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Willie Nelson is one of the most successful country music singer-songwriters in history, releasing 68 studio albums and 10 live albums. He wrote his first song at the age of seven and joined his first band at ten, playing concerts as a lead singer and guitar player while still in high school. He spent the ‘50s and ‘60s writing songs for established acts such as Ray Price and Patsy Cline, as well as releasing a string of albums on Liberty and RCA beginning with his debut …And Then I Wrote in 1962. In 1973, he signed to Atlantic Records and put out Shotgun Willie, which veered into outlaw country, a stark contrast from the mainstream Nashville sound and clean-cut country artists of the era. 1975’s Red Headed Stranger and 1978’s Stardust followed on Columbia Records, both garnering commercial and critical success. The ‘80s saw the release of No. 1 albums Honeysuckle Rose, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Always on My Mind, and The Promiseland, as well as Nelson joining Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson in the country supergroup The Highwaymen, touring and releasing three studio albums between 1985 and 1995. Nelson continues to release a new album almost every year and delight ticket buyers in live shows to this day.
Wow! I can't believe I just saw Willie. I have loved him for so long - he is still wonderful. Loved, loved, loved this event. Thank you, Willie for a wonderful evening, and thank you Casino Rama for having him.
What a talented man. Hope I'm still going that strong at his age. Any fans out there who have not seen him are missing a great show. His band is also very talented.
Willie is well past the time when he should be performing.
Willie Nelson was right on in all the songs he sang, and his guitar playing was out standing. I hope to see him again some time I have been a fan for many years, I have all his cds and understand that there is a new out soon.Take care Willie We Love you.
Opening act was 1 hour and 20 minutes, okay but not who I came to see, then 20 minute intermission and then Willie came out at 10:10 pm on a Tuesday night for 55 minutes. Okay and glad I saw him in concert, voice was not bad, mostly talked the songs, guitar playing great but not worth ever going again.
I went to see Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss at Casino Rama. Alison Krauss opened and played for 1 1/2 hour which was very enjoyable. The quality of the musicians was incredible. After a 15 minute intermission which was announced to be 30 minutes so some people missed a bit. I went to see a legend in country music. What completely disappointed me was the fact that Willie spoke most of the lyrics and seemed to be rushing through the songs. Even when he motioned for the audience to sing, he still just spoke the words. He hadn't lost his singing voice because every so often he would sing a line. I don't know why Willie doesn't give the audience what they came to hear but certainly wouldn't recommend going to see him in concert.
The Willie Nelson concert was fantastic. I would recommend everyone go see him.
It was a slow start but after 3 songs he hit his mark and his voice and his guitar playing was unforgettable. He didn't need a truck load of gear to shine. His sister on piano really made the honky tonk sound come through. Would love see him again.
We absolutely loved seeing Willie at Casino Rama!! Come back soon.
Willy gives a good show for a man his age and he certainly was a lot livelier than the show that preceded him. The close ups of his face and his guitar were beautiful. On the other hand, Allison Krause seemed flat. She sings beautifully. The music she gets out of a fiddle is amazing. She just didn't seem to have a whole lot of energy. Their onstage banter is lost on the audience if they don't speak into their mikes. Seemed rather pointless. There were no closeups of any of the band as they were featured or of Allison as she sang. Very disappointing.
except for the usual casino audience taking the first 15 minutes of the concert to get to their seats, it was great.
Willie although he is 81 was still goin', Alison Krauss and Union Station were also amazing. First concert I have been to where the opening act does encores. Great night.
Great performance! Style and flair. You'd never think he's 82. Highlights...Always on my Mind and Pearl Jam cover Just Breathe.
This was a wonderful show! Jerry Douglas & Willie Nelson were amazing as well.
The CMAC venue in Canandaigua, NY was A1...accessible, comfortable, with great amenities. Concert featured a range of musical styles, from Kasey Musgraves, to Alison Krauss & Union Station, to Willie Nelson & Family. While there's only one Willie, Alison and the boys were the evening's highlight for me. Wonderful harmonies displaying each musician's diverse talents.
Willie Nelson was Terrible,can't sing anymore ! Allison Krause was fantastic! Put on a great show,very warm,moving performance.
The Wild Feathers, the opening act, were great. Love seeing them with Willie. Allison Krauss was good, had never seen her before, would do it again. Willie Nelson was the best. Can't see him enough.
FIrst time to the Holllywood Bowl - great party atmosphere; Lyle Lovett gave a strong entertaining performance, low-key but funny and memorable. Willie seemed lost when he came out and the playing & singing was a struggle; not sure he can perform at this level any more and I encourage him to have smaller, less intimidating venues (?); the music was too slow and he did not get the audience involved until the very end. A bit sad and I recommend him only as I don't think he will (should) be performing very much longer.
I was so looking forward to seeing Willie Nelson in concert. His guitar playing was amazing but the singing or should I say speaking of the lyrics left a lot to be desired. He did sing a couple of songs but mostly he spoke all the lyrics. Needless to say I was very disappointed especially considering the amount of money I paid.
Willie never fails to satisfy. He is noticeably slower on his feet, but his fingers still fly and his voice still moves ya. The hall, Massey, reminded me of the Ryman Auditorium in the old days, though I have only been there once in the 90's, not exactly back in the day but before the renovations. I wonder if he enjoyed Massey Hall for its aura as I did. Willie didn't talk much, no references to Waylon or George or even Merle, who is the one of those who still lives. Willie still lives and still is the full deal. If you missed him this time, make sure you get your tickets early for the next time. He did sing some new songs off his new CD,"Willie Nelson and Family", Otherwise, you can probably imagine the songs and sounds and even the visuals of the concert. That's the point.
