No more results on this page
Steve Miller has been an enlivening presence on the American music scene for more than half a century - and, in the course of that era, his releases have sold tens of millions of records and been streamed several billion times. Miller's Greatest Hits 1974-78 received the RIAA Diamond Award with sales of more than fifteen million copies. It is among the 25 best-selling albums of all time.
At the start of his career, Miller soon became a mainstay of the San Francisco music scene that upended American culture in the late '60s. With albums like Children of the Future, Sailor and Brave New World, Miller perfected a psychedelic blues sound that drew on the deepest sources of American roots music and simultaneously articulated a compelling vision of what music - and, indeed, society - could be in the years to come.
Then, in the '70s, Miller crafted a brand of pure pop that was smart, polished, exciting and irresistible - and that dominated radio in a way that few artists have ever managed. Hit followed hit in what seemed like an endless flow: "The Joker," "Take the Money and Run," "Rock'n Me," "Fly Like an Eagle," "Jet Airliner," "Jungle Love," "Swingtown" and "Abracadabra," among them. To this day, those songs are instantly recognizable when they crop up online or on the radio - and impossible not to sing along with. Their hooks are the very definition of indelible.
Running through Miller's distinctive catalog is a combination of virtuosity and song craft. And that's no accident. His parents were jazz aficionados - not to mention close friends of Les Paul and Mary Ford - so, as a budding guitarist, Miller absorbed valuable lessons from that musical tradition. When the family moved to Texas, Miller deepened his education in the blues, eventually relocating to Chicago, where he played with Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Guy and Paul Butterfield. That range of sources informs his music to this day.
In recent years, Miller has fully immersed himself in the blues and its many byways. As he has always done, he continues to find creative outlets for the full panoply of his musical passions. On his successful tours with the Steve Miller Band, he complements the commercial peaks of his extensive catalogue with lesser-known songs that expand his fans' awareness of the range of his work. As a member of the Board of Directors at Jazz at Lincoln Center, he has curated and headlined a series of shows that explore themes like the bridge from blues to jazz in the music of guitar great T-Bone Walker; the distinctive sounds of the blues triangle of Memphis, Texas and Chicago; the resonances between the singular musical creations of Ma Rainey and Miles Davis; the deep American roots music of Appalachia; and Cannonball Adderley and the Blues. In addition, at the request of Wynton Marsalis, he is defining a blues pedagogy for Jazz at Lincoln Center. He is also a member of the visiting committee of the Department of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Indeed, five of his guitars were displayed in "Play It Loud: The Instruments of Rock and Roll," a groundbreaking exhibition at the Met that ran for six months in 2019. Miller was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 and has been elected for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022. He has recently begun to open his vaults for the first time, releasing the acclaimed Welcome to the Vault box set in 2019 and Breaking Ground Live! August 3, 1977 in 2021.
With each listen the beauty and immediacy of Miller's work, whether at its most playful or most serious, is palpable. As always, whether he was riding the top of the charts or traveling the endless blue highways of American music, you can hear him playing and singing with conviction and precision, passion and eloquence, making music that is at once immediately accessible, thrillingly alive in the present, respectful of the past, and more than able to stand the test of time. - Anthony DeCurtis
I must admit that going to concerts with my old favorites playing can sometimes be so dissapointing. The voices are not the same nor the playing. This concert was even better than the original. The energy and voices and new material, all was fabulous.
Wow! What a great concert. But not surprised with all the talent on the stage it was meant to be. Great evening and what a great venue as Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.
I was extremely disappointed. The show was suppose to start at 7pm and they did not come out on stage until almost 8pm. Then they played for one hour and said good night. Even though they came back out for a encore, It was a very short and unspectacular performance. I thought Steven Miller would have done much better. They have been in the business along time. Maybe age is their major drawback. What a shame.
New backup singer Sonny provided great harmony with Steve. Can't miss with the venue Ste Michelle is the best
Beautiful weather at a great venue. Sound system wonderful - well mixed, clear and clean, not overpoweringly loud. These gentlemen sound as good or better in their youth - kind of like how the Eagles have improved with age. Also enjoyed how they acknowledged other musicians and shared their works. Two hours playing time was above average as compared to other shows I have seen in the last two years. I have yet to be disappointed with a show at the winery. Keep up the good work!
Great concert - the audience was definitely into it as well. Everyone (including the kids) were dancing and having the best time. Of course they played all the old favorites. I would definitely see them again.
Great evening at Chataeu Ste Michelle Winery at the Steve Miller Band Concert! Great Music, great weather, great Wine!!! Very fun and enjoyable!
I thought overall it was a good experience. The venue and weather was a huge aspect of that. I wish they had stuck with their tried and true hits. New stuff not so hot and way to long on instrumentals at times. Still - good concert, just not the best I've been too recently.
BROUGHT BACK LOTS OF COLLEGE MEMORIES AND THE VENUE AS ALWAYS WAS GREAT. HIS BAND WAS VERY TALENTED AND STEVE CAN STILL PLAY HIS GUITAR!!!!
Great dance concert. Steve Miller Band was energetic and fun. They brought a very mellow crowd to their feet, instructed us all to sit back down, and brought us to our feet again. Their new music is as good as their old.
Had a blast ! Steve Miller Band is still awesome. The winery is the perfect location for a concert!! Couldn't have asked for a better time! thanks
We saw Steve Miller and the band perform at the Chateau St. Michele Winery. It was a great concert. Steve Miller, at 65, sang and performed like a 35 year old and got the crowd singing every word and dancing as well. He and his band are amazing with tight, clean sounds. Sonny Charles is a superb addition with his jazz sounding singing voice and rythmic dance moves. I was transported back with their well-known tunes but resurfaced to the present by the sound of their new songs - soon to be released. I can't wait to buy their new CD. Do not hesitate to see this band-Steve Miller is a rock icon!
Steve continues to amaze! His obvious energy and love of music and performing shines through. He's added an additional vocalist (Sonny Charles) to help with some of the vocal burden. The musicianship of the rest of the band, particularly Norton Buffalo, was top notch. Outside of a slight loss of vocal range he only improves with age. Great venue!
This was a great concert and the music sounded great. Thanks for a great time!
Steve Miller Band was on point last night, even if the audience was a little flat. Fine musicianship, band was having a good time and it showed. Lots of fun, esp when the audience finally woke up about halfway through the long 2 hour set (no opening act). Thanks SMB!!! Only one disappointment, in that SMB did not play "Space Cowboy," one of my faves. But they did play a superlong "Fly Like an Eagle" and "Mercury Blues" was outstanding. They also played several new tunes that were really good, esp liked the Bo Diddley inspired one! Really liked the new singer too, he can dance!
Truly fabulous evening! Perfect weather, perfect venue, perfect friends, perfect food and wine, perfectly great fun! The Steve Miller Band still sounds as great as they did in the 70's - what a great blast from the past!
Love the show. Rocked from beginning to end. Would see him again.
Come on, it's Steve Miller. He's like a good pair of jeans - you always enjoy putting them on. He played all the hits, a number of his bluesier tunes, and worked the crowd well. It doesn't hurt that the winery sells by the bottle, either!
The whole show was absolutely amazing. I hope that he returns next year.
As Steve ages he and his guitar only gets better just like the fine wine of Chateau Ste Michelle .The venue at the winery is a spectacular place to see any concert. Its intimate setting makes every seat a great one. Steve and his band sounded awesome the setting was perfect. I have seen him at the Gorge over 15 years ago and this was by far a better concert. They played all of the greatest hits and a couple of new ones. The new addition to the group makes for a well rounded event.
