Mindi Abair San Diego
by Lyn on 12/23/22Balboa Theatre - San DiegoGreat show! Fun and exciting! All performers were excellent and Balboa Theater is a beautiful venue!
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2x-GRAMMY� Nominated Saxophonist & Vocalist Mindi Abair is one of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists/vocalists in the music industry. Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and utter command of the saxophone since her debut album in 1999. No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music, along with a raucous tone and dynamic stage presence!
Mindi's solo works have sold over half a million albums, garnered numerous #1 Radio Hits and consistently topped the BOTH the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues Charts. She has had a remarkable recording career, recording with some of the biggest names in music, and has built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style.
In 2006, Abair released the album 'Life Less Ordinary', which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and remained in the Top 20 for 45 weeks. Her songs "True Blue" and "Bloom" hit #1. In 2008, she released her genre breaking album 'Stars' which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart. Her single "Stars" charted at #29 on the Adult Contemporary R&R simultaneously with her single "Smile" which reached #1 on the R&R jazz airplay charts.
You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, or from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith.
In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY� Nomination in the "Best Pop Instrumental Album" category for 'Summer Horns' with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY� Nomination for "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" for her solo LP 'Wild Heart' featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb� Mo�, and Max Weinberg.
In 2017, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers released the album 'The EastWest Sessions' (Joe Bonamassa and Fantastic Negrito were featured guests) and it debuted at #3 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. In 2018, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including "Artist of the Year", and an Independent Music Award for "Best Blues Song Fan Award" for �Pretty Good For A Girl� featuring Joe Bonamassa.
Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won the 2019 LA Critics Award for "Best Holiday Album" for 'All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues' (2018). The album debuted at #7 on the Billboard Blues Chart and #13 on SiriusXM Bluesville. In 2019, they released 'No Good Deed' which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Blues Chart.
In 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 Mindi was Nominated for "Best Instrumentalist: Horn Player of the Year" at the Blues Music Awards.
Mindi's new album 'Forever' was released March 18, 2022 and debuted #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart and features performances by Steve Perry, Rick Braun, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Bazilian and Raul Malo.
Mindi has toured and/or recorded with: Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa, Smokey Robinson, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Gregg Allman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Fantastic Negrito, Waddy Wachtel, Bobby Rush, Keb� Mo�, Teena Marie, Lee Ritenour, Adam Sandler, Duran Duran, Bill Champlin, Richard Elliott, Jimmy Webb, Max Weinberg, Dave Koz, Peter White, Gerald Albright, Mandy Moore, Lalah Hathaway and the Backstreet Boys.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 Too Loud
by All Good Days in San Diego. on 12/23/22Balboa Theatre - San DiegoFrom where I sat 0 the sound made it difficult to hear the singers. Mindy was entertaining as usual. Sound levels for David Koz was perfect.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Saxy Holidays
by Rana on 12/18/22Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - Punta GordaMindi Abair is an incredible performer. The Christmas show featured Vincent Ingala, Lindsay Webster and Adam Hawley. What an incredible ensemble and awesome band! I also enjoyed the wine tasting before the show with Mindi and Eric Guerra. It was a wonderful evening!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Terrific concert
by Liz on 12/18/22Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - Punta GordaExcellent venue, wonderful performances!!! Comfortable seating and easy parking
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great
by R. H. on 12/17/22Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra BeachThe show and the worker's we're great. I would definitely see that show again
Rating: 4 out of 5 Too loud
by Jazz lover on 12/17/22Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra BeachWe go every year to see the Christmas Show in Ponte Vedra. We always get seats in rear of the small venue. We were excited it was Mindi'S show, we have been following her since her first show. But the sound system was jacked up so high, it hurt our ears and we couldn't hear the singers. We NEVER experienced this before in thos theater. I did mentioned to the guest singer when she came out towards the end. Everyone I ran into had the same issue. I held my ears covered until the end. It is a older crowd and they should have checked the sound system prior to show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rockin
by Sonny on 12/17/22Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra BeachLots of energy All are great musicians and singers who you can tell enjoyed their craft Christmas songs mixed in All in all a fun time - would go again
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fabulous talent and high energy!
by Amelia island fans on 12/17/22Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra BeachThe show was great. Plenty of Christmas but not just the traditional overdone songs. Great choices. Some excellent highlights like Lucy and bloom. Every band member had talent!!!! Really kept our attention and time flew by. Great performances. Mindi looked fabulous!
Rating: 5 out of 5 I Can’t Wait For Christmas
by Debbie on 12/16/22Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - Punta GordaShow was outstanding, Mindi headlined an all star performance accompanied by other outstanding guests! Loved seeing my home time friend Vincent Ingala! Fabulous show! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great Concert
by Paula on 12/16/22Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - Punta GordaGreat! Really enjoyed Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster
Rating: 5 out of 5 That was the best Christmas concert I have ever attended! T.
by Bob C on 12/16/22Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - Punta GordaThe event center was great ! All the artists were grand! Good mix of Christmas music and new songs. Had awesome night! Thanks to our host Mindi Abair !
Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent Musicians
by Bill on 12/16/22Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - Punta GordaMindi is always great butvthus was an ensemble of great great musicians and Lindsey Webster's stunning voice.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The show was incredibly. High energy and such talent!
by Nancy And Rox on 12/16/22Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - Punta GordaTen star performances from beginning to end ! High energy and incredible talent on guitars , saxaphone’s and vocals. It was truly a incredible concert
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great performance, not so good acoustics.
by Bill on 12/16/22Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - Punta GordaMindi’s performance was, as expected, superb! Unfortunately, the characteristics of the hall are not ideal for a musical performance as it is, in essence, a convention hall. Unfortunately, I am not sure that much can be done about it.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent show
by Cookie J. on 12/13/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiThis is a must-see if you like jazz, or blues, or Christmas…or any combination of those. I would go every year.
Rating: 5 out of 5 This was an excellent show!!!
by Danny O on 12/13/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiMindi Abair and all the artists put on a fabulous show. There’s nothing like great, live, professional jazz musicians. This show was fun! I also have to mention the excellent band members in this show. A special shout out to Steve O for his unexpected vocals in addition to playing the drums. We frequently go to performances at the Ludlow Garage, and find it to be a unique venue with an intimate atmosphere. All the artists in this show connected with the audience and seemed to want to deliver a memorable musical experience. Cincinnati is fortunate to have the Garage and its commitment to bring top artists to the city!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Christmas Joy!!
by Special K on 12/13/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiHad a great time and Mindi, Lindsey, Adam and Vincent were fantastic!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Christmas with Mindi Abair@ Ludlow Garage
by HelenB on 12/13/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiIt was an amazing and energetic concert!!! EVERY artist's performance was Superb individually and together!!! I simply loved it and still smile thinking about it. The only "negative" for me was Lindsey Webster's mic 🎤 needed adjusting to hear her better... she has awesome voice and it was missed due to mic issue. She even kept trying to adjust it! BUT IT WAS A MARVELOUS SHOW!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great Christmas show!!!
by Chill on 12/13/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiGreat musicians and vocals!!! Lindsey Webster is one of my favorite vocalist!!! always on point!!!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Disappointed with Mindy, Loved Vincent
by Karla on 12/13/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiWe signed up for the pre show wine tasting and felt it was a complete rip off. Just a not so enjoyable commercial that started 45 minutes late. The show itself was pretty lame wihh th mediocre acoustics. However, when Vincent Ingala did his set it was wonderful. High energy, great sound and full throttle. Saved the night for us.