Merle Haggard Tickets

With the exception of 1 song, I Am What I Am, Merle Haggard and his band, The Strangers, played oldies all night long. The mostly gray-haired audience could be heard singing along with many of the tunes. The opening acts included his older son, Noel, who sang a couple of songs and two brothers (their names escape me because they weren't mentioned anywhere but on stage). The twins played and sang some traditional country and western. They had a lot of energy, nice voices, and their song choices were great! Merle was met with a standing ovation, and then settled into singing his best known tunes. He played some decent licks on his guitar, and even played the fiddle during one of his songs. The evening drew to a close with one more rendition of Okie from Muskogee, and then the audience was asked to stand for his tribute to the military and battle cry, Fightin' Side of Me. The evening finished with a single song, I Am What I Am, from his latest album. And then that was it. He walked off the stage as the band played on. The PA announcer once again reminded the audience that $45 T Shirts and other over-priced memorabelia was available outside the concert hall, and everyone lined up in an orderly fashion and waited their turn to leave the venue. Too bad Merle didn't include any more of his latest album, it would have been great to have heard them done live. Oh well, over the years, casino shows at Rama have all had things in common... uncomfortable seating, listless audiences, over-priced souvenirs, standard hits, no encores, and feelings of emptiness after it was all over. Good luck, Merle, and happy trails!

Merle's voice was a little thin in the beginning - but he and the band closely adhere to the original recorded sound. I think we is a little suprised by the quiet nature of Canadian crowds

At 73 Merle put on a good show. He forgot a line or two in a couple songs, but the fans didn't care, he's the "HAG". The crowd loved him and so did my husband and I. We both said we wished we had made the effort twenty or thirty years ago to see him as we both imagined the energy he would have created. He sang all the oldies, the greatest hits, you know the ones you know all the words to and of course a few new ones. Merle like all of us within that aging group is having some health issues, so don't miss the chance to see him and hear him, it's worth it. An unforgetable concert.

Saw the Merle Haggard show on Tuesday July 20th. The opening act was very good and sang lots of the true country music. At about 830 pm. Merle came on and sang for approximately 70 minutes. He did all of his hits and new material. The show was very good but you could tell Merle is slowing down a little but that didn't hurt the show in any way.

Merle put on a great show. His voice still sounds the same. Singing a lot of his old songs so we could sing along and a few from his new cd I am what I am. He had a great sense of humour joking with the audience. Considering he is 73 years old and lost part of a lung to cancer he did a wonderful job..I'm glad I finally got to see Hag.

I thoroughly enjoyed the show. The opening act was great with their "old time" country music. Merle Haggard was terrific. I especially enjoyed his interaction with the audience and his wonderful choice of songs. He has an incredible band and what a wonderful sound they produced. Regretfully I had to leave a little early to catch a returning bus to Toronto so I couldn't stay until the end. The songs from his new album were equally as good as his career hits. The "Hag" still has it!!!!!!

Merle Haggard always does a great show wil so many of his old songs and some of his new ones. He went two hours, non-stop without a break. Great orchrestra - very professionel ** Beautiful theatre but hard, low seats. Not good on old bones.

The entertainment was good but the show was too short

Excellent and awesome. Only downfall was it was only 1 1/2 long and Merle didnt come back for one last round. Other than that it was excellent and I would definately see him again anywhere, anytime.

the Hag put on a good show, but, considering he used 2 opening acts, I doubt he played for a full hour. but what he did was good, his voice sounded good.

Loved the show, wish it were longer, should have had an encore Noel Haggard was very good

Although he did an excellent half hour show you could see that he was there more in name only and more to promote his sons and new talent from his Hag record label.With out his personal apperance the show would have not been a dud but the attendance would have been far less. At the end of the show with all the applause and foot stomping he decided not to re enter for a final # or good night. Most people found it cold.

It was great to see a country music icon, I have heard Mr Haggard has been battling lung cancer, His voice was great his band was great. I feel honored to have been able to see one of the best, would go see him again in a heart beat, the only thing i can say on the negative is that it was too short but understandable. Merle's youngest son at 17 a great guitar player.

My first time (live) Merle experience was amazing. I loved the family up on stage together, and the two North Carolina boys who sang 2nd were funny and very talented. The one they called 'Tater Bug' had perfect pitch and sang like an angel, while his brother's voice was more old school country, Merlesque, if you will ; ) I would rather see Merle play in a small bar, where his bluesy/country voice could be better heard and because it just seems more HIM to play in a liquor soaked enviroment. That being said, for the venue: 4 star entertainment!

Great show!! Opening acts with Merle's sons and the 2 guys from Carolina were very good, but Merle and his band were fantastic! He's still got a great voice and even has a great new song coming out! Hopefully he"ll be around forever and better yet would like to see him back for another show!

I was really disappointed -- two opening acts (one featuring two of his sons doing some standard classic country covers,) and then a super short set, closed with Okie and then walked off the stage. Lights up, show over, no encore. On the plus side, he can still sing, and he had a patter for the audience, but given the length of the set he spent too much time with some mediocre covers and not enough of his great songs. It felt rushed, and as if he didn't care. I was glad to see him, as it could well be the last time, but not much of a show.

I was very disappointed in the show. It was only 45 minutes. These artists act like WE owe them something. Don't forget who made YOU famous. The FANS did. I spent 2 days wages on tickets to see Merle, he seems to forget who pays for his lifestyle. Us little people. He didn't even come out after the show to sign autographs. I work too hard to be ripped off like that. I'll never waste my hard earned money on another concert. If he wants us to buy his CD he should show a little more respect to his fans. We couldn't even take flash pictures, give me a break.

merle h ,was pretty abrupt on stage he did not seem to want to be there performing.his back up band was better then him.it was not worth the money spent for the ticket.he did not sing many of his hits like everyone expected.he came on then left then back up came on and should have stayed on.we would not ever go back and see him and there was quite a few of us.the seating was good.he at least should have done an ancore.most of the people we talked to were very disappointed in how he performed.plus a few too many drunks in there as well.

very disapointed, he only showed up for a very short time just under 40 min. and not even a ancore, sad, sad, sad

This was one of the best concerts i have ever been too,would recomend it to anyone.