"shooting STRAIT from the hip" any George Strait fans?

jjmk98k · April 22, 2005, 02:33:01 PM

For years my father, mother and I have been big George Strait fans, but never went to any of his concerts.... I was thinking if he tours around PA sometime this summer, I would buy tickets for all of us and using it as a early birthday gift for the two of them...

anyone ever go to one of his shows? and if yes, was it worth the cost?
I cant see how it would not be, but then again, i went to a Faith Hill and Tim Mcgraw concert and really didnt care too much for it.... both great singers, i just got real bored when they showed a little movie about themselves, i came for the music, not the "all about me and us" stuff.

by the way Straits new 2 disk set of #1 hits is great! 50 strait hits...

Corley5 · April 22, 2005, 05:05:16 PM

Not much of country music fan but George is one I can tolerate.

Teri · April 22, 2005, 06:24:56 PM

I've not heard him sing a bad song yet.

Jeff · April 22, 2005, 06:26:21 PM

One of my Favorites.

Along with Keith Whitley

sandmar · April 22, 2005, 07:20:15 PM

98k....if you get a chance to see George...GO!!!....go directly to the ticket office..do not pass go or collect $200 ;D We have been to see him live twice and I would not hesitate to go again. If you are expecting a flashy show like Garth Brooks with fireworks and ripping around the stage..stay at home,cause George does what he does best....he comes out in pressed Wranglers,starched shirt,Resistol hat and stands at the mic and sings like only George can.....yep,you can say I am a fan ;)

Sandmar

jjmk98k · April 22, 2005, 07:49:13 PM

I just want a singer to sing, i do not want a flashy show and a bunch of sillyness, just sing the songs!

thanks sandmar for the words.... Ill be looking for his tickets all summer

BW_Williams · April 22, 2005, 10:23:24 PM

Been a fan for a long time. 51 #1s on those CDs now

. Bossman, how about that Keith W. and Allison Krause duet. (can't think of the name)

etat · April 22, 2005, 10:36:59 PM

If I was going to another concert I sure wouldn't mind going to one of his.

I've only been to three concerts in my whole life. Once to see Journey cause I got talked into it. I bought up two whole rows of seats and made out like a bandit!

Once to see Reba and once to see ZZTOP. Reba was my favorite with ZZ running a close second. Don't remember the Journey concert at all.

The one I absolutely regretted not going to see was George and Tammy a few years back.

Oh yeah, I once saw Loretta Lynn at the county fair in Tupelo. Long time ago. It started sprinkling rain, and she kept singing.

Jeff · April 22, 2005, 11:43:55 PM

Quote from: BW_Williams on April 22, 2005, 10:23:24 PM
Been a fan for a long time. 51 #1s on those CDs now . Bossman, how about that Keith W. and Allison Krause duet. (can't think of the name)

Not sure of the titel but know the song. You say it best, when you say nothing at all.

BW_Williams · April 22, 2005, 11:50:22 PM

Yea, that's it, good song, but kinda haunting when you think about him being dead for about 10 years before they dubbed Allison's voice over it. I bet Keith would have a gaggle of hits also, if he was still alive.

Jeff · April 23, 2005, 12:33:23 AM

He had a few even after he was dead. We have a tribute C.D. around here somewhere.

UNCLEBUCK · April 23, 2005, 12:54:06 AM

I seen George Strait twice , a very class act , his live show sounds better than the records . About 40 miles from me is a big 3 day country concert called the "WeFest" which gets about 100,000 peoples stompin their feet in the dirt .Like 25 bucks a day for a ticket . Its was fun to watch the big road busses driving in by the backstage area and hear the crowd scream, 1984,through 1988 I went every year .

Haytrader · April 23, 2005, 06:01:33 AM

I have not been to a G. S concert but would.
Been to see the Oak Ridge boys twice. Would go again.

Been to see Gatlin Brothers, Ray Price, and a couple more. Just can't remember now.

Too bad Keith W. drank too much. He sure left behind a pretty (and talented) lady in Lori Morgan.

Brad_S. · April 23, 2005, 06:21:30 AM

jjmk98k

One of my longtime favorites is Harry Chapin. He seemed to tour around the area 2 or 3 times a year back in the 70's, but I was either out of cash or had other things to do and always told myself "I'll catch him next trip through." Then one day he was gone, and I regret having never seen him in concert. IMO, if you're a G.S. fan, catch him when you can and don't worry about the $$$.

Teri · April 23, 2005, 06:23:49 AM

Hey CK... Which ZZ Top concert did ya see? A bunch of us went and seen 'em in Little Rock (when I still lived in Arkyland). It was the afterburner tour. It was excellent. 8) A couple weeks ago on a biker build off show the had zz top on there. Dad said to me " Whats a ZZ Top?" ??? :

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Needless to say I had to change the channel. :'(

Haytrader · April 23, 2005, 06:42:04 AM

Teri,

Good to see you are takin up the slack since the Deadheader is absent.

;)

Teri · April 23, 2005, 07:05:10 AM

I'm tryin' my best.

The only bad thing thing is I usually can't come up with good comments like he can. I do know that is sure is boring around the house with him bein' gone! :D :D

Haytrader · April 23, 2005, 07:14:47 AM

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But Teri, just think about how entertaining he is to the Costa Ricans.

:D

Teri · April 23, 2005, 07:55:14 AM

I'm sure they are lovin' it. :D :D

Roxie · April 23, 2005, 08:55:57 AM

Keith Whitely....."I'm No Stranger to the Rain"....... he had an awesome voice.
I enjoy country music concerts and have been to see Alabama several times, Hank Williams Jr, Randy Travis, George Jones, Conway Twitty, Alan Jackson, and Restless Heart. Montgomery Gentry puts on an awesome concert, they are better in concert than on the recordings.
My very favorite concert was Dan Seals.

twoodward15 · April 23, 2005, 02:50:18 PM

George rules!!! You got his box set???

Engineer · April 23, 2005, 07:03:35 PM

I'm a huge country fan, but not had the chance to see George in concert yet. I used to listen to some strange stuff in college, went to a lot of concerts by bands like Rush, Def Leppard, Blues Traveler, etc. Got to see Billy Joel on his farewell tour. Now I listen to mostly country music, I've seen probably fifteen concerts in the past five years - Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Lonestar, Reba, Brooks & Dunn, among others. I also am a huge fan of Tower of Power, a soul band out of Oakland, CA.

Roxie, Dan Seals has a (son? nephew?) by the name of Brady Seals who is fronting a new group called Hot Apple Pie. Really awesome sound, they are truly a bunch of musicians and not singers with a studio band.

My wife and I have seen George's movie "Pure Country" probably 20 times. We HAVE to get to see him in concert before he decides to retire. At least he's not a pathetic schmuck like Gar** Broo** who thought too highly of himself to continue making music.

old3dogg · April 24, 2005, 07:48:43 AM

Never miss a chance to see your favorite artist live.Its well worth it and something you will remember.
Not much of a country fan.Some songs are ok.Closest I ever got to seeing a country concert was John Mellencamp.He puts on one heck of a show.Best concert Ive ever seen.
Saw Rush 4 times.Great live band!!Those old dudes can still rock!
Saw Def leppard once.sucked!
Went to an Ozz Feast ::)Really bad mistake!!
Saw Dream Theater 2 times.WOW!!! talk about talent!!!These guys are great!
Went to see Kiss on one of thier farewell tours.If you like smoke and fire it was ok I guess.They had Ted Nuggent open for them.That dude is a lot of fun.He gets you excited to be there and really rocks!
Saw the Who.Really LOUD!Saw AC/DC.To drunk to remember. ???Saw Loverboy :

[It was free and I was on a date so shut up!]
The guy I really wanted to see live was Stevie Ray Vaungh.He died before I got the chance :-[
This has really got me in the mood to go see a concert.I see that Dream Theater and John Mellencamp are both touring this summer.Life is good!

jjmk98k · April 24, 2005, 12:14:09 PM

Quote from: twoodward15 on April 23, 2005, 02:50:18 PM
George rules!!! You got his box set???

I bought the old box set years ago when i was Stationed at Eielson AFB, in Alaska.... was a great thing to have when I drove from Fairbanks Alaska to Pittsburgh...... 4,500 miles. Having George along made it that much better.

Sawing Logz · April 24, 2005, 09:28:47 PM

Growing up on motown, left little room for country music, then I moved south (FLA) for 12 years. Been a Strait fan ever since. Took the wife to see him last year at the "Palace of auburn hills". He took down the house.

Jeff

Mark M · April 25, 2005, 08:50:49 AM

I've only been to once concert and that was about a month ago when I went to a convention in Orlando. My son and I spent the day at Sea World and Darryl Worley gave a concert that evening. I didn't expect much cause there was no extra charge for it but my son wanted to go so we went. Boy was it great! it was supposed to be an hour long and ended up going for over 2 hours. I think he sang every song on his two latest Cd's. Funny when we went in we couldn't think of any of his songs but we knew most of them when we heard him sing. The "Have You Forgotten" had everyone standing and many with tears in their eyes, including me. We had center seat about 4 rows back! Hope he comes up here sometime.