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Johnny Winter

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4.4

36 of 38(95%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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5 / 5

Johnny Winter is a Legend

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

,MI @

- Wed, Jun 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he brought out the Gibson Firebird for some slide guitar work. @

Setlist: All of it! @

Opening act(s): N/A @

Posted 07/16/2009

by willride3

Location: Detroit Mi.

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A fantastic show by one of the Greats in the music business. A Road Warrior who still delivers after a consistent touring and recording career. He has answered the call of his fans to continue touring. Always putting on a Great show as the Legend he is. Johnny Winter has also brought on the road with him, some of the finest rocking blues players available. A Great Bluesman, who can still Rock, surrounded by stellar players, how can you go wrong?

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

,MI @

- Wed, Jun 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he brought out the Gibson Firebird for some slide guitar work. @

Setlist: All of it! @

Opening act(s): N/A @

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Review 2 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Johnney Winter Lakeland , Florida

Polk Theater @

- Lakeland @

,fl @

- 10/14/2009 @

Favorite moment: The whole night @

Posted 10/18/2009

by mike1d

Location: lakeland , fl

Absolutely incredible. The band and Johnny seemed so tight. I think he is getting better and stronger the more he tours. He sang with gusto and played incredible lead. He walked out and left the stage without anyone leading him. He a played a song from Saints and Sinners.(Bad Luck Situation" (Winter) - 2:49 ) Johnny and the band seemed to smile at the end of it. It was really good. He is and will always be my most favorite guitarest. He still just becomes the guitar.

Polk Theater @

- Lakeland @

,fl @

- 10/14/2009 @

Favorite moment: The whole night @

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Review 3 for Johnny Winter

4 / 5

One of the best blues concerts I've attended!

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Matt Calderin drummer' s solo and everything that Johnny Winter played! @

Opening act(s): Matt Calderin @

Posted 10/18/2009

by Jake1000

Location: Palm Beach Gardens

Top 1000 Contributor

Not only was the Johnny Winter performance a classic not to have been missed, the warmup band, Matt Calderin was awesome. The drummer (who may have been Matt Calderin) reminded me of Buddy Miles both in his attack and mastery of the drums. This guy was a drummer's drummer. One of the " tastiest" rock drummers I have heard and certainly better than much of the local talent.

When Johnny Winter came on, around 9:30 PM or so, we were all well prepared for what was a great performance. Winter did not disappoint. He played one song after another with the same taste, talent and passion (though not visible from his impassive expression) that the greats of the blues world have displayed down through the years. Winter is right up there just under the greats such as Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy , etc.

My onlly gripe and the only reason the concert did not get 5 stars was the fact that smoking is allowed in the venue. At one point there was so much smoke in the air, my wife and I had to go outside to get a breath of fresh air. This is regrettable because the music performance was of the first order.

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Matt Calderin drummer' s solo and everything that Johnny Winter played! @

Opening act(s): Matt Calderin @

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Review 4 for Johnny Winter

1 / 5

Biggest disapointment in 40 years!

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Don't remember the name, they played pretty awesome but the guitar player, and seriously was really good, but might slow down dancing and play that hot guitar. @

Posted 10/11/2009

by tbrick

Location: Culture Room, Ft Lauderdale, FL

Have followed Johnny since 1969 (WPB Festival, performed 2 nights, second w/ Janis, have seen at least 20 times since) I have such respect for his abilities I won't even attempt to learn any of his licks although I can play some Keith, Eric and Duane Allman licks. Even though I have worshipped Mr. Winter for 40 years why did I not like this show? I left after the second song "Hideaway" an old Freddy King tune. IT LOOKED LIKE CELEBRITY KARAOKE (PLAYING TO RECORDED TAPE) WAS BEING DONE. Spmebody please tell I'm wrong BUT, in the intro tune, the great bass player actually unplugged his amplifier cord and, twice he was talking to someone, a crewmember I guess, during the song I mentioned this to the person next to me who said "it's only the intro." Then, "Hideaway" seemed just TOO perfect. I left, went home, and cried.

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Don't remember the name, they played pretty awesome but the guitar player, and seriously was really good, but might slow down dancing and play that hot guitar. @

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Review 5 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

JOHNNY WINTER IS FOREVER!

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Favorite moment: ALL OF THEM @

Posted 10/10/2009

by ROBERTO2009

Location: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, POMPANO BEACH AND USA

IT WAS THE BEST SHOW I EVER SEE IN MY ALL LIFE. JOHNNY STILLS THE BEST AND WHAT MAKE ME CRIED WAS THE FACT THE HE LOOKS LIKE MY GRAND FATHER AND KEEP PLAYING A LOT.
I GREW UP LISTINING CAPTURED LIVE, AND LOOKED LIKE THAT I WAS LISTENING THE LP AGAIN. HE IS THE KING OF ROCK'N'ROLL. I LOVE YOU MAN !

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Favorite moment: ALL OF THEM @

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Review 6 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

rockin

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Favorite moment: ENTIRE SHOW, @

Setlist: HIDEAWAY, BLACK JACK, BOOGIE REAL LOW, MOJO BOOGIE, LONE WOLF, HIGHWAY 61, MISS ANN, ITS ALL OVER NOW, @

Posted 10/10/2009

by 88ROCKET

Location: FLORIDA

bAND WAS TIGHT, THIS BLUES VET OF 47 YEARS WAS IN TOP FORM, PLAYED EXCELLENT, VOCALS WERE STRONG.

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Favorite moment: ENTIRE SHOW, @

Setlist: HIDEAWAY, BLACK JACK, BOOGIE REAL LOW, MOJO BOOGIE, LONE WOLF, HIGHWAY 61, MISS ANN, ITS ALL OVER NOW, @

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Review 7 for Johnny Winter

3 / 5

johnny winter at culture club - ok

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,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Posted 10/10/2009

by totonao

Location: palm beach county, florida

show in fort lauderdale featured the legend but did not show the prowess and energy that we were introduced to years ago. fair enough, as 40 years have passed and johnny has sadly suffered some obvious physical malaise. nonetheless, he still has chops and when he picked up the slide at the end of the show, it was a worthwhile payoff.

one problem for me is that every single tune was the standard 1-4-5 blues format, which became tiring. not even a shift to a minor key. if he had played a single tune from the JOHNNY WINTER AND albums, studio or live, there could have been some variety.

backup band was sufficient.

the venue CULTURE CLUB is not the greatest, as the sound was muddy and the video screen behind the band was ineptly zoomed in on his strumming and picking hand and not the fretboard where all the real action take place. crowd was enthusiastic.

if you have never seen JW, then you might as well see him now. he was not bad at all but he was not great anymore.

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

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Review 8 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Johnny Winter -smoking!!!!

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

Posted 10/10/2009

by rocknjann

Location: fort lauderdale

The man can play! The band was incredible--this is refined perfection--a must for all guitar and/or blues fans

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

,FL @

- Fri, Oct 9, 2009 @

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Review 9 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Johnny Rocked!!!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: entire show!! @

Setlist: too many to recall, but many brought back memories!!! @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 10/05/2009

by Wampus

Location: PA

Johnny was amazing!!! As a gift i bought tickets for my husband & I, we travelled 90 miles to see him. Even at his age that man can still play a mean guitar, as well as his band members!!! I would recomend anyone that has an opportunity to see his show to do so, they will not be let down. Johnny we loved ya!!!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: entire show!! @

Setlist: too many to recall, but many brought back memories!!! @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 10 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Johnny Winter ... alive and kicking

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Johnny changed his guitar for the last 3 or 4 tracks .... much better sound, better feeling @

Posted 09/21/2009

by Hans0001

Location: Berlin, Germany

nice location .... great support act .... unforgettable concert

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Johnny changed his guitar for the last 3 or 4 tracks .... much better sound, better feeling @

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Review 11 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Off the Hook!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The opening song. I was mesmerized from that point on. @

Posted 09/21/2009

by GMary

Location: Temple Hills, MD

I agreed to see Johnny Winter so my boyfriend would agree to go with me to see Little Richard. My expectations were low--after all, I was along for the ride. Boy was I wrong! I was so wrong we're going to see Johnny Winter AGAIN in early December. If you like slide guitar blues rock-n-roll, do NOT miss this show.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The opening song. I was mesmerized from that point on. @

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Review 12 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Johnny is amazing.

B.B. King Blues Club and Grill @

- New York @

,NY @

- Thu, Sep 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: He needed help on and off the stage but he still came back for an encore with even more energy. @

Posted 09/21/2009

by wste2

Johnny Winters was just as amazing as ever. his fingers move effortlessly. he put on an awesome show and i would recomend anyone to see him while they still can.

B.B. King Blues Club and Grill @

- New York @

,NY @

- Thu, Sep 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: He needed help on and off the stage but he still came back for an encore with even more energy. @

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Review 13 for Johnny Winter

4 / 5

Winter Rocks

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Terry Garland gave a spirited acoustic set that was a great warmup @

Posted 09/20/2009

by heavyman

Johhny still has it. It was a mostly rock & roll show which was surprising. The rest of the band was very tight and the backup guitar had some great licks. The finale of Highway 61 Revisited and the cover of Red House were highlights. Lone Wolf and Blackjack were excellent too.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Terry Garland gave a spirited acoustic set that was a great warmup @

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Review 14 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Johnny Winter is a must see show.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he went offstage, brought his Firebird back....and went into Bob Dylan's "Highway 61". @

Setlist: Everything from seminal blues to Dylan. @

Opening act(s): Terry Garland....perfect match for Johnny. @

Posted 09/20/2009

by Blues51

Location: Alexandria

As a boogie guitarist, I've followed JW since the 60's. Stole some things from his playing style. But NO ONE can touch him, even at this place in his life. He played "Highway 61 revisited" even faster last night than the original recording...and it was fast then. He doesn't scream anymore, but his voice is still perfect for the music he plays. Band is great backing him up. Got a young guitarist who needs an idol? Take him. Set up front...watch his fingers. Seldom uses the pinkie....still amazing with a slide. If he and Leon Redbone ever end up on the same stage....you'll find out all about baby boomers and their music. Greatest boogie guitarist I've heard, especially with just a thumbpick. And the show keeps on trucking..you can't stop clapping and tapping.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he went offstage, brought his Firebird back....and went into Bob Dylan's "Highway 61". @

Setlist: Everything from seminal blues to Dylan. @

Opening act(s): Terry Garland....perfect match for Johnny. @

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Review 15 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Johnny Winter

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- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Posted 09/20/2009

by Lizzard610

He may be frail, but he still plays a smoldering guitar

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- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

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Review 16 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Johnny Winter still THE Gunslinger!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Johnny came back for an encore and played the Stratocaster @

Posted 09/20/2009

by bornu

I've been a Winter fan for many years, and he never disappoints. The band was the best I've seen him with since the AND days, which included Rick Derringer. Johnny's guitar work has not diminished at all, though the years have frailed him a bit physically. The legendary licks were as hot as they ever were. The audience was very appreciative as Johnny burned thru many of his classics, and some unexpected treats, including Red House, a Hendrix classic. For the uninitiated, Johnny is every bit a contemporary and equal of Jimi Hendrix. He stands among the very few titans of the second wave of Rock and Roll, which came after Chuck Berry and Little Richard (if you dispute this information, see the movie Cadillac Records) - but I digress - in conclusion, Johnny Winter is a MUST SEE for anyone who thinks they are a fan of Rock and Roll. The music was just awesome and amazing and spine tingling!

NOTE: The Birchmere has the best crabcake inside the DC beltway!!!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Johnny came back for an encore and played the Stratocaster @

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Review 17 for Johnny Winter

4 / 5

The old man's still rockin !

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Going into the big RV behind the building and meeting Johnny and his band, shaking his hand and thanking him for a lifetime of music. @

Posted 09/20/2009

by ally602

When the house lights went down and the anticipation went up. The stage lights came up and the emcee announced, "the Johnny Winter band" and the band members came on the stage and started playing and then being led in by his aide, looking somewhat frail, he comes in the back door and was led to center stage and the chair waiting for him. He picked up his guitar and all hell broke loose. It was then I was quickly reminded why I was there. The old man's still rockin'. He was singing his songs and playing his guitar with that unique style that IS Johnny Winter. He played songs from throughout his career as far back as the remake of the Babby Womack hit "It's all over now" that he recorded over 30 years ago. With a top flight and talented band behind him, Johnny rocked the house and we were treated to the blues rock stylings of a guitar legend. I was glad to be there at the "Birchmere", which is one of the greatest places to see a show, to see and hear a little piece of guitar history. Thank you Johnny.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Going into the big RV behind the building and meeting Johnny and his band, shaking his hand and thanking him for a lifetime of music. @

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Review 18 for Johnny Winter

2 / 5

Johnny Winter

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: None @

Opening act(s): Terry Garland was terrific, a solid intense man who came to play hard for an appreciative crowd. @

Posted 09/20/2009

by harleytwo

Location: Alexandria

The Johnny Winter show could have been amazing were it not for the fact that the sound was so loud that his real talent was drowned out. Has the man lost his hearing? Several people walked out to go sit in the bar and watch it on the TV screens. The Birchmere is one of the best venues in town, but with the sound Mr. Winter & Company were making, they would have been better off playing at RFK. And where were the Blues numbers? One Ray Charles song and a whole lot of repetitive bee bop. Very disappointing show.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: None @

Opening act(s): Terry Garland was terrific, a solid intense man who came to play hard for an appreciative crowd. @

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Review 19 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

still the best

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: encore-- highway 61 revisited @

Posted 09/20/2009

by trik

Location: virginia

That little country boy can still play! I have seen him each year, and he seems to be getting stronger. Encore with Highway 61 revisited still as good as it gets. I do wish they would change the playlist which seemed virtually identical to last year, and play some more of the songs he did back in the day such as Johhny b goode, jumping jack flash, good morning little school girl, even johnny guitar (missing this year). Still an awesome show. Thanks to Paul Nelson for helping him out of the issues he had so we can continue to appreciate him

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- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: encore-- highway 61 revisited @

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Review 20 for Johnny Winter

5 / 5

Johnny Winter

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- Alexandria @

,VA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The entire time he played! @

Posted 09/20/2009

by birkin

Location: Birchmere, Alexandria

Top 100 Contributor

Johnny Winter still has it! He's an amazing guitar player. Definitely worth seeing.

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- Alexandria @

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- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The entire time he played! @

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