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Number of Messages: 37
Nileholic AnonymousBetween the original Fan Talk, Mobile Backstage and the new Nileholic facebook page it's a good time for the Willie Nile fan community. The River of Nile flows on!
Joanne Corsano I see we have a Facebook page now. I hope the folks who post here don't just desert this board in favor of the Facebook page. So little actual discussion goes on on Facebook. It's all "I saw Willie and he was great ... like like like like like like like."
On another note, I see Willie has some shows scheduled in Sweden. Sweden! That is so incredible. I hope he and the guys get to do at least some sightseeing. Sweden in July. The midnight sun. Have a great time, fellas!
Joey D.My name is Joe and I'm a Nileholic. I was at the Tralf May 4th and just like everyone else is saying - frigging unreal. You really had to be there to understand. When they opened with "Sing Me A Song" I think I wet myself. Never would have guessed I would hear this. It was something to behold. Willie and the band were on fire all night long. Classics, recent stuff and two that will be on the new album. "Holy War" was really heavy music, enjoyed it. The other one was called "American Ride" and was beautiful. I Can't wait for the new album to come out.
Every song was a highlight and I could write a 10 page thesis on what went down. That 15 regae jam was cool as hell. Really dug the songs off "Innocent Ones". First time I heard "Rich and Broken" and "Can't Stay Home" live... they killed both. The encore was relentless and took the crowd to ecstasy. I was singing "One Guitar" on my ride home from the show. I just couldn't shake it.
This was my first time seeing Willie's touring band - wow! The band was tight as hell and went were ever Willie took them. Thank You Willie Nile, Alex Alexander (drums), Johhny Pisano (bass), and Matt Hogan (guitar) for putting on the greatest rock concert I have seen. Please come back and do it again.
Sun May 13th, 2012 08:56 AM Buffalo, NY
DANI HAVE TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE LATE POST REGARDING LAST FRIDAY'S BUFFALO SHOW AT THE TRALF. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE BEEN RECOVERING IN A LOCAL HOSPITAL AFTER GETTING MY A#% KICKED BY FOUR GUYS NAMED WILLIE, JOHNNY,MATT AND ALEX!!!! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SHOW WILLIE AND HIS "NEW YORK BOYS" (AS HE REFERS TO THEM) PUT ON. JENNIFER FROM BURLINGTON COULD NOT BE MORE DEAD ON....THE SHOW WAS LIKE A 2 HOUR ENCORE FROM START TO FINISH. IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO EVEN TRY TO SAY ONE SONG OR ANOTHER WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENING. IT IS THE FOURTH TIME I HAVE SEEN WILLIE NOW SINCE OCTOBER 1ST AND THE SHOWS JUST GET BETTER AND BETTER EACH TIME. THE NEW SONGS HE PLAYED FOR US THAT NIGHT INDICATE THAT HE JUST CAN'T HELP BUT WRITE GREAT MUSIC. VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD TO THE ALBUM COMING OUT LATER THIS YEAR. ONCE AGAIN.......MY NAME IS DAN ...AND I AM A NILEHOLIC!
Thu May 10th, 2012 17:11 PM NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
BarryHi Willie, I saw you over the weekend in Ossining. I was with my 7 year old son Tyler. He requested Welcome to my Head for your encore. You made his and my year by playing that song. I told you Tyler listends to your music as he goes to sleep each night.
Can't wait to see you in Pawling, NY in June. Keep Rockin!!
Wed May 09th, 2012 14:52 PM New Fairfield CT
Willie Nile vocals, guitars, and The River of Nile song catalog
Johnny Pisano vocals, pounding bass line, good humor
Matt Hogan vocals, screaming guitar, emotion
Alex Alexander drums, sweat, tears, as in tearing the place down
8:56pm .. Willie, Johnny, Matt and Alex take the stage
SETLIST:
1. SING ME A SONG (Band scored a 1st round knock out!)
2. SINGING BELL (Johnny, Matt and Alex were loving the reception)
3. THE INNOCENT ONES ("Everbody sing for The innocent Ones")
4. HEAVEN HELP THE LONELY (face melting guitar by Matt all night long)
5. RICH & BROKEN (w/ Eddie & Joe Apen on banjo and mandolin)
6. HOLY WAR* (from new album coming out let summer)
7. CAN'T STAY HOME (nice job sharing vocals w/ Johnny Pisano)
8. GIVE ME TOMORROW (talk about inspiring)
9. AMERICAN RIDE* (title cut from new album)
10. WHEN ONE STANDS (15 minute plus reggae band jam - wow)
11. RUN (Bands engine was in overdrive... taking crowd higher)
12. HOUSE OF A THOUSAND GUITARS (Matt Hogan - damn yeah!)
13. CELL PHONES RINGING IN THE POCKETS OF THE DEAD (Wow)
14. PEOPLE WHO DIED* (studio version will be on the new album)
15. ONE GUITAR (w/ guests Alex & Joe Aspen, Steve Fleck, family & friends)
16. HARD DAY'S NIGHT (some serious fun was being had) into...
17. SATISFACTION via Land of 1000 Dances (w/ Nileholics running wild)
11pm Greatest Live Rock Show in history is over. Crowd dazed and confused.
Audience is seen trying to find there jaws that dropped to floor after the 1st song.
Willie walks away with his Rock N Roll Championship Belt still firmly in his grasp.
Thank You Willie, Johnny, Matt and Alex for a night Buffalo will never ever forget.
Mon May 07th, 2012 10:53 AM NILE NATION
EvanFriday's Buffalo show was as good as it gets and made a lots of Nileholics very happy! Thanks Willie and the boys for a show I will never forget. I feel lucky to have been.
Sun May 06th, 2012 22:32 PM NYC
JenniferI'm still recovering from Buffalo Show. Best concert I have ever seen. Live Rock N Roll in it's highest form. He opened with "Sing Me A Song" and crowd lept to their feet. He then kept his foot on the gas pedal and never let up. It was like one 2 hour encore. Every song was followed by all the Nileholics (including myself) going nuts. Can somebody please post a full setlist? Can't wait until the next Buffalo Show!
Sun May 06th, 2012 17:25 PM Burlington, Ontario
OutlawPeteNJWell I drove 6 hrs from Jersey just to see my first full live show of Willie. I've seen him many times with Bruce and at Light Of Day shows. and countless online videos that Mr. Nileholicsanonymous sends me constantly.....LOL But Willie more than exceeded my expectations which were already high going in,. No regrets for the 12hr round trip.. it was all worth it... He blew us away.... see ya again back in my neck of the woods Thursday.
All the Best!
Outlaw Pete
Sat May 05th, 2012 13:34 PM New Brunswick
Bob & NormaThis is going to be a short note as words have not been invented yet to describe last nites show at the Tralf in Buffalo. Willie, Johnny, Matt & Alex, thank you for letting us be part of a magical and memorable nite in Buffalo music history.
Sat May 05th, 2012 13:09 PM NileVille, NY
Don McCourtThank you Willie! The show at the Tralf was amazing, the band was on fire . Willie, Matt and Johnny were as smooth as silk, Alex led them like the pro that he is. I have seen thousands of shows and this one is at the top of my list! Thank you again for a magical evening in the big Buff!
Sat May 05th, 2012 12:16 PM United States
Nileholic AnonymousOMFG.... BUFFALO JUST GOT BEST SHOW EVER!!!
Sat May 05th, 2012 03:33 AM NILE NATION
Mitch from WMRoad trip! Tralf doors at 7 Music starts at 8 per Buffalo News. Timmy and Amuso opening for Willie. Put on your rock 'n rolls shoes, people, and tie em tight!
Fri May 04th, 2012 08:23 AM today, Buffahhhhhloh!
Nileholic AnonymousWILLIE NILE LIVE IN BUFFALO @ THE TRALF - TONIGHT - BE THERE!
Fri May 04th, 2012 07:07 AM NILE NATION
Nileholic AnonymousTwo clips of GUITARARMY singing 'ONE GUITAR".
- Wild seeing Willie's song taking over NYC streets.
CLIP 2 Occupy May Day 2012 - NYC - Guitarmy "One Guitar"
- This was end of march from Union Square to the East River. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoXBvCbIaHE
Thu May 03rd, 2012 08:50 AM NILE NATION
Nileholic AnonymousWILLIE NILE INTERVIEW LIVE on Buffalo's 97 Rock Wed. May 2 @ 8:30am
GomeyWillie rocked Fitzgerald's in Chicago last night! Backed by the Nicholas Tremulous Band, it was obvious Willie was having fun while belting out hit after hit!
Sun April 29th, 2012 11:49 AM Chicago
Bob & NormaLadies and gentleman and children of all ages. In exactly one week the eyes of the music industry will be focused on Buffalo New York. On Friday May 4th, Buffalo Hall of Fame musician Willie Nile makes his much anticipated return to his hometown for a concert at the Tralf.
Bring a life preserver and be ready to be engulfed in the Sunami known as the River of Nile!!!! For those of you that have seen previous Nile concerts you know to expect the unexpected. For Nile-Virgins, hard-hats are recommended as Nile & Company will be blowing the roof of the sucker!! Union workers from Local 210 will be working thru the wee small hours of the morning (great Sinatra song) to fix the damage. Whether you are 21 or 101, just be prepared for a show that you'll be talking about for a long time to come.
Doors open at 7pm, be there at 5pm!!!
Fri April 27th, 2012 17:29 PM NileVille, NY
DANONE WEEK AWAY........I DON'T THNK THE BOYS IN AC/DC HAD WILL IE IN MIND WHEN THEY WROTE: "....LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS AND LOCK UP YOUR WIVES, LOCK UP THE BACK DOOR AND RUN FOR YOUR LIVES....THE MAN IS BACK IN TOWN...." BUT NOTHING COULD BE MORE APPROPRIATE FOR WILLIE'S RETURN TO BUFFALO AND THE TRALF ON 5/4/12. RUMOR HAS IT THAT THIS MAY BE THE LAST SHOW EVER AT THE TRALF BECAUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME WILLIE IS BRINGING HIS NEW YORK BOYS TO BUFFALO TO BACK HIM HERE AND NOBODY EXPECTS THE BUILDING TO BE STANDING WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE.
AS ALWAYS, NILEHOLICS WILL BE OUT IN FULL FORCE THAT NIGHT.....AND I KNOW PERSONALLY THAT NILEHOLICS ANONYMOUS HAS ASSURED THAT THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF WILLIE NILE VIRGINS IN THE AUDIENCE THAT NIGHT FOR WILLIE AND THE BOYS TO DEFLOWER!!! GET THERE EARLY AND PLAN ON STAYIN LATE.....
Fri April 27th, 2012 16:27 PM NORTH TONAWANDA
Listening to FADED FLOWER OF BROADWAY, and I gotta tell you that the last minute and a half of this tune makes my hair stand right up ... absolutely fantastic guitar interplay. But ... you blew it. This was a chance to make a 12-15 minute tune, a'la Beatles' I WANT YOU ... hell, I could listen to these guitars go on for a half hour ...
If you ever decide to redo this tune (maybe on a live recording?) give the last half of this tune some room to breathe -- it's brilliant, and deserves time and space to grow.
Keep up the incredibly great work. LOVE your music.
Chris
Fri April 27th, 2012 15:55 PM Minneapolis, MN
EvanThe Countdown is on Nileholics - 10 days until the Tralf Show!
Tue April 24th, 2012 10:29 AM NYC
JenniferMay 4th can't come fast enough. I can't wait for the Buffalo Show.
Mon April 23rd, 2012 22:38 PM Burlington, Ontario
Step in the ring & see if Willie has what it takes to hold onto the Belt.
Fri April 20th, 2012 21:56 PM NILE NATION
Conni Hi Joanne, The Budarz Theater event is from 2:00pm - 4:00 pm. It starts at 2.
Fri April 20th, 2012 15:25 PM Niagara Falls Canada
Joanne CorsanoIs the Budarz Library show on May 6 at 2 pm or 4 pm? I am seeing both times listed, both on this site and on the library's site.
Fri April 20th, 2012 09:30 AM Cape Cod, Mass.
Nileholic AnonymousAmazing history of one of Willie's greatest songs through magic of YouTube.
CAROLYNE MAS ~ "ACROSS THE RIVER" ~ Sep. 28, 1978 ~ beautiful
She was 22 before Willie recorded it. He was in the audience that night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sK4psM0yBQ
Fri April 20th, 2012 08:58 AM NILE NATION
Nileholics AnonymousMixed up a couple of clips. That's what happens when your in a hurry.. lol.
Julie OakleyTravelled to see Willie Nile at Sutton FC on Saturday night. He and his band did not disappoint!! Stonking music from a fantastic musician. Afterwards, Willie was chatting away to the fans, he is a real gentleman. Looking forward to seeing him next time.
Tue April 17th, 2012 13:48 PM Essex, UK
Rob HarkelWillie is making his third trip to Valparaiso, IN...just outside Chicago for a show 4-26-12...can't wait...
Mon April 16th, 2012 08:07 AM Valparaiso, IN
gareth coombesJust to endorse Pete's comments thanks to all those who turned out to support the brilliant Willie Nile and his band. We saw seven gigs on this tour, and each in their own way was superb. The one constant tho was the total commitment from the band and the enjoyment experienced by each crowd. Also the response shown to the fans with Willie not leaving until; every fan who wished was greeted and photographed with the great man personally.
come back soon Willie.
Mon April 16th, 2012 06:19 AM United Kingdom
peteThank you Wille and the band, and also Micky kemp for a great tour and some fantastic nights. The highlights for me were the Tincklwick village hall were you had to leave the building cross the road to the nearest pub to get a drink and then take it back to the gig.
Last nights gig in Rislip was just a wonderful occation with the whole place rocking all through the gig. To have seen so many people come out on a Sunday evening to a venue that was not the most obvious place to have a great gig was fantastic.
The set was full of willie classics and his new song "Holly War"joins his list of great songs that thave something say.
For one of the last songs willie and the band were joined by Glem Matlock which was a great surprise and just added to the celebrations for the end of the tour.
