Willi Carlisle Boise Concert reviews
Willie was great but Lucas Nelson rocked!
Lucas Nelson, Willi's son, was the big surprise of the night for the uninformed. Country rock with a lot of attitude and energy, he made many jumps into the air and shredded guitar strings with his teeth, shocking the older Willi crowd. However, it didn't take away from them noticing his talent.
The band, made of excellent musicians, was very loose and informal, including Willi's sister Bobbi on piano. Willi Carlisle played every song I wanted to hear, though his voice is aging.
With a far different genre of music and a voice all his own, Lucas is one to watch. The show was devoid of theatrics and props, with the exception of the occasional headband toss into the rowdies in the crowd.
Catch him on Late Night with David Letterman February 22nd.