Johnny Winter in July 1970

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Synopsis: The Toronto Peace Festival, slated for July 3-5, will be held near London, Ontario, amidst a sprawling, scenic landscape perfect for a large gathering. The festival boasts a diverse lineup featuring major acts like Chicago, Johnny Winter, and B.B. King, along with symposiums led by prominent figures in various fields. A dedicated Peace Network of radio stations will broadcast festival-related news and information nationwide. Free macrobiotic food will be available, and comprehensive medical facilities will be on-site. Ticket sales will end on June 3, with organizers strongly discouraging anyone without a ticket from making the journey. "Caravans for Peace" are being organized to facilitate travel to the festival, offering support and information to participants. While some concerns remain in light of past festival tragedies, organizers are confident in their preparations and the festival's positive message of peace, hoping to build on the success of Woodstock and create a memorable and inspiring event.

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Synopsis: I remember the Second Atlanta International Pop Festival in 1970 like it was yesterday. Despite my initial disappointment about Johnny Winter's new band, I was completely blown away by their performance. Their set was electrifying, and when Johnny later joined the Allman Brothers on stage for an epic jam session, it was the highlight of the entire festival. His energy and guitar skills were incredible, and it felt like he was the driving force behind the whole experience. Even with a massive crowd, I'll never forget the way he made everyone feel connected through his music.

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You don't come across albino blues singers every day but one of those days will be Tuesday. July 14. at the St.Petersburg National Guard Armory.

Texas bluesman Johnny Winter will headline a two-group show with the Amboy Dukes at the Armory.

A Margarie Sexton production, the Winter show will begin at 8 p.m. and fans are advised to bring their own blanket for the strictly-concert event.

Ticket prices are $4 advance and $5 at the gate. Tickets are on sale at area Sears stores.

The 26-year-old Winter began his rock career a couple of years ago in Texas and has evolved a unique style based on the blues guitar variations of Jimi Hendrix.

Winter is classified hard rock blues and will afford fans a real counterpoint to the Amboy Dukes. who have had a succession of medium rock hits.

The same two groups will appear the following night, Wednesday July 15, at Robarts Sports Arena in Sarasota.

Johnny Winter and company last appeared at Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa at a Christmas concert with the Allmon Brothers and Grand Funk Railroad

Two really heavy concerts in one week may be more than Suncoast rock fans can stand. But if you can take all the groovy sounds, it should be a real music trip. The Chambers Brothers will be first. The five-man California group will appear Friday night at Curtis Hixon in Tampa, along with Great Jones and Latifundia. The Chambers Brothers began their career as gospel singers in 1961, but they switched to popular and blues in '64 and their fame soon spread nation wide. The brothers — Willie, George, Lester and Joe — added New York drummer Brian Keenan and came up with the super hit sound that's skyrocketed them on the charts.

Second on the concert scene in appearance will be Johnny Winter, the 28 year old white-haired singer who is given the credit for bringing blues back into the popular record charts. Winter and the rock group, Amboy Dukes, are scheduled to appear at St. Petersburg's National Guard Armory next Tuesday night. Tickets for the Chambers Brothers show are 13.50, $4 and $4.50 in advance at Sears stores and Belk's in Britton Plaza. Sears also has $4 advance tickets for Johnny Winter's concert. Otherwise, it's $15 at the door.

This event at the "St Petersburg National Guard Armory" is reviewed in St Petersburg 16 July 1970

By CAROLYN NOLTE

Too many people were uptight, paranoid about dope and what might happen. There were two worlds at the St. Petersburg National Guard Armory Tuesday night for the Johnny Winter concert. One was up, the other down. One came to dig the hard-hitting sound of blues on a smooth, smooth guitar. The other, too many police for the small crowd, was there watching, creating an atmosphere of tension. NOTHING WAS terribly wrong, but it wasn't really right. But then, Johnny Winter didn't walk onto the stage, he gilded on. He's the perfect spook; an albino floating around in tempo with his music. He darts back to the electronic boxes spitting out amplification, shutting out everything but his own guitar, then spins back front to the microphone.

If you shut your eyes, you found ourself caught in a spiral throbbing sound. Around and around, your whole body responded. Johnny Winter is good. Very good. But when you came crashing back into reality, it was bad. Very bad. The armory isn't airconditioned and no one was allowed to go outside for air and then inside again. THE CROWD SAT on the floor, absorbing the music. The police, in uniform and plainclothes patroled the place. it was hard to relax.

Tampa's Curtis Mixon Auditorium has taken the initiative to book top, rock groups for this area. St. Petersburg should make the effort to catch up, but only if the promoters give their audiences more consideration. It seems unnecessary to create so much tension.

Photos of the concert, published on 16th July 1970,