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Willie Nelson

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4 / 5

WILIE IS STILL GREAT

Columbus Civic Center @

- Columbus @

,GA @

- Thu, Jun 4, 2009 @

Favorite moment: played blue eyes crying in the rain @

Setlist: ? @

Opening act(s): n/a @

Posted 07/14/2009

by MEDIXON

Location: buford ga.

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I allways wanted to see Willie in concert so when i heard he was playing in Columbus i didnt hesitate in buying tickets. I didnt care that it was 3 hours away from home. The show was awsome. He played for about 2 hours and never really stoped. He played all of my favorite songs and more.

Columbus Civic Center @

- Columbus @

,GA @

- Thu, Jun 4, 2009 @

Favorite moment: played blue eyes crying in the rain @

Setlist: ? @

Opening act(s): n/a @

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Review 2 for Willie Nelson

3 / 5

Not as good as previous Willie concerts

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent was first class and much better act than I expected @

Posted 11/15/2009

by Cougar6

disappiont that full band, missing Bobbie and Paul were not there.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent was first class and much better act than I expected @

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Review 3 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

WIllie at his best

Koger Center @

- Colombus @

,Sc @

Posted 11/15/2009

by ahinman60

While in Columbus a friend and I discovered that Willie was playing that evening and decided that we might as well get tickets if we could and were stunned to get row four center stage. Even better was the fact that Willie is on top of his game right now. I had no idea how talented his guitar playing really is until about half way through the first solo he played.

This is a must see show for any rock or country fan. Willie is a very gifted musician who is most certainly performing at the very height of his powers right now

Koger Center @

- Colombus @

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Review 4 for Willie Nelson

2 / 5

Time for Willie to retire

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent was great. The only thing that saved the evening @

Posted 11/10/2009

by 2Stoned

Again, Time for Willie to retire. The band was incredible, Willie was not

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent was great. The only thing that saved the evening @

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Review 5 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Ovens Auditorium @

- Charlotte @

,NC @

- Fri, Oct 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he played "May the circle be unbroken." It was like a mini church revival. @

Posted 11/09/2009

by Lukkas

Location: Charlotte

The show was exceptional. I did not know he mastered the guitar so well. I understand how his son achieved his guitar playing ability. Mr. Nelson had full control of the audience. He worked the audience into a frenzy at times and calmed them down with ballads and love songs. I liked seeing the lone star state flag drop intermittently during certain songs. I heard a combination of country, blues, even a little rock and gospel as well. He played a lot of songs and his voice was excellent. He signed a lot of autographs toward the front of the stage from end to end (something I wouldn't have expected). The show was much more than I expected and (to me) he is a guitar virtuoso as he truly mastered the fundamentals and effortless movement of his fingers. He played with a lot of passion and there was humor along the way in many of his songs
(eg. I ain't superman and You don't laugh at my jokes any more.

Ovens Auditorium @

- Charlotte @

,NC @

- Fri, Oct 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he played "May the circle be unbroken." It was like a mini church revival. @

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Review 6 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Wiley was unfortgettable

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Willie giving autographs to everyone that rushed the stage @

Posted 11/08/2009

by Ssiisssssy

Location: The Ryman

He played lots of old songs that were meaningful to him. He loves the Ryman stage and all of the nostalga.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Willie giving autographs to everyone that rushed the stage @

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Review 7 for Willie Nelson

3 / 5

Willie Nelson

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Opening act Rhonda Vincent and the Rage was GREAT @

Posted 11/08/2009

by TDK25

Location: Brentwood

Wanted to see Willie once Live before it was too late. Show was OK, Willie has gotten old and not what he oncce was. He messed up a couple of songs, just laughted a little and said I lost my place and kept going. Disappoint he didn't play songs that I knew and liked until about the last 20 minutes of the show.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Opening act Rhonda Vincent and the Rage was GREAT @

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Review 8 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Different setting, Great Show

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Willie forgot the words and said so in the break between lines. @

Posted 11/08/2009

by Eastsiderocker

Location: East Nashville

I thought the show was a real treat. Ronnie McCoury is absolutely one of the most amazingly tasteful mandolin players out there. I was in the bathroom and heard a gentleman saying he has never been so disappointed in a concert. Then when I walked out, there was another guy trying to get his money back because the billing didn't say Willie Nelson performs bluegrass. I have seen Willie many times in many settings. The ability to change depending on your environment is a sign of a true artist. I thought the show was intimate and fitting for the venue.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Willie forgot the words and said so in the break between lines. @

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Review 9 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Wille Great as usual

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Wille did I fly away and got everybody into it. @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent @

Posted 11/07/2009

by bigbosslou

Location: Cookeville, Tennessee

Willie did an outstanding preformance as he always does, and the sound at the Ryman was also great as usual

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Wille did I fly away and got everybody into it. @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent @

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Review 10 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Willie is amazing!

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The entire show was wonderful, no favorite moment. @

Setlist: Not his usual songs, something new, which all Willie fans need to experience if given the chance. @

Opening act(s): I can't remember her name, but she was very good (Bluegrass). Sponsored by Martha White.... @

Posted 11/07/2009

by JoanieY

Location: Upstate New York

Willie never ceases to amaze me. His performance at the Ryman was outstanding!!
The show was not his usual but, I think, one of his best.. I would sooooo recommend this show.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The entire show was wonderful, no favorite moment. @

Setlist: Not his usual songs, something new, which all Willie fans need to experience if given the chance. @

Opening act(s): I can't remember her name, but she was very good (Bluegrass). Sponsored by Martha White.... @

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Review 11 for Willie Nelson

2 / 5

lackadaisical

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The opening with "Whiskey River" @

Opening act(s): Pretty good bluegrass, didn't care for the woman's voice. @

Posted 11/07/2009

by gandalf1

Location: Nashville

The opening act had some pretty good bluegrass. Willie's set had some good songs. The fiddle player was very good, and Willie still has that great voice. But it would have been much better if he had sung a lot more of his "hits". He only sang three songs that could be called his greatest. Its the only time I've seen him in person and I was looking forward to hearing a lot of the great songs he's known for.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The opening with "Whiskey River" @

Opening act(s): Pretty good bluegrass, didn't care for the woman's voice. @

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Review 12 for Willie Nelson

4 / 5

Willie still has the magic.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Barely tolerable. @

Posted 11/07/2009

by angelflyingtooclosetothe

Some great singers entertain and sing in prefect pitch. Willie sings in a style all his own and entertains your soul.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Barely tolerable. @

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Review 13 for Willie Nelson

2 / 5

Wiilie- disappointed

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Posted 11/06/2009

by EOma

We came expecting to hear some traditional Willie songs. The songs he sang were good, but not recognizible to us. I have a great Willie album (The Essential Willie) and would have liked to have heard some songs that we could sing/ hum along with.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

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Review 14 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Willie was awesome

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he took his hat and flung it into the audience. @

Posted 11/06/2009

by agentorange

Location: Cookeville

Willie is my hero and showed everyone why. Got to love a man that takes on the IRS and comes out smelling like a rose. 76 yrs old and still kicking a___. Thanks for coming to Nashville. Will be looking forward to your next 20 yrs. of shows.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he took his hat and flung it into the audience. @

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Review 15 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Willie is an American classic

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The show from Rhonda to Willie. @

Opening act(s): Rhonda was a perfect opener for Willie. Her band was top to bottom perfect. @

Posted 11/06/2009

by bigboyspirits

Location: Clarksville Tn

I had not seen Willie in years and was amazed at his abilities. He is one of my favorite writers and performers. One of the best shows ever I have seen at the Ryman.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The show from Rhonda to Willie. @

Opening act(s): Rhonda was a perfect opener for Willie. Her band was top to bottom perfect. @

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Review 16 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Willie is Awesome!

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: It was ALL good! @

Setlist: Whiskey River, On the Road Again, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, I'll Fly Away, and songs made famous by other singers, such as Johnny Cash, Ray Price, Merle Travis, to name just a few. @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent and the Rage @

Posted 11/06/2009

by LaneCMFan

Location: Bowling Green, KY

I attended the Willie Nelson concert at the Ryman in Nashville last night. It was not a "typical" Willie show - no "and Family." Instead, Willie used a group of Nashville session musicians &/or members of other bands as his backup (including Ronnie McCoury from the Del McCoury Band and Jim Lauderdale). And instead of his usual songs, he sang hits from other artists. And it was a GREAT show. Willie may be 76 years old, but he's still "got it." Charisma, voice, and guitar playing on "Trigger!" He did a 75-minute show, and then signed autographs from the stage for 15 minutes. AWESOME!

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: It was ALL good! @

Setlist: Whiskey River, On the Road Again, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, I'll Fly Away, and songs made famous by other singers, such as Johnny Cash, Ray Price, Merle Travis, to name just a few. @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent and the Rage @

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Review 17 for Willie Nelson

1 / 5

Disappointing

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The harmonica player was fantastic!!! @

Posted 11/06/2009

by Meemms

The 45 minute wait between the opening act and Willie's was unbearable! And then Willie only performed for 1 hour. I was looking forward to hearing lots of the songs he was famous for but was treated to a show performance that included songs I had never even heard before. I was disappointed

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The harmonica player was fantastic!!! @

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Review 18 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Willie the American Legend

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he tossed his hat into the croud!! @

Opening act(s): They were good but I can't remember their name. @

Posted 11/06/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Clarksville TN

What do I need to say, Willie is an American Legend. He was fantastic! My father is 78, has had several strokes and spends most of his time sleeping. He was so excited that we were going to see Willie Nelson, he stayed awake for the entire show and was slapping his knee to the beat, almost the whole show. Willie YOU ARE THE BEST!!

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When he tossed his hat into the croud!! @

Opening act(s): They were good but I can't remember their name. @

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Review 19 for Willie Nelson

5 / 5

Willie The Legend

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Posted 11/06/2009

by ogram

Willie Nelson at the Ryman. Love the Ryman. LOVE Wille! It was a great concert and amazing to see Willie still sharing his magic after all these years.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

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Review 20 for Willie Nelson

2 / 5

Paying homage to everyone else...

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Whiskey River opener. @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent Bluegrass Band @

Posted 11/06/2009

by MRDREW

Location: Nashville

I was excited when Whiskey River came on however quite disappointed for the next hour when songs by greats such as Porter Wagner, and Vern Gosdin were played over and over and over. Willie continued to play songs by others which weren't nearly as good as the massive catalog of hits he has amassed over the years. I went with the intentions of him singing his own songs not songs by others. I also noticed many people with indicating the same to me. Maybe I am being unfair here but I feel like for the first time at a Willie Nelson show I did not get my money's worth.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

,TN @

- Thu, Nov 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Whiskey River opener. @

Opening act(s): Rhonda Vincent Bluegrass Band @

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