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Billy Joe Shaver

Willie Nelson always invites so many artists to his picnic, that they won’t all fit on one stage, or even two.   There were great bands performing on three stages, the South Stage, the North Stage and Inside Billy Bob’s stage.   The sound system was so good, and they broadcast all the performances so you could hear all the bands performing from anywhere you were.  And that’s really good because it gets so crowded that you can’t (easily) move from stage to stage to see all the bands you want to see.  And that is the only bummer, not getting to see all the bands.  We park ourselves in front of Willie’s stage, and just stay put.  It’s too hot and too hard to try to get to other stage at end of field, but it means you don’t get to see everybody.     We got to hear  but not see Ryan Bingham,  Ray Wyley Hubbard, Quebe Sisters, Ryan Bingham and Dirty River band, and

Amber Digby

In years past, you could turn around and see the artists, from a distance of course. But for the past couple of years they have brought in a VIP skybox in the middle of the field.  It’s  a raised, tent, with tables and waiters and air-conditioning. The VIP experience, is $250.00, which includes early entry, private bar and waiters and some food and drink.  But it was when I learned the toilets were air-conditioned, that I got it.  There are no words to describe the smell of a port-o-potty on the 4th of July, in Forth Worth, Texas about 3:00 p.m., if you know what I mean. 

But best part about the VIP Box, you can sit there and swivel around on your swivel chair and watch either stage.  It’s not the same as being up front where we were, of course, but if you can’t go through what it takes to sit up front, or if you can’t take the Texas heat, then the Skybox might be the place for you.

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Ray Wylie Hubbard

Dale Watson

It’s so fun to go see Willie Nelson & Family in Texas, and hang out with fans and friends I only see in Texas. This is Jan, a/k/a RailRoad Lady, Texas Clem, and Janis, on the 4th of July. They are Willie Nelson & Family fans, and I am happy to call them friends

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Francine, James Frank

Janis, Christine, Jamie

Jamie Darling

Anne and Pat

Budrock and Texas Clem.  Looks like a drug deal, but I could be wrong.

Janis and I got there early and was greeted by this beautiful site, empty field waiting for Willie Nelson & Family and Friends and Fans and friends.

And here was the place a few hours later.  This picture thanks to Flaco, from his unique position at the soundboard, who sends photos to his lovely wife Margie photos every concert, so she can experience the show.

Janis from Texas took this great photo of Willie Nelson’s hands on his Martin Guitar, at the BackYard in Austin last Sunday. Janis has been my gracious hostess and travelling companion for shows in Texas for many years now, and we have had some fun following Willie Nelson & Family around. She takes the greatest photos, and lets me share them here.

We just got home from celebrating the 4th of July with Willie Nelson & Family & Fans & Friends, then on to Quataw, OK for a show at the Downstream Casino, ending up at the BackYard on Sunday, at Bee Cave outside of Austin, to celebrate their 20th anniversary. I flew back to Denver Monday morning and took the bus back to Boulder and work. Good to be back at work so I can catch up on my rest!

Janis and I and took lots and lots of photos, and now that I have caught my breathe a bit, I will start sharing them here. Later, though, I’m off to work now.