THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 15, 2022 Page 11 Victor Wainwright and The Train at Kowloon’s outdoor stage – July 17 O n Sunday, July 17, Grammy-nominated Victor Wainwright and The Train will perform at Kowloon’s outdoor stage in Saugus. Victor Lawton Wainwright, Jr. is an American blues and boogie-woogie singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, producer and vocalist who won the Blues Music Award for Pine Top Perkins Piano Player of the Year. “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 “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.” —ChicaMATARAZZO | FROM PAGE 3 “He’s very missed, Dell Isola said. “A great spot would be the parking lot entrance outside of go Blues Guide “Victor Wainwright, winner of this year’s Pine Top Perkins Piano Player Award at the BMA’s, is a force to be reckoned with on a piano. He IS honky-tonk and boogie, with a dose of rolling thunder. Wainwright’s playing is simply beautiful madness.” —American Blues Scene Though his career began over a decade ago with genuine rock and roll honky-tonk, Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the roots music world. Don’t miss Victor Wainwright and The Train’s only Boston area show this summer! Tickets can be purchased on-line at City Hall, where he would hang out to talk to residents while having a cigarette.” Dell Isola suggested having a small gathering for him GimmeLive.com or at the door. The show was originally scheduled at Beverly’s 9 Wallis in April of 2020, was reschedat the dedication. Echoing that sentiment, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio said he will work with the Historical Commission to initiate a tour that will uled to 2021, but the venue closed. All tickets purchased for the 2020 and 2021 shows will automatically be honored include Matarazzo. “As the former clerk, he was my mentor,” Cornelio said. Mike, born and raised in Everett, was the city’s unoffi cial hison July 17. The gate opens at 3:00 p.m. and the show starts at 4:00 p.m. – rain or shine. (Gate opens at 3:00 p.m.) torian as well as a talented musician, poet and writer. Matarazzo had retired as city clerk back in 2017 and passed away this past May at the age of 68. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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