Guy Clark is doing a series of 3 shows at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and I attended my 2nd show tongiht. He's an incredible singer and songwriter, and it is a joy to hear him sing these songs in such an intimate setting. Last week he did 3 hours of his songs, acoustically, just him and his sidekick Verlin Thompson. Tonight he and Verlin were joined by Rodney Crowell and Rodney's guitarist Will Kimbrough. In the audience were Cowboy Jack Clement and Tom T Hall and his wife Dixie and Rodney's Notorious Cherry Bomb band mate Hank DeVito. Lo and behold, but sitting right down the row from me was another NCB, Mr Vince Gill! Vince was having a blast enjoying the show and cracking up over Guy's sense of humor. Guy and Rodney did a great set of songs they wrote together andt then Guy had Vince come up onstage and Vince sang a couple songs he wrote with Guy "Oklahoma Borderline" and "A Sight for Sore Eyes". Vince stayed onstage and played guitar and joined Rodney and Guy on harmony and overall was just having a blast with his pals. After a 15 minute intermission Vince was back in his seat to enjoy the rest of the show. After about 40 minutes Guy said "Hey Benefit, come back up here" and Vince returned to the stage and he mentioned that Guy and Rodney are both on his new box set coming out Oct 7th (don't know if Vince got the right release date). Then he sang another song he wrote with Guy, the beautiful "Jenny Dreamed of Trains". The affection these guys feel for each other was so apparent, they hugged and laughed and at times seemed teary eyed. Vince was really, really enjoying himself. They closed the show with the appropiate Guy penned song "Old Friends". No photos were allowed but Kyle Young, the HOF director said that the website will have some video/audio, so check the site tomorrow or in a few days. Vince looked great in a off white tee and jeans. A great evening. Looking forward to the final Guy show on the 27th.

Maggie

Maggie,You always come through to keep us up on where and what Vince is doing.

It sounds like a wonderful evening and as always I would have liked to been there. If it were not cold winter in that part of the country I think I would be very tempted. Thanks again Maggie.You are a cool lady .

How awesome! I'd have loved to be there too. Sounds like a fun night!!

Things like this is why I would love to live close to Nashville. I really like to hear Guy Clark sing and love his music. Would have enjoyed seeing Tom T. Hall do his show also.

Thanks for the review Maggie, sounds like a wonderful night full of great music.

Maggie, Thanks for sharing a review from this event. Sounded like a fun time with good music.

TC

Sounds like you had a great time too Maggie! What a night to remember, with so much awesome music. I HOPE Vince got the date right, that means we won't have to wait as long. You get to have all the fun Maggie, no fair. LOL

Thanks for the review of the show, Maggie!!! Sounds like it was alot of fun!!!

Vince showing up was just icing on the cake, since I already bought tickets for all three of Guy's shows when they 1st went onsale. I love Guy Clark. This was the 1st time I've seen Vince since the luncheon in June. I don't get out to the Opry much these days, the tickets are too high now that I'm retired.

The Hall of Fame has some video of Guy on their website, none with Vince or Rodney, but if you're a Guy fan, worth looking at. The video is on page 2 of the "media files"...

I managed to take 2 photos without a flash at the end of the show and sent one to the fan club, don't know if it will be posted or not. If not, email me and I'll share it with you.

Oh, and I might have misheard Vince and he might have said the 17th and not the 7th....since cd's are released on Tuesdays and the 17th is a Tuesday, but the 7th isn't.

Maggie

Maggie , What an awesome night you had and what a great review,
yes that makes me want to live in nashville. but where you have Vince Gill you will have awesome music and a great time. happy for you.
love ya. SHIRL.
Lady Gill -loves Vince Gill. ps. I just now heard Vince's new song on the radio. waiting for the box cd.

The HOF website has a slideshow with a couple photos of Vince. And check out the awesome review of the show below the slideshow!!

http://tinyurl.com/hs6b9

Great pictures and great review on the Hall of Fame site...thanks for the link, Maggie!!!

Love those pictures Thanks again Maggie

Maggie you are so lucky to have the chance to see performances like these. I watched the video clips of Guy Clark's songs and read the review and can just imagine a wonderful evening of music and friendship. Thanks for sharing.

Doubt we'll be getting the box set on Oct. 7, since that's a Saturday and new albums always come out on Tuesdays, so the date is Oct. 10.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Man, it's times like these I REALLY miss living in Nashville. I moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University and lived there for 7 years. That's the thing I miss the most - having so much music and so many events available all the time, just being surrounded by country music. <sigh> But...it came down to being homesick for family or being in Nashville. I chose family. Hopefully I'll get back to Nashville someday soon! Keep those stories coming!

Vince is sure Looking Good i can tell he had his Glasses on his Shirt sounds like you had a wonderful time Maggie