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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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Charley Crockett is a world class song writer and performer. Great show. HOWEVER, the sound was off. Charley's guitar was washed out. Don't know whose fault that was but it wasn't great.
The show was great!! The opener alone was worth the price alone!! The drinks on the other hand were outta this world expensive 😩 so be ready or pre game out.
CC is the man and the venue is second to none. Best sound at a show I’ve ever experienced.
Great show in a packed Van Buren. Charlie is the ultimate showman backed by an awesome band. Show was on time, sound was perfect and we were entertained from start to finish!
Everything from the opening band, to Charley’s Crocketts set was amazing.
Charley never fails to disappoint with his concerts every concert is always better than the last he puts on some of the best shows
Charley Crockett is one of the best concerts I have ever been too! He is so entertaining and sounds amazing!
Charley Crockett is a showman. Great show. Energetic band and lead singer who kept the crowd engaged to the end. Highly recommend!!!!!!
Charlie puts on a great show and commands the stage while fully engaging the audience. Truly a showman!
He is in my top 5 performers list now. Up there with kid rock. He is fun and commanding on stage. I will see him Every time he passes through.
Excellent show. Charley Crockett was absolutely fantastic and the venue was great. Other than the struggle to find parking during Hot August Nights, everything was super smooth.
Absolutely AMAZING show. Hands down one of the top concerts I’ve ever seen live!
Great venue Charley was unbelievable live sounded great and put on a great all around show.
It was my fifth time seeing Charley Crockett, and he never disappoints! unfortunately I was about five rows from the stage and couldn't see around all the really tall dudes in cowboy hats who felt they needed to be in the front few rows, so I probably won't bother attending another event at the steelhouse.
I have been to hundreds of shows, ranging from metal, hip hop, indie etc. Charley Crockett has it all...musicianship, star power, performance and a golden voice. The venue was also amazing!! The security team was absolutely incredible. Lance was super helpful and kind. Great venue, great staff and all around AMAZING show!! I will absolutely see any and all future events with Charley Crockett. Absolute LEGEND!!
So we went to Charlie Crockett at the Steelhouse in Omaha, it was a great concert performed by a great entertainer, however the standing room only area on the main floor and having to pay more to sit, sucked! Would I go back to the Steelhouse in Omaha, not unless I paid more for seats.
The Charley Crockett Concert was amazing to say the least. Actually hearing him in person with his band was incredible. To be honest he sounds even better in person. And I will definitely be going to one of his concerts again in the future.
Acoustics great. Charley was energetic and great selection of his songs.
Charley Crockett put on an awesome show! His vocals were clear and clean. His band was talented and energetic. The atmosphere was relaxing and entertaining. Loved all of it! It was also our first time at The Factory in St Louis. Wonderful facility for parking, entry, and comfort. Would go there again and highly recommend it.
We truly enjoyed the show! The band was top notch, and Charley Crockett is a true entertainer! Th show flowed really smoothly and each song was tight and presented professionally.
