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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDixie Chicks come home to Texas for a sold-out show
http://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/Dixie-Chicks-come-home-to-Texas-for-a-sold-out-9127251.phpDixie Chicks come home to Texas for a sold-out show
By Joey Guerra Updated 1:37 am, Sunday, August 7, 2016
There's a sweet irony in seeing the Dixie Chicks alongside a sold-out crowd in their home state of Texas.
The trio still isn't ready to make nice and probably never will be. And that was just fine Saturday night at the Woodlands Pavilion.
The only boos came when singer Natalie Maines mentioned playing Dallas the previous night.
"I thought Texas was just glad to be from Texas," she quipped. It became a running joke.
The two-hour show, part of the Chicks' first U.S. tour in a decade, was a marvel of musicianship, chemistry and a fierce sense of self. They haven't missed a beat since 2006's "Taking the Long Way." That album was an unapologetic kiss-off to country music that was embraced by pop and rock fans and Grammy voters.
"Not Ready to Make Nice" came late in the set and still emanates considerable hurt, wit and defiance. It was tempered by the weary joy in set closer "Better Way."
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babylonsister
Aug 2016
OP
I didn't know much about them (even though I was born and raised in Tx.) but I bought their
Upthevibe
Aug 2016
#7
They did what Waylon, Willie & the Boys did: Up yours to RW-run radio and country musak system.
Eleanors38
Aug 2016
#13
Lochloosa
(16,066 posts)1. I'll be in Tampa on the 19th. Can't wait.
9th row.
Inspired
(3,957 posts)2. I will see them in KC the end of this month!
I've had tickets forever for this show. Hate to wish away the month of August but I can't wait!
mainstreetonce
(4,178 posts)3. I would love to see them
play at the inauguration.
Hekate
(90,737 posts)4. I would love to see the Dixie Chicks in person. I saw them on tv just once ...
...and was blown away. PBS usd to have (maybe still does?) something called Austin City Limits, and that was probably where.
I ended up getting their albums, just loving their energy, wit and musicality.
Welcome back, Chicks, and goodbye, Earl!
Paladin
(28,266 posts)5. Get 'em, Chicks. No quarter, no mercy for those who did you wrong. (nt)
calimary
(81,350 posts)9. My sentiments exactly!
Gman
(24,780 posts)6. I once saw them in a coffee house in Dallas
In the early 90's, of course pre-Natalie Maines. They had a cutesy type act and all wearing the same outfit. But they were remarkably good then.
Upthevibe
(8,055 posts)7. I didn't know much about them (even though I was born and raised in Tx.) but I bought their
"Ain't Ready to Make Nice" CD and it was amazing! They are wonderful. I'll always have a special place in my heart for them.
SCVDem
(5,103 posts)8. That song should be the anthem for all
Down ticket races.
Especially Congress.
Vote them out!
MinM
(2,650 posts)10. #DCXMMXVI #DCXDallas
babylonsister
(171,075 posts)14. Great pictures, thanks! nt
MinM
(2,650 posts)15. Natalie Maines lashes out at Donald Trump and country radio "hypocrites"
?@RollingStone
Natalie Maines lashes out at Donald Trump and country radio "hypocrites" http://rol.st/2bk1Nye
Natalie Maines lashes out at Donald Trump and country radio "hypocrites" http://rol.st/2bk1Nye
jtuck004
(15,882 posts)11. They deserve this, as well everyone who stood with them. n/t
MyOwnPeace
(16,929 posts)12. AMEN!
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)13. They did what Waylon, Willie & the Boys did: Up yours to RW-run radio and country musak system.