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Hank Williams III   09/20/2002

Broadbent Arena, Louisville, KY
Media CDR   1 disc
Notes Unknown AUD
J-Card Comment Hank Williams III
September 20, 2002
?Jim Beam's Rock the Rackhouse?
Broadbent Arena @ Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center
Louisville, KY


Hank III hit the stage ready to party a little at the

Jim Beam sponsored Rock the Rackhouse concert in

Louisville, KY on September 20. He was the first of

two country acts and two rock bands that were

scheduled to perform in this unique show. His

thirty-minute set started at 7:15 pm and he was

definitely living up to the Outlaw name. He hit the

stage wearing a dark t-shirt with rolled up sleeves

and a vest with spikes on the shoulders and a patch

with a photo of the hemp plant proudly displayed on

the front. His hair is shaved close in the front and

then braided down the back, covered with a worn cowboy

hat.

He has an eclectic mix of music and is equally

comfortable singing a honky-tonk country tune or

something hard-core punk rock. In between the two

extremes, he belts out some great rockabilly tunes.

Hank has the ability to change his sound to fit his

mood, and doesn't seem to fit into any particular

musical mold. He made no secret of how he feels about

today's Nashville scene and changed some lyrics to a

few songs to express his displeasure. The song that

most likely describes his thoughts the best is called

"Trashville." He tells the audience that they say he

ain't country, but he doesn't care. He knows what he

is, and he knows what he likes to do and he is going

to do what he likes. His language is colorful, and

there are no apologies.

Hank III's band really seem to enjoy what they are

doing and are a great compliment to Hank. The guy on

the stand-up bass really gets into the music, and it

is fun just to watch him; and he also belts out a

great rhythm while he is at it. Hank sailed through

several songs off his latest album, Lovesick, Broke &

Driftin' and some from his first album, Risin' Outlaw.

To complete the nose-thumbing process at the so-called

"country" mold, Hank finishes his set with a bang. The

band scramble onstage after the last honky-tonk notes

have wafted away and when the music starts for the

next song there is a dramatic change of scenery. The

"country" instruments have been put away and now there

are the guitars and instruments to produce some

drastically different music. Hank removes his hat,

unbraids his hair and they are ready for some

hard-core punk. They were making lots of major noise

and true to the 'punk' style, Hank's hair was

completely covering his face while he jammed on his

guitar.

I'd have to say that a Hank Williams III show is not

for the faint of heart or for those with ears

sensitive to some colorful language. However, if you

enjoy someone who is extremely good at what they have

chosen to do, then you will enjoy the show. Hank seems

to be out to surprise everyone, and he is definitely

not short-changed on talent.


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Song-List:

? Smoke & Wine
? I Don't Know
? Poor Boy Blues
? Straight To Hell
? Thrown Out Of The Bar
? If You Don't Like Hank Williams
? Trashville
? Dick in Dixie
? Tennessee Driver

Total running time: approx 28 minutes

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