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LAST CALL FOR JOHNNY LEE
He’s calling it “Hey Bartender, Last Call” and for Johnny Lee it really will be the last call– the last tour for this Country icon who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 76. Johnny Lee was one of country music’s biggest stars in the early 80’s, amassing five #1 hits, twelve Top 10’s, and was the singer of one of the era’s most iconic songs, “Lookin’ For Love” made famous by the movie Urban Cowboy. The movie was inspired and filmed at the club of Johnny Lee’s good friend, Mickey Gilley, who he toured with often later in life. The two defined the Urban Cowboy era in country music. “The good Lord has given me a wonderful life and the absolute most loyal fans in the world,” Johnny says. “The music and fans have meant everything to me. Over the last couple of years, Parkinson’s has been a pain in the…butt. This is a big announcement and one I am not making easily. So come on out and join us for a night of music and memories as we kick off the ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.’ This isn’t the end…this is only the right now.” So, check out the dates below and get your tickets right now. It’s the end of an era.
Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour Dates:
FEB 09 – Main Street Crossing / Tomball, Texas
FEB 10 – Silver Spur Gala – Museum of Natural Science / Houston, Texas
FEB 11 – Moonlight Inn / French Settlement, La.
FEB 13 – Cactus Theater / Lubbock, Texas
FEB 15 – The Liberty / Roswell, N.M.
FEB 16 – The Hitching Post / Apache Junction, Ariz.
FEB 17 – Agua Caliente Casino / Rancho Mirage, Calif. (with Crystal Gayle)
FEB 18 – Mazatzal Casino / Payson, Ariz.
MAR 04 – 11th Street Cowboy Bar / Bandera, Texas
APR 15 – The Texan Theater / Cleveland, Texas
APR 16 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
APR 23 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
APR 30 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
MAY 07 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
MAY 14 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
MAY 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
MAY 27 – Real Life Amphitheater / Selma, Texas (with T.G. Sheppard,
Moe Bandy, Joe Stampley, Janie Fricke, and Moore & Moore)
MAY 28 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
JUN 24 – Liberty Showcase Theater / Liberty, N.C.
SEP 03 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
SEP 07 – Tackle Box / Chico, Calif.
SEP 08 – Eagle Mountain Casino / Porterville, Calif. (with Crystal Gayle)
SEP 10 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
SEP 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
SEP 24 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 01 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 08 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 15 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 22 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 29 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
DEC 03 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
DEC 10 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
DEC 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
I remember “Urban Cowboy” like it was yesterday because it really did change how people reacted to Country music and it changed Country music as well. Guess I’m telling my age right? Anyway, Johnny Lee was a huge part of all that and it really is turning the page on that era. I plan to pick a date when he is at Mickey Gilley’s because that seems the best way to remember and honor both men who contributed so much to Country music.
Dianne Dixon
Nashville, TN
Count me in as being one of Johnny Lee’s loyal fans. Thank you NRH for printing the list because I plan to see him one more time and more than once on this Last Call Tour.
Sean Kamanski
Tucson, AZ
I’m with you, Sean. I plan to see Johnny Lee on his Last Call Tour more than once too. So glad NRH gave us the tour dates. I was young when Urban Cowboy came out, but it changed my life. I will forever be country. LOL.
Cat Connelly
Richmond, VA
Where does time go, people? Wishing Johnny Lee only the best and the strength to do his Last Call Tour. I plan to see him somewhere along the tour trail. He has always been a dynamite country entertainer. Twng on, Johnny Lee. Your fans will always love and support you.
Bree Winter
Tallahasee, FL,
Looks like I’m going to Branson on my vacay in October. I want to see Johnny Lee one more time. Blessings to you Johnny.
Butter Hayes
Memphis, TN
I’m doing the same thing, Butter. Let’s coordinate the dates and be there at the same time. I plan to see more than one show in Branson come October. I bet a lot of fans will do the same. Thanks for the list of Tour Dates NRH.
Lola Lee Little
Tupelo, MS
My Mom told me Urban Cowboy made her a Country music fan and she loved Johnny Lee. So, for her birthday in May, I’m getting us tickets to go see The Last Call. It will be a mom/daughter thing and I know she will love it.
Jade Richards
Boston, MA