Incredible show
by DeeT on 8/10/25Avalon Theatre - Grand JunctionRating: 5 out of 5Robert Cray was fantastic. His band was tight and the venue was beautiful
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The Robert Cray Band in Concert
When it comes to live performance, The Robert Cray Band like to get right down to business. Though they're led by one of the most distinctive blues guitar stylists of his generation, and the rest of the band bears a similar amount of instrumental authority, they don't like to showboat. Flashy licks are simply not what Cray and company are all about.
Instead, they cut right through to the emotional core of every tune — whether they're playing the classics that put Cray on the map, like "Right Next Door" and "Smoking Gun," or killing it on covers of tunes by the likes of Bill Withers, Bobby "Blue" Bland, or The Mississippi Sheiks. Cray and his cohorts use their mighty musical prowess in the service of the song. Sure, you'll hear plenty of fluid guitar solos, but at a Robert Cray show you'll never hear a single unnecessary note — in other words, everything he and his band play on stage really matters.
The Robert Cray Band Background
Robert Cray did more for the blues in the 1980s than anybody other than Stevie Ray Vaughan. He started out small with a string of early-'80s indie albums, but by the middle of the decade the singer/guitarist's blend of blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll influences made its way to the mainstream with a major-label deal that introduced the world to the game-changing Strong Persuader LP.
Between his supple grooves, soulful vocals, storytelling songs, and stinging guitar solos, Cray emerged as the blues hero the '80s didn't even know they were waiting for until he came along. Over time, Cray's sound has become simultaneously deeper and more expansive. His reputation has grown to the point that he's an esteemed elder statesman of modern blues, a winner of multiple Grammy awards, and an artist as venerated today as any of his heroes were when he was growing up and learning his licks.
Setlists
- 1.Anything You Want
- 2.Two Steps From the End
- 3.You Can't Make Me Change
- 4.I Don't Care
- 5.Promises You Can't Keep
- 6.Poor Johnny
- 7.Chicken in the Kitchen
- 8.I Shiver
- 9.I Guess I Showed Her
- 10.To Be With You
- 11.You Move Me
- 12.Right Next Door
- 13.Time Makes Two
- 14.14. PhoneBooth
- 15.15. This Man
- 1.Anything You Want
- 2.I Don't Care
- 3.Where Do I Go From Here
- 4.I Shiver
- 5.Won't Be Coming Home
- 6.Deep in My Soul (Bobby “Blue” Bland cover)
- 7.Bad Influence
- 8.Chicken in the Kitchen
- 9.It Doesn't Show
- 10.I Guess I Showed Her
- 11.Right Next Door (Because of Me)
- 12.Time Makes Two
Encore
- 13.Phone Booth
- 14.
- 1.Anything You Want
- 2.You Can't Make Me Change
- 3.I Shiver
- 4.I Guess I Showed Her
- 5.Two Steps From the End
- 6.Poor Johnny
- 7.Won't Be Coming Home
- 8.These Things (The Robert Cray Band featuring The Memphis Horns cover)
- 9.Bad Influence
- 10.Promises You Can't Keep
- 11.Right Next Door (Because of Me)
- 12.You Move Me
- 13.Time Makes Two
Encore
- 14.Phone Booth
- 15.This Man
- 1.Phone Booth
- 2.Where Do I Go From Here
- 3.I Don't Care
- 4.Deep in My Soul (Bobby “Blue” Bland cover)
- 5.Fix This
- 6.I Shiver
- 7.I Guess I Showed Her
- 8.I Can't Fail
- 9.Bad Influence
- 10.You Had My Heart (Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm cover)
- 11.Poor Johnny
- 12.Right Next Door (Because of Me)
- 13.Time Makes Two
Encore
- 14.You Can't Make Me Change
- 15.This Man
- 1.Phone Booth
- 2.Two Steps From the End
- 3.Won't Be Coming Home
- 4.Fix This
- 5.I Guess I Showed Her
- 6.I Shiver
- 7.It Doesn't Show
- 8.Bad Influence
- 9.You Can't Make Me Change
- 10.Promises You Can't Keep
- 11.These Things (The Robert Cray Band featuring The Memphis Horns cover)
- 12.Right Next Door (Because of Me)
- 13.Time Makes Two
Encore
- 14.You Must Believe in Yourself (Johnny Copeland cover)
- 15.This Man
Incredible!
by DM on 8/8/25Avalon Theatre - Grand JunctionRating: 5 out of 5Robert Cray and his band were a full evening of amazing tight musicianship and creativity. Must see if you are a blues lover and get the opportunity
Great Show
by Sue GG on 8/8/25Avalon Theatre - Grand JunctionRating: 5 out of 5How do I expound upon a 'great show'? Each musician brought exhibited their talents to a max level.
Great blues, too short show....
by J.S. on 8/8/25Avalon Theatre - Grand JunctionRating: 4 out of 5Robert Cray is a blues legend, so of course he and his talented band gave us a great show. Unfortunately it ran rather short - just short of 2 hours -guess they needed to hit the road for the next gig. The biggest issue of the Avalon is that there is no place to dance. Sometimes they allow a few folks to come to the front or find a secluded place in a corner. Music was made for dancing!!
The Man Delivers
by Mike on 8/8/25Avalon Theatre - Grand JunctionRating: 5 out of 5What can one say about Robert Cray and the Robert Cray Band? Exceptional, energetic, tight. One of the best ensembles on the planet! Robert's voice is remarkable and still carries the day. Can't wait for a new album. The Avalon Theater in Grand Junction is a excellent venue and Robert made it shine even more! Come back again Robert!
Still has it!
by Amy R on 8/8/25Avalon Theatre - Grand JunctionRating: 5 out of 5Such a fantastic show. His voice is still amazing, and his guitar sings right along with him! I will see Robert Cray every chance I get.
An Exceptional Show
by Mel on 5/14/25The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 5 out of 5Great seats and a great show!! Robert Cray was on point as usual!! The band was excellent!! Had a great time! Wish it was as longer !!
R&B at it's best!
by Lifelong Fan on 5/13/25The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 5 out of 5Robert Cray Band was awesome. The interaction with the crowd fabulous. First time seeing him live, I would go back again and again!!!
Met Expectations
by Jerry on 5/13/25The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 4 out of 5A good show but I was not as impressed as I had hoped for. Most concerts I attend exceed expectations, this one only met them!
Great Artist at a excellent venue
by Howie on 5/13/25The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 5 out of 5Robert Cray and his band were tremendous example why blues artist should receive more support and promotion. The Magnolia was a perfect venue for the show- free parking, great customer support, comfortable seats!
Voice still classic, guitar not so much
by Dave on 5/13/25The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 3 out of 5I've seen Robert Cray a few times including one of his very shows in the 80's. He's always had such an amazing voice and distinctive guitar sound. His voice was so good, you wouldn't guess he's 71 years old. But, as would be expected, age has affected his crisp and melodic guitar solos. They lacked the familiar twang and punchy rhythms he's known for. In fact, many didn't sound much like the original songs. Backed by a great band - shout out to the keyboard player - Cray played mostly newer stuff and broke out a few songs that made him famous near the end of the show. Overall, a decent show but when a performer's guitar sound is as iconic as his voice, the night suffers when one isn't up to par.
Fantastic Concert
by Mike on 5/13/25The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 5 out of 5Robert Cray and his band were AWESOME. They are a true professional act. Great musicians and Robert’s voice is AMAZING. His interactions with the audience are so heartfelt and he is very appreciative of them. The amount of sound these four guys produce is spectacular. Kudos to them and Robert’s guitar tech who kept all the guitars in tune and ready for action. Highly recommend going to see them play
Worth the wait
by The 36er on 5/6/25Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 4 out of 5The venue was small and very intimate for the band and crowd experience. Our seats were dead center about seven rows from the stage. There wasn’t an opening act so the audience was getting restless because the show was starting 50 minutes late. When the band came onstage and got going everyone immediately forgot about the wait and started to get into the music. Robert Cray was awesome and the band put on a great show. It was special, and definitely worth the wait!
Great Show
by Eric D on 5/5/25Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5I really enjoyed the show. Very talented musician. Even his band was enjoying his impromptu changes in the music.
Fantastic performance
by MtnMan JMB on 5/5/25Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5I love that almost all his music are songs that he wrote. He is a fantatic guitar player, making the instrument sing and talk for him, additionally, he has an excellent voice and he's a great singer. I loved seeing him perform in a small venue (Uptown Theater, Napa) and I plan to go download more of his music for my future enjoyment.
Great to hear Young Bob live!
by Marc on 5/5/25Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5Long time fan of the Robert Cray band. They still sound great!! New stuff and old, loved every bit of it
Robert Cray was incredible
by Cameron on 5/5/25Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5Vocals and blues and rock guitar are astounding. Really enjoyed the show!
Robert Cray Live
by Robert Cray fan x 40 years on 5/5/25Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 4 out of 5Robert Cray is brilliant on guitar. He got on stage over an hour late. The Robert Cray Band lacked brass instruments.
Robert Cray is awesome!!!
by Kirk V on 5/5/25Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5Great venue at the Napa Uptown Theater. Great seats (front row balcony). Robert Cray is funny and gets down to business. He even did a two song encore, something that doesn't happen that much anymore. I will say, the show was supposed to start at 8pm and it didn't start until 9pm, so that is kinda lame. But once he started, he was awesome!!!
No bad seats
by Charles on 5/5/25Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5Great show at a great venue, Robert Cray and his band always put on a great show and there isn't a bad seat in the house at Uptown in Napa. Drinks are a little pricey but wherever you go they always are.