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by Dave Koz Christmas Concert on 11/19/23The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center - El PasoRating: 4 out of 5Almost all the audience were dancing at their seats
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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 ā the first new War album in 20 years ā 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 ā 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.
Best concert
by MichieWee on 11/19/23The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5The band Tierra was by far excellent As for War, the best music ever Loved it
I had the most memorable time!
by Nana on 11/19/23The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5We had a lot of fun! I felt I was part of the concert! The band was amazing! Especially the lead singer. He still has it!
War was Absolutely Awesome š
by War was Absolutely Awesome. The opener Tierra was not so great. on 11/19/23The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center - El PasoRating: 5 out of 5Absolutely Awesome, Great Show. We need more Concerts of this Calleber.
Wonderful!
by JB on 11/7/23Music Hall Center - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5Music Hall is a great, intimate venue to see an event. To see a lead singer stick around for all of these years is phenomenal. Staff was wonderful.
WAR was awesome
by MarV on 10/29/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5I've loved WAR since my the started recording and performing live. They haven't lost a beat. I saw them in 1971 and they still sound and perform just as great.
War was amazing
by Appreciate the show on 10/29/23Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5Band was amazing! Amazing show. Amazing vocals. Very impressive.
Awesome
by Rick on 10/28/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5The show was awesome, it was my first time watching a performance at the Palace of Fine Arts. I would definitely go back.
WAR grooved the Palace!
by MicheleRD on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5WAR at the SF Palace of Fine Arts was incredible! They played many grooves we know and had the audience up on their feet.
Great show, cool venue
by Ltofd on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 4 out of 5Venue was great, easy to get too, free parking, and a $9 beer. Show was very good, war was energetic and sounded great. Didnāt really do an encore and didnāt sing their best song, The World Is a Ghetto! Thatās my only complaint
Wonderful War Concert
by Great Gal on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5It was so fun to watch War at the Palace of Fine Arts. Nice venue for this type of concert with free parking in a clean environment. I would def come to this venue again!
Amazing!
by Filirican Bev G on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5One of the best concerts Iāve ever been to! Loved the intimacy of the venue. WAR performed most of their hits and sounded great! I would love to see them again, doing a longer set where they perform ALL their hits. There were 3 or 4 songs they didnāt do that Iād like to see them perform.
Bougie
by Sam on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5Nice and cozy Chairs Nice auditorium was real nice.
Lonnie Jordan Impresses!!
by Waljam on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5I throughly enjoyed WAR... they were my first concert in the early 70's... opening up for the Doors. Lonnie Jordan, at almost 75 years young, is a musical force of nature and such a talented entertainer! While many of their classic hit songs still hold up over time - even to a younger generation of fans - it was the improvisations of Lonnie and especially their new harp player and percussionist, who impressed me the most. Definitely worth checking out!!!
Awesome concert
by Kat on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5It was so great to hear the old songs, the band and lead singer were wonderful!!! Thank you.
Great Show!
by Ent on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5War was great in concert. Also the Palace of Fine Arts is a beautiful area!
War Concert
by Annie on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5Ticketmaster ticket purchase process was very easy. I like that I was reminded periodically of the upcoming concert. The venue, Palace of Fine Arts was wonderful, best place to enjoy a concert, and War put on a great show. It brought me back to my teenage years! An enjoyable evening.
War was awesome - fans couldnt stay in their seats
by MzT on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 4 out of 5War had many old school and some new school fans jiggling in their seats and a few ladies dancing at the base of the stage all night. We all got our War groove on. What a wonderful venue. It was not so easy to find the entrance from the parking but we left plenty of time to walk around the whole place. The signs for the front could have been clearer (i.e an arrow pointing to the entrance).
Awesome performance
by Lola on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5Wow is the word for this awesome band that gave a great performance ā¦ enjoyed every moment of this concert ā¦ Glad we were able to see them
Great venue
by BWL on 10/24/23Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoRating: 4 out of 5Beautiful venue, comfortable, every seat was fabulous. WAR was pretty good, great songs, great memories. We had a fabulous time.