Robert Cray

Great musician, Great Venue. What an inspirational human being! A new fan!

what a great concert. Robert Cray is great! Loved!

I had the pleasure to see Robert Cray and his band at the Snoqualmie Casino on Friday, August 16th. Robert continues to stand out as one of the premier guitarists of our time and his blues vocals paint incredibly vivid mind pictures. He is supported by bassist Richard Cousins, keyboardist Jim Pugh, and drummer Tony Braunagel. Together, this band brings the blues to the listener with a very distinct and and special touch.

NEVER ABAD SEAT AT THIS VENUE OPENNING ACT WAS EXCELLENT RC HAS AMAZING VOICE LIVE IN CONCERT AND HIS PLAYING AND SONG CHOICE COVERED WHOLE SPECTRUM OF HIS AND THE BAND TALENTS IN IT WAS COOL TO SEE DAVE OLSON IN ATTENDANCE

Can't believe he didn't play signature song (Don't be afraid of the Dark).

WE LOVED THE SMALLER VENUE. THE BAND WAS PHENOMINAL. WE SOMEHOW MISSED TEE SHIRT SALES TO OUR DISSAPOINTMENT. OUR ONLY COMPLAINT WAS THE DRINKS WERE BADLY WATERED DOWN. WE TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT BARTENDERS. ALL THE SAME SO WE GAVE UP.

Excellent concert....never a dull moment! Robert Cray is very personable and also one of the most talented musicians I have had the opportunity to experience.

I would urge any fan of the Blues to experience Robert Cray live. He is destined to go down in history as a true Blues icon along with the other Blues masters. His unique style is fun, inventive, expressive, and true to the genre. Impeccable guitar work and perfect pitch. The Avalon in Easton, MD is the perfect intimate venue allowing a deep personal experience. Go see Robert at the Avalon next time he's in town.

Robert is always a pleasure to hear and see but this time he was even better than I remember. He is one of the best guitarists of all time!

Great concert. Great music. Great second act. Great venue

Elegant and smooth, and with maybe a little more passion, enthusiasm and funny commentary than other times we have seen him. This was an incredible show from start to finish. Lots of newer stuff, a few oldie nuggets and overall fantastic musicianship by the whole band. Robert's guitar work and vocals are so fine, such a pleasure to see this immense talent again. And bonus was Steve Jordan sitting in for a few songs. Great!!!

The show was wonderful. This was my first time at the Saban and I would highly recommend seeing any artist there,

great theatre, good sound, love the small intimate place. warm up band was awesome & entertaining. everything went on time and found easy, safe, well lit parking across the street in a garage. stage was awesome as Robert Cray has a large band. he is an amazing guitarist and LOVE his voice! he had so much interaction with the crowd, really nice. Sometimes you see a band and they don't engage with the audience. he was funny, entertaining, focused and so lively. you can tell he loves what he does.

Outstanding venue. Great sound! Would go see him again and would go to the same venue to see other artist!

Robert Cray is always great, he plays with so much heart and soul. I wanted to hear a few more songs from strong persuader, but it was still a great show. The Saban is a great venue.

OK 2 older guys covering the blues as a warmup - nice. Good covers and a spirited performance trio. BUT . . . Long setup for Robert Cray. Older and middle aged audience. From the first few notes to the ending slam a polished and heartfelt interpretation of the the essence of the blues. Cray was in command, The CATS (2 man horn section) onbeat and scripted perfection. His bassist Richard Cousins in bare feet an ever-present and never overwhelming bed of low note love. Steve Jordan filling in on few tunes was impeccable. 4 pro videographers - Where can I buy this video - it is destined to be a classic!

The Robert Cray Band delivered a powerful, tight and awesome sound! The concert exceeded my expectations. The vocals and instrumentation were tremendous! I really like this band and would not hesitate to see them again.

First time seeing Robert Cray live and it was a blast. He's an excellent performer and I would definitely recommend to others. The whole band just comes together nicely delivering blues like all the classic artist of yesterday.

Robert Cray and band played a very soulful, bluesy set on November 13, 2013, at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, Iowa. After the opening act, Rock Island Rollers, played an amazing blues/jive/soul-filled set, Cray and band mates took the stage. Robert was joined on stage by a drummer, keyboardist and bass player, all who, based on familiarity, knew their place within every song of the set as well as you or I know how to breathe. The guys have their parts down, no one more so than Robert Cray. Having never seen him live before, his easy, soulful, smooth style of play is not only easy to listen to, but interesting to watch as well. He REALLY gets into his playing, which is rewarding for anyone in attendance. He also had an easy rapport with the audience, introducing almost every song. The show lasted about two and half hours in total. Both bands were tight, and well-worth seeing.

Rock Island Rollers opened for Robert Cray. My husband and I were very impressed with the band and the energy they brought to their performance. My husband especially loved the horns. Robert Cray must of been a bit overwhelmed at the thought of following this band whom by the way received a standing ovation. As far as Robert Cray band goes, Eh. His diction is unsurpassed and his guitar playing was awesome, however the mood he brought to the stage with his play list left me quite depressed. As if I just got dumped by a lover. The venue, which I had never experienced the Hoyt Sherman Place before, was amazing and I would definitely go to more shows here.

This show is not flashy or highly staged, but the music is so tight and well-done that you won't care. If you only know his big hit, Smoking Gun, and that's all you came to hear, you may be disappointed. He did not play it for us. However if you are a fan of his other songs, you will be happy. The final encore song (I'm Done Cryin') had the audience in a kind of trance--so good.

Robert Cray and his band of 40 years are an example of live music at its best. His unique approach to the blues creates music that is fresh while still holding to the form of the blues.

What a wonderful way to send a Wednesday night! Robert Cray's band together for 39 years an d counting! Blues of the best!

I hadn't seen Robert in about 10 years, but he put on a great show that night. This show was just as good. He really knows how to connect with the audience and he was just having fun and was real relaxed. It was great to see him again.

Band was tight, Robert was solid on both Guitar and Vocals. His ability to play lead and rhythm at the same time is amazing.

The show was incredible! I will remember this event for many years! The band has great compassion for their work. And it shows in their performance!

It's hard to believe Robert Cray's been playing music for almost 40 years. Cray's unique vocal and guitar style keeps on surprising me. I love the bluesy soul lyrics and the great riffs that make his concerts memorable. So glad I made it to this concert. I love Hoyt Sherman and really thought the sound was great.

Just go see him, any chance you get! His drummer, bass player and organist all rock the house!! Loved every minute!!

Great venue. Great entertainment. Any fan of music would enjoy Robert Cray.

Seeing Robert Cray at Hoyt Sherman was great. I love the Hoyt for it's acoustics. I love Robert Cray for his awesome blues. Been listening to him for over 30 years and never get tired of him.

This rating only applies to the Robert Cray part of the 3 act bill which also included Los Lobos and Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers. Cray, whom I've seen before, and enjoyed, was technically masterful. He made the mistake of following Rod Piazza whose energy was virtually impossible to exceed. Cray was dull and pedestrian with occasional flashes of brilliance. A waste of time. He played too long and should have been the last act. We then could have left early. Piazza exhausted me with his, and his band's incredible energy. And what can you say about Los Lobos? They're the legend they should be. All in all, kinda like poorly cooked bread. The outside nice and crusty, the middle (Cray) soggy and soft. What a great venue the Fox Performing Arts Center is. Beautifully restored. Parking,however, is absolutely atrocious. Worse than atrocious. Horrible. Look for the parking garage for the Mission Inn a couple blocks away. Kinda freaky walking through downtown Riverside at midnight with virtually no-one around. But as the old joke goes I didn't have to out-run any bad guys, just out-run my wife.

I bought tix thinking it was a Robert Cray show but it was a Los lobos show With Robert opening up lame wouldn't Have driven 40 miles for. Not represented correctly Bummer

I enjoyed all three groups but I think Robert Cray did a nice job with the audience. I think you had three different types of listeners as some people walked out when Los Lobos started. But as I said, great night.

Experiencing Robert Cray at the Riverside Fox venue was like sitting with a good friend over a hot drink in front of a fireplace and listening to some of the most awesome blues music on the planet. There was a certain feel of intimacy with the band that made the experience totally unforgettable.

Great performance by Robert Cray at a very nice venue.

Great show, great venue. No complaints about this show.

The Robert Cray band was great...very disciplined, very professional...extremely good sidemen who supported the leader very well...Disappointing was that the set didn't start until about 8:20 almost 1 1/2 hours after the tickets stated a performance at 7:00 pm...no announcement was made nor a ny reason for the long delay....People around me felt that the organizers wanted to get people in so that they'd spend money at the bar...quite deceptive really!

The Civic Theartre in New Orleans, LA is a beautiful, intimate venue. Robert Cray and his band's performance there on October 13, 2013, was outstanding!!! Robert is soulful, feeling, and seems to be driven when performing. Robert directs your mind's eye so that you see the plights of American families, the broken hearts of lovers, and life and living, with the words of the songs he sings; Robert's masterful guitar playing causes you to feel, even deeper, what the words of his songs depict. It was a wonderful pleasure and an enormous treat to experience Robert Cray and his Band perform!

Excellent show. Robert Cray is one of the finest vocalists and guitarists alive. It is always a pleasure to see him perform. His band is well rehearsed and flawless. Venue was very nice with good views and sound.

Overall I really enjoyed the show. I have been a fan of Robert Cray for a long time and I was really happy to see him perform live. Overall I must say he is better in person than on the CD. To see and hear him play the guitar live is special. I was impressed with his singing and the way he uses the mic.

If you are not already aware, Robert Cray is an incredible guitarist and vocalist. His natural guitar playing style, powerful yet senstive voice coupled with thought provoking and intense lyrics make this entertainer one you really want to see live, preferably in a small venue like the Birchmere. We had a great time, I would love to see Robert Cray in a return engagement.

I have listened to Robert Cray's music for the last twenty years but have never seen him in person. It was better than I could ever had imagined. He did great renditions of his older music with a mixture of the later hits. He is such a great story teller in so and his instrumentation. Great band as well. Whenever he comes through again I plan to be a fixture. Awesome!!!

For my mother's 50th birthday, I bought our family tickets to go see Robert Cray. I can confidently say we all had an incredible time! The band was tight and Cray's voice is like no other's. Curtis Lawson was great as well!

Kenny, Noah and his band were fine...Kenny's skills made it worthwhile. It seemed Kenny wasn't into the crowd, and only cracked a smile when some old drunk woman apparently propositioned him. Robert Cray was what I expected, but what I was waiting for was for Kenny and Robert to jam. That never happened. When Buddy Guy, Johnny Lang and Vince Vaughn played the Family arena last year that was the highlight. They were in town on Friday night...I chose KWS....have to get the review from my friends who went to see them.

This is the third time I have sen Robert Cray and I was very pleased with the show. He played well sang well and the band seemed to be in good spirits. The band goofed on each other. One of my highlights of the show was when Robert started playing with some delay to his guitar. It had a nice flavor and was all Robert Cray.

I first saw him in a small bar in So Cal early 80's. He is as good as I remember and as good as all the CDs I a have enjoyed through the years. He is timeless. I only wish I could have had better seats. There were quite a few people getting up or in and out of their seats. It was almost at the point of being rude.

As usual, Robert Cray was excellent. He's got such a clean sound and is a master at making his Strats sing! But seeing anyone at a venue inside a casino is something I'll have to think twice about in the future. Many in the crowd--especially near the bar--seemed to believe he was background music. More important to them was to talk, laugh and joke. It was embarrassing! Whenever Cray tried to sing his slow, softer songs it was especially annoying. When he tried to sing one midway through the show, he started over 2-3 times before he gave up and played something louder that could drown out the idiots.

I dont know what Robert cray has been up to over the years, but I was excited to hear he was back on the road. I saw him 20 years ago on a BB King Blues Festival, and thought he was at the top of his game. The man has a great voice and even better skills on the guitar. And seeing him at such a small venue as the turning Stone room was a privilege. Robert, if you are reading this, MORE TOURING please.

Fantastic performance. Band so perfect it was amazing to think it was live. Bass player great!

Great Show! Enjoyed every minute. Venue is very nice too.

Excellent show by the Robert Cray Band. Roberts playing is superb--The problem with shows is that Robert Cray has too many great songs and there is not enough time for them all. I was hoping to hear "Wont be coming home" and "Smoking gun" but unfortunately they didn't make the set list--but if they did, some equally amazing songs would have had to have been left off the list.

As usual Robert Cray did not disappoint! His voice and guitar playing never age, he sounds as good now as he did twenty years ago. Band was tight, they had great energy! The crowd? Well- we seem to need an etiquette course on attending live music. Remember the people around you didn't pay to hear you talk. Or watch you drink yourself silly. And when the venue says no recording, they mean it. Put your phone away and actually live in the present instead of recording ten seconds to post to social media so you feel important that you went to the concert. If your friends online want to see live music they should get their own tickets. Have some respect.

The whole band was great and I remember seeing him when he was new on the scene 40 years ago. He hasn't gotten stale or cynical, he played like he enjoyed it. The sold out crowd reacted very well to the band and gave them a long standing ovation.

This is my second RCB show and the best! The first one (same venue about one year ago) was really good and this one was better. The band was tight and it appeared there was not a particular set list but who cares....good tunes are good tunes!!! It is obvious that RobC would like some of that local grape juice. I wonder if RichC ever ran across Charlotte! Reviewers complaining about lack of hit songs....get familiar with RCB's catalog and you will find all hits!!

I've seen Robert Cray preform before, & for me his whole person brings forth his timeless lyrics & styling in a way that's So much a part of all of us, American,! an amazing gentleman, won't miss him, if It, can be helped, like J J Cale, & a handful of musicans, they feel it & give it right to you the the listener.

Love Robert Cray. Such a beautiful artist, so gifted with his hands and phrasing on that guitar. What is newer is Robert's great sense of humor. Each time we see him, Robert gets better and better at integrating great jokes in between the music. It makes the shows more fun and lets us know that Robert is enjoying himself too. Richard is always great on bass. After all these years he still has passion to play with Robert. Les is a nice addition on drums and can explode with little fills here and there instead of just keeping the beat. Jim is a great keyboard player but the organ seems prone to providing only long held background notes. Jim showed what he is capable of on Sitting On Top Of The World and it made us realize how the band could be better if Jim did more solos and talked back and forth on his keyboards with Robert's guitar. Just a thought, go for it Jim. Love Robert Cray!

This was an outstanding concert experience. His band was extremely tight and Cray was at the top of his game. He appeared to be really enjoying himself and that transferred to a very appreciative audience.

Another great show from Robert Cray and the band. They sounded amazing and the band was as tight as ever. "Shiver" was near the beginning of the show, one of my favorites. So many great tunes, they put out a sweet set list. Cray's guitar tone was fantastic. His usual big fat clean tone and his playing was on fire. He's got some magical vibrato in those fingers of his. His vocals always amaze me, such a great singer.

Robert Cray only gets better each time I see him. The band was awesome! He not only entertains on the Mike and guitar, his humor is entertaining as well. If he comes back, so do I! If you haven't seen this man, do yours a favor and go!!

Saw him 30 years ago and he is at the top of his game.

Robert Cray is one of the greats in rock & blues and put on an awesome show! This was my first time to see him so my only quibble is that he did not perform Smoking Gun. Other than that I wish more people were familiar with him, commercially speaking, because the world needs to know his genius. My husband didn't know anything about him and is now a huge fan! I definitely recommend!

Awesome show. Robert is a Smooth Operator. He really appreciates his audience as well.

My husband has gone to quite a few of RC's concerts; this is my first. Not knowing the music I thoroughly enjoyed every song, his dialect between songs, the way he gets along with his band members...and we were front & center second row. What an amazing, fun & entertaining night! He rocked!

Really, there's not much more to say about it than that. Robert Cray was simply amazing.

On his 62nd birthday, Robert Cray and his band played to a packed room for nearly two hours. The band is so tight, they have no set list and just play the song Cray calls for next. While I missed my favorite "I'm Done Crying," the set was a nice balance of old and new. Will drive four hours again to hear this master play!

The show was great!!!! He still can rock the house!!!!

Robert Cray and his cast were fantastic. We had a great evening and enjoyed every minute!

Robert cray was amazing as always with pithy banter and great stories behind all his selections. He invited the audience inside his band members world with inside jokes and repartee. still has incredible speed and dexterity with his solos... very moving performance. The opening band was incredible also... very inspiring to the audience and got us in the groove for the evening.

This was our first Robert Cray concert. We enjoyed his performance a great deal. He appeared to have fun performing for this audience and had great stage presents. This made for a terrific live event. We would recommend a Robert Cray concert for anyone who likes great blues guitar events.

I wish I was still there. Everybody at the venue did an excellent job as well. Hats off to an exciting evening.

It doesn't matter if you have seen him before, he's still as amazing as the first time I saw him. He doesn't just perform...he feels the music and imparts that enjoyment to the audience. The smaller venue really makes the experience more personal, but even in a larger venue (previous concert I saw) he is spectacular.

The venue was perfect and the talent displayed by Mr Robert Cray was a life enriching event. I only wish they could have played more songs. I will defenitly be looking for the next show.

This man is truly a gem to the Blues and R&B world...world class guitarist and sings with soul and passion...lets the crowd know he thanks them and he pulled off everything he played plus his backup band was phenomenal as well...tremendous show and great seats...

Good show, great venue. Pretty mellow set. No Smoking Gun. I would have like to have heard more of his upbeat stuff. Otherwise, the band is tight and sound great.

For a wonderful, hot night, hearing the foot moving Lamont Cranston again (I remember them at the Cabooze Bar) and 1st time live hearing Robert Cray ~ the weather was perfect for the sweet music of Robert Cray. His beautiful voice and guitar playing was great.

Robert Cray put everything in to his performance. He was very appealing. His band was very tight. Very enjoyable.

RC was fantastic - great vocal range and musical chops! Venue another matter: WAY too many chairs on the floor to be either safe or comfortable. Voodoo sucked!

He is an amazing musician and has such a beautiful voice. No back up singing, just him and he totally captivates the audience. He and his band are very tight performers putting out great music. My husband was not thrilled about this concert, but once he was there he became a convert. Robert Cray is timeless in his appearance and continues to croon to the crowd with his silky smooth voice.

He claims to be a great persuader. Well, he certainly is that. Even though the heat was sweltering & the bugs were a pain in the ass for everyone, he sounded spectacular and was a good sport about the conditions at the amphitheater. I'd see him again without question. Next time, indoors though.

It was an extremely uncomfortable night as far as the weather was concerned. The temperature reached 98 degrees that day with dewpoints in the 70's. When Robert Cray took the stage the sound was blended perfect. I really love his funky trebly lead breaks and smooth as silk vocals. Robert interacted with the audience between songs. The audience really liked that. The bugs were dive bombing the band - and Robert added some humor to the situation by clapping a mosquito right on the downbeat of a song to end the piece. He didn't play many of his well known songs (my assumption is he has been playing them for many years and is sick of playing the same songs). Every song he did was interesting and tastefully done in my opinion. Great concert - I will definitely see him again.

Would not go to see Robert Cray again. He either doesn't know or doesn't care what his audience wants and the VooDoo Lounge is one of the worst venues I have ever been in to see a show.

It pisses me off that artists either don't care or don't know what their audience wants. I know they want to plug their new stuff but it should be in ADDITION TO ....NOT....IN PLACE OF what got them the audience in the first place. The crowd was polite and respectful and appreciative but I think overall disappointed much the same way I was. I haven't bought anything Robert has done in over 10 years and am totally unfamiliar with his current release. I didn't hear anything that makes we want to hear more much less rush out and buy it. Honestly, if I had known the set list beforehand I would not have went, but it NEVER occurred to me that he wouldn't have played 2 of his biggest songs! That just BLOWS!

First time at the VooDOO Lounge and First time seeing Robert Cray Live. We certain enjoyed the show and will come back again..

Best venue! Robert Cray was awesome! Terry Quiett band was awesome! Great evening!!

Outstanding. Great music and entertainer.We could have stayed all night

Thankfully it was a very pleasant summer evening, having been in the upper 70's that day. The outdoor venue was a plus on this day, however being in Washington St. we lucked out! We sat in the very back row of seats on the "floor" level, directly in the middle. The sound was great, not too loud and well balanced. The only drawback was that my sweetheart is a bit short so she had to look around the taller people in front of her to see well. The band played for about an hour and 15 minutes, with a wide range of their music, some new to me and a few of the oldies but goodies... Enjoyed the music and Roberts banter with the crowd at times was a nice personal touch I thought. Was definitely well worth the money!!!

Don't get me wrong. I love Robert Cray and have seen him perform at leat four times. Tis was not one of his better performances. Total performance time was under an hour and a half.....

Snoqualmie Casino gives out a lot of free tickets to regular gamblers for these events. This process results in a whole lot of people in the audience that are not interested in the show. In other words, they go because they get a free ticket and they can take a break from gambling. There were several people sitting around me who talked among themselves throughout show. The talking was loud and annoying and a major distraction. Robert Cray was good from what I could hear.

It was a Great show with quality sound at a fantastic venue

The acoustics were great and Robert played that guitar. The atmosphere was excellent...great weather...and great seats...we had a good view of him.

My husband and I had a great time, seats were great, the show was amazing and the night was beautiful. My only complaint is the show was too short only 1-1/2 hours.

Robert Cray hasn't missed a beat. He plays as great as ever, and his voice is as great as ever too. Songs he played - mostly from his latest album Nothin' But Love - are solid. Unfortunately, this did not translate into an unforgettable show. Nobody even rose to their feet to dance. Maybe it was the audience, mostly older folks. Maybe it was the venue, a small casino outdoor stage with seats for everyone. Maybe it was the absence of the mighty Memphis Horns (RIP Andrew Love!). But maybe it was the businesslike delivery. It was obviously a pre-canned set list with zero spontaneity. The arrangement couldn't have been more simple -- just the 4 piece, no guest musicians, no meaningful arrangement changes at all. Jim Pugh and Richard Cousins went through the motions -- nothing new brought to the table there. Robert Cray delivered recording-perfect artistry but that also means he didn't stray from the mic to get close to the audience. It really would have been nice for him to take a solo, walk around, approach the edge or the stage ... push the envelope for once. We wish we could have pulled out an obscure cover track that influenced him or interact with the audience between songs. No such luck. The governor was set low, with 'Phone Booth' being as energetic is the RCB would go. Following an upbeat number or two, The band would put on the brakes and shift to a slow blues tune that deflated the energy. With the exception of excellent drummer Les Falconer, I don't think the band broke a sweat. _That_ is a shame + a sin.

The Robert Cray Band was great my only complaint was that the concert was only 1hour 30 min long?

Robert Cray in person - unforgettable! A voice that fits the blues to a "T". Plays guitar like he invented it. The band members he has to accompany him, are blessed with abilities that they could stand on their own. But together, they produce a sound that filled the Belle Mehus with a fantastic blend and richness!!

I have seen Robert Cray twice. Once when I drove 16 hours to see BB King, he was the opening act. I was hooked then. So when I heard he would be 100 miles away, I had to go. The auditorium had great acoustics and they sounded great! Would definitely go again!

This is the second time I have seen Robert Cray, and the first time at the Belle Mehus. He always plays a good show, and just an amazing no frills kind of band. Worth every cent.

Robert and the band sounded fantastic. Musicianship and vocals were great. 1st time at this venue for a show-not a bad seat in the house. Enjoyed the set and encore very much. 3rd time seeing this band-love to see them in the area again.

Robert Cray is one of the finest vocalists and guitarist i have heard. Age has served him well. The setting was impeccable.

Absolutely fun. Loved the keyboards and the guitar handling. Vocals were great

Robert Cray is a smooth operator. If you don't like blues you should't go. He can can make a guitar sing like the good old boys should. I seen him once before in the very early 80's, loved him then and love him now.