Strings gets "California Sober" with Willie
Friday, April 28, 2023 – Billy Strings collaborated with Willie Nelson on "California Sober," which is out today.
Released today in celebration of Nelson's 90th birthday on Saturday, the single is Strings' first new music since partnering with Reprise Records. Strings will join Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, Chris Stapleton and many more celebrating Nelson's birthday this weekend with two sold out shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
The new release comes on the heels of a world tour including upcoming shows at Denver's Red Rocks (two nights, both sold out). L.A.'s Greek Theatre (sold out), Austin's Moody Center (two nights), Chicago's Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island (sold out) and Boston's Leader Bank Pavilion (two nights).
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CD reviews
Never a judicious editor, Billy Strings' latest is 74 minutes of mind-expanding 'grassicana. The thing is, while it runs a bit long one is at a loss as to what could or should have been held in reserve; even the most frivolous numbers — "MORBUD4ME," "Richard Petty" and "Catch and Release," perhaps — add humor and context to the recording. "Highway Prayers" is a powerful set of music, covering the bluegrass and rootsicana bases. ...
Willie Nelson has released more than 150 albums in his career, including four in the past two years. All this while approaching and surpassing the age of 90. Of all his many solo recordings, "The Border" ranks as one of his best. The songs are fresh, sincere, and full of energy and have many of the elements that fans expect from Ol' Willie - his unmistakable vocals, the trademark lead guitar work on his iconic axe, Trigger, and harmonica support from his 50-plus year bandmate, Mickey Raphael. ...
Willie Nelson has a winner. How could it not be? It features some of the greatest songs in music history and some of the finest bluegrass players in the business. Most of all, it centers around Willie Nelson, one of the most iconic artists in the history of music, who at 90, has given bluegrass treatment to some of his favorite musical creations.
Songs on "Bluegrass" include some of his most recognized, including "Good Hearted Woman" (co-written with Waylon Jennings), "On ...
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