Kris Kristofferson

There is a justifiable reason why the first two rows of this show were peppered with hot moms: Kris Kristofferson still has it. He can still slay the hearts of women with songs crafted as well as anything penned by Bob Dylan or Townes Van Zandt. Standout cuts include "The Race" and "Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down."

Country's most infamous songwriting Rhodes scholar has never been celebrated for his
voice -- which is pretty much the definition of "unvarnished." This sparse live set of old and
newer works won't change any of that, but his hoarse growl is perfect for these plain, sad
songs of love and protest. In "Moment of Forever," when Kristofferson sings, "I'm so glad I
got to dance with you," the sense of loss is louder than a bomb.