Rama Concert

Review by Maureen Melong

Friday, August 7th/09

We went to see Tanya's concert at Casino Rama tonight, & it was one of the best I've ever seen her do! Per ususal she was runnin' on Tucker Time lol, but was only about 10 mins late coming out on stage. Of course the band kept the suspense going by playing 'Trouble' over & over & looking in the wings, and all of a sudden out she walked! Dressed in Black with lots of Diamonds & other bling! She looked beautiful, and was in fantastic voice .....very strong & powerful & she didn't miss a note or a beat!

 She launched right into 'Some Kind Of Trouble". I'll post the entire set, but first I'll share a few things, she was her funny, chatty self as only TT can be. She absolutely loves coming to Canada & especially to Casino Rama..they treat their entertainers exceptionally well she said...so hope that means I can expect many return trips up here!

 It was a sold out show, and I expect tonight will be as well. Tanya talked quite a bit about 'My Turn' & how great the folks at Time-Life have treated her...says new material is coming soon! Also talked a lot about her kids & how they are all talented, but doesn't know if any of them will use their talent....more or less meant it was hard for them being in her shadow...and none of them want to be a 'junior'. Tanya was swamped with people wanting autographs & things signed after the show, and she very graciously stayed out there for quite a while & signed a lot of stuff, before exiting the stage.

If there was a M & G, it could have been before the show started, and if so I missed it, I couldn't stay for long after the show, as it's about a 2 hr drive from where I am, and I wasn't the driver (or I'd have stuck around)! I did get a few pics, but cameras aren't allowed & it was tricky, lol....if they turn out I'll post them. (They didn't as it turns out, at least not good enough to post here, they don't do Tanya justice).

 Here is the set list: 

1. Some Kind Of Trouble

2. I'll Come Back As Another Woman

3. What Do I Do

4. Strong Enough To Bend

5. Hangin' In

6. Love's Gonna Live Here (She talked about her heroes who recorded these songs)

7. Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone

8. Walk Thru This World (Did this song almost reverently & spoke fondly of 'The Possum')

9. Ramblin' Fever (Mentioned how Merle has always been her hero)

10. Lizzie & The Rain Man

11. San Antonio Stroll

12.The Jamestown Ferry

13. What's Your Mama's Name

14. Blood Red And Going Down

15. Would You Lay With Me

16. Walkin' Shoes (put her hat on & danced around with this one)

17. Love Me Like You Used To

18. Down To My Last Teardrop

19. Amazing Grace/Delta Dawn