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Willie Nelson's 2006 schedule stretches into May

Published December 14, 2005 02:15 PM

By Rob Evans / LiveDaily Editor

Country legend Willie Nelson [ tickets ] continues to map out his travels for the New Year, with concert dates now scheduled well into the spring.

Most of the newly announced shows, which augment his previously announced West Coast schedule, focus on the southeastern U.S. and Eastern Canada, including the Maritimes.

The final show on Nelson's 2005 itinerary is a Dec. 17 benefit gig with folk artist Arlo Guthrie at Tipitina's Downtown in New Orleans. Proceeds from the sold-out performance will be earmarked to buy instruments and professional music gear for New Orleans musicians. He's currently scheduled to launch his 2006 trek Jan. 20 in Nice, CA.

In addition to touring almost non-stop, Nelson remains a prolific recording artist. His most recent collection is his July release, "Countryman," which was produced by Don Was (The Rolling Stones) and Richard Feldman. The set, more than a decade in the making, is a reggae/country album that includes a mix of reggae covers and Nelson originals.

In late September, Nelson opened Willie's Place, an 850-seat concert hall located at Carl's Corner, a famous truck stop just south of Dallas on highway I-35.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

December 2005
17 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina's Uptown

January 2006
20 - Nice, CA - Robinson Rancheria Casino
22 - Redding, CA - Redding Convention Center
23-26 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
28 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
29 - Stockton, CA - Bob Hope Theatre
30 - Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst Night Club

February 2006
1 - Coarsegold, CA - Chukchansi Gold Resort/Casino
2 - Agoura Hills, CA - Canyon Dinner Theater
3 - Claremont, CA - Bridges Auditorium
7 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove
9 - Pala, CA - Pala Casino
10 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
11 - Tucson, AZ - Desert Diamond Casino
12 - El Paso, TX - Abraham Chavez Theatre
16 - Big Spring, TX - Howard College
17 - San Antonio, TX - SBC center (San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo)
18 - Tyler, TX - Oil Palace
19 - Tunica, MS - Horseshoe Casino
24 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
25 - Valdosta, GA - Wild Adventures
27 - Sarasota, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
28 - Tallahassee, FL - Ruby Diamond Auditorium

March 2006
2 - Key Largo, FL - Ocean Reef Cultural Center
3 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
4 - Silver Springs, FL - Twin Mansions Theatre
5 - Boca Raton, FL - Mizner Park Amphitheatre
7 - Plant City, FL - Strawberry Festival
8 - Ft. Myers, FL - Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center
11, 12 - Cherokee, NC - Harrahs Cherokee Smokey Mount
17, 18 - Austin, TX - The Backyard

April 2006
27 - London, Ontario - Ottawa Civic Center
29 - West Petersborough, Ontario - Memorial Centre

May 2006
2 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
3 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
5 - Fredericton, New Brunswick - Aitken Centre
6 - Moncton, New Brunswick - Moncton Coliseum Complex
7 - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Civic Centre
9 - St. John, New Brunswick - Harbour Station
10 - Halifax, Nova Scotia – Halifax Metro Centre
11 - Sydney, Nova Scotia - Centre 200
13 - Corner Brook, Newfoundland - Pepsi Centre Canada
14 - St. John's, Newfoundland - Mile One Stadium