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Robert Cray Band Music
Concerts
Feb
19
Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker
Ft Lauderdale
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Feb
20
The Robert Cray Band
Clearwater
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Feb
26
Robert Kirk Walker Theatre
Chattanooga
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Feb
28
Paramount Theatre
Austin
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Mar
01
Longhorn Ballroom
Dallas
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Mar
02
The Heights Theater
Houston
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Mar
06
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Santa Fe
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Mar
28
Pantages Theatre
Minneapolis
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About Robert Cray
“Funky, cool and bad,” is how Robert Cray describes his latest album, That’s What I Heard, out February 28. “I thought if it we could get this thing that Sam Cooke used to have, the kind of sound that early Sam Cooke records had, that we could pull this off,” says producer Steve Jordan.
Over the past four decades, Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots, blues, soul and R&B, with five Grammy wins, 20 acclaimed studio albums and a bundle of live albums that punctuate the Blues Hall of Famer’s career. On That’s What I Heard, Robert celebrates the music of Curtis Mayfield, Bobby “Blue” Bland, The Sensational Nightingales and more, alongside four newly written songs. Listen to the first single “Anything You Want” here (by Robert Cray), available now on all streaming services.
Cray and Jordan go way back, having met during the making of the Chuck Berry documentary Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll, in 1987. They started working together in 1999, when Jordan produced the Grammy-winning Take Your Shoes Off, and the recent Grammy-nominated LP, Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm. That’s What I Heard is their sixth album. “Once you start working with Steve, it’s kind of hard to get away from him,” said Robert.
The music on That’s What I Heard falls into two camps, the sweet and the funky. Of the former, “You’re the One” comes from the Bobby “Blue” Bland songbook. “There’s this thing where I feel you kind of gotta get out of your own head when you're covering one of your heroes,” Cray explained. “Bobby’s one of those. You just let yourself go, and do the song because you love it.”
Don Gardner’s “My Baby Likes to Boogaloo” and the Billy Sha-Rae minor hit, “Do It” are acknowledged rarities (the originals can be heard on the compilation, Groove & Grind: Rare Soul). “Do It” is leaner and meaner, the sort of bare-bones funk that defined the Detroit club sound in the early ’70s with Sha-Rae, Dennis Coffey, and Earl Van Dyke. Cray’s steamroller rendition gets a little extra push from guest guitarist Ray Parker, Jr., who played in Sha-Rae’s band as a teen.
“Burying Ground” is a sacred song from the Sensational Nightingales, inspired by Cray’s youth, when Sundays on the stereo were reserved for his parents’ gospel records. Curtis Mayfield wrote “You’ll Want Me Back” for Major Lance, and Cray wrote “To Be with You” for his late friend, Tony Joe White. “Hot” is another Cray original. “As for the lyrics, “We always say to ourselves, ‘I’m old, but I’m hot,’” he said, and laughed. Spotted hanging around the studio, Steve Perry sang harmony vocals on “Promises You Can’t Keep,” written by Steve Jordan, Kim Wilson and Danny Kortchmar.
“Robert is just a great person besides being extraordinary talent,” adds Jordan. “People gravitate to his guitar playing first, but I think he’s one of the best singers I’ve heard in my life. Not only because of his singing ability, but his interpretations. He’s such an honest soul in my opinion.”
Robert’s band features Richard Cousins (bass), Dover Weinberg (keyboards), Terence F. Clark (drums), and Steve Jordan (drums, percussion).
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What fans are saying
Jennifer
Awesome as HE always is !!!! We go see him everytime he is CLOSE BY. WE LOVE ROBERT CRAY AND HIS BAND. THEY ARE A ONE OF A KIND SHOW. NOONE ELSE COMPARES TO BOB ON HIS STRAT !!!
Old Town Amphitheater
Rock Hill, SC
Jun 23, 2019
jeff
Great night, George Thorogood and Robert Cray. If you love the blues, great guitar riffs and unbelievable singing - you need to catch Robert Cray, he gave a fantastic performance last night in Costa Mesa. Great night of music last night!!
The Pacific Amphitheatre
Costa Mesa, CA
Jul 30, 2023
Tom
I’ve seen Robert Cray a number of times and he never disappoints Robert and the band put on a great show. The venue was small and intimate. I felt like I was sitting on the stage
Infinity Hall Hartford
Hartford, CT
Oct 29, 2024
Lee
Fantastic! I first saw Robert Cray play in 1986 and he’s only got better. Great mix of old and new songs. Loved it! Walked out with a big smile on my face
Indigo at The O₂
London, United Kingdom
Jun 11, 2023
Kyle
It was a great night. Robert Cray and his band put on a great show. This was our first time at the Eccles Center and it was the perfect venue.
Eccles Center for the Performing Arts
Park City, UT
Dec 11, 2017
Robert Cray Tour Cities
Frequently Asked Questions About Robert Cray
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Robert Cray on tour?
Yes, Robert Cray is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Robert Cray concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Robert Cray tour
is scheduled for 8 dates across 7 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Robert Cray scheduled to play?
Robert Cray is scheduled to play 8 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
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When does the Robert Cray tour start?
Robert Cray’s tour starts Feb 19, 2025 and ends on Mar 28, 2025.
They will play 7 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Ft Lauderdale at Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker and their next upcoming concert
will be in Dallas at Longhorn Ballroom.
What venues is Robert Cray performing at?
As part of the Robert Cray tour, Robert Cray is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Feb 19 - Ft Lauderdale,
FL @ Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker
Feb 20 - Clearwater,
FL @ Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Feb 26 - Chattanooga,
TN @ Robert Kirk Walker Theatre
Feb 28 - Austin,
TX @ Paramount Theatre
Mar 01 - Dallas,
TX @ Longhorn Ballroom
Mar 02 - Houston,
TX @ The Heights Theater
Mar 06 - Santa Fe,
NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center
Mar 28 - Minneapolis,
MN @ Pantages Theatre