"Stevie Wonder will go on his first U.S. tour in more than a decade, starting next month in San Diego."

What a pleasant surprise. I have to admit, one of the best concerts that I've ever been to was Stevie Wonder at the Mid State Fair in Paso Robles, August of 1988. It was 3 hours of high energy, great music, audience participation, humor, and just an all around good time. I'd love to hear from anyone else who was fortunate to be there to tap into their memories about it. Please leave me a comment. Thanks.

Stephen Holden, of the NY Times wrote in his review that year;

"Stevie Wonder is a pop creator whose concerts are more than just musical events. The concentrated power of his musical personality and his integration of a sweeping variety of idioms into an indelible style, along with his charisma and enthusiasm, combine to make his concerts communal celebrations at which divisions of race, class and nationality melt away."

He's scheduled to play at Concord's Sleep Train Pavilion on August 26th and the Mountain Winery in Saratoga on September 4th. Tickets for both shows go on sale at 10:00 am, beginning August 6th. Call (925) 685-8497 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com.

Biography by Steve Huey, AMG - All Music Guide
Stevie Wonder is a much-beloved American icon and an indisputable genius not only of R&B but popular music in general.

"Songs in the Key of Life" an all time favorite of mine.

Stevie Wonder's website; www.steviewonder.net

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