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Merle Haggard

Wed. 06/18 | 7:00PM @ The Paramount Theatre (Downtown)

Country music giant Merle Haggard gives a special performance at Austin's famed Paramount Theatre. The legendary singer and guitarist has had dozens of #1 hits throughout his impressive ca…more»

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When you hear Merle Haggard, you might think of a sharp guitar riff and great old country voice. What some might not know is his music almost didn’t happen. After serving time in juvenile detention facilities, it wasn’t until he saw Johnny Cash in concert that he decided to straighten out his life. Most recently, he wrote a song for Hillary Clinton titled “Hillary.” He’s better known, however, for his 42 No. 1 country hits. Tonight he plays the Paramount. more at austin360.com

Unlike many country singers, Merle Haggard has truly led the tough life he recounts in his music: As any of his serious fans can attest, he grew up dirt-poor and even served a stint in prison before turning his life around. At the peak of his popularity, Haggard courted don’t-tread-on-me populism, and it’s no coincidence that it was Ronald Reagan who ultimately pardoned him for his legal sins. The ‘90s weren’t particularly kind to Haggard, but he’s made a comeback of late thanks to some old friends—in 2005 he and George Jones released Kickin’ Out The Footlights… Again, and last year saw Haggard contributing the only original material (and strongest performance) to Last Of The Breed with Willie Nelson and Ray Price.
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What you’ll get at the Mohawk tonight is a musician from Israel, raised in New Jersey, who plays alt-country and soul. Eef Barzelay, most notable for his work with the band Clem Snide, is starting a brief tour here. His new album, “Lose Big,” was released this week, so he’s likely to play some hip, new tunes. Barzelay has toured with many music greats, including Ben Folds. He currently calls Nashville home. more at austin360.com