song performed: “Honey Suckle Honey Pie” from the album Honey Songs
conan’s reaction: “ha! hey! thank you so much *shakes al hand* thank you so much *shakes james hand* hey wow! hey, thank you so much *shakes jim hand* jim lauderdale everybody. that was fantastic. we’ll take a break, we’ll be right back, stick around. *shakes jim and james hand again*”Jim has been writing in the Country scene for many a year, writing hits for the likes of George Strait and Dixie Chicks.

Tonight he is on stage with a whole ensemble - drummer, bass, slide guitar, guitar, back-up singers and the like.  Jim is in a bright blue grand ‘ol opry style suit but with an updated twist.  James Burton is in black with a red strap like thing on, slide guitarist al perkins is almost all in black as well with a white ascot.

The song is energetic and tight with the lyrics.  Jim has great stage presence with a little twang to his sang.  the drummer guy looks a little bit like Billy Ray Cyrus, kept a jolly smile on his face the whole time.  The only relaxed player is the bass player a thin clean head shaven long goatee thin guy.  It’s a pretty straightforward performance. This is a fun song for them which is great.

playing:
3.26 the station inn - nashville