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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.
After years of listening to their greatest hits CDs, the band that started it all can still play at the quality of their younger years. Even the lead singer, at 60 years old, sounds as if he were frozen back in their hay days and revived to sing at this concert.
Event was awesome. Would like better seatimg chart
War was once again GREAT! Only issue I have is they did not sing: Summertime. Otherwise, GREAT!
I grew up listening to old school music and War being one of them! Their Performance was absolutely AMAZING!!!!! LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!!!!
War is always extremely entertaining - AWESOME music!!!!
War was a great concert, far beyone my expectations.
AWB started off with a good set, played most of my favorites. Wished they played "Person To Person". War was very pleasing and played all my favorites. Both bands were better than I thought they would be. Warning though I bought tickets over a week before the concert and an associate bought tickets two days before, but had better seats than we did. Tickets were the same price.
Commensurate musicians and showmanship!! Get ready for a never-sit-down, dance-at-your-seat party!!
War was fantastic! I feel like I owe them money. Their energy was contagious. AWB was good as well.
War and the Average White Band were Awesome at the Los Angeles County Fair!! It was GREAT to see them in cocert... My whole purpose for going to the Fair is to see the Old School performers. But the seats we had were awful. We could not see anything. But the audio was good.
As an avid concert goer (40+ years), and Old School Music Fan, I am always happy to see a performance by groups who had stood the test of time. After 30 or 40 years of following these bands, members pass on, and leave the group for a myriad of reasons. However, I will continue to patronize those groups who remain true to their musical roots. I make it a point to see AWB and War anywhere within a 500 mile radius of Los Angeles. It's well worth it. My only complaint was, that the show wasn't long enough!
The show was amazing, both bands were smooth sounding and had the entire audience on their feet. This show reminds you of how real music is supposed to sound, if you love old school you'll love this show.
War has been the best concert yet.. Just loved the whole performance.. Couldn't get any better!!!!!
Cool venue.but paying for fair admission while only attending the music was sketchy. Crowd was enthusiastic which added to overall fun.
The band was fantastic. The lead original member still had s great voice. The arrangements were fantastic and the group went over backwirds to please the audience. ON THE OTHER HAND... AWB was terrible. They were self-focused Didnt care that after all these years we would want to hear the old stuff--they kept pushing a new CD--what a ridiculous thing to do after all these years. They didn't even sing "Play that funky music white boy"". Can you imagine?!!! I would not spend a cent to see them again. Finally their voices were whacked. The best thing was the sax player.
WAR was unbelievable, It was the best time we have had in a long time, They were truly AWESOME!!!!!!! Can't wait for them to come back.
I was a bit disappointed in AWB, they didnt enough of there old stuff (which what they are famous for) . And as far as WAR well they were good but for me not enough of there old stuff that was not top 40 ... such as Outlaw, Lotus Blossom etc....
I have always loved War's music. At 12 yrs old, I started playing bass guitar. "Slipping into darkness", that was one of my favorite lines. As a young teenager (in the late 70's), I stumbled into a recording session (at Crystal Sound) for War and was kicked out by the studio personnel, but it was something that I never forgot. This was my first time (Pomona Fair) seeing War live. I couldn't believe how good they were on stage, especially out doors, the sound was full. If I ever have another opportunity, I will see them again. The only reason I did not give them 5 stars, is that can only be given to Earth Wind & Fire.
War was great. the 10 song selection was outstanding
the sound was not so good and the setting they need to up grade the sound ..