Willie Nelson and Jamey Johnson crossing the country by train, playing songs for the folks as they stay one step ahead of villainous, black-hatted barbers? Sounds like the plot of an old western. Throw in the Band of Horses and musician-actor John Reilly (with friends Becky Stark and Tom Brosseau) and you’ve got the 2012 Railroad Revival Tour.
Sound like a show you don’t want to miss? We don’t think you should have to. In fact, we’d like to see to it that you’re there.
To that end, we’ve wrangled three (3) sets of tickets to any of the tour’s stops. The train’s running all throughout the Southern half of the country, so you have a good chance of finding a show within driving distance.
- Duluth, GA – October 20
- New Orleans, LA – October 21
- Memphis, TN – October 22
- Oklahoma City, OK – October 23
- Old Town Spring, TX – October 24
- Tempe, AZ – October 26
- San Pedro, CA – October 27
- Oakland, CA – October 28
For full background and tour details, see the Railroad Revival website.
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2) Comment on this post with one favorite song by any featured performer.
Entries will be accepted through next Friday, September 21 at 11:59PM Pacific Time. Winners will be contacted by email, so be sure to use a valid address when you leave your comment.
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A freelance writer and humorist with an abiding love of country music, C.M. Wilcox's cutting, clear-eyed take on the genre has drawn the attention of Country Weekly, The Washington Post, and The Tennessean in the years since this site began. He lives near Sacramento and can be reached by email at CMW (at) countrycalifornia.com.
Still is Still moving to Me………. Willie Nelson, awesome.
“Can’t Cash My Checks” – Jamey Johnson
“Heartache” – Jamey Johnson
“Can I Sleep In Your Arms” – Willie Nelson
City of New Orleans,
Band of Horses have a lot of great songs, but “Is There A Ghost” always gets me…
“The Funeral” – Band of Horses.
“Cigarettes, Wedding Bands”, by Band of Horses
If I have to pick just one, The General Specific by Band of Horses!! RRT2012!!!
Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad – Jamey Johnson
‘In Color’ – Jamey Johnson
As a writer, the imagery gets me every time…..
Band of Horses- No One’s Gonna Love You
Band of Horses- Ode to LRC
Baby don’t cry~ Jamey Johnson, gets me everytime with memories of my dad
Band of Horses – Marry Song
No Ones Gonna Love You- Band of Horses
Willie – Always on my Mind
Willie – Always on my Mind
Willie – On the Road Again
Willie–Me and Paul
Really enjoyed hearing John C. Reilly’s cover of “I’ll Be There If You Want” when I caught his show earlier this year.
I’m following along as @happystweets, near Old Town Spring, TX.
A newer favorite…Willie’s cover of “Just Breathe”
Tough call! For now I think I’ll stick with Willie’s good ol’ “Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain.”
Baby don’t cry by Jamey Johnson
Jamey Johnson – I Remember You
Contest closed and winners contacted.
Thanks to everyone for entering, and special congratulations to Jeff, Nancy, and Danielle!
Band of Horses- The Funeral
My favorite song!