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by Am on 4/21/22Knitting Factory Concert House - Boise - BoiseRating: 5 out of 5Great show, looked good, sounded great, every concert should be as good!
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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.
Setlists
- 1.Game I Can't Win
- 2.Cowboy Candy
- 3.Honest Fight
- 4.Woman in a Bar
- 5.Tennessee Quick Cash
- 6.Life of a Country Singer
- 7.Low Down Freedom (Billy Joe Shaver cover)
- 8.Ain't That Right
- 9.Billy McClain in this song, but wasn’t “$10 cowboy”
- 10.Crucified Son
- 11.Sweet Mother Texas (Eddy Raven cover)
- 12.Diamond Joe ([traditional] cover)
- 13.Easy Money
- 14.Are We Lonesome Yet
- 15.Good at Losing
- 16.Tom Turkey
- 17.Santa Fe Ring
- -Age of the Ram
- 1.Game I Can't Win
- 2.Alamosa
- 3.Night Rider
- 4.Tennessee Quick Cash
- 5.Mr. P.C. (John Coltrane cover)
- 6.Welcome to Hard Times
- 7.Ain't That Right
- 8.Easy Money
- 9.Don't Tell Me That (James Hand cover)
- 10.$10 Cowboy
- 11.Hold It (Bill Doggett cover)
CC Solo
- 12.Woman in a Bar
- 13.Santa Fe Ring
- 14.Four Wheel Drive (Buddy Emmons cover)
- 15.Juke Box Mama (Link Wray cover)
- 16.Instrumental transition. "BWithers" (Bill Withers?) on the setlist.
- 17.Lone Star
- 18.Trinity River
- 19.Crucified Son
- 20.Lonesome Drifter
- 1.Game I Can't Win
- 2.Alamosa
- 3.Night Rider
- 4.Tennessee Quick Cash
- 5.Welcome to Hard Times
- 6.Ain't That Right
- 7.Easy Money
- 8.Don't Tell Me That (James Hand cover)
- 9.$10 Cowboy
- 10.Life of a Country Singer
- 11.Santa Fe Ring
- 12.Juke Box Mama (Link Wray cover)
- 13.Lone Star
- 14.Trinity River
- 15.Crucified Son
- 16.Lonesome Drifter
- 1.El Paso to Denver
- 2.Santa Fe Ring
- 3.Tennessee Quick Cash
- 4.Dollar a Day (Waylon Jennings cover)
- 5.Crucified Son
- 1.Tennessee Quick Cash
- 2.Dollar a Day (Waylon Jennings cover)
- 3.Crucified Son
- 4.Santa Fe Ring
- 5.Ain't That Right
Amazing!
by Lisa on 4/11/22Deadwood Mountain Grand - DeadwoodRating: 5 out of 5What an amazing show! Charley & his band put on a fabulous show, and have great talent!
Doesn’t Get Much Better
by A Fan on 4/10/22Deadwood Mountain Grand - DeadwoodRating: 5 out of 5Just Amazing. My son and I almost followed him to his show in WY the next night. I will see him again!!!
No chairs???🤷♀️
by Mama Jean on 4/10/22Deadwood Mountain Grand - DeadwoodRating: 2 out of 5Charley Crockett was fantastic!! My tickets said seats 43 and 44 and when we got there it was standing only!!! Very disappointed!!
Best Time!
by Haley on 4/10/22Deadwood Mountain Grand - DeadwoodRating: 5 out of 5Charley Crockett is authentic. His voice on record is exactly the same as live. Truly talented. I love his music. My husband and I had the best time . Would see him again !
Great Time
by Chaser193 on 4/2/22Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5We had a wonderful time. Charley Crockett and his band are very talented. We would see him in concert again.
Great show, good venue
by Steve B. on 3/28/22Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra BeachRating: 4 out of 5Charley was fantastic. He played all his hits and a lot that I wasn't familiar with. It was better than I could have expected. The opening act was a great lead up. Loved his energy. The Music Hall is a good spot, but nothing spectacular. The sound system is very good, but the flat fllor leaves a lot to be desired if you're caught in the middle or back of the floor, or stuck behind someone tall. That being said, the workers were great and lines moved fast. Overall, a fantastic show
Charley is the Real Deal!
by Dylan on 3/28/22Mars Music Hall - HuntsvilleRating: 5 out of 5If you like Honky-Tonk, If you like good music, if you like to have a good time, you need to see Charley!
Awesome Show!
by Ice-Man on 3/28/22Mars Music Hall - HuntsvilleRating: 5 out of 5His stage presents was top-notch. I really love the music he has on iTunes, but I believe that his live performance has it topped ! I would give his concert a 5 star
Energetic Performance
by Brenna on 3/28/22Mars Music Hall - HuntsvilleRating: 5 out of 5Very entertaining show! Both Charley and his opening act - Vincent Neil Emerson - were great. Would have loved a little more crowd interaction from Charley, but overall it's one of the best concerts I've been to in sometime. Venue was smaller which ways makes for a more intimate show.
nights out, lights out
by franz furlough on 3/27/22Mars Music Hall - HuntsvilleRating: 5 out of 5far out. mars music hall is top notch. Packed house. This VNE & Charley Crockett show was memorable.
Great Energy!
by Tnorris on 3/27/22Mars Music Hall - HuntsvilleRating: 5 out of 5Charley Crocker is a phenomenal performer. He had great energy and really engaged with the crowed. Loved seeing him live!
Pure Talent
by Josh Swanson on 3/26/22Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra BeachRating: 5 out of 5Charley and the band were amazing! They’re style is in a category of its own. Blues/Country/Blue Grass/Rock/Elvis I don’t know but it’s great!
Charley is always amazing and just upped the ante
by AndyGrl on 3/26/22Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra BeachRating: 5 out of 5We will never tire of seeing Charley Crockett. He is a whole different caliber of talent, and every time we see him we are just left wanting more. And now that we’ve had the opportunity to experience Vincent Neil Emerson as opener, we will be following him too. Simply put — He’s incredible. Have been listening to him every day since, and will absolutely catch him at another stop. If you have the chance, do NOT miss this show.
Awesome performer
by Matt on 3/26/22Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra BeachRating: 5 out of 5This guy is the definition of country cool. Loved every song. Best show I’ve seen in a long time. The venue should have had the AC on cooler.
Great venue and Charley Crockett is amazing!!!
by SusieF on 1/2/22Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater - AustinRating: 5 out of 5This was a perfect night!! This was my first time at this venue and it is great! I don't think there is a bad seat in the place. No long lines for drink as they had plenty of staff. Just very well done overall! Charley Crockett is spectacular! I've seen him 3 times now with his full band and once as an accoustic only. He and his band are superb!! I would highly recommend him to anyone who likes alt country, blues, etc.
very good concert
by Babs on 1/1/22Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater - AustinRating: 4 out of 5Enjoyed his music & his presentation. A little disappointed that even though my ticket had a seat number on it, turns out it was general admission, standing. No where to sit. Standing for 3 1/2 hours a little hard on an older person.
Charley is always awesome!
by Nick on 1/1/22Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater - AustinRating: 5 out of 5Charley always puts on a great show. It was my first time seeing him at ACL and I cant wait to go back.
What fun evening
by lanier on 1/1/22Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater - AustinRating: 5 out of 5Charlie was very engaging with the crowd and really wanted to tell the crowd how appreciated they came to support him. I think he must have some very humble beginnings. The encore was perfect
Amazing. See him!
by B. D. on 12/30/21Rating: 5 out of 5Saw Charley & The Blue Drifters perform at the Moody Theater in Austin, TX & it was SENSATIONAL. His voice, his energy, the band, just perfect. Do not miss an opportunity to see him before he blows up even further.