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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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Great voice but needs additional vocalists to change things up. Also, his stage dancing and prancing looked like his handlers tell him to do that- didn’t look good or natural.
Charly Crockett was a great show he and is band were amazing can’t wait to see him again
Tons of energy, lots of songs, Charley Crockett was very impressive. Must see show!
What a great show. Charlie had such a unique raw sound which sounds great when listening on the radio/Spotify, but sounds even better live. His band is amazing, especially the trumpet player. Charlie really engages with the audience and truly seems to enjoy performing for the crown. Was fortunate to see him in a 1500 capacity venue which made for an intimate experience.
One of the best acts that you can see. High energy and amazing musicianship. The Blue Drifters might be the best backing band around.
Charley put on an amazing show! He sounds just the same live as the radio! Great stage presence. Just a wonderful time! He also draws a cool crowd. Everyone was pretty chill and laid back. Great vibe! We are hooked on his tour now after seeing him in Austin!
Fun. Poor sound quality/acoustics at Selena Auditorium. Stick with one genre. Country, rock, jazz, blues. It seemed to all over the place. Best part...band took a break & it was Charley by himself.
the ticket purchasing process was a nightmare ...... the concert was great!
Charlie was full of energy and was a good musician backed by good musicians. His original songs were good, but I would like to see him do more covers. All in all, a great show!
Charlie & his band are so freaking talented. He is much more animated than in his videos, so much fun.
The band was exceptional. Kept the crowd entertained and played non stop. Would I see them again, absolutely!
Purchasing tickets through Ticketmaster is always a breeze. Charley Crockett put on a great show
You won’t regret it! Go! Have fun! Enjoy the show! Perfect for all ages!
Great performance! Thanks for bringing him to CC!!!! He is unique and talented and his band as well.
First time to catch a Charlie Crockett show. WOW! It’s was bluesy, folksy, rocking and full of country music twang and the audience loved it all! Crockett is a talented story teller via his music and an entertainer with his Dwight Yokum like guitar dancing and his own New Orleans blues club moves. His music is genre bending and or defying and I am here for it. Charlie, keep Sourh Texas and the Hill Country on your touring schedule, PLEASE!
Great show from start to finish. No fluff all music. Sounds as good live as his albums. Band was amazing. The opening acts were great. Fun and energetic. Will be seeing him any chance I get a real artist and country/blues sound was great
I really like his music, but witnessing Charley Crockett perform live was Music and Entertainment at its Best. His voice and stage presence was unexpected and fun! My brother and I enjoyed the acoustic performance earlier and had a great time at the concert! We stayed till the end through the encore and left the venue with smiles on our faces and a new appreciation for live performances.
Show was great. Charley could not have done better. Would have been nice to be able to sit on grass but had to stand as everyone was standing up
We love this venue and were very excited to see Charley Crockett. When we arrived, the line was insanely long, it wrapped all the way around the ampitheatre. It took about 45 minutes just to get into the venue. Once inside, it was so crowded. People were being packed into the grassy areas like sardines. It was not very enjoyable because of these reasons. We ended up leaving early.
The line to get in to MOODY Amphitheater was too long. It took us over an hour to get into the venue. Charley was great, but missed the whole opening act. Will not go there again.
