“I find it real interesting that you have to go on the road with a ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’ anymore to play classic country,” joked Stuart, who shared the spotlight with each of his bandmates over the course of his 60-minute set.ĭuring the show, Stuart gave up the mic to longtime guitarist “Cousin Kenny” Vaughan for Vaughan originals “Country Music Got A Hold On Me” and “Hot Like That,” to drummer “Handsome Harry” Stinson for a take on Woody Guthrie’s “Ballad of Pretty Boy Floyd” and to bassist Paul Martin for a slow-grooving cover of Merle Haggard’s “Brain Cloudy Blues.”Īnd while some may have wondered beforehand if “classic rock” and “classic country” shared any solid middle ground on a bill together, Miller and Stuart likely left no question marks behind them as the two bands later joined up full-force in the middle of Miller’s set for countrified Steve Miller Band classics “Going to the Country” (video below), The Loving Cup,” and “Dance Dance, Dance.” Robust Country: Marty Stuart and band also joined Steve Miller on stage.
He did it all while an appreciative and smiling Steve Miller sat, waiting in the wings, soaking it all in. The 60-year-old singer, dressed in black leather pants, a black jacket and scarf, shifted between acoustic and electric guitar as well as mandolin, over the course of his set, and with his band, The Famous Superlatives, treated the nearly sold-out audience to the perfect blend of electric and classic country, honky-tonk and bluegrass. Still, it’s hard to imagine anyone being disappointed with Stuart’s actual set, as the country icon cranked out original Top 5 hit songs, “The Whiskey Ain’t Working” and “Tempted,” his recent rocker, “Time Don’t Wait,” and a few songs made famous by his ex-wife Cindy Cash’s father, Johnny, and Uncle Tommy, including “Orange Blossom Special,” “Ring of Fire” and “Six White Horses.”Ī PERFECT BLEND OF COUNTRY, HONKY-TONK AND BLUEGRASS STYLINGS But some of those who shelled out a pricey $125 and arrived a little late, figuring they’d just miss part of blues guitarist Matt Andersen’s opening performance, may have been disappointed to see Stuart already on stage. Those in their seats at the ticketed starting time saw the entirety of Stuart’s set.
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