I’ve seen loads of Willie shows, and this was up there in the better half. The couple extra songs from “Red Headed Stranger” were a treat. So were most of the newer songs. And so was Willie’s good mood. My favorite moment was when a Willie impersonator stood down in front of the stage (braids, cutoffs and all), and the real Willie swapped headbands with him.

Look for the full review at www.startribune.com/music. Here’s the rather bulky set list:

Whiskey Stream / Still Is Still Moving / Beer For My Horses / Funny How Time Slips Away / Crazy / Night Life / Down Yonder (Sister Bobby on piano) / Me & Paul / If You’ve Got the Money / Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain / Red Headed Stranger / Time of the Preacher / Good Hearted Woman (”Here’s one for Waylon,” Willie said) / Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground / On the Road Again / Always on My Mind / Will the Circle Be Unbroken / I’ll Fly Away / I Gotta Get Over You Again / Moment of Forever / Jambalaya / Hey Good Lookin’ / Move It On Over / Till I Gain Control Again / Bloody Mary Morning / I Saw the Light / I Ain’t Superman / You Don’t Think I’m Funny Anymore / A Peaceful Solution      ENCORE: Mountain Dew

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