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Grand Ol' Opry Revivial in Hollywood
For the first time in recent history, Hollywood was rattled by bonafide foot-stomping. Many in the audience at the Music Box last night had no idea what was taking place when Neko Case announced Porter Wagoner's intention to take over Hollywood. But a historic buzz took hold when an old man in a purple rhinestone Nudie suit strutted out to the stage and launched into "A Satisfied Mind" with Case at his side.
The 79-year-old Wagoner, who sounded as if he was singing with very few teeth in his mouth, is known by the MySpace generation as one of the figures on the much-forwarded "application to be a redneck." He also appeared in Season 2 Episode 9 of Ali G to provide songwriting inspiration for Borat.
In real life, he was the host of the syndicated Porter Wagoner Show from 1960-79 and is credited as the man who "discovered" Dolly Parton. Wagoner is one of the oldest surviving members of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. Marty Stuart, who played alongside Wagoner for the entire mini-set, is known for his bluegrass style and for backing up Johnny Cash in the 1980's. Dwight Yoakam, the country music stud of the late 80's and early 90's, joined on a few songs and Billy Bob Thornton, the country boy actor and Angelina ex-beau ably handled the drums on "Satan's River" and "Green Grass of Home."
While the mini-set was exhilirating, Neko Case's set was still the highlight of the night. Her genre-bending songwriting and to-die-for voice filled the packed Music Box and left us wanting more.
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Neko Case To Back Merle Haggard, Plans Headlining Tour
http://www.glidemagazine.com/index.php?task=Articles&id=51705§ion=96&issue=1
Neko Case will open four shows for country legend Merle Haggard in February, and then play a few of her own headlining shows later in the month.
Case, primarily a solo artist, but one who has spent much of her performing time in recent years on the road with her ongoing side gig, The New Pornographers, is backing her latest solo album, last year's "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood."
Case will kick off her support duties for Haggard Feb. 9 in Oakland, CA. The pair will travel together to three more dates beyond that, all in the Pacific Northwest, before Case embarks on her own short headlining run, starting with a Feb. 13 show in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Crooked Fingers leader (and ex-Archers of Loaf member) Eric Bachmann will support Case on all but one of her upcoming headlining dates. The singer's full itinerary is available on her website.
February 2007
9 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre (w/ Merle Haggard)
10 - Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (w/ Merle Haggard)
11 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre (w/ Merle Haggard)
12 - Spokane, WA - IMG Performing Arts Center (w/ Merle Haggard)
13 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom
14 - Bellingham, WA - WWU Performing Arts Center
15 - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre
16 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Rio Theatre
17 - Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre
18 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
23 - New York, NY - Allen Room @ Time Warner Center
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