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Willie Nelson, in Paris, France (6/26/2010)

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Thanks so much to Katrina and Lane for sending pictures from Willie Nelson and Family’s show in Paris this summer.

Lane knows how I love to see Willie’s name up in lights.  Thanks, Lane!

Katrina and Lane, in Paris

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Willie Nelson & Family @ Radio City Music Hall (7/28/2010) (Review)

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

photo credit:  http://coedmagazine.com

www.nytimes.com
by Nate Chinen

Genial, intractable, unvarnished, in control:  these were all equally true of Willie Nelson and Levon Helm on Wednesday night at Radio City Music Hall.  Each led his working band, engaging a cross-section of old-time American music, from folk and country to gospel, blues, early jazz, rock ’n’ roll. Both men were radiant with authority and its trickier cousin, authenticity.  A few months back he released “Country Music” (Rounder), a handsomely austere, staunchly tradition-minded album produced by T Bone Burnett.  It’s easily the most focused entry in the recent Willie Nelson discography, and he barely touched it here.  (“Nobody’s Fault but Mine,” the song that closes the album, turned up shortly after the midpoint of the set.)

Taken as a concept rather than a checklist, though, “Country Music” was well served by this show, which featured a lot of shuffle rhythm and favored wisdom over revelation. Easing into gear with the Family, his sparse and attentive cohort, Mr. Nelson gave the proper airing to songs by Hank Williams, Fred Rose and Lefty Frizzell, along with a few of his own. His guitar playing was clean and coltish — often he raced ahead of the beat, waited for the others to catch up and then sprinted forward again — and his singing was typically spry, a nasal twang just lightly abraded with age.

That’s one more distinction between Mr. Nelson and Mr. Helm, whose bout with throat cancer a dozen years ago made singing of any sort seem a precious gift. Mr. Helm, 70, sang sparingly here, entrusting most of the task to members of the band: his daughter Amy Helm, Teresa Williams, the guitarist Larry Campbell and the keyboardist Brian Mitchell. (Also on keyboards was Donald Fagen of Steely Dan; he sang a bit too.) When Mr. Helm did vocalize, it took the form of a soulful rasp, weathered with cracks.

His drumming, on the other hand, was as lean as ever, a righteous marvel of concision and grit. He had plenty to work with in the set, with rhythms ranging from country two-step to New Orleans second-line. He played just a bit of mandolin, on “Deep Ellum Blues,” and took the opportunity to throw in some hip-thrusting dance moves.  Everything about his presence suggested jubilant exertion.

Closing with “The Weight,” one of his biggest hits with the Band, he brought Mr. Nelson onstage as a guest.  This was promising, but Mr. Nelson eschewed the microphone, choosing only to play a meandering guitar solo. 

To read the entire article, buy tomorrow’s New York Times, or follow this link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/30/arts/music/30willie.html

Live from New York! It’s Willie Nelson at the Radio City Music Hall tonight (with Levon Helm Band)

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Thanks to Jo Jo, for sharing her photo from NYC — lucky girl is in town for the show!

Willie Nelson in Paris

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010


www.WillieNelson.com

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Another picture from www.budrock.com

Willie Nelson Boulevard

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

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We had to take a look at Willie Nelson Boulevard last week in Austin.

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Saturday, June 12th, 2010

More Crew’s Views from Budrock, from the Willie Nelson & Family Tour in the UK

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

 Budrock “The Illuminator” Prewitt, lighting director for Willie Nelson & Family, has posted more Crew’s Views from the overseas tour.  Visit www.WillieNelson.com to read all the stories and pictures Buddy and Lana Nelson have posted.


www.WillieNelson.com

 

Willie Nelson in Europe, pictures and stories from Budrock’s Crew’s Views (European Edition)

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Budrock “the Illuminator” Prewitt is on tour with Willie Nelson & Family in Europe, and has posted several new ‘Crew’s Views’ from their adventures on the road.

To see lots of great pictures of  Willie Nelson & Family and Crew, and read his stories, visit Willie Nelson’s website at www.WillieNelson.com

Thanks, Buddy, for all us fans in the U.S., feeling lonely and happy for your news and pictures.

Willie Nelson every Saturday night

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Budrock “The Illuminator” Prewitt, Lighting Director for Willie Nelson and Family,  took this picture, and shares it at
www.Budrock.com.

Willie’s Corner

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Beanie of Minneapolis took this picture at the Milwaukee Texas Road House Restaurant.

Willie Nelson honored in Austin

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Last night, Austin Mayor Leffingwell announced plans to re-name 2nd street in Austin after Willie Nelson, as part of the city’s plans to honor their hometown hero. Also, last night Capital Area Statues, Inc. and Mayor Leffingwell unveiled a bronze statue of Willie Nelson, also part of the city’s overall plans to honor Willie. The statue to be installed on West Second Street near the entrance to the new KLRU’s Austin City Limits Studio.

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Janis and Kelly went to the Austin ceremony, along with Bobbie Nelson, Turk Pipkin, and other celebrities and fans gathered to honor Willie Nelson. Thanks to Janis for sending some pictures early in the morning, after her drive back to Dallas from Austin, before heading off to school and work!

Bobbie Nelson, and small version of the life-sized sculpture that is being commissioned to honor Willie in Austin.

Willie Nelson Boulevard in Austin

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

A busy Downtown Austin street is about to get a new name honoring a Country Music legend.

KVUE News has learned that on Thursday, the city will announce plans to give 2nd Street, between Trinity and San Jacinto, the honorary name of Willie Nelson Boulevard.

The street name won’t be changed, so business owners don’t have to worry about getting new signs or changing their address.

http://www.kvue.com/news/entertainment/Downtown-street-to-be-honorably-re-named-after-Willie-Nelson-92925224.html