AWB was great! There were 10 of us in our party and we all had a blast. This is an intimate venue for any show.

The Canyon @

- Agoura Hills @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Cut the Cake, and Pick up the Pieces are great classics that sounded amazing. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 13 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

WAR the band, what are they good for, MUSIC babe!

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Low Rider presentation was my favorite moment during the concert, but everything was great! @

Opening act(s): Average White Band was the opening act and boy did they take me back, it was great to hear their sounds as well. @

Posted 07/27/2009

by Jazmo

Location: Atlanta

Absolutely fabulous concert, my very first after listening for years almost 30 of WAR and Average White Band. The sound of both groups is the absolute same as listening to the C D, however, the live experience added another dimension and seeing the enjoyment of the audience participating and dancing to the music just made this night incredible. If the concert was available the following night we would have attended the concert again. Thanks to WAR and Average White Band. Real music presented with passion and dedication. My husband has been a fan from the start and I believe he is the biggest fan. Thanks for continuing these past 30 + years with the same integrity.

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Low Rider presentation was my favorite moment during the concert, but everything was great! @

Opening act(s): Average White Band was the opening act and boy did they take me back, it was great to hear their sounds as well. @

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Review 14 for The Average White Band

4 / 5

AWB was in top form!

Tralf @

- Buffalo @

,NY @

- Fri, Jul 24, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When the whole place was dancing! @

Opening act(s): They were good, one song was a little too long and they could have cut their show down by at least 2 songs. @

Posted 07/26/2009

by Foxie

Location: Buffalo, NY - The Tralf

Show was excellent, Tralf needs some major clean up that building is absolutely filthy. And the wait time to see them was over 3 hours, WAY too long.

But once the show kicked off they were fabulous.

Tralf @

- Buffalo @

,NY @

- Fri, Jul 24, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When the whole place was dancing! @

Opening act(s): They were good, one song was a little too long and they could have cut their show down by at least 2 songs. @

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Review 15 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

greattt

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: a love of my own @

Opening act(s): awb and war @

Posted 07/25/2009

by chinadoll23

Location: chastain park, atlanta ga

It's the Best concert I been in along time , the concert started on time, they sang all my favorite songs. the whole vibe was great

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: a love of my own @

Opening act(s): awb and war @

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Review 16 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

Most entertaining concert, EVER !!!!!!!

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: First note of AWB to the last note of WAR. @

Posted 07/25/2009

by loftisband

Location: Chattanooga, Tn.

My wife and I had never attended a concert at Chastain Park until the AWB/War concert on July 22. We were totally blown away by the park, the event staff, the very interesting and entertaining audience and most importantly, the high energy and level of performance by the two bands. It is absolutely incredible to hear and see real musicians playing real instruments and displaying real talent. The level of musicianship demonstrated by the bands was absolutely amazing. Anyone leaving this concert disappointed had to be mentally incapable of having a great time. We will definitely come back again and again. Great seats (row H center), great venue/staff, great audience, great bands, GREAT EVENING!!!

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: First note of AWB to the last note of WAR. @

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Review 17 for The Average White Band

4 / 5

Good Show

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: AWB "A Love of Your Own" @

Setlist: ? @

Opening act(s): Performed better then the main event. @

Posted 07/23/2009

by bomicadelic

Location: Atlanta

AWB was excellent, especially when they performed "A Love Of Your Own". But the timing was off for War. It appears that Chastain Park Amphitheater must stop performances at 11:00 PM. So the show should've started at 7:00 PM instead of 8:00 PM to give WAR more time on stage. It seemed like they were only on stage for about an hour, so that was disappointing, but it was still a good show.

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: AWB "A Love of Your Own" @

Setlist: ? @

Opening act(s): Performed better then the main event. @

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Review 18 for The Average White Band

4 / 5

Take me back to the 70's!!

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Watching the 'seasoned' audience moving and swaying to the beats like we did back in the day! @

Posted 07/23/2009

by DeeAndDee2

Location: Atlanta

We soooo enjoyed reliving the music of Average White Band and War last night. They both still have what it takes to bring an audience to their feet and keep 'em there throughout the show! It was absolutely fantastic! I want to go buy CD's of their "old" music 'cause that's when "music was music!"

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Watching the 'seasoned' audience moving and swaying to the beats like we did back in the day! @

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Review 19 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

AWB & WAR Long Overdue

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: All of it! @

Setlist: AWB, School Boy Crush, Pick up the Pieces, etc. WAR, City Country City, Cisco Kid, Me and my Baby Brother, etc. @

Posted 07/23/2009

by KDofGeorgia

I'm so glad they made it back to Atlanta. The music was great. The audience was into it themselves; it is something I will cherish.

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Favorite moment: All of it! @

Setlist: AWB, School Boy Crush, Pick up the Pieces, etc. WAR, City Country City, Cisco Kid, Me and my Baby Brother, etc. @

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Review 20 for The Average White Band

5 / 5

AWB great as always

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

Posted 07/23/2009

by Supafly

Location: Atlanta GA

Picking up the pieces or cutting the cake they had the place dancing...

Chastain Park Amphitheatre ASO @

- Atlanta @

,GA @

- Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @

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