TUESDAY, JULY 26 . 8PM . VICTOR WAINWRIGHT

July 26, 2022 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Music Room

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VICTOR WAINWRIGHT

Though his career began over a decade ago with genuine rock n’ roll honky-tonk, Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the roots music world.  His insatiable interest in music discovery, sheer love for entertaining and curiosity have led him all around the world, and the resulting perspective is a reflection of his passion for entertaining and creating progressive roots music in an effort to move the art-form forward.  Composer, producer, vocalist, and award wining entertainer and piano player; Victor Wainwright is a raucous high-octane, dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare.

The name of Victor Wainwright’s band – and the sleeve image of their albums – is also the most fitting of metaphors.  In music folklore, the train might have associations with the freight-hopping bluesmen of yore, but with this restless boogie-woogie innovator stoking the furnace, Wainwright is a charging locomotive – surging forward, crashing through boundaries of genre, sweeping up fresh sounds and clattering headlong past the doubters.

As the man himself hollers in the ivory-pounding track, The Train, “If you wanna boogie get aboard the train/Get yourself a ticket or get out of the way”.  At a sweet-spot in his career, where most established stars would rest on their laurels, Victor Wainwright & The Train instead rips up all that has gone before, pricking up ears in a sterile music industry and stretching the concept of roots in bold directions.

“I believe that for roots music to grow, and reach out to new audiences, we have to push it forward,” Wainwright explains.  The result is original music that walks a tightrope between scholarly respect and anarchic irreverence.  You’ll hear Wainwright twist boogie-woogie tradition on barrelhouse thrillers driven by his visceral piano style.  But you’ll also hear him fearlessly explore the gamut of genre, from Latin flavors and New Orleans piano to near-psychedelia.  It’s a musical cocktail served up by Wainwright’s inimitable gravel-flecked vocal.

On this white-knuckle ride, only The Train could keep the music on the tracks. “I ended up with a hit-squad of downright amazing musicians that shared my curiosity for all corners of the roots genre.  We wanted to capture how we feel performing, right smack-dab on the records we make, and I believe we’ve done that.  Now I just try to keep up.”

In truth, Wainwright has always been an artist that sets the pace.  Born into a musical family in Savannah, Georgia, the formative influence of his father’s vocals and grandfather’s rolling boogie-woogie piano compelled him into a life of music.  By 2005, he’d announced his talent with solo debut, Piana’ From Savannah, while his central role in Southern Hospitality and partnership with Stephen Dees in WildRoots has seen him ignite stages and stereos for over a decade.

Among his numerous accolades, Wainwright has won six total Blues Music Awards, charted #1 on the Top 10 in the U.S. Billboard and was Nominated for a Grammy in 2019.

“Looking back on your career is a tough thing to do,” he says.  “Challenges are many, and frequent, but when you get it together, it can also be extremely rewarding.”  A man of many talents, Wainwright is a composer, producer, vocalist, piano player and award-winning entertainer.  A long-standing leader of the boogie-woogie pack, he could refer you to his BMA and long list of Blues Blast trophies, or a catalog that has repeatedly hijacked the Billboard Top 10.  But rather than dine out on past glories, this questing artist would rather you joined him for the ride ahead.  “Of course, I still play and write songs that are just about kicking ass and taking names,” he laughs.  “But if you listen, what I’m really saying is, we got to get on the train and move forward with our love of roots music, together.”

“Wainwright serves as an electrifying guide to a good time-spinning tales, telling his listeners how to beat the blues, and meticulously conjuring raw soul and energy out of his acoustic piano.  He displays a sharp sense of humor and a knack for storytelling, every track is brilliant.”  ~Living Blues Magazine

“Victor Wainwright is a world champion piano player, two times over!  Not only is Victor one of the greatest blues piano players in the business, he’s also a world class entertainer and vocalist.”  ~Blues Revue Magazine

“Victor Wainwright, winner of this year’s Pine Top Perkins Piano Player Award at the BMA’s, is a force to be reckoned with on a piano.  He IS honky-tonk and boogie, with a dose of rolling thunder.  Wainwright’s playing is simply beautiful madness.”  ~American Blues Scene

“Savannah, GA native Victor Wainwright is all about boogie woogie piano, deep soul, and a voice that recalls Dr. John at his best.  He is a blues star, a tremendous player.”  ~Chicago Blues Guide

Why is there a difference in price for available seats at The Music Room?

All seating at The Music Room is acquired with a first come, first served basis approach.  The Music Room provides all patrons with a live musical experience above and beyond your average concert hall, and supporting this vision are the 4 tiers of available seats at The Music Room.  With a nod to classic record sales certification, the 4 tiers are:  Diamond, Double Platinum, Platinum, and Gold.  Seats range in price based on several factors including artist availability and distance to the stage.

Do you have the same number of seats for each tier?

No.  The Diamond tier of seats only has 12 seats available.  These seats are 4 top rounds located right at the foot of the stage.  You cannot get any closer to the artist than these 12 seats.  These are considered premium seats and are usually purchased by the most ardent fans.

The Double Platinum sections features 4 top square tables and one special 2 top rectangle, and there are 14 seats available.  Still very close to the stage, these seats provide an exceptional view and personal experience.  Table no. 7 is a 2 top rectangle that sits just to the right of the stage and back approximately 6 feet.  It is an extremely popular table.

The Platinum section of seats has a mixture of 4 top squares, two 3 high top rounds, and 9 drink rail seats that are bar height.  The total number of seats in the Platinum section is 37.  These are all excellent seats and reside in the main room.  Depending on a viewer’s personal taste, a table, a high top, or a drink rail might be the right choice, but they are all fabulous and unobstructed.

Gold seating is available in the bar area and can be considered first come, first serve general admission.  Most of the seats are unobstructed but depending how patrons sit at the bar or high tops, there might be a slight obstruction.   Standing room is permitted in the Gold section. The sound is excellent and most Gold level tickets are purchased by patrons that want to be near the bar specifically or by patrons wanting to be further away from the stage by design.  Please refer to our pictures to determine if this area is what you are looking for.  There are 24 Gold seats available and or Standing Room.

*TICKET DISCLAIMER:  The Music Room has a NO REFUND POLICY.  In the event of a cancellation/reschedule, The Music Room will always honor the purchased ticket for the same seat and same artist at the original price.  If a show is cancelled and not rebooked, ticket holder will be issued a credit towards any future show/event at The Music Room.  Ticket holder assumes all risks, hazards, and dangers.  Event subject to change.  No ticket required for entry.  Please bring I.D*