Victor Wainwright (photo from his website)
Music Appreciation Society brings an electrifying evening of blues to Dazzle at Baur’s when 2017 Blues Music Award Winner “Piano Player of the Year,” Victor Wainwright, takes the stage for two extraordinary shows: Sunday, November 12th, 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. This event is the Denver Premier for Wainwright, who American Blues Scene describes as: “… a force to be reckoned with on a piano. He IS honky-tonk and boogie with a dose of rolling thunder.”
Music Appreciation Society (MAS) is a Colorado non-profit that exists to bring a variety of world class music to Denver, having previously presented the likes of Ellis Marsalis, Catherine Russell, Jason Moran and Eric Andersen as well as other renowned artists including Denver Westword’s “Best Chamber Orchestra” Grande Orquesta Navarre. MAS is happy to present Wainwright who “… 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,” according to Living Blues Magazine. An unprecedented five-time winner of “The Pinetop Perkins Award,” Wainwright has also been named “BB King entertainer of the Year” (2016).
Food and drinks from the renowned Dazzle restaurant are available throughout the evening. Dazzle at Baur’s is located at 1512 Curtis Street in the heart of downtown Denver. For ticket info visit DazzleDenver.com or DenverMusicTix.com. Premium reserved and general admission seating available. For more information, visit http://www.BaursMagic.com.
More About the Musician:
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 blues. 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 winning entertainer and piano player, Victor Wainwright is a raucous high-octane, dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare.
Says the Press:
“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
“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
Contact: Katherine Buckley, Music Appreciation Society: 303-468-8378