Another Henley Date: WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, OK

[Stars]

Yes! Photos at the outdoor concert sound great!!

[eaglesvet]

Wait, I'm confused...I thought both were casino shows. But one is outdoors? Regardless, those should be the best pics of all, since you won't have a fickle flash and red-eye to worry about. I want only the best, OK?

[Troubadour]

They are both casinos, but the one on May 16th is at the Downstream Casino Resort - they have a 6,200 seat outdoor concert facility apparently. It's called the Rain Or Shine event. (If he sings that song, I WILL die.)

[eaglesvet]

That would be awesome to hear him do that song . Maybe he will just to fulfill the name of the event !

[Peekaboo]

(If he sings that song, I WILL die.)

I second that!!!!

The first (and only) Don solo concert I went to was at an outdoor venue (the Zoo Ampitheater in OKC). It was a little hot outside during the opening act but by the time Don got on stage the sun was already going down. I just hope that it doesn't rain the night of the outdoor concert on the 16th. But that doesn't mean that I won't be there if it does. I have some ponchos ready just in case.

[TimothyBFan]

I hadn't thought about this before -but what you said Jess--obviously in the past there has been an opening act--does he have one for these few shows?

[Brooke]

I've somehow managed to refrain from posting this until everything was purchased, but...

I'M FLYING TO THE STATES TO SEE DON IN BOTH OKLAHOMA SHOWS!!!!

I am so freaking excited. Peekaboo has kindly offered to put me up, so I'll be flying out on the 13th May (a few days after my birthday!) and travelling to the shows on the 16th and 17th with her. A few factors came together at the right time, and I just thought why the hell not! I've wanted to visit the States for years and seeing Don solo was too good an opportunity to miss. It's going to be the best birthday present ever. The flights were cheap, too!

Jess has managed to get me a 3rd row seat in the premier section for the WinStar show! I'll be sat on my tod, but I don't care! This is all beyond my wildest dreams. She'll have the unique privilege (ahem) of being with me when I see Mr. Henley for the first time. Lots of hand-holding and tissues will be needed, I think!

I can hardly believe I'm posting this. Nancy... Can't persuade you to join us?

TROUB!!!!!!!!

Somehow I missed this! I was gone all weekend and busy at work too. Congratulations! This is fabulous! I so wish I could go, too, but it's just not possible. You and Pb will have such a blast!

[Peekaboo]

I hadn't thought about this before -but what you said Jess--obviously in the past there has been an opening act--does he have one for these few shows?

As far as I know, there's no opening act for either of the upcoming Oklahoma shows. The last time I saw him in concert (Aug. 5, 2007) his opening act was Lucinda Williams. I had never heard any of her music before that and I thought she sounded pretty good.

This is the only pic that I got of Lucinda at that concert

[Ive always been a dreamer]

By the way - I have been meaning to reply to this thread for several days now, but keep forgetting. Anyway, troub what a fantastic birthday gift. I know you and PB will have a blast. It will definitely be a birthday that you will never forget!

[DonFan]

Peek, I had to laugh when I saw that pic of Lucinda Williams. I was there that night with our Don-loving friend, and we were so focused on the main attraction I don't think either one of us even realized there was an opening act at all!