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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 877 reviews

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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. 1.Anything You Want
    2. 2.Where Do I Go From Here
    3. 3.Two Steps From the End
    4. 4.Fix This
    5. 5.The Things You Do To Me
    6. 6.Bad Influence
    7. 7.I Shiver
    8. 8.I Guess I Showed Her
    9. 9.You Had My Heart (Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm cover)
    10. 10.To Be With You
    11. 11.Enough For Me
    12. 12.Right Next Door (Because of Me)
    13. 13.Time Makes Two

  2. Encore

    1. 14.Phone Booth
    2. 15.This Man
    1. 1.Intro
    2. 2.You Can't Make Me Change
    3. 3.Fix This
    4. 4.Won't Be Coming Home
    5. 5.You Had My Heart (Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm cover)
    6. 6.I Shiver
    7. 7.Chicken in the Kitchen
    8. 8.Sitting on Top of the World (Mississippi Sheiks cover)
    9. 9.I Don't Care
    10. 10.You Move Me
    11. 11.I Can't Fail
    12. 12.Right Next Door (Because of Me)
    13. 13.You Must Believe in Yourself (Johnny Copeland cover)

  2. Encore

    1. 14.Phone Booth
    2. 15.Time Makes Two

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Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 877 reviews
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  • An Exceptional Show

    by Mel on 5/14/25The Magnolia - El CajonRating: 5 out of 5

    Great 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 5

    Robert 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 5

    A 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 5

    Robert 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 5

    I'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 5

    Robert 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 5

    The 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 5

    I 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 5

    I 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 5

    Long time fan of the Robert Cray band. They still sound great!! New stuff and old, loved every bit of it

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