Sometimes
it can take a lot to get our favorite New Yorkers to come visit us. Like Willie
Nelson.
Turns
out it’s a heck of a lot easier to get good tickets at the Charter Amphitheatre
in Simpsonville, SC than at the Radio City Music Hall.
I was
first introduced to Willie by my father via The Highwaymen, and although Johnny
Cash will forever remain my favorite of those historic four, Willie Nelson has
a special spot in my playlist. It doesn’t hurt that Roberts also loves Willie –
one of the few musical tastes we share.
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| This one's for you, numurs viens |
Everything
was kicked off by The Devil Makes Three, a band out of Vermont that plays a mix
of bluegrass, old time music, country, folk, blues, jazz, ragtime, and
rockabilly. Having toured with Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris, they are currently
in Europe playing sold-out shows in France, Italy, Germany and Spain.
Next
up was Alison Krauss & Union Station (featuring Jerry Douglas). Blown away.
Gorgeous voice, talented musician, and geez, those lyrics! She’s got a new fan.
Willie
Nelson and Family played a non-stop, get-you-on-your-feet,
can-you-believe-this-guy-is-81? show full of favorites such as On the Road
Again, Whiskey River and Mommas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys. Toby
Keith’s Beer for my Horses got quite a reaction, as did Superman. My
favorite? Always on my Mind.
The
guy can still rock a full house.
I'm drowning in a whiskey
river,
Bathing my mem'ried mind in the
wetness of its soul.
Feeling the amber current
flowin' from my mind.
And warm an empty heart you
left so cold.
Whiskey River take my mind,
Don't let her mem'ry torture
me.
Whiskey River don't run dry,
You're all I've got, take care
of me.
Sounds like my kind of concert.... Willie has been around the block a few times --but is still plugging along. I like Alison also.... I'm sure you all had a great time!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe stay in Simpsonville (Holiday Inn Express) when we are on our way to the beach sometimes....
Hugs,
Betsy
Yep, still touring, still making music! I hope I've got that inspiration when I'm 81!
DeleteGeeez, you make it sound like we came only for Willie! Great weekend spent with great people, celebrating a one-of-a-kind four-year-old! (Willie was just a bonus!)
ReplyDeleteI know, I know! (I've just yet to write the rest of the posts) But you have to admit, we might never had gotten past the "talking" into the "planning" if not for Willie...
DeleteSounds like a great night out! Hearing live music is always such a treat - on Friday night I got to enjoy the fantastic choir "Balsis" from Latvia.
ReplyDeleteThe best choirs from LV always stop in DC, Chicago and NYC... Not much of an audience here in the South?
DeleteYep, one of the benefits of living in a major metropolitan area! These guys were just doing a very quick East coast tour - NYC, Boston, DC, Priedaine. But Rigas Doma Zenu Koris has been to DC 2x in the time I've lived here, Gaudeaumus and Latvija have both been here as well. Cannot complain. :)
DeleteGreat lineup! I've seen Willie three times in Texas, I never get tired of him :)
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