Billy Currington
PopWatch: Who’s the person you want to see in concert before you die?
Billy Currington: How about this: For forever, I’ve been like, I got to see this one particular person. It’s Willie Nelson. I gotta see Willie before I die, before whoever dies first.
I just happened to be in this little tiny juke joint in Hawaii about a month ago. Just out in this hippie town, nothing there. And I start hearing these rumors that Willie Nelson is gonna play there tonight. I’m thinkin’ whatever, yeah. Later on, they come to the table and they’re like, “We need $30.”
I’m like, “$30 for what?” “We’re tellin’ you, Willie’s fixin’ to play here. ” I’m like, no way. But I believed them for some reason, and sure enough, $30 and 30 minutes later, Willie shows up with his family, who are players themselves, and plays for two or three hours in this little nowhere town.
In that moment in time, my dream was fulfilled. It was awesome. I mean, I was five feet away, hangin’ on a wall, just watchin’ Willie play electric guitar and burnin’ it up.
That must have been Charley’s.
I’ve been to Charley’s before, but missed Willie!
Wish Billy could have played with him.
Billy is another of those under recognized singers/songwriters.
He’s from Rincon, Georgia, in my home state!
I loved his song/video with Shania Twain “Party for Two!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF5ZiTuKuFE
He’s also played dates with Jamey Johnson, who is opening for Willie several times soon.
I wish Billy could open for Willie. His song “Don’t” is amazing!
He is really good, and easy on the eyes…has Paul Newman blue eyes!
I’m going to have to listen to him sometime. Thanks for the review!