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Edgewater Hotel & Casino
WAR IN CONCERT:
Chicano funk icons War rolled their way to fame in the early '70s with classic hits like "Low Rider" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?", and they've kept fans dancing ever since with their groovy, socially conscious jams. The group's roster has changed over the years, but founding member Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan has remained a constant, and his familiar voice and jazzy keyboard licks continue to drive the band's fun-loving sets. The multi-ethnic lineup he's assembled stays true to the band's message of harmony and brotherhood, and their 2014 studio debut together – the first new War album in 20 years – proved they've got the musical chemistry to carry on the band's hallowed legacy. In concert they strike up the same funky, feel-good vibe that fueled War's rise to success in the '70s, and their party-starting blend of rubbery basslines, Latin percussion, and scorching saxophone always gets ticket buyers moving their feet.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
War formed in 1969 when famed producer Jerry Goldstein brought together former Animals singer Eric Burdon and a group of Long Beach, CA funk players he discovered at a North Hollywood club. The group started performing throughout Southern California as Eric Burdon and War, and in 1970 they released their debut album Eric Burdon Declares "War." Their first single "Spill the Wine" was a Top 3 hit on Billboard's Hot 100, making them stars overnight and leading to extensive touring. War was quickly hailed as one of the best live bands in the business, but Burdon left the group to pursue other projects a year later. Despite the sudden departure of their frontman, the best was yet to come for War – they dominated the R&B charts in the '70s with a string of No. 1 albums including The World is a Ghetto (1972), Deliver the Word (1973), and Why Can't We Be Friends (1975). The band remained a funk force to be reckoned with throughout the '80s and '90s, and in 2008 Burdon reunited with the group for the first time in 37 years for a one-off show at London's Royal Albert Hall. Since then founding member Lonnie Jordan has kept the music alive with a talented new lineup that made their studio debut on 2014's Evolutionary and continues to burn it up on tour.
I was so blown away by how awesome the performance was. It was so old school. I heard all of my favorite songs and more. I have always loved this band, but never saw them in person. I have been humming their songs ever since the concert. Excellent!!
This is my favorite venue in Alabama to enjoy a small intimate event. The seating is perfect and the performers are excellent. The only thing that I see could improve is the marketing. The performers coming to this location are legendary artist. With the number of youth engaging in playing instruments it would be an honor for them to see these performers including the vocalist. I fill honored to be able to attend such wonderful performances. Also being able to stay at the hotel makes it even more worthwhile... Thank you...
WAR is such a great band - they are high energy and their music is as fresh as ever! It's nice to relax and enjoy their laid-back vibe. The MPAC is a lovely venue also.
This CA Native living in the Midwest FINALLY saw them live after loving their music since my early teens in the 70s. Lots of energy and witty talk with the audience! Thanks for coming to Bloomington. A FUNtastic show!!
What a great concert! War sounded awesome and it was a great venue. It was a really fun evening.
All was handled very well. Easy ticket experience, the venue was very accessible. Hotel/Casino was brilliant, please keep these acts coming...
I bought these tickets for my dad as a Birthday gift and we were not at all disappointed!! The Pointer Sisters rocked the stage and War jammed the night away. It was a spectacular night of music.
We went to La plaza theater in El Paso the building interior was beautiful and of course anywhere you sit had great acoustics. War and Tierra both sounded great they had lots of energy and it seemed as though their voices were exactly the same as when they recorded their music.
We saw War in concert 20 years ago at Sunland Park Casino when our baby was about 2, this time around the 3 of us got to see them together. Amazing how they continue to sound amazing live and the stamina and vitality that continues with the legacy of generations.
The War concert was memorable and entertaining! The lead singer (and one of the original members) was funny and his singing was very soulful! I highly recommend seeing this band!