He’s played with Clapton, Stones — even rocked Obama. Ready for a ‘huge’ show, Boise?
Gary Clark Jr. has pretty much done it all.
In fact, the blazing singer-guitarist got that out of the way a decade ago.
During a 12-month span that included the release of his full-length debut album, “Blak and Blu,” he had President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama grooving in a star-studded jam at the White House. He watched Mick Jagger welcome him on stage with the Rolling Stones. He shredded with John Mayer.
Clark Jr. has sung with Tom Petty. He’s traded licks with Eric Clapton.
Won four Grammy Awards along the way, too.
Now the Austin, Texas, guitar hero is headed to Idaho. Clark, 38, will headline a concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Revolution Concert House, 4983 N. Glenwood St., in Garden City. Tickets become available to the public at 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster for $49.50 general admission, $99.50 upstairs VIP.
This isn’t Clark Jr.’s first trip to the Boise area. In 2016, he sold out the Knitting Factory Concert House more than a month in advance. But if you’re a fan of fiery, soulful blues-rock, the concert is an absolute must-see.
“This is a huge show for the Rev!” Creston Thornton, owner of the 2,200-capacity venue, explained in an email.
Clark Jr.’s achievements have continued to pile up this year.
He’s in the new “Elvis” movie, playing the role of blues singer Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup.
And in April, he was the music director when comedian Jon Stewart was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington D.C.
Among the highlights at that show? Clark Jr. tore it up on stage with Bruce Springsteen, performing a cover of the Beatles’ “Come Together.”
This story was originally published July 12, 2022 at 1:03 PM.