going to see Robert Cray tomorrow night

[tbill]

as titled, going to go see Robert Cray tomorrow night at the local casino. saw him there last year, was a great show, and it's a small 'room', about 900 seats, so not a bad one in the place. bought the tickets what seems like forever ago, can't wait!

[Harry P.]

Wow, there's a name I haven't heard in years! I didn't know he was even still alive, let alone still performing!

[Ramfins59]

That should be a great show, he's a great Bluesman.

[Maindrian Pace]

I payed the clerk and moved right in
A single room with one big twin
There's a chest and mirror
Shower's down the hall
Room 16 ain't got no view
But the hot plate's brand new
I guess I showed her
I guess I showed her

-MJS

[1930fordpickup]

Yes I am Jealous !!!!! It will be a great show. Have not been able to see him in years . Tom like him on facebook if you are on there.

Midnight Stroll is my favorite Lp of his.

Coffee for my breakfast

shot of whiskey on the side

It's a dark and dreary morning

with the clouds covering up the sky

[tbill]

funny thing is, before last years show, the last time I saw him was in like 1987! talk about a time gap, lol. after seeing him again last year, I knew I had to go again when he came around. so tomorrow around 8pm I will be takin in the tunes.

[1930fordpickup]

I went to see him open up for Steve Winwood Back in 90 or so in Toledo. I am long overdo .

[Rob Hall]

Should be fun..I've seen him a couple of times...once w/ Buddy Guy in the '90s and once opening for Eric Clapton maybe 5 years ago.

[weasel]

yep, he opened for EC in Columbus, Oh about 5 years ago April, it SNOWED!!!...daughters had gotten me a TICKET for Xmas...

[tbill]

what a show! fan-freakin-tastic! I tried to take some pic's, but with a cell phone, and stage lighting, nothing came out good. all I can say is it was terrific! see him if ya can, great show!!!!!

[Deano]

Tom, I am soooooo jealous!

[Craig Irwin]

With a couple of crossover hits (Smoking Gun and Right Next Door) back in the 80's I thought his career was off to a great start. I guess grunge killed his take on blues off along with hair metal.

Edited October 26, 2013 by Craig Irwin

[tbill]

I don't think his career took a hit at all, it's just not an in your face sort of thing. good music seems to stay around for forever.

[mikemodeler]

He played a triple bill with Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn on August 26, 1990 at Alpine Valley in East Troy Wisconsin. It was the day after I got married and tried to convince my wife it would be a great start to our honeymoon and for her to hear some great music. She decided against it and off we went. I remember waking up on August 27th to hear the news that Stevie Ray's helicopter crashed in the fog taking off after the concert killing him and 3 others. I had met Stevie 2 years earlier and was a huge fan of all three musicians and it was hard to believe he was gone. My wife felt bad for not going but as I reminded her, no one could have known he was going perish that way, especially after he had beaten drug and alcohol problems.

There is a radio station in Chicago, WXRT, that plays a program called "Blues Breakers" and it is where I got turned on to the likes of Robert Cray and others. I try to remember to tune in when I can but being on the east coast means staying up late to listen!

Glad you enjoyed the show, it is always fun to see acts like him in those small settings.

[1930fordpickup]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeDmZ-TwHj0#t=10 I was just listening to the new Tune from Robert Cray.