Chris Stapleton, Billy Gibbons, Jason Isbell, Margo Price & More Join Mickey Raphael At Nashville Benefit Concert

Mickey Raphael hosted an all-star evening of music and collaboration at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on Tuesday night. The renowned harmonica player, known for his extensive work with Willie Nelson, welcomed an impressive lineup of special guests including Chris Stapleton, Billy F. Gibbons, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, and several others.

Tuesday’s concert benefited Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane Stapleton's Outlaw State Of Kind charity organization. Chris Stapleton’s backing band The Honchos also participated in the show.

Rarely a headliner, Raphael shared the Brooklyn Bowl stage throughout the evening as various guests accompanied the accomplished sideman. Chris Stapleton’s time on stage included memorable takes on “Georgia On My Mind” and his own “Outlaw State of Mind.”

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top showcased his signature Southern rock guitar on B.B. King’s “Caledonia” and ZZ Top’s “Gimme All Your Loving.” Another talented guitarist from the South, Jason Isbell delivered a cover of Townes Van Zandt’s “Pancho and Lefty” with Raphael on accordion.

Margo Price contributed to several songs including a cover of The Rolling Stones’ “Miss You” and her recent Billy Strings collab, “Too Stoned To Cry.” Jazz saxophonist Bill Evans appeared on multiple songs throughout the night, notably on Miles Davis‘s “Jean Pierre” and a collaboration with Waylon Payne on “Compared To What.”

The show also featured appearances by T Bone Burnett, who performed a three-song set including “He Came Down,” Shelby Lynne performing “Night Life,” and Amos Lee delivering “El Camino.” Raphael also led a wickedly delightful instrumental version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.”

The concert closed with all the performers returning to the stage for Willie Nelson’s classic “On The Road Again.” Watch video highlights of last night’s all-star event below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv5MQXZWTVY