Hey Y’all,

alright, Alright, ALRIGHT!
It’s that time of magical, mystical, madness again. Christmas, Hanukkah, Boxing Day for the Brits, Posadas Navidenas for the Hispanic, Kwanzaa for African Americans, Bodhi Day (or Rohatsu) for the Buddhists, Zarathosht Diso for the Zoroastrians, even Yule for Wiccans, and who knows what else. It’s a time of celebration for all.

Every Christmas, I remember how cool it was as a kid. I can’t help but reflect on the shift in perspectives. It was so much more fun being a kid, rather than trying to be Santa Clause. Magical for children, but sometimes stressful for adults. Then I think how selfish it is of me to even contemplate feeling this way. That Gift list should fill our hearts with joy, not a sense of obligation.

(It is better to give than to receive) is the best and most valuable lesson we continue to learn throughout our lives. My wife Monique has the freest most giving spirit I have ever encountered. Her loving example has been a profound inspiration to me over the years of our marriage, and I wish I could be more like her. I make that attempt every day, and have become a better person for it.

I have so much to be thankful for in this life we’ve made together. We are truly blessed and particularly grateful this time of year, with our hearts overflowing in gratitude.

On another note, this is as good a time as any to let you all in on the fact that have finally decided to make another album. I thought “Brother Johnny” would be my last (and a perfect way to go out), but I had this other burning idea, and Monique talked me into it. This is actually the album I’d been contemplating (and had intended to make) before I became finally committed to doing “Brother Johnny”. You could consider it a sequel, but it’s much more.

In my mind, these two albums are intimately related in so many ways that I won’t attempt to explain here and now, but you’ll understand when you hear it. Having completed “Brother Johnny” gave me a beautiful feeling of full-circle resolution, but also left me keenly aware that there was so much of the Johnny Winter story (and by extension my own) that had been left untold.

What was it that made Johnny who he became—and conversely, what caused me to be so different? “Brother Johnny” focused more on the music we played together in our first bands, in our teens, and in our early careers. This album digs deeper, going back into the past of our early childhoods.

This is another kind of tribute with a whole host of guest stars—and like the last one, it’s going to take years to complete. There’s another concept involved here that I’m keeping secret for the time being, as I want it to be a surprise. It’s something you wouldn’t expect, and as you all know, I Love and revel in doing the unexpected! So settle in for a long wait, but hold on to your hats. This one’s going to blow them away, and your minds along with them. That’s it from Winterland, at least for now.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
With Peace, Love, and Blessings
The Winters
Edgar & Monique

NEWS

Q&A with Ringo Starr & his All-Starr Band, May 2023

Edgar Winter poses with his Grammy, February 2023

New Vinyl Release

https://edgarwinter.lnk.to/BrotherJohnny-Vinyl

Brother Johnny

https://lnk.to/BrotherJohnny

Lone Star Blues

  Edgar Winter releases “Lone Star Blues’ featuring Keb’ Mo’ – an original track off of his upcoming tribute album Brother Johnny. https://www.guitarworld.com/news/edgar-winter-keb-mo-lone-star-blues

Mean Town Blues

Mean Town Blues

Johnny B. Goode

Quarto Valley Records proudly announces the release of Brother Johnny an all-star tribute to Johnny Winter organized by his Brother Edgar Winter. The album will be released digitally, on CD and Vinyl April 15, 2022.

Alice Cooper’s Christmas

Edgar Winter is thrilled to be performing alongside Alice Cooper in his annual Christmas Pudding fundraiser December 9th.

Deep Purple, Alice Cooper and The Edgar Winter Band!

Deep Purple, Alice Cooper and The Edgar Winter Band on Tour! August & September 2017!!

Noho jam special

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