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Hailed as a "must-see live performer" by Rolling Stone, and a "force to be reckoned with" by CMT, Charley Crockett crafts his singular "Gulf & Western" sound -- described as "very 21st century and very vintage" by NPR Music -- by synthesizing country, blues, soul, Cajun, R&B and other pieces of American Roots music. And when his voice comes out of your speakers, there is no confusing him for any other artist. As the Wall Street Journal writes, "Mr. Crockett's unique vocal style is one third Ernest Tubb honky-tonk with clipped-word diction, one third Bill Withers low-key, soulful crooning, and one third jazzy French Quarter second-line swagger."
With his latest album $10 Cowboy, Crockett didn't set out to make a themed record. He had released a concept album in 2022, the critically acclaimed The Man From Waco, propelling Crockett to new heights and establishing him as one of the leaders of a sparkling revival of traditional country and folk music.
For the follow up album, Crockett wrote freely, over a two-month period, as he wound his way across the United States on the back of a tour bus. The resulting songs--raw, personal, vivid portraits of a country in transition--ended up being connected after all.
"This material is written at truck stops, it's written at casinos, it's written in the alleys behind the venues, it's written in my truck parked up on South Congress in Austin," explains Crockett. "A ramblin' man like me, a genuine transient, is in a pretty damn good position to have something to say about America."
The album begins with the title track, a personal song that also offers a provocative idea about America. "A $10 Cowboy is a country singer who made himself on a street corner in America," Crockett says. "But the cowboy way, the cowboy mindset, that applies to anyone who doesn't feel free, who feels fenced in and bound to something."
As the album unfolds, you begin to understand that a $10 Cowboy is anyone who has hustled to get by, who didn't fit in, who has slept on other people's couches, or the street, who has fallen down, gotten up, and ventured from home chasing a paying gig, or a new start.
The album was recorded at Arlyn Studios in Austin, produced by Crockett and his long-time collaborator Billy Horton. It was recorded live to tape, with anywhere from 6-12 musicians on each track, giving the songs the feel of a live performance. It's a sound Crockett has been after for years. "The reason I cut it on tape is, when you get the right folks in the room, great players rise to the occasion. When that red light is on and the tape is rolling, you get the magic of a performance."
Crockett released his last full-length album The Man From Waco - which Rolling Stone named the #2 best Country album of the year - in 2022, and the momentum he built continued into 2023. Crockett made his NPR Tiny Desk debut, was a guest on The Daily Show, and appeared on the June 2023 cover of Texas Monthly. Crockett performed at both nights of Willie Nelson's 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl in April 2023, and made his Bonnaroo debut last summer. Crockett also released The Man From Waco Redux, a companion to The Man From Waco featuring alternate versions of five songs, and Live from the Ryman, which documented Crockett's sold out November 2022 debut at the Mother Church of Country Music.
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One of the best concerts I've been to in awhile! They Greyhounds were fantastic and Charlie Crockett was even better! If you haven't seen him yet you are really missing out.
Sold out show, warm up band The Greyhounds awesome! Charley Crockett will continue to rise to a multi genre superstar, tremendous talent!
We had a great time. Everyone involved put on a great show.
Charley is the definition or a TRUE performer!! From amazing music to beautifully working as one with the Blue Drifters. Charley truly has a stage presence like no one else out there.
This show blew my doors off. You can't wake up one morning and decide to go make music like this. This takes your WHOLE LIFE to get this good at something. This show inspired the hell out of me. I've never seen a crowd love someone as much. What raucous cheering!!! It was amazing. The band is the BEST. Hot damn, get you a ticket quick. I'm REALLY thinking about driving to Oklahoma to catch his show on the 30th.
Charley always puts on a fantastic show. A good mix of old and new songs. I am from Waco and knew James Hand. It is nice for Charley to honor him during his shows because he did not get the recognition deserved while he was living.
Charley Crockett was awesome!!! Balcony seats were fantastic. Honestly even the drink prices were good for concert.
It is obvious that Charley is carefully cultivating his persona and style. Yet Charley somehow pulls of a genuine humbleness and love for his craft during his show. The venue was well suited for his brand of blues, honky-tonk and classic country. Honestly listening to him and the Blue Drifters might even be a better experience than listening to his albums. His band is very tight, and they play like the seasoned veterans that they are. If you like this sort of music, that can paradoxically be raw and polished at the same time, check him out.
We have seen Charley before and withh definitely see him again. Love some Charley Crockett!
Charle Crockett is a true showman. The concert was over the top great!!!!
Charley was great. We were able to meet him prior to the show and he was genuinely thrilled to interact with his fans. The show was flawless from start to end, his band was fantastic and his songs are even better live. He had the place rockin’. Anxiously awaiting for an opportunity to see him again.
What a helluva show! From getting to hear from the Greyhounds to feeling like I was on a time machine of country-western-blues, Charley Crockett brings a much needed breath into the sounds of years gone by. Can't wait to see where he goes from here. If you get the chance to see him perform, do NOT miss it.
Perfect Venue and Charley Crockett is speical. He does his thing and does not get put into a box. He song writting skills are impressive. No one hit wonders here. I wish him all the luck.
Charley is a true professional and is doing more than just saving country, he's saving popular music. Thanks for a well thought out and rehearsed performance.
Great show, acoustics we’re great and Charlie played all his hits.
Very polite staff.....actually was treated like a human. Parking easy....entrance to event easy, venue is great... very modern and clean. Easy access to beverages and restrooms. Charley Crockett is an amazing showman... will see him every time he comes to town. Sure would appreciate some high top tables be available in the room... would be great to set your beer down once in a while.
Great openers, Charlie was on stage for 2 full hours, his band was phenomenal. The venue did a fantastic job along with the merch tables. Couldn't be happier. We'll definitely see Charlie again the next time through
I’d throw Charley up there with the top 2 live performers I have seen. Sounds very good live and his band is pretty great too.
Love his music but I didn’t think he did a great show. He should also talk more to his crowd maybe
Holy smokes. Charley was great he put on a good show. The venue not so great. 14$ for beer!!. Super crowded, parking was ridiculous.
