Elko Concerts Presents:
UNCLE KRACKER
REHAB
22-20's
Ches-A-Rena
Sat, March 27, 2010
7:00 pm
$21.00 - $25.00
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7:00 pm
$21.00 - $25.00
UNCLE KRACKER
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Is there anyone better to tell it like it is than one’s kid? In January 2008, when Uncle Kracker began to write the songs that appear on his new album Happy Hour, it was his eight year-old daughter who suggested that he try writing something a little less downbeat than usual. “She said to me, ‘I can't really dance to any of your songs,’” the father of three says with a laugh. “Not that I needed to make a dance record, but it dawned on me that I tend to write a lot of acoustic ballads and mid-tempo type tunes. And I thought, ‘It’s pretty bad when your own kids won't listen to your records. Your own kids!’ At the end of the day, people want to have fun more than they want to cry. I realized that it was time for something a little more upbeat and positive and that’s what I ended up with on Happy Hour.”
Produced by multiple Grammy-Award winner Rob Cavallo, Happy Hour is a breezy blend of country-flavored pop and rock and roll that showcases not only the Detroit native’s natural appeal as a likeable Everyman, but also his considerable gifts as a songwriter. Though many know him from his early years as the DJ in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band, Uncle Kracker (whose real name is Matt Shafer) has had impressive success as a songwriter, racking up co-writing credits on Kid Rock’s blockbuster hits “Bawitdaba,” “Cowboy,” “Forever,” “Only God Knows Why,” and 2008’s No. 1 “All Summer Long,” as well as his own Adult Top 40 No. 1 “Follow Me” (from his 2001 double-platinum debut Double Wide). “Uncle Kracker has zero musical talent,” says Kid Rock. “No musician skills at all, but he’s a phenomenal songwriter — very talented with words and melodies.”
Happy Hour
Is there anyone better to tell it like it is than one’s kid? In January 2008, when Uncle Kracker began to write the songs that appear on his new album Happy Hour, it was his eight year-old daughter who suggested that he try writing something a little less downbeat than usual. “She said to me, ‘I can't really dance to any of your songs,’” the father of three says with a laugh. “Not that I needed to make a dance record, but it dawned on me that I tend to write a lot of acoustic ballads and mid-tempo type tunes. And I thought, ‘It’s pretty bad when your own kids won't listen to your records. Your own kids!’ At the end of the day, people want to have fun more than they want to cry. I realized that it was time for something a little more upbeat and positive and that’s what I ended up with on Happy Hour.”
Produced by multiple Grammy-Award winner Rob Cavallo, Happy Hour is a breezy blend of country-flavored pop and rock and roll that showcases not only the Detroit native’s natural appeal as a likeable Everyman, but also his considerable gifts as a songwriter. Though many know him from his early years as the DJ in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band, Uncle Kracker (whose real name is Matt Shafer) has had impressive success as a songwriter, racking up co-writing credits on Kid Rock’s blockbuster hits “Bawitdaba,” “Cowboy,” “Forever,” “Only God Knows Why,” and 2008’s No. 1 “All Summer Long,” as well as his own Adult Top 40 No. 1 “Follow Me” (from his 2001 double-platinum debut Double Wide). “Uncle Kracker has zero musical talent,” says Kid Rock. “No musician skills at all, but he’s a phenomenal songwriter — very talented with words and melodies.”
REHAB
Rehab Biography
Rehab Graffitis the World
ATLANTA, (June 9) -- Named on the Rolling Stone's "Hot List" as an editors' favorite (August 7, 2008), selling over 1,000,000 downloads on "Bartender Song" alone (Nielsen SoundScan) and continually writing music that sparks a connection with fans, Atlanta-based quintet Rehab is definitely putting their own unique mark in the industry. They have an unparalleled sound that fuses hip-hop and Southern rock, and an unwavering and growing number of supporters.
Since its start in 1998 with two men from Warner Robins, Georgia and an Atlanta native, Rehab has undergone a few makeovers to better the group, but the key ingredient in this recipe, which has remained constant, is front man and lead vocalist Danny Boone. Who's drive and hunger for making music is tenacious not only because of his passion, but for his inspiring line-up of fellow band mates. Rehab is now comprised of Atlanta's most sought after musicians including Mike Hartnett (guitarist) who has collaborated with Fergie, Pink, OutKast and others, Foz (guitar) who worked with World Soul, Ying-Yang Twins, Lil' Jon and Bonecrusher, Hano Leather (bass) founder of Attica Sound (one of the first hip hop movements) in Athens, Georgia, and Chris Hood (drums).
With their underground phenomenon "Bartender Song", fans were able to relate to the lyrics and thus it became not just a song, but also an anthem for bar-goers across the United States who felt connected to the words by their own colorful escapades.
"Most artists wind up covering somebody else’s songs and as a result their song becomes a hit; I decided to do something different and cover my own song, because I truly believed it had the potential of being a hit record and our first label never promoted it properly", said Boone.
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The song was re-recorded and released in 2008 for Universal Republic Records, and a country version was recorded with the collaboration with country legend Hank Williams Jr. The collaboration spiraled into a video, which in 2009 was nominated by CMT for "Wide Open Country Video of the Year". The track was added to Rehab' s album Graffiti The World.
"Bartender Song" gave Rehab its re-start, but it doesn't end there. In July 2008 through Universal Republic, Graffiti The World was re-issued with several incredible new tracks including "1980", "Lawn chair High" and "Let em' Know". It has sold over 210,000 copies since Rehab' s
Rehab Graffitis the World
ATLANTA, (June 9) -- Named on the Rolling Stone's "Hot List" as an editors' favorite (August 7, 2008), selling over 1,000,000 downloads on "Bartender Song" alone (Nielsen SoundScan) and continually writing music that sparks a connection with fans, Atlanta-based quintet Rehab is definitely putting their own unique mark in the industry. They have an unparalleled sound that fuses hip-hop and Southern rock, and an unwavering and growing number of supporters.
Since its start in 1998 with two men from Warner Robins, Georgia and an Atlanta native, Rehab has undergone a few makeovers to better the group, but the key ingredient in this recipe, which has remained constant, is front man and lead vocalist Danny Boone. Who's drive and hunger for making music is tenacious not only because of his passion, but for his inspiring line-up of fellow band mates. Rehab is now comprised of Atlanta's most sought after musicians including Mike Hartnett (guitarist) who has collaborated with Fergie, Pink, OutKast and others, Foz (guitar) who worked with World Soul, Ying-Yang Twins, Lil' Jon and Bonecrusher, Hano Leather (bass) founder of Attica Sound (one of the first hip hop movements) in Athens, Georgia, and Chris Hood (drums).
With their underground phenomenon "Bartender Song", fans were able to relate to the lyrics and thus it became not just a song, but also an anthem for bar-goers across the United States who felt connected to the words by their own colorful escapades.
"Most artists wind up covering somebody else’s songs and as a result their song becomes a hit; I decided to do something different and cover my own song, because I truly believed it had the potential of being a hit record and our first label never promoted it properly", said Boone.
.
The song was re-recorded and released in 2008 for Universal Republic Records, and a country version was recorded with the collaboration with country legend Hank Williams Jr. The collaboration spiraled into a video, which in 2009 was nominated by CMT for "Wide Open Country Video of the Year". The track was added to Rehab' s album Graffiti The World.
"Bartender Song" gave Rehab its re-start, but it doesn't end there. In July 2008 through Universal Republic, Graffiti The World was re-issued with several incredible new tracks including "1980", "Lawn chair High" and "Let em' Know". It has sold over 210,000 copies since Rehab' s