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September 11, 2006
Willie Nelson @ Hollywood Bowl: September 10, 2006
Willie Nelson wrapped up a three-night run at the Hollywood Bowl Sunday night. Instead of performing a set of standards and then a normal set of "hits" following an intermission (as he had Friday and Saturday night), Sunday night's show featured Neko Case and Ryan Adams as openers. Neko Case was a dream, with her distinct and lovely voice, while Ryan Adams and his multiple self-indulgent guitar solos proved dreadfully boring. Willie's performance philosophy was the polar opposite of Ryan Adams, as he performed one song after the other, seemingly without taking time to breathe. Even the couple new songs he played are sure to become classics, based on the very favorable reaction from the audience.
Given that all three shows at this gigantic theatre were nearly sold-out, it gives proof to the fact that real country music is still alive and well in Los Angeles.
Posted by darlin at September 11, 2006 9:33 PM
