George Winston is undeniably a household … For the 2020 holidays, Winston releases a special New Orleans/R&B-style interpretation of the Christmas classic "Silent Night" to benefit those in need with 100% of proceeds going to FEEDING AMERICA. There is no cost to attend. Get your tour dates seen by one billion fans. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. George Winston is not due to play near your location currently - but they are scheduled to play 9 concerts across 1 country in 2021-2022. George Winston’s legendary album December is a perennial favorite. About this show . He plays in three styles: the melodic approach he developed that he calls "rural folk piano"; stride piano, primarily inspired by Thomas "Fats" Waller and Teddy Wilson; and his primary interest, New Orleans R&B piano, influenced by James Booker, Professor Longhair, and Henry Butler. He attended Stetson University in Deland, Florida, and lives in Santa Cruz, California. George Winston (b. December 26, 1949) is an American pianist who was born in Michigan and grew up mainly in Montana (Miles City and Billings),[2] as well as Mississippi and Florida. During this time, his favorite music was instrumental rock and instrumental R&B, including Floyd Cramer, the Ventures, Booker T & … This event has been added to your Plans . to track George Winston and get concert alerts when they play near you. December was inspired by the early winter season, and the follow-up to Winston’s solo piano recordings, Autumn and Winter Into Spring.December is Winston’s highest-selling album, having been certified triple Platinum by the RIAA. I've seen George play 5-6 times over the years. Use this link to set a reminder now and to view It was so easy to just close my eyes and appreciate Winston's talent. Contemporary Instrumental. … George Winston (born 1949) is an American pianist who was born in Michigan, and grew up mainly in Miles City, Montana, as well as Mississippi and Florida. Toggle navigation. 7:00 PM EST. Find information on all of George Winston’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2021-2022. Live Stream. George Winston is known as one of the great popularizers of minimalist, acoustic solo piano music. These became the basis for the record Autumn, which Ackerman produced. About George Winston. Buy George Winston tickets at Live at the Ludlow Garage to the 2020 George Winston tour dates and schedule. The ... Show More. A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, live performance for Winston is akin to breathing. A rural folk pianist, Winston grew up in Michigan, just like me. An evening with celebrated solo pianist George Winston ONLINE on Sunday, November 8th at 4 PM PST in support of The Dance Palace, a non-profit community center in Point R... Show More. Official George Winston website featuring George Winston music, tour dates, album info, liner notes, news, videos, and more. A Livestreamed Concert with George Winston Sunday, November 8, 2020 4 PM PST Join us for a special livestream of celebrated solo pianist George Winston in support of the Dance Palace! This was a very different but still wonderful concert. About this show. Starting with a bluesy tune inspired by Professor Longhair — Winston’s most recent albums have included two Gulf Coast-inspired collections — he proceeded through seasonal favorites "Rain" (from 1982's Winter Into Spring) and "Woods" (from 1980’s Autumn). And that's what I got - pleasant melodies that relaxed me. In addition to his piano work, Winston plays solo harmonica (mainly Appalachian fiddle tunes and ballads) and solo acoustic guitar (mainly Appalachian fiddle tunes and Hawaiian slack-key guitar pieces). [7], On May 3, 2019, Winston released his 15th solo piano album, Restless Wind. 12:00 AM EST. 236 fans interested. Montana goes deeper into his heart, back to childhood memories of his family's house, lullabies, and first encounters with songs that would … Streaming on . Complete your George Winston collection. Listen free to George Winston – December (Thanksgiving, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head and more). Folk . 7:00 PM EST. The title of the album is a lyric from their song "Break on Through (To the Other Side)".[9]. An evening with celebrated solo pianist George Winston ONLINE on Sunday, December 6 at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST in support of Feeding America. Instead, he let his music do his talking, and that was okay because his songs speak loud and clear. What a fantastic show. Live Stream. 110 fans interested. I had a chance to see him over 25 years ago in Portland at Merrill Auditorium and never made it. Celebrated pianist George Winston is revered as one of the foremost instrumental performers and composers of our time. 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Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about George Winston - Montana - A Love Story at Discogs. … Live Stream. [13] The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard New Age Charts, and #2 on the Billboard Jazz Charts. Colors/Dance - 0:00Woods - 10:24Longing/Love - 17:09Road - 25:57Moon - 30:11Sea - 37:53Stars- 40:35 Live Stream. George Winston's piano sets the mood for your seasons. This holiday season, December offers a respite from the challenging … At first, Winston played some guitar pieces he liked and then some of his nighttime music on the piano. Live Stream. 7:00 PM EST. In 1979, William Ackerman talked with Winston about recording for Ackerman's new record label, Windham Hill Records. "[22], On April 19, 2010, he appeared as the sole guest on show 575 of the multimedia WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour. The previous concert was mainly based on his well known songs from his published albums. "By virtue of his boundless imagination, Winston’s musical portrayals provide new textures and tones that illuminate the original compositions while discovering fresh insights and common musical themes," wrote Jazziz about Restless Wind. He can be seen reaching into the piano with his left hand and muting the strings, while with his right hand he is playing "An African in the Americas". 313 fans interested. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums. Twenty minutes into the program, he describes an unusual method of playing the piano muting the strings, a development inspired by watching blues guitar players. Be the first to know when they tour near Montreal, QC, Canada, Join 46,510 fans getting concert alerts for this artist, San Juan Community Theatre: Whittier Theatre. Sunday, Nov 8th, 2020. Solo Instrumental. Just relax and let your mind wander. George Winston performs from the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. [24], Winston has survived several serious illnesses, including thyroid cancer, skin cancer, and myelodysplastic syndrome, the latter of which was resolved subsequent to a bone marrow transplant in 2013. Live Stream. The concerts will only be available to view on George’s YouTube page during the scheduled streams and will not be available to playback later. Folk. [6] While he did not complete his undergraduate degree, following his rise to prominence the university awarded him an honorary doctor of arts degree. Solo Instrumental. An evening with celebrated solo pianist George Winston ONLINE on Sunday, December 6 at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST in support of Feeding America. He has recorded twelve more solo piano albums. Buy tickets, find event, venue and support act information and reviews for George Winston’s upcoming concert at Newton Theatre in Newton on 13 Nov 2021. He attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, and lives in Santa Cruz, California. It was interesting that Winston wasn't the type of performer who talks to his audience. Winston released two albums of the music of Vince Guaraldi. Technically....the guy embraces the piano like no other. The... Show More. [4][5] Both Autumn and the following album Winter into Spring went platinum, signifying million-plus shipment in the United States. Nov 8th, 2020. Renowned for his live concerts with 75 to 100 annual performances, with his merchandise sales and other fundraisers benefitting local food banks each year (DONATE), George Winston releases his legendary 1996 documentary, Seasons In Concert, as a way to offer fans an inside look into many of his lauded compositions. We will be Livestreaming a free concert with George Winston from Chef’s Listening Room on Nov 6th starting at 7:30 PM EST in support of the The Salvation Army in Williams... Show More. Folk. … "[8] Winston recorded a follow-up album, Love Will Come – The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Volume 2, released in February 2010. Now I can say I’ve seen him. He lets the sustain sustain itself. In 1996, Winston released Linus and Lucy – The Music of Vince Guaraldi, primarily devoted to the theme music Guaraldi wrote for the Peanuts cartoons: fifteen television specials and one feature film, ranging from 1965 until Guaraldi’s death in 1976. [20], Winston dresses unassumingly for his shows, playing in stocking feet, stating that it quiets his "hard beat pounding" left foot. Live streams Autumn (1980)Composed and performed by George Winston. In July 2019, at the National Music Council’s 2019 American Eagle Award Honor ceremony that recognized Vince Guaraldi, Winston performed his versions of the musician's work. Streaming on . Friday, Nov 6th, 2020. His last album -- 2002's Night Divides the Day-- focused on his first musical inspiration, the Doors. Live Stream. Sunday, Dec 6th, 2020. Winston also produces recordings of Hawaiian slack-key guitarists for his own record label, Dancing Cat Records, including artists Keola Beamer, Sonny Chillingworth, Leonard Kwan, Dennis Kamakahi, Ray Kane, Cyril Pahinui, Bla Pahinui, Martin Pahinui, Ledward Kaapana, Georg Kuo, Ozzie Kotani, George Kahumoku, Jr., Moses Kahumoku, Cindy Combs, and others. There is no cost to attend. I saw George Winston perform at the Lesher Center of the Arts in Walnut Creek, California. Streaming on . [5], Winston attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, in the 1960s, where he majored in sociology. Biography; Q&A; Influences & Links; Dancing Cat Records; Slack Key Info Book; Media; Store; Contact; George Winston is Raising Funds for … George Winston will be performing near you at San Juan Community Theatre: Whittier Theatre on Friday 17 September 2021 as part of their tour, and are scheduled to play 9 concerts across 1 country in 2021-2022. About this show . A love letter to his home state, Montana is George Winston's most varied album since 1999's Plains and probably his most personal album, ever. Listen to George Winston Radio free online. 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These melodic pieces evoke the essence of a season and reflect natural landscapes. [15], All of Winston's albums are now available on his own Dancing Cat Records, with the exception of the last four releases, which came out on RCA Records.[16]. View all concerts. Solo Instrumental. "I love his melodies and his chord progressions," Winston said of Guaraldi. Upcoming Concerts; Set Lists; Concert Programs; About. Montana goes deeper into his heart, back to childhood memories of his family's house, lullabies, and first encounters with songs that would … I'm so happy I saw George Winston live! DEC 06 2020 Benefit for Feeding America DEC 01 2020 Facebook Live NOV 29 2020 Benefiting Refugees International NOV 21 2020 Williamsport, PA NOV 08 2020 Williamsport, PA NOV 06 2020 Williamsport, PA OCT 23 2020 Ogunquit, ME OCT 22 2020 Ogunquit, ME OCT 21 2020 Ogunquit, ME MAR 12 2020 Montgomery, AL MAR 09 2020 Brunswick, GA MAR 07 2020 … His last album -- 2002's Night Divides the Day-- focused on his first musical inspiration, the Doors. He is best known for his solo piano recordings; several of his albums from … Pianist George Winston is among today’s most popular interpreters of American song, celebrated for turning sociological observations on American culture into compositions that weave a beautiful tapestry of folk, early jazz, R&B and contemporary classical. Track 13: (Queen Lili'uokalani, public domain, arranged by George Winston) Dancing Cat Music (BMI) Track 15: Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI)/Tyde Music (BMI) Track 16: California Phase Music (ASCAP); administered by Universal-MCA Music Publishing, a division of Universal Studios, Inc. (ASCAP) Track 17: (Joseph K. Kokolia, public domain, arranged by George Winston) Dancing … [17] From his grand piano, Winston told the audience: Many of Winston’s melodic pieces are self-described as "rural folk piano" or "folk piano", a style he developed in 1971 to complement the uptempo Stride piano he had been inspired to play by Fats Waller’s recordings from the 1920s and 1930s. About George Winston. [14], To kick off the release, Winston performed a concert at Pittsburgh's Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall that benefit the Creative Arts Program, which provides scholarships to pay for music therapy. Want to see George Winston in concert? This concert will only be available to view live during the scheduled stream (no recording available later) on George Winston's YouTube Channel. [3], Winston suffered from a number of illnesses, and while recuperating from his last bout of cancer, Winston played the piano in the medical center auditorium, creating 21 pieces, that he says were "kind of circular" and "minimalist." Dec 27th, 2020. Nov 6th, 2020. An evening with celebrated solo pianist George Winston ONLINE on Sunday, December 27 at 4PM PST / 7 PM EST in support of Feeding America. Purchase cheap George Winston tickets and discounted George Winston tickets to see George Winston live in concert at Live at the Ludlow Garage at TicketSupply. Live Stream. "He has a really personal way of doing voicings. Live Stream. Sign up for a reminder for the livestream at https://youtu.be/-9ccdOtrLRA Join Songkick He played songs from all of his albums, including Ballads and Blues, Autumn, December, Summer, Plains, and Montana - A Love Story. Solo Instrumental. An evening with celebrated solo pianist George Winston ONLINE on Saturday, November 29th at 2 PM JST in support of Refugees International. The stream will only be available to view during the scheduled live broadcast on YouTube. [21] According to the Austin American Statesman in 2015: "As for his piano playing, Winston remains a master of both tone and invention. His best-selling albums Autumn, … For years, the balding, bearded Winston would walk out on stage in a flannel shirt and jeans, and the audience would think he was a technician, coming to tune the 9-foot New York Steinways that are his piano of choice. There is no cost to attend. Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. From Youtube Music: ";December is the fourth solo piano album from George Winston. On the latter, he created remarkable 'hollowed' sounds to some notes by reaching inside the piano and muting strings with one hand while striking keys with the other. About George Winston. [4], When growing up, Winston's musical interests lay with instrumentals of the R&B, rock, pop, and jazz genres, especially those by organists. [4] His debut album Piano Solos disappeared without much notice, although it was later reissued on Winston's Dancing Cat Records under the title Ballads and Blues 1972. About this show . Seasons In Concert was initially filmed following the release of Winston… Sunday, Nov 29th, 2020. Folk. In 1971, he switched to solo piano after hearing stride pianists Thomas "Fats" Waller, Teddy Wilson, and later Earl Hines, Donald Lambert, and Cleo Brown. Autumn soon became the best-selling record in the Windham Hill catalog. Streaming on . The eleven-song collection includes his interpretations of music by Sam Cooke, The Doors, Stephen Stills, George and Ira Gershwin, Country Joe McDonald, among others. George Winston's Giving Tuesday Livestream for Feeding America. You have two opportunities to enjoy concerts with George Winston from wherever you are in the world live and online coming up this week on Friday, November 6 at 7:30 PM EST and Sunday, November 8 at 7:00 PM EST. His playing is masterful, and he throws in some harmonica and slack key guitar as well. Home; Recordings; Concerts. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. Check out The Gulf Will Live Again #1 by George Winston on Amazon Music.