In the early 80’s I went with Dan Einstein and Al Bunetta (who managed JOhn Prine)to see John open for Merl Haggard at a county fair in Watsonville (near Santa Cruz). It was quite a scene. Lots of real cowboys in attendance. Each member of Merl’s band had a fifth of Jack Daniels at their feet. By the end of their set there were empties everywhere. I was shocked and amazed. And I never forgot.
In the early 80’s I went with Dan Einstein and Al Bunetta (who managed JOhn Prine)to see John open for Merl Haggard at a county fair in Watsonville (near Santa Cruz). It was quite a scene. Lots of real cowboys in attendance. Each member of Merl’s band had a fifth of Jack Daniels at their feet. By the end of their set there were empties everywhere. I was shocked and amazed. And I never forgot.