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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 – 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.
War never disappoints from sound, stage, lights, and their performance. Great show! Unfortunately, the venue was disappointing. Venue directors could have added a little more TLC for their guests. Food selection was cold, one choice of snack item, and the choice of beverages to offer their guests was not thought out very well (can/box only). I will say the restrooms were very nice.
Great experience at the concert of war The band Was rocking and rolling throughout the concert, fans and concert. Goers had a great time
I HAD PURCHASED TICKETS IN THE BLEACHERS, FOUND OUR SEATS WERE BLOCKED BY A TOWER NOT SHOWN ON LAYOUT WHEN WE CHOSE OUR SEATS. WENT TO TICKET WINDOW TO SEE IF WE COULD MOVE TO ANOTHER LOCATION ON THE BLEACHERS. WE WERE ASK TO SPEAK TO THE MANAGER IN THE TICKET BOOTH AND EXPLAIN THE ISSUE. THE MANAGER ASK TO SEE OUR TICKETS, ASK US TO WAIT ONE MOMENT SO SHE COULD SEE WHAT HER OPITIONS WERE. THE MANAGER RETURNED AND HANDED US 2 TICKETS IN RESERVED 1 SEATING AND SAID I HOPE YOU HAVE A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. WE WERE EXPECTING A BLEACHER LOCATION CHANGE. THIS WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. WE WERE RIGHT BEHIND THE VIP SECTION, WE TRUELY FELT LIKE VIP'S. GREAT MANAGER !!!
Love seeing the band, Jerry, Lonnie, and Theresa! The true OG's. 7 decades. Don't Let No One Get You Down
The sound was great and the show was fun. They played all the songs I needed to hear. I highly reccommend seeing them in concert.
Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great show ! Took me back……they definitely did NOT disappoint! For a group that’s been together for over 55 years they were AWSOME
WAR is always a great show. They have stayed true to their original sound. I only wished they had performed longer. I missed City, Country, City.
I have attended many concerts- events and I must say that WAR was awesome and the sound was great. The songs were the greatest and the musicianship of the group was great! Was worth every cent paid! 😎
Great show! Can't wait to see them again in concert. Highly recommend- you won't be disappointed!
To see WAR perform hits from the 70's was great. They played all the songs the audience was calling for.
Awesome experience! Enjoyed every second...so much great energy!
They were GREAT and the food was outstanding! I wish I got there earlier to get a better seat.
A step back in time but their sound is right on. Main man Lonny Jordan is a special entertainer and can still hit the hi notes. Thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The Birchmere is a fun venue
The concert was absolutely wonderful. From beginning to end it was great. My husband and I really loved the show. We will definitely attend another show with War. The crowd was fantastic and we all sang and some danced to the music. It’s a show that I would see all over again. “Excellent”!
Terrible!!!! Lead singer spent too much time talking...was changing, making up words as he was singing...just bizarre. We left because it was so bad
This was a Great Concert. I can’t wait to see them again. They played all my favorite songs 💜🍸
What a waste of time and money . Only concert I’ve ever walked out on.
I wanted to immediately contact friends out-of-town and tell them "WAR is touring! You have to get tickets to the show!"I don't think I've seen a band that I had so many "That was Them?!!!"moments. The music was top notch, and the band members looked like they truly were enjoying being there. Lonnie Jordan, founding member of WAR, was extremely entertaining and funny. Gotta Go, Gotta Go!
I have seen WAR 6-7 times and this was one of their best shows. Lonnie Jordan & his talented band brought the house down at Gila River Wild Horse Resort. They played many classics including- Cisco Kid, Why Can’t we be Friends, Slippin into Darkness