This was the first time I’ve seen Kris Kristofferson solo. I have to say it was better than with a band. In this context, the focus was on his songs, storytelling and personality. Loved his humor, both comments between songs and in mid-song (”I don’t care who’s right or wrong,” he sang in “Help Make Make It Through the Night” and added “yes I do”). 

Not only did he cut a few songs short by abruptly ending with “thank you” but he blew a few lyrics. “Sorry about that error in the middle,” he said after “From Here to Forever.” ”Old age is not for sissies.”

Kristofferson gushed how much he loved the crowd’s spirit and, as he exited, said “I will never forget Minneapolis.”

Here is what he played:

Set One 1. Shipwrecked in the 80s 2. Darby’s Castle 3. Me and Bobby McGee 4. Best of All Possible Worlds 5. In the News 6. Here Comes That Rainbow 7. Johnny Lobo 8. Help Me Make It Through the Night 9. Casey’s Last Ride 10. Nobody Wins 11. The Heart 12. From Here to Forever 13. They Killed Him 14. Loving Her Was Easier

Set Two 1. Jesus Was a Capricorn 2. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore 3. Come Sundown 4. Duvalier’s Dream 5. Just the Other Side of Nowhere 6. Jody and the Kid 7. The Pilgrim Chapter 33 8. To Beat the Devil 9. Pilgrim’s Progress 10. This Old Road 11. The Promise 12. Final Attraction 13. Sunday Morning Coming Down 14. Silver Tongued Devil 15. For the Good Times  ENCORE 16. Love Is the Way 17. Moment of Forever 18. Please Don’t Tell Me

What did you think of the show?

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