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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. 

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 239 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Life will never be the same.

    by StayOutOfTrouble on 9/24/09House of Blues New Orleans - New Orleans

    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.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Quite impressive!

    by aber on 9/24/09House of Blues New Orleans - New Orleans

    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.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Victor Wooten Is All That And More!

    by Teddie005 on 9/22/09House of Blues Dallas - Dallas

    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.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Victor was Amazing!

    by bodyofbass on 9/21/09House of Blues Dallas - Dallas

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

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Victor Wooten - Maestro of bass

    by elliottchina on 9/21/09House of Blues Dallas - Dallas

    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.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

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

    by VicWootenFan on 9/21/09House of Blues Dallas - Dallas

    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!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome and entertaining!

    by Jimeo on 9/21/09House of Blues Dallas - Dallas

    Excellent performance. My first rock concert in 35 Years. My 13 yr. old son and I went together and we both were blown away by the variety, warmth and passion of the performers. The drummer was an excellent addition to Victor. His special guests, Sharkey and the kids, made it memorable occasion worth seeing again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!

    by JGibson on 9/16/09Bluebird Nightclub - Bloomington

    The show was like nothing I've ever seen!! I stood in absolute awe for 2 hours as Victor and J.D. Blair absolutely lit the stage on fire. If you want to see something amazing and be floored, this show is a must see!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    VICTOR IS A PHENOM!!!!!

    by DrRobinson on 9/16/09Bluebird Nightclub - Bloomington

    This was one of the most incredible musical concerts I have been to in years! The sound was superb. The venue was very personal although the seating was insufficient. If he comes here again I will be right there! If you ever get the opportunity to see this virtuoso perform...take it! Dr. Robinson