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Grand Ole Opry House

2804 Opryland Dr., 37214, Nashville, TN, US

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Doors open: 18:00

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Uncle Kracker biography

Matthew Shafer (Born 6 June 1974) is American Rock and Pop singer songwriter and occasional rapper, often known by his stage name, Uncle Kracker.

Uncle Kracker was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, in the early 70’s. After early attempts at rapping in his early years, his first taste of performing came after meeting a young Robert James Ritchie aka Kid Rock at a turntable competition his brother was playing at. After hitting it off with Kid Rock, he agreed to perform with his then band “Twisted Brown Trucker”.

As Kid Rock blew up, he kept Shafer on as his tour DJ and also used him as a back up vocalist for his 1996 album “Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp”. After continuing DJing for Ritchie over a number of years, Shafer decided to begin work on his own solo album.

In 2000, Shafer released his debut LP, “Double Wide” under the moniker Uncle Kracker. The albums rock and rap blending sound was a hit around the world, proven by its success in the charts, as Double Wide rose as high number 7 in the US, as well as charting in many European countries. This album remains Shafer’s most successful to date and has been certified double platinum.

Following the release of his first effort, Uncle Kracker went on an extensive tour around the US, before writing and recording his follow up album, “No Stranger To Shame”, which came out in 2002. Shafer’s sophomore effort was also a success commercially, especially after the release of it’s first single, “Drift Away” was an instant hit. The track is a cover of Dobie Gray’s 70’s hit song.

Moving forward, Uncle Kracker ditched his rap rock leanings and moved into the world of country music, releasing a further three albums in that genre, the latest being 2012’s “Midnight Special”.

Live reviews

I was surprisingly disappointed. The show lasted 1.5 hours, which is typical for Rams Head on Stage in Annapolis, MD, but about 40 minutes of that time in the middle was a huge waste of time. Unfortunately, her sister Peggy Sue, was unable to perform due to illness and I am truly sorry for that, but the "substitute" performer, who was singing her heart out, was simply not what I paid for, and I get that those things can happen, but it just went on and on and on ...

The songs that Crystal sang were wonderful, I just wish she had sung more and spent less time on goofing around. I wouldn't have minded if that time had been spent on telling more stories, that would have been wonderful, but not this other "stuff."

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Lorrie Morgan is the pride of Tennessee. She’s been flogging out country and western hits for decades and is showing no signs of slowing. She broke out into the country charts in 1989 with the single ‘Trainwreck of Emotion’ and has been a mainstay in the Billboard Hot Country chart ever since.

She’s had three number ones: ‘Five Minutes’ off her debut, Leave the Light On (1990), the sassy ‘What Part of No’ off Watch Me (1992) and the later single ‘I Didn’t Know My Own Strength’ off The Colour of Roses (2002).

These days she’s no spring chicken, but she’s as charming as ever. She still pulls off the bell-bottomed, low-waisted jeans, the snazzy, silk-embroidered blazer, the oversized jewellery and glittery country guiutar to match. And she still has the warming classic country-singer smile, making happy banter with the audience in her cheeky Southern drawl.

Every song she plays is recognised and given a hearty reception; it is apparent that there are some real fans here. There’s a great amount of starry-eyed singing along and the atmosphere is just like old times.

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Matthew Shafer better known by his stage name Uncle Kracker has been working the circuit since the late 80s however most do not realise this musician has these years of experience behind him as he approaches the stage in his downplayed mannerisms. He takes to his chair with his guitar in such a nonchalant way that the audience are thrown for a moment before he begins the recognisable chords of 'Nobody's Sad on a Saturday Night'.

The show is very much on as Kracker finds his groove and plays through a setlist of alt-rock gems. His friendly, down to earth personality is also a huge highlight of the gig as the audience simply beam with enthusiasm as he interacts and chats with them on a personal level. There is clear adoration on both parts here tonight as Matthew knows that it is through their support he is able to stand on stage and share his music which he has a clear equal passion for. Ending an enjoyable set with a cover by his musical influence Kid Rock, you feel the whole mood lift as singer and crowd bellow out the chorus of 'All Summer Long'.

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