Rex Robards
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Rex Robards

Houston, Texas, United States | SELF

Houston, Texas, United States | SELF
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"Texas and Music-Rex Robards"

Those of you who know me realize I love live music. You also know that, while I have my favorites, I realize there are a lot of great musicians that I've never seen. Of course, my goal is to see them all but.....I have to work to pay for my play! ;)

One Saturday night, Teree and Dobie were worn out by a trip to Mexico and I needed to catch up on the website. So, we passed on going to see Kevin Fowler or Jason Allen even though they were both playing close to home.

I worked on the website until I thought I'd go blind....besides, this can get a little boring! But, what to do? Then I remembered a new musician listed on the Club 21 flyer (new to me!). Club 21 was close....I decided check it out.

Rex Robards and the Barefoot Cowboy Band were great. They did a little bit of everything from Bob Wills' Milk Cow Blues to Cross Canadian Ragweed's The Boys from Oklahoma....to Rex's own. There were songs by Pat Green, Garth Brooks, Eddie Rabbit, Merle Haggard....and Rex's originals. There were songs by Earl Thomas Conley, David Allen Coe, Waylon Jennings....and Rex's own. Did I mention that Rex sings a lot of his own songs? ;) All this and I only stayed for the first two sets!!

I quickly realized how good they were even though they were struggling with an empty house (as all musicians do). During the break, I asked Rex if I could take some pictures, he graciously gave me permission. During the second set, there were a few more people in the club and I got to see how Rex interacts with an audience. They seemed 'at ease' on stage and made the audience feel the same way.

Rex's voice is strong and clear, but his band members aren't 'slouches' behind the mic either! They each did a couple of songs, and their harmonies with Rex were 'right on'.

I've only found one thing wrong with Rex Robards and the Barefoot Cowboy Band.....they don't normally play in this area. Checking the website, it looks like the closest for a while is going to be 100 miles away! But...on a Saturday...that ain't bad!!

On the way out the door I got a copy of Rex's new CD Why a Cowboy Sings the Blues. I wanted to be sure I could hear those originals until I see this group again! - Texas and Music Online


"Texas and Music-Rex Robards"

Those of you who know me realize I love live music. You also know that, while I have my favorites, I realize there are a lot of great musicians that I've never seen. Of course, my goal is to see them all but.....I have to work to pay for my play! ;)

One Saturday night, Teree and Dobie were worn out by a trip to Mexico and I needed to catch up on the website. So, we passed on going to see Kevin Fowler or Jason Allen even though they were both playing close to home.

I worked on the website until I thought I'd go blind....besides, this can get a little boring! But, what to do? Then I remembered a new musician listed on the Club 21 flyer (new to me!). Club 21 was close....I decided check it out.

Rex Robards and the Barefoot Cowboy Band were great. They did a little bit of everything from Bob Wills' Milk Cow Blues to Cross Canadian Ragweed's The Boys from Oklahoma....to Rex's own. There were songs by Pat Green, Garth Brooks, Eddie Rabbit, Merle Haggard....and Rex's originals. There were songs by Earl Thomas Conley, David Allen Coe, Waylon Jennings....and Rex's own. Did I mention that Rex sings a lot of his own songs? ;) All this and I only stayed for the first two sets!!

I quickly realized how good they were even though they were struggling with an empty house (as all musicians do). During the break, I asked Rex if I could take some pictures, he graciously gave me permission. During the second set, there were a few more people in the club and I got to see how Rex interacts with an audience. They seemed 'at ease' on stage and made the audience feel the same way.

Rex's voice is strong and clear, but his band members aren't 'slouches' behind the mic either! They each did a couple of songs, and their harmonies with Rex were 'right on'.

I've only found one thing wrong with Rex Robards and the Barefoot Cowboy Band.....they don't normally play in this area. Checking the website, it looks like the closest for a while is going to be 100 miles away! But...on a Saturday...that ain't bad!!

On the way out the door I got a copy of Rex's new CD Why a Cowboy Sings the Blues. I wanted to be sure I could hear those originals until I see this group again! - Texas and Music Online


Discography

Pictures of Us
Caffeine Co-Op Records, 2002

Why A Cowboy Sings The Blues
Showtime Records/Nashville, 2005

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Rex Robards has often been described by his fans as “The guy with a Nashville voice, but a Texas attitude”. He refuses to “fit the mold” of today's typical country artist, although by his own admission, it would probably make his music career much easier. He continues to be a little bit country, a little bit bluesy and a little bit rock and roll which has proven to be a great combination and a welcome change to the ever growing country music scene.

Rex grew up on a small ranch in Central Texas where his family raised cattle and trained horses so it was a natural progression for him to try his hand at rodeo. But little did anyone know that riding bulls combined with spending five years in the U.S. Navy would transform his life into one of the best singer/songwriters the Lone Star State has reared.

Robards has always had a knack for engaging a live audience with his “everyman” perspective on life and his likable nature. He has opened shows for artists such as Billy Joe Shaver, Gary P. Nunn, Dale Watson,The Randy Rogers Band, Charlie Robison, Jason Boland and the Stragglers, Aaron Watson, Roger Creager, Cooder Graw, 1100 Springs, Deryl Dodd, Wade Bowen, Brandon Rhyder and many more.

His last CD titled "Why A Cowboy Sings The Blues" was released in September 2005 by Nashville’s own Showtime Records. It received great reviews, hit charts from Texas to Tennessee and sold out overnight in Europe. Rex is counting on his new studio release, scheduled for April 2011 on Back 40 Productions, to do even better.

He has teamed up with Nashville singer/songwriter/producer Bobby Terry and Texas singer/songwriter/producer Jason Rooks to record and produce the long awaited release titled "Right Ain't Always Right"'.