The incredibly entertaining James Montgomery, a blues legend in his own right, played the harp and sang his heart out (most notably on "Hoochie Coochie Man") complimenting Johnny wonderfully. The drummer Wayne June can belt out a tune as well; he found his groove on the classic "Tore Down," covering it as if he owned it. The only member of the band that did not sing was the bass player Scott Spray, who played his bass like a man on a mission in an eternal Winterized chill out; he kept in perfect step with June all night. When I saw Spray on the tour bus he was very cordial and all smiles, he seemed genuinely happy to be part of Winter's entourage, what musician wouldn't be? Winter is a sweet guy and he was a pleasure to chat with.

Johnny has managed to put together another crackerjack band, doesn't he always? They are really cookin' live and I felt privileged to witness a blues legend in action. When he launched into "Blackjack" and "Johnny Guitar," the crowd went into a frenzy, all 600 blues fans were living their own personal glorious once-in-a-lifetime evening with Johnny. I sure felt that way after I left, knowing that I witnessed something special I never would forget.

Set List:

Hideaway
Sugar Coated Love
She Likes to Boogie Real Low
Blackjack
Tore Down
Start All Over Again
Lone Wolf
Hoochie Coochie Man
Johnny Guitar
Mojo Boogie

Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck