Edgar Winter Highlights
The Edgar Winter Band graced the stage of the Greenwich Odeum on June 21, 2019 bringing a just and fit opening to Summer in RI. The program opened with a solo male singer-songwriter named Chapell. His stage presentation was thoughtful and witty often building references he had made earlier. The night coincided with the release of his new recording - perfect timing!
After an intermission, the trio backup assembled on the stage and awaited some confirmations from the technical crew. The crowd grew antsy and in short order Edgar Winter came onstage and took no prisoners. The band was excellent in their iterations of all the hits for which we remember Edgar. They really rocked and each player was given a moment to spotlight their craft. The guitarist was top shelf and did a solo that ran for about 8 minutes which encompassed just about every style of playing that one can imagine. Moving from Segovia to Townsend and everything in between, he was a force of nature. The bass player similarly shined when given solo space. The drummer held a solid groove and provided an enjoyable solo as well.
Edgar was soft spoken in between songs in offering thanks to the audience and in celebrating the memory of his late brother, Johnny Winter. He spoke of a forthcoming project memorializing Johnny with folks like Joe Bonamassa and Joe Walsh among others. The crowd enthusiastically embraced the notion.
Edgar moved about somewhat awkwardly but as an albino of 72 years with challenged vision I give him high marks for everything he did. As a prodigy and fluent with many instruments, most notably his voice was the premier instrument. He performed Tobacco Road with all the vocal accoutrements of the recording including a deep and involved call and response with the guitarist who followed flawlessly. Winter does things vocally in that piece that I have not ever heard by ANYONE before or since. After nearly 50 years this still holds up strongly.
I thank the folks at the Odeum who make it possible to visit and document the history of today’s popular music, artist by artist as long as it is possible.
Read MoreAfter an intermission, the trio backup assembled on the stage and awaited some confirmations from the technical crew. The crowd grew antsy and in short order Edgar Winter came onstage and took no prisoners. The band was excellent in their iterations of all the hits for which we remember Edgar. They really rocked and each player was given a moment to spotlight their craft. The guitarist was top shelf and did a solo that ran for about 8 minutes which encompassed just about every style of playing that one can imagine. Moving from Segovia to Townsend and everything in between, he was a force of nature. The bass player similarly shined when given solo space. The drummer held a solid groove and provided an enjoyable solo as well.
Edgar was soft spoken in between songs in offering thanks to the audience and in celebrating the memory of his late brother, Johnny Winter. He spoke of a forthcoming project memorializing Johnny with folks like Joe Bonamassa and Joe Walsh among others. The crowd enthusiastically embraced the notion.
Edgar moved about somewhat awkwardly but as an albino of 72 years with challenged vision I give him high marks for everything he did. As a prodigy and fluent with many instruments, most notably his voice was the premier instrument. He performed Tobacco Road with all the vocal accoutrements of the recording including a deep and involved call and response with the guitarist who followed flawlessly. Winter does things vocally in that piece that I have not ever heard by ANYONE before or since. After nearly 50 years this still holds up strongly.
I thank the folks at the Odeum who make it possible to visit and document the history of today’s popular music, artist by artist as long as it is possible.
