Blues Icon Robert Cray Brings “Out Driving Around Tour” to Solvang Festival Theater

The Robert Cray Band will perform at Solvang Festival Theater on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the show begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets and information are available at https://solvangtheaterfest.org/show-details/robert-cray-band.

Blues icon Robert Cray has spent five decades shaping American music with his soulful voice, masterful guitar playing, and unforgettable performances. Born in Georgia and raised in Washington, Cray picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV and was later inspired by Jimi Hendrix’s legendary Seattle performance.

Over his remarkable career, Cray has sold millions of albums, won five Grammy Awards, been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, and received the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award. He has shared stages and studios with legends including John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Cray’s debut album, Who’s Been Talkin’ (recorded in 1978, released in 1980), was followed by Bad Influence (1983) and False Accusations (1985) before he signed with Mercury Records. His 1986 breakthrough, Strong Persuader, made him the first blues/soul musician to break through in the MTV era, earning a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Recording.

The Robert Cray Band currently features Robert Cray (guitar/vocals), Richard Cousins (bass), Dover Weinberg (keyboards), and Les Falconer (drums). Recent albums—including In My Soul (2014), Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm (2017), and That’s What I Heard (2020)—highlight Cray’s ability to blend deeply felt storytelling with infectious grooves.

With 19 studio albums to their credit, Robert Cray and his band continue to revitalize blues and soul while delivering rock-solid performances. Every note counts, every song resonates, and audiences are guaranteed an unforgettable experience.

Event Details:

What: Robert Cray Band – Out Driving Around Tour

When: Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM

Where: Solvang Festival Theater

Tickets & Info: https://solvangtheaterfest.org/show-details/robert-cray-band

Don’t miss this legendary blues and soul artist under the stars at Solvang’s intimate, 700-seat open-air amphitheater.

About Solvang Theaterfest:
Solvang Theaterfest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing a unique live performing arts experience for artists and audiences in a safe and accessible venue. Every ticket purchased and donation received helps keep Solvang Theaterfest a vibrant part of the Santa Ynez Valley community.