The Robert Cray Band
On Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, at 7:30pm
at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House
Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things – and more. The Georgia born, Washington-raised musician first picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV then, having witnessed Jimi Hendrix perform in Seattle, determined that his destiny would also follow a similar path. And so, he has across the past half century Robert Cray’s developed into one of American music’s most singular artists.
“I guess you’d have to say that we were lucky,” reflects Cray on his life in music, “because, growing up in the 1960s, the different music played on the radio really opened us up. I mean, we even had Albert Collins play our high School graduation party.”
From forming a teenage garage band, through to striding the stage alongside several of the world’s greatest guitarists, Robert Cray’s story is one of struggle and commitment. Struggle and commitment that led to Cray enjoying phenomenal success – selling millions of albums and countless concert tickets, winning five Grammy Awards, being inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, recipient of the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award, designing two signature model Fender guitars – yet for Robert what’s always mattered most is the music. Every note he plays counts; every song he sings is delivered as if it is his last: integrity and intensity are what has guided Cray’s musical career. He has never cheapened his output or delivered a substandard performance. Indeed, his commitment to making music of the highest standard has won Cray both a loyal audience and the respect of many of popular music’s most legendary figures.
Ticket Information
Artist Presale: Wednesday, June 4th at 10:00am EDT
Bardavon Member Presale: Thursday, June 5th at 10:00am EDT
Public On Sale: Friday, June 6th at 10:00am EDT
Ticket Pricing: $44, $54, $69; Bardavon Member discount available!
To purchase tickets, visit the Bardavon and UPAC box offices from Tuesday - Friday 10am – 4pm. To purchase tickets online 24 hours a day go to http://www.ticketmaster.com (fees will apply).