dale watson rules at pickathon
“This here is my festival” click to play.
At every festival talent is abundance and yet there are always one or two stand out artists. This year for me it’s been Alela Diane on two stages, Horse Feathers in the barn on Saturday afternoon and discovering the genius that is Langhorne Slim. But, and here’s the big but, however amazing they all were they pale when compared to the genius that is Dale Watson. It’s hard to explain what an electric and dynamic performer this man is and I’d be throwing out clichés if I were to try and describe it. On the main stage late Saturday afternoon he was amazing but much later in the night, in an absolutely packed barn, he completely destroyed. A man of his age in complete control showing the kids how it’s done. The video captures some of the energy but I recommend seeking out a show if he comes your way. Brilliant. And the Johnny Knoxville/Jackass connection? Apparently Jonny directed the video for Dale’s new single Hollywood Hillbilly which he wrote about Johnny. And Portland you are in luck - Dale plays the White Eagle on Monday night August 6th, be there.
September 7th, 2007 at 12:16 am
Hey thanks for the white eagle promotion!
I booked that show for Dale and though we didn’t get to promote it too seriously (wouldn’t want to anger his other, higher paying shows) we wanted to bring the show to a more intimate, in-town venue, give it a real honky tonk setting and a low low price. It sure worked!! sold out by 9:30! thanks for supporting the Old School Honky Tonk scene and Dale Watson, he is the Patron Saint of Real Country Music!