Michael Appears at Last Waltz 50 Year Celebration

November 24, 2019

At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN Nov. 23, 2019

The night offered a reunion with "The Last Waltz" and one of its chief architects — The Band guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson. 

On stage, Robertson joined the night's core players: Warren Haynes of Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule fame, celebrated Nashville player Jamey Johnson and Lukas Nelson, roots rock troubadour and son to Willie Nelson as well as Don Was.

Robertson, who's only performed live a handful of times this decade, anchored the show with guitar and backing vocals on a roaring rendition of marquee Band number, "The Weight." 

Michael joined the stage to perform "Helpless" (Neil Young) with Emmylou Harris singing harmonies and "The Shape I'm In" (Robbie Robertson).  The 3 1/2 hour show also included appearances by Margo Price, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Darius Rucker and Nathaniel Rateliff.
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