Archive for February, 2009
Haggard still playing his remarkable music
Posted on 20. Feb, 2009 by Rick.
by HILMER WEYLER – For The Outpost Merle Haggard and his band The Strangers were in Billings Thursday night at The Alberta Bair Theater. My interest is to document the man and the show in Billings. I don’t know everything about Merle Haggard. I just think everyone should know about his night in Billings. Early [...]
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Merle Haggard
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Rick.
From vinyl to CDs, the country music legend keeps on singin’ By Karen Cotton kcotton@wyomingnews.com | Story Source, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Any fan of music knows the name Merle Haggard. Even the casual listener will hear echoes of Haggard on the radio today. Haggard’s music – songs that tell the story of his life – [...]
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Country legend plays to sold-out crowd
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Rick.
By TRAVIS COLEMAN • Tribune Staff Writer • February 14, 2009 “Haggard” meant more than just the last name of a country singer for concertgoers Friday night — it stood for honesty, toughness and the essence of a lonesome fugitive. But legend was the most commonly used way to describe Merle Haggard, the original bad [...]
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Merle Haggard in Great Falls tonight (2-13-09)
Posted on 15. Feb, 2009 by Rick.
Country singer Merle Haggard resists current trends, maintains songs should have something to say By JENI DODD • Tribune Staff Writer • February 13, 2009 The original bad boy of country music, Merle Haggard brings his songs of the common man to the Mansfield Theater stage at 7:30 tonight. Famous for hits including “Okie From [...]
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SOUNDS: Merle Haggard
Posted on 06. Feb, 2009 by Rick.
Country singer Merle Haggard resists current trends, maintains songs should have something to say Article by Jason Bracelin – Jan 06, 2009. Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal Midway through the conversation, Merle Haggard compares himself to a rapper. At first, this seems like a reach — a 71-year-old country cuss, white as the Death Valley [...]
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Two Legends Two Guitars
Posted on 05. Feb, 2009 by Rick.
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts – Feb. 4, 2009 Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson An Acoustic Evening • Together for the first time One of only three performances nationwide, this rare acoustic concert experience features two legendary singer-songwriters performing together for the first time. Kris Kristofferson has an unusual resume. Texas-born, football star and [...]
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Merle Haggard, Zac Brown Band Coming to Bonnaroo
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 by Rick.
Story from: CMT News – February 3, 2009 Merle Haggard, the Zac Brown Band, Cherryholmes and the SteelDrivers will be joining Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Phish, the Beastie Boys and Nine Inch Nails at the 2009 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival set for June 11-14 in Manchester, Tenn. Other country, bluegrass and [...]
