The Kauffman Center has announced Willie Nelson will perform in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 16. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 24 and will be in the $50-$92 range. We have a feeling the show will look exactly like the video above from Willie's movie "Honeysuckle Rose," minus Dyan Cannon. The official press release follows the jump.
WILLIE NELSON ANNOUNCED AS FIRST KAUFFMAN CENTER PRESENTS PERFORMANCE OF 2012-2013 SEASON
** Legendary American Country Music Singer-Songwriter to Perform in Muriel Kauffman Theatre **
KANSAS CITY, MO – Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced that Willie Nelson will perform in Muriel Kauffman Theatre on Thursday, August 16. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 24 and ticket prices range from $50 - $92.
“We are thrilled to begin our Kauffman Center Presents season with one of the biggest American Legends in music today,” said Jane Chu, President & CEO of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. “Willie Nelson’s career spans generations, genres and audiences. He’s a great representation of the diverse artists featured in the Kauffman Center Presents programs.”
ABOUT WILLIE NELSON
With a six-decade career and 200 plus albums, this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of 'Crazy,' 'Red Headed Stranger' and 'Stardust.' Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist. In 2010 he released ‘Willie Nelson's Country Music,’ produced by award winning T Bone Burnett and it received a GRAMMY Nomination for Best Americana Album. In 2011 Willie's album releases included, ‘Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Genius of Ray Charles,’ a 12 tune cycle about the ups and downs of love with Wynton Marsalis and Norah Jones as well as ‘Remember Me Vol. 1,’ his hand-picked 14 song collection of country music's most definitive songs. Recently released, ‘Heroes,’ his first album for Legacy Recordings, will showcase new songs and deep country classics with guest artists including Merle Haggard, Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, and Micah Nelson.
ABOUT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, is a new center for music, opera, theater, and dance designed by Moshe Safdie. The Kauffman Center presents vibrant performances and educational programming, and advances the role of the performing arts as a catalyst for Kansas City’s educational, civic, and economic vitality. The Kauffman Center’s two performance venues, the 1,800-seat Muriel Kauffman Theatre and the 1,600-seat Helzberg Hall, offer audiences engaging and intimate experiences.
More information on the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is available at www.kauffmancenter.org.
Wonder if any fans will try and "light up" inside the Little K?
Posted by: 913KCKKID | July 13, 2012 at 05:27 AM
Was wondering the same thing. Can only imagine the horror expressed by the upper crust when someone sparks up in that place. Having said that, I'm seriously considering going!
Posted by: Sin City Disciple | July 13, 2012 at 09:36 AM
Huh, not the place I guess but thought I'd see something on that Chris Robinson show the other night. Saw you there, TF. Seemed more engaged than observer. Just a fan that night? Samantha Fish also in the house. Great show, about 2.5 hours. I know I had a good time. Neal Casal was tearing it up.
Posted by: pellboy | July 13, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Oh and since I already sent this thread off topic, why not one more?
RIP Perry Baggs, former drummer for the Nashville Scorchers.
http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2012/07/12/jason-and-the-scorchers-drummer-perry-baggs-dies-at-50/
Posted by: pellboy | July 13, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Re: John McEuen at Knuckleheads, July 18 - What a waste of an evening! I have never posted criticism about a concert until tonight, and I see "live" music every week of the year. Mr. McEuen spent at least half an hour name dropping, playing 1-4 notes of songs to play "Guess the Song" with the crowd and tuning both his banjo and guitar. When his sons came out, he mentioned that they had not auditioned for this show and playing together tonight. What did I come for? What we got, was self-aggrandizement in the most magnified portion I have ever witnessed by a musician! (And, I have seen some egos before). I was really looking forward to some songs from an accomplished musicican, and instead, we got a few chords, jokes, stories, yada yada. This was the first time I left a concert early and I wish I had my evening and $$$ back. Another elitist musician living off of a past career. Kinky Friedman was the next worst show, and I would have gladly sat through 10 of his shows full-length, rather than half of McEuen's show.
Posted by: Hank Forgey | July 18, 2012 at 11:08 PM
No, afraid not, Hank. This John McEuen show was one of the best things I've ever seen at Knuckleheads. This was right up at the top of the list along with Kinky Friedman (apparently not another one of your favorites), JD Souther, Tommy Castro, Chubby Carrier and, most of all, Jellybean Johnson. You should take your cues from me and Roger Naber about really good music. Glad you support Knuckleheads, though - it's the greatest little place in town for music, isn't it?
Posted by: Elmo Purvis | July 23, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Not to question you on this, Elmo because I have only seen Castro & Carrier from your list, but wasn't the most recent JD Souther show pretty much universally panned in this space by those in attendance that night? His subpar/pissed off performance even prompted a BtR apology from his manager. Unless you were referencing a completely different performance, seems like you were very much in the minority in enjoying Mr.Souther's Knuckleheads show.
Posted by: pellboy | July 23, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Beautiful inspiration, I love the rocking chair! Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Fay | July 26, 2012 at 02:49 AM