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Scott Joss Interview Feb 2020

By on Friday, February 21, 2020

Scott Joss chats to Billy Pilgrim on the Billy and Patrick Show ahead of the Scott Joss and Chris Gantry gig at the Cascade Theatre on 16 February 2020.

The Scott Joss interview was aired from Redding on 13 February 2020 on Q-97. Country music lovers worldwide can tune in to the channel on-line (including via Alexa)

Pics from the Gig @ Cascades

  • Billy Pilgrim with Scott Joss Cascade Theatre 16 February 2020.Photo credit
    Billy Pilgrim with Scott Joss at Cascade Theatre – Pic Lisa Wisnoski Robbins
Billy Pilgrim, Scott Joss, Cascades Theatre 2020

The Broadcast

Billy Pilgrim’s interview style is a relaxed and conversational. Scott Joss shares his thoughts and highlights from the last few years and his next gig with Chris Gantry.

The Interview Feb 13th

Scott Joss Interview Topics

How Far to Jordan – the latest Scott Joss album

Scott and Judy

Scott Joss and Chris Gantry tour dates

Appearing on stage with Chris Gantry on Sunday

The recent Kris Kristofferson world tour – Do they know who Kris is in Iceland?

Kris Kristofferson, a Worldwide Phenomenom

Fire Victim Fundraiser, Cascade 2019

Outlaw andCountry Cruise

Carlene Carter and visiting Johnny and June’s house in Jamaica

Chris Gantry, the original outlaw

Merle and Dwight

Scott Joss – National Fiddler HOF

Scott’s music teacher closes a loop by attending the Induction

Scott’s fiddle – The story

Playing for the hometown

Billy Pilgrim, Chris Gantry and Scott Joss – Pic credit L W Robbins

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Kris Kristofferson – Florence, Indiana

By on Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Kris Kristofferson and the Strangers performed at the Belterra Casino Resort and Spa, Florence, Indiana on Saturday the 16th of November 2019. Our group collects gig memories to share with fans who weren’t able to attend and to save memories.

Doug Colosio, who plays keys in the band, took this snap from inside the venue

Please Don’t Tell Me

This video clip is from the end of the set. Kris has ended his shows for many years with this song, Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends. In recent years, some have speculated that the song has implied that Kris was about to give up touring.

Video Credit Florence Thomas

2018/2019

At 83, he certainly has many more gigs behind him than in front of him, but for now, he is not showing any signs of slowing down. 2018 and 2019 might be the busiest touring years to date. He has toured Europe (a few times), Australia, New Zealand, and covered most of the USA (a few times).

Gigging

Accompanied by Scott Joss, Doug Colosio and Jeff Ingraham (some of the Strangers who backed Merle Haggard), his recent gigs have a different atmosphere to the previously solo gigs – But then Kris’ live performances have evolved over the years. He performed with backing bands in the 80s, was one of the legendary Highwaymen – The supergroup with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, and he has performed with an endless list of artists in between.

Fan Feedback

  • Great concert, love seeing this master of music, appreciates his audience, sees how much he is loved by all of us
  • Actually, I hate seeing him this way. I love him, admire him, think he’s the greatest songwriter ever, but, it’s time
  • This was tonight’s concert in Florence, Indiana….absolutely awesome show!
  • He makes me sad now
  • Beautiful!

Thoughts

I guess we are all getting older, and this can have unpleasant side effects. For many fans, Kris has been that “man in the mirror” – The man does have a knack of showing us who we are.

The very thought of Kris ever not performing on stage or being with us gives me the chills. I think I might feel, for now, that I’m with him – I don’t want to know when the story ends.

If you have any fans pics, vids or comments to add to this, please send them in.

Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends

This could be our last good night together
We may never pass this way again
Just let me enjoy it ’til it’s over, or forever
Please don’t tell me how the story ends

See the way our shadows come together
Softer than your fingers on my skin
Someday these may be all we remember of each other
Please don’t tell me how the story ends

Never’s just the echo of forever
Lonesome as a love that might have been
Let me go on lovin’ and believin’ ’til it’s over
Please don’t tell me how the story ends

Kris Kristofferson lyrics

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Kris Kristofferson Fargo 2019

By on Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Kris Kristofferson Fargo 2019 – What a night!

The gig at the Fargo Theatre went as smooth as a polished train. The evening never stopped there. After a band member from Dempsey’s left a note on the bus, Kris and his wife went downtown and kept the evening alive – Thrilling fans and friends alike.

Kris Kristofferson Surprises Crowd At Downtown Fargo Bar After Concert

Ed Gonzales said, “Saw him (Kris) again in Fargo last night. Feeling Nostalgic.
48 years of listening to his songs. The voice isn’t the same, but the words don’t change. He is truly an amazing storyteller. To miss his Willie Nelson award next week so as not to have to cancel a show demonstrates his dedication to the music. He sure doesn’t need to do this for the money. Truly a wonderful man and legacy.

It was a wonderful evening, and Doug Colosio shared this pic that Lisa Kristofferson took from the wings.

Night Out in Fargo

Kris and Lisa Kristofferson went out after the gig. The story goes that they arrived at Dempsey’s around 11.30 pm, and Kris joined the band, 32 Below, for some stage time.

See what Matthew Tinjum had to say ….

Here’s the Real Story

https://kfgo.com/news/articles/2019/nov/11/kristofferson-gives-surprise-concert-at-dempseys/956368/

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Kristofferson, Wellington 2019

By on Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Kris Kristofferson Wellington 2019 – with the Strangers at the Michael Fowler Centre on 11 October.

Ticket stub

Judy Hefford is a long time Kris Fan. She attended the gig in Wellington on 11 October 2019 and is now (like many others), a dedicated Scott Joss. Scott seems to have won as many many fans on his Australia/New Zealand tour as he did in Europe. People warm to him and his wife, Judy. They are known for being a generous, open and friendly couple. Oh, did I mention that Scott Joss is a helluva fiddler, too? Judy told Scott’s fan group …

After seeing Scott’s recent posts would like to share some of my thoughts on going to the show in Wellington, N Z. (My first live show since seeing Jim Reeves!) I thought I was crossing something off my bucket list, but it’s still on there – to see Kris, and Scott, again! Any chance I get, Kris is just so unbelievably great.

Senator Scott Brown was in the Audience

The pictures in his tweet about the evening show just how special this night was to him as well as Kris Kristofferson and the whole lineup


As has been suggested, I spoke to Judy who was standing alone at the merchandise counter, she immediately asked my name and chatted like we were old friends, just so nice and friendly!


The Michael Fowler Centre was fully booked, and the acoustics are great. Kris’s voice was stronger than I had expected. He didn’t move around like he used to, but each time he smiled or ‘sparked’ the audience erupted so loudly – NZ audiences are renown for being reserved – But not this time.


Nobody around me seemed to know who Scott was, but during intermission, all were talking about how good he was. And his smile! I was proud to be able to tell them about him and Judy. Scott made a huge number of fans that night. His new CD sold out, apparently by the 2nd concert. I tried several shops the next day to get it and although none had it they did say they would try to get it in.


Sitting in the row behind me a lady said it was her 3rd show, she “loved Kris to bits” and was going to all 5 shows from the bottom to the top of New Zealand. Envy from me!


During the standing ovation at the end, I was delighted to see my sophisticated step-son clapping, stamping, and yahoo-ing his enjoyment of the show along with the rest of us.


On the way out I was embarrassed to find myself patting Judy’s arm as I told her I had my photo taken with Scott, and how wonderful the show was. She’s just that kind of person – just lovely. Judy and Scott are a great couple.

Other Fans Agree

Love your post. I went to four out of five concerts in New Zealand. Each one was awesome and memorable to me! Wellington definitely was the best. The interaction with Kris and Scott was awesome & so was the crowd. I took three family members who are now number one fans! The band was a huge blessing. New Zealand thanks you for travelling to far. We love & appreciate Kris Kristofferson & the Strangers!

Vicki Krzanich

From Wellington

This footage from backstage shows that the guys had a great time performing this gig

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Kristofferson and Ghent 1986

By on Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Stagecoach, Blood and Orchids and the Last days of Jesse James were released, the miniseries Amerika was in production. The album, Repossessed, hit the stores. Kris Kristofferson was as busy in 1986 as he is today.

Moments that Matter

Life is made up of many moments. Even in 1986, Kris kept some time aside for himself, his friends, fellow songwriters and performers.

Kristofferson and Ghent (who wrote the song Whiskey, Whiskey which Kris recorded) had a surprise encounter.

Kris Kristofferson, Tom Ghent and John Lincoln Wright 1986

Courtesy Tom Ghent

This was taken backstage at a bandshell concert in Webster Ma. in 1986…..
Much to everyone’s surprise and delight, Kris had walked out on stage and joined me as I was singing “Whiskey Whiskey” In this photo, I have just introduced him to the late John Lincoln Wright who was sharing the bill with me.

Tom Ghent – Facebook post

Rita Coolidge Whiskey, Whiskey

I was really surprised many years ago, when I opened Billboard and saw a two page ad for the release of Rita’s single of my song “Whiskey Whiskey”

Tom Ghent

The song appeared on Rita’s 1972 album, The Lady’s Not For Sale. Priscilla Coolidge and Booker T Jones perform My Crew, on the same album.

1972. Tom Ghent’s Whiskey, Whiskey on Rita Coolidge’s album
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Kris and Babs Hyde Park 2019

By on Monday, July 8, 2019

Kris and Babs, Kristofferson and Streisand – It was a long time coming, but well worth the wait.

Behind the Scenes

Thank you to Scott Joss for opening his album. Everyone looking in great fettle and high spirits at Hyde Park.

From the Audience

Welcome, Barbra Streisand

Kristofferson Joined Streisand

Kristofferson has been really working it. He’s just finished the UK leg of of his Europe Tour, preparations are underway for an extended tour to Australia and New Zealand – But he made the time.

Kristofferson joined Streisand in Hyde Park this weekend. Neil McCormick tweeted that when Kris saw the crowd, he said that he “Never knew there were this many people in the world.”

No wonder. 65000 people is quite a gathering -, especially in a park.

Introducing

Barbra brought Kris onto the stage saying, “one of my favorite leading men… Here’s a song that we sang together in the movie, right? I love this song,”

Lost Inside of You

They did it. They sang some material from their version of A Star is Born. Mostly, they were simply great together and it was like watching very dear friends having fun.

43 years peeled back, and the same magic that captivated movie audiences back in 1976 did it again.  

UK

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USA

Kris and Babs Video 2019

A fan took this video. We respect copyright so you need to click the link, then play it from the original Instagram account. I think it’s worth it.

The Set

Credits as given in the embed

The Setlist

Thanks to S Joss

Trivia

David and Victoria Beckham were there – Celebrating their 20 year anniversary

A report said that

Barbra Streisand brought her cloned dogs out in a pram at British Summer Time Hyde Park on Sunday (07.07.19)

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Kristofferson Denmark 2019 : Heartland Festival

By on Saturday, July 6, 2019

Kris Kristofferson and the Strangers performed at Heartland Festival on the 31 May 2019 in Denmark.

The festival took place over 3 days at Egeskov Castle.

The setlist for the evening included a well rounded selection from the Kristofferson catalogue, with some tunes brought in by his backing band, the Strangers, who once backed Kristofferson’s friend (and fellow country singer) Merle Haggard.

Heartland Festival Setlist Denmark 2019

  • 1. Shipwrecked in the Eighties
  • 2. That’s the Way Love Goes
  • 3. Darby’s Castle
  • 4. Me and Bobby McGee
  • 5. Here Comes That Rainbow Again
  • 6. Help Me Make It Through the Night
  • 7. Okie From Muskogee
  • 8. Casey’s Last Ride
  • 9. From Here to Forever
  • 10. Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)
  • 11. Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)
  • 12. I’d Rather Be Sorry
  • 13. Sing Me Back Home
  • 14. The Pilgrim, Chapter 33
  • 15. I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink
  • 16. Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down
  • 17. For the Good Times
  • 18. A Moment of Forever
  • 19. Why Me
  • 20. Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends

Photographs by Marc Roed

Marc Roed, a local photographer, was there. He shared his photographs with us. Please respect copyright. We use them here with kind permission. All rights remain with the photographer.

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    Kris Kristofferson and the Strangers by Marc Roed Denmark 2019
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    Kris Kristofferson Denmark 2019 by Marc Roed
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    Scott Joss Denmark 2019 by Marc Roed
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  • Kris Kristofferson playing the guitar on stage in Denmark 2019 by Marc Roed
  • Kris Kristofferson playing the guitar on stage in Denmark 2019 by Marc Roed
  • Kris Kristofferson playing the guitar on stage in Denmark 2019 by Marc Roed
  • Kris Kristofferson playing the guitar on stage in Denmark 2019 by Marc Roed
  • Kris Kristofferson playing the guitar on stage in Denmark 2019 by Marc Roed

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