Pop music: Willie Nelson

Though one of his nicknames is the “Red-Headed Stranger” (after his breakthrough 1975 album), singer-songwriter Willie Nelson is a bit gray in the temples after decades of performing, and he’s certainly no stranger to legions of music fans. He brings his trademark outlaw-country sound to two Southland shows this weekend. Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses open. Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara. 7 p.m. Thurs. $53.50-$82.50. (805) 962-7411. https://www.sbbowl.com. Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 8 p.m. Fri. $39.50-$75. (323) 665-5857. https://www.greektheatrela.com.