We got another link today, apparently one of Willie’s fans found our post on the show and linked to it from her blog. She put up the pictures I took and quoted me as well – I thought it was really nice that someone appreciated it as much as we do. Thanks Still is Still Moving
Live from Texas, An Evening With Willie Nelson – Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Author – Le Grand Rex Theatre Paris, France May 16, 2008
The hotel lady (don’t ask me why I keep referring to the poor woman that way, but I don’t know what her official title is and “hotel lady” seems to get the point across sufficiently) called us a taxi who was here immediately. No Benz today, but a nice car and another not so nice taxi driver. Officially all Parisians are friendly, except taxi drivers – they are 0 for 2 so far.
The Rex Theatre was a short drive away, about 10 minutes and we were about an hour and a half early since we didn’t know what to expect. We got right in and they found our names on Willie’s guest list (how awesome is that!?). They gave us our tickets, orchestra seating, dead center, 6th row. This theater was amazing – plush leather seats, two decks above us, lights on the ceiling that exactly resembled stars, little French men and women to take you to your seat. Caleb made friends with one of Willie’s friends out in the lobby and later introduced me, everyone with Willie was super nice and it was so good to speak a little Texan for a chance.
The show was simply remarkable. You wouldn’t believe how many Parisians love Willie and know all the words to all of his songs. Not just a little ol’ Texan boy, but a big transcontinental star! He played mostly old stuff though wrapped up with a few of the new songs, which rank with some of his best in my opinion.
Afterwards we were hoping to catch him outside but his tour bus was out of there faster than a… oh I don’t have any good Texas euphemisms, let’s just say really fast. We talked to another of his “people” and then started the walk back. Unfortunately, it rained (we’ve been lucky so far as this is the first time) and we forgot to pack an umbrella so we ended up tucking in a McDonald’s of all places to wait it out and get a cheap meal. The walk back from there was long, cold and wet but we finally made it safely. Caleb’s already snoring and I’d like to be too so that’s all for today, folks.
We miss you all and will try to post more later!
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- Le Grand Rex Theatre
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- Willie Nelson, Y’all
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- Willie in famous Willie Nelson bandana
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- Wille jammin’ out
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- Texas Cowboy, Willie Nelson
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- Willie Nelson & Friends Live in Paris, France
