I have yet to be lucky and have a winning lottery ticket or something big like that (I play rarely, folks), but sometimes I win these smaller things, like tickets to last night's event at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum. It was one of Eddie Stubbs' monthy "Intimate Evening" live radio broadcasts, this one with Joe Nichols.
Having lived in St. Paul, I've attended many a live Minnesota Public Radio broadcast, including "A Prairie Home Companion" episodes. But I must say the audience had probably as many laughs here as they would at that show...Joe is quite a character, with many quick quips, humorous anecdotes and mugging for the audience during commercial breaks and when his songs were played from the studio. He talked a lot about the early days in his career, mentioning that he played regularly at my favorite downtown Nashville restaurant, Rippy's (where I had dinner before the show). Joe and his guitar player, Brian Spradlin, treated us to a couple of acoustic performances of Merle Haggard tunes, "That's the Way Love Goes" and one other which I forgot the title of, earning them a standing ovation.
Joe very graciously did quick meet and greets during the breaks. Eddie Stubbs is also a true gentleman and a real pro, doing sausage commercials off the top of his head (the tall thin announcer got a laugh from the audience when he mentioned the sausage came in low fat "if you're watching your figure, like me") and making the whole thing look relaxed and easy.
If you're in the Nashville area, these shows are fun events to be able to attend if you can. WSMonline.com can give you info on how to win tickets. Some advice: wear comfortable shoes--there is a lot of standing and waiting in line before the show. And, check out parking options, as the lots around the Hall of Fame can be a bit pricey.
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