The last time I saw Willy Mason he was playing with Pete Townsend. It was back in 2007 in Austin, at South By Southwest. Pete and his girlfriend, Rachel Fuller had put together a two hour show with a bunch of new bands they liked and Willy Mason and his band were part of that show. In the middle of Willy’s set, Pete came out and joined the band for a few songs. When he left, Willy said “thanks, Pete,” and then added “I never thought I’d be saying that.”
Back then, Willy had a band and his lyrically strong songs could be described accurately as folk-rock. Recently, Willy has been working on a new record over in England. I’m not sure what format he’ll be playing in tonight or what his new material sounds like. But this show at The Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 is a rare opportunity to see Willy and should not be passed up.
Below is a video of the song We Can Be Strong from Willy’s 2007 album, If the Ocean Gets Rough.
Willy Mason, Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2, 196 Allen Street between Houston and Stanton Streets (F Train to 2nd Avenue, use the 1st Avenue exit) 8:30pm, No Cover (but a contribution for the band is highly encouraged)
