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Five time Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten has been heralded as "the Michael Jordan of the bass" and "one of the most fearless musicians on the planet." His talent has led to invitations to record and perform with such luminaries as Bootsy Collins, Branford Marsalis, Keb Mo, Chic Corea, The Dave Matthews Band and the legendary Moroccan group Nass El Ghiwane, to name just a few.  He is also a founding member of the super-group Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.

 

Gerrard Allman Presents is proud to announce the return of Victor Wooten to Australia for a run of headline shows in May and June 2023.  In an Australian first, Victor will be performing with his band of (literal) brothers – The Wooten Brothers. Joseph (keys / vocals), Roy (percussion/vocals) and Regi (guitar/vocals).

 

For over four decades The Wooten Brothers have been recognised as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known. Since they were young, the five brothers (Rudy – a saxophonist, sadly passed away in 2010) have been a musical tour-de-force redefining the limits of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock and bluegrass.  Sons of military parents, the boys early years were spent living in Hawaii, California and Virginia – where they shared the stages with the likes of Curtis Mayfield, The Temptations, and many others.  In the mid-1980s, the brothers released an album as The Wootens for Clive Davis’ Arista Records.

 

Kicking off with 2 shows at Melbourne’s Memo Music Hall on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 May, the tour also takes in Adelaide’s The Gov on May 26, Freo Social Club in WA on May 27, Sydney’s Manning Bar on May 30 and Lizotte’s Newcastle on May 31 before finishing up at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre on June 1.  Tickets to all shows are on sale now.  Don’t miss. 

Setlists

    1. 1.Let Me Be the One (Béla Fleck and the Flecktones cover)
    2. 2.Sweat
    3. 3.2 Timers
    4. 4.Kashmir (Led Zeppelin cover)
    5. 5.My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder cover)
    6. 6.Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine (James Brown cover)
    7. 7.Flex
    1. 1.Instrumental
    2. 2.Not Just Religion (Joseph Wooten cover) (Joseph Wooten on vocals)
    3. 3.Bass Solo
    4. 4.Instrumental
    5. 5.Band Intros
    6. 6.Bass Solo
    7. 7.Instrumental
    8. 8.Drum Solo
    9. 9.Let Me Be the One (Béla Fleck and the Flecktones cover) (Roy Wooten on vocals)
    10. 10.John Coltrane (Clifford Jordan cover)
    11. 11.Song from upcoming album
    12. 12.Regi Wooten on vocals
    13. 13.Kashmir (Led Zeppelin cover) (Regi Wooten on vocals)
    14. 14.Right Here (Joseph Wooten cover) (Joseph Wooten on vocals)
    15. 15.Wish You Were Mine (Joseph Wooten cover) (Joseph Wooten on vocals)
    16. 16.Sweat
  1. Encore

    1. 17.Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine / Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Snippets)
    1. 1.John Coltrane (Clifford Jordan cover)
    2. 2.Consuela Smiles
  1. Encore

    1. 3.Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine (James Brown cover)
    2. 4.Kashmir (Led Zeppelin cover)
    3. 5.My Name is Victor
    1. 1.W Double O Ten
    2. 2.Not Just Religion (Joseph Wooten and the Hands of Soul cover)
    3. 3.Unity (Joseph Wooten and the Hands of Soul cover)
    4. 4.Sex in a Pan (Béla Fleck and the Flecktones cover)
    5. 5.John Coltrane (Clifford Jordan cover)
    6. 6.Come On Let's Dance
    7. 7.Get Down
    8. 8.What We Like to Do
    9. 9.My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder cover)
    10. 10.Sweat
    11. 11.11/8 Em Counting Game
    12. 12.My Name is Victor
    1. 1.W Double O Ten
    2. 2.Unity (Joseph Wooten and the Hands of Soul cover)
    3. 3.Consuela Smiles
    4. 4.John Coltrane (Clifford Jordan cover)
    5. 5.My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder cover)
    6. 6.Sweat
    7. 7.Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine (James Brown cover)
    8. 8.My Name is Victor (snippet)

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 253 reviews
  • It was AMAZING

    by Hendrix5505 on 10/3/09The Plaza Theatre - OrlandoRating: 5 out of 5

    One of the best concerts i have been to in my life. victor and JD were just awesome

  • Got Groove?

    by FatBoyBass on 9/28/09The Plaza Theatre - OrlandoRating: 5 out of 5

    The night started off with a group called The Lee Boys. These guys were very tight, with a killer pedal steel player, they put on a pretty decent set. Of course the moment Wooten and JD hit the stage they were blown away!! Wooten put on a killer show, I am still in shock! When my friend and I left, our faces hurt from having either our jaw dropped to the floor, or a huge smile on our face attributed to Wooten's wit. Later Vic brought his two young daughters on stage to sing, and his son on kit. The show was wrapped up with a sick jam on "Miss You" featuring Vic, his kids, and The Lee Boys.

  • Victor Wooten is unbelievable!!!

    by Kdog123 on 9/28/09The Plaza Theatre - OrlandoRating: 4 out of 5

    This concert was really awesome....I did not know it was just Victor and JD Blair as a duo. There were no other players on the stage till the Lee Boys joined in at the end. Victors two kids did sit in with him on one song (drums and vocals) which was really cool too!! He comes off as a really smart and caring individual he cares about people, this planet, speaks of individual responsibility, futility of war and reaching out to help a fellow man. What a cool guy and talented bassist. He used a loop recorder onstage to play and record multiple bass lines in real time with himself live and then solo melodies over these "backup" bass lines... it was absolutely awesome!! Go VICTA...Man go and also - peace

  • Victor Wooten at the Plaza

    by lilredbean on 9/27/09The Plaza Theatre - OrlandoRating: 5 out of 5

    This was my 14 year old son's first real concert experience. He's a budding bass player, and I convinced him to go hear Victor Wooten. When Victor and his drummer JD came on my son's face lit up! They were beyond outstanding. They didn't just play tunes, they spoke the language of music. It was a musical dialogue, sometimes with words, sometimes just with dynamics. Later in the show, Victor brought his 8 year old son Adam on stage for a moment to do some slapping on the bass. Later, three of Victor's kids came on stage and totally wowed the audience. No, they were not perfect and polished, but for ages 6, 8, and 11, they outshone most seasoned performers. Adam, in particular, is a better drummer than most I've heard....and I've heard many! The concert had heart, it had soul,it had funk, and it had a sense of humor. There was nothing BAD BOY about it, just pure talent and creativity. I applaud Victor Wooten and JD not only for their musical abilities, which are truly rich, but also for inspiring a new generation of musicians. If you missed the performance, you missed more than just the music.

  • Great music but too much smoking and chatter

    by Jake1000 on 9/27/09Culture Room - Ft LauderdaleRating: 3 out of 5

    I love Victor Wooten and his kids were a fabulous addition and a big surprise. The duo of Wooten and his drummer were very interesting to watch and hear but there was insufficient diversity in the music to maintan my interest all the way. Some of the music was very inventive - some was just playing the usual bass and drum fills you usually expect from a talented duo like this. Also noted": no photos or video taking were allowed. Although for the most part, the crowd was respectful and attentive, there was way too much crowd chatter from some in the audience during Wooten's most thoughtful pieces. There was also way too much smoking! I am surprised that in this day of enlightenment re cancer and secondary smoke that this venue allows smoking throughout the building. The smoke was so bad that my wife and I had to go outside after about an hour of the concert. Hang loose is fine but this was ridiculous! For those who are unaware of the venue, there is virtually standing room only throughout the venue - except at the bar and at the few tables in the unairconditioned garden where you can view the proceedings on a large TV screen. All said, I'd probably go back to this venue if the artist were someone I really wanted to see badly but I would not go if there were a better venue to hear the same or comparable artists.

  • Victor Wooten is awesome!

    by ilandguy on 9/27/09The Plaza Theatre - OrlandoRating: 5 out of 5

    It was an unforgettable night of musical virtuosity and showmanship in the right degree. Victor Wooten and his band are amazing! I highly recommend!

  • Wooten impresses yet again!

    by Ryles on 9/27/09The Plaza Theatre - OrlandoRating: 5 out of 5

    Just when I thought Victor's show couldn't get any better he proved me wrong. His performance was unforgettable and is a must see!

  • Absolute Funkytown

    by Shaft on 9/27/09Culture Room - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5

    At first, I thought it was going to be a pretty mellow show - you know how Vic is sometimes... But the combination of long-time groovemaster JD Blair, plus Victor Wooten and his amazing gifts, and THEN his offspring rocking the Culture Club - proved to be worth every penny. The bartender by the outdoor bar was really funny, too.

  • Victor Wooten and JD Blair- 2 MInds 1 Groove!

    by KittyCat71979 on 9/26/09Culture Room - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5

    Pros: The show was AMAZING! Very entertaining and mesmorizing! Cons: Standing Room only location, show started an hour later.

  • 2 Minds, 1 Groove

    by cbirke20 on 9/26/09Culture Room - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5

    Originally I thought it was going to be Victor's full band with his brothers and guests filling in, but it was just Victor Wooten and J.D. Blair. And it was amazing! I had just recently gotten out of the hospital for a serious condition and dragged myself to see these guys and I am glad I did. Victor is always the consummate musician. Just watching him grooving and talking and singing at the same time just blows me away. It was really touching (and impressive!) when Victor brought out his kids to play and sing with him. We are all going to be hearing much much more about Victor's son Adam, he is an amazing drummer for such a tender young age. Lastly, Julius Pastorius (son of late great Jaco Pastorius) came out and played drums for the finale. Great show!

  • A legend

    by markuscreek24 on 9/26/09Culture Room - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5

    Went to Victor Wooten and JD Blair and it was an amazing show. The room was packed and people were really into it. Some of the highlights were when he had his son Adam playing drums and his two daughters singing. That was really awesome and emotional. He proved he really is one of the best bass players ever.

  • Victor Wooten was amazing

    by jriera77 on 9/26/09Culture Room - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5

    The concert was wonderful, he played a lot of music and his bass guitar was played as only Victor Wooten can play, He played enough time to be pleasant. I will go if he comes to town again.

  • THE God of the 4 string

    by MetalDiver on 9/26/09Culture Room - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5

    My wife and myself just saw 2M&1G last night and the performance was amazing or incredible or spiritual (pick an adjective). First the sound was excellent not to much volume and crisp and clear. The only time that it could have been better was when he brought 3 of his children to perform ( yes 3 of his children) and they were GREAT their ages are 6,8 and 11. A little more volume on his daughters voices. I think they got the loudest applause of the evening. Victor and JD go from easy jazz to his double thumbing to a metal type groove all in one night. Amazing!!! We will see Victor every time he comes to town.

  • Victor Wooten

    by Xmanwoohoo on 9/25/09House of Blues New Orleans - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5

    amazing show, great "seats" no matter where you were, Victor talked with the fans after, overall great experience. Tickets were a bit too expesive though...

  • Life will never be the same.

    by StayOutOfTrouble on 9/24/09House of Blues New Orleans - New OrleansRating: 5 out of 5

    Victor Wooten is clearly the most innovative bass player of our time. He brought elements of funk, jazz, groove and classical music to the stage. As always, he demonstrated the versatility of the bass, hitting pretty much every note in every possible way he could, getting the bass to make every possible sound a bass could make. The first portion of the show was just Victor and the incredible JD Blair on the drums. Victor has said before that he views making music with people just like he does communication with people. That is exactly what he and JD had up on stage, a conversation. Wooten also did something I've never seen before. He brought his children out on stage and let them show off their musical talents. With two daughters who sing (the eldest of which is 11) and his son who is a stellar drummer, it was not only amazing to see a whole family share in the joy of making music but it was also a real trip to see how proud Victor was of his family as they were doing it. To end the show they brought the Lee boys back out and just lit the stage on fire. And Victor wrapped it up with "what did he say" as an encore with his son and JD Blair backing him up on the drums. It was an unforgettable show for anyone who was lucky enough to be there.

  • Quite impressive!

    by aber on 9/24/09House of Blues New Orleans - New OrleansRating: 4 out of 5

    I am not a big music buff in the degree that I don't really get it if something was done in a cool way. I usually just like to listen. Well, with Victor Wooten it was hard not to notice. The man is a genius at the bass. Together with his drummer they put on a very impressive, entertaining and enjoyable show.

  • Victor Wooten Is All That And More!

    by Teddie005 on 9/22/09House of Blues Dallas - DallasRating: 5 out of 5

    This was a great show put on by a master musician. Victor's prowess on the bass is mesmerizing. The man is incredible. Also enjoyed his drummer and side-man, JD Blair who is a very accomplished drummer and a very good showman as well.

  • Victor was Amazing!

    by bodyofbass on 9/21/09House of Blues Dallas - DallasRating: 5 out of 5

    There isn't much to say other than lead rhythm and bass all covered by one man. That alone makes for an amazing show!

  • Victor Wooten - Maestro of bass

    by elliottchina on 9/21/09House of Blues Dallas - DallasRating: 5 out of 5

    Victor Wooten put on an amazing show, as usual. His virtuosity on the bass is insane. He played for 2 1/2 hours straight with incredible energy. He brought on local talent, as well as his incredibly talented children. His young son (8 years old?) was a monster on the drums, and his daughters sang beautifully. He had a bass unlike anything we've ever seen before, a six-string with extra frets. The sounds he coaxed out of the 3 basses he played were unbelievable; some pieces sounded like they were being played on a classical nylon string guitar. He and J.D., his drummer and fellow singer, were an inseparable unit. They built amazing songs by layering loops of bass, drums, and sound effects into multilayered masterpieces. J.D. also provided incredible energy and comic relief. Overall, the show was amazing; I would eagerly see him again.

  • Two Minds...One Group.....Awesome Time!!

    by VicWootenFan on 9/21/09House of Blues Dallas - DallasRating: 5 out of 5

    It takes special talent for just a bass player and a drummer to put on a 3-hr concert all by themselves and keep the audience interested and engaged and that's exactly what Vic and JD can and did accomplish! Awesome!