Victor Wainwright
VICTOR WAINWRIGHT
Friday, November 22 8:00 p.m.
2024 Opening Night Celebration
DoubleTree Grand Ballroom
2019 Grammy Nominee and 7X Blues Music Award winner Victor Wainwright is selling out venues throughout North America. With five Blues Music Piano Awards, Band of the Year, and the coveted BB King Entertainer of the Year Award, Victor Wainwright is at the top of his game on the heels of his newest released album, Memphis Loud. Garnering media accolades across the world with his latest studio work - The Train creates a robust sonic landscape exploring the Joys and Mysteries of Life, Love, and Music!
“I cannot wait to perform at Reading Blues Festival! I have a fantastic evening planned, filled with joyous music and uplifting spirit! With impeccable atmosphere and terrific sound, this festival is truly a treasure and a WONDERFUL place to celebrate the treasure that is LIVE MUSIC! We cannot do this without you, so I welcome and invite you personally to help us along with our efforts of keeping Piano Roots, Boogie, and Blues music alive! We will not let you down!”
"...Electrifin' boogie-woogie at warp speed, a piano-pounding ministry powerful enough to raise the dead and scald the living with righteous piano fervor." "Wainwright's roaring like a conductor with a snootful of cinders, his piano rocking so hard it's about to know the train off the tracks." - No Depression Magazine
"Not just Loud, but Memphis Loud, the latest sermon of boisterous, big-hearted Americana from Victor Wainwright and The Train is an absolute showstopper that shakes, rattles and rolls until it's completely out of breath." - Elmore Magazine
“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
“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