We usually cover all different forms of rock music, so we decided to change it up by attending country music sensation Granger Smith at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, Pennyslvania. It was a fun night of singalongs to some good ol’ country music and a night where Granger Smith made you feel like you were a part of that backyard tailgate party.
Granger Smith and his backing band were a delight to listen to. Their songs such as “Holler(featuring Earl Dibbles Jr)”, “Merica”, and “Country Boy(Part 1)” certainly shows what life is like in Middle America and when time seemed so innocent, whether it be kicking up the tires as you’re going off roading, being proud of being an American, or just the lifestyle that country folk lives.
Granger Smith sang with passion and with a conviction in these songs. Granger also did a fabulous job of getting the crowd involved and the ladies screaming. I thought it was really cool that he autographed a cowboy boot while singing. Granger would interact with the crowd by shaking hands and giving out high-fives which made the evening in Pennsylvania to see more meaningful and intimate. It was a nice touch when they revealed “Yee Yee” in green duct tape. It was just a really entertaining night of music and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Granger Smith up for that prestigious “Entertainer of the Year” award during the annual CMA’s.
Setlist:
Holler (featuring Earl Dibbles Jr)
You’re In It
Country Boy Love
Free Fallin’ (Tom Petty cover)
Backroad Song
They Were There
Stutter
I’m In A Hurry (And Don’t Know Why) (Alabama cover)
When The Good Guys Win
I’m Wearing Black
Bury Me In Blue Jeans
City Boy Stuck
Happens Like That
Ain’t Going Down (Til The Sun Comes Up) (Garth Brooks cover)
Merica
Don’t Tread On Me
If The Boot Fits
Country Boy Song
Fans can check out GRANGER SMITH at the following tour dates:
Fri. 5/3- Dusty Armadillo in Rootstown, Ohio
Sat. 5/4- 8 Seconds Saloon in Indianapolis, Indiana
Sun. 5/5- Bogart’s in Cincinnati, Ohio
Thu. 5/9- Clyde Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fri. 5/10- The Fillmore in Detroit, Michigan
Sat. 5/11- Maverick’s Music Hall in Barrie, Canada
Thu. 5/16- Midnight Rodeo in Springfield, Missouri
Fri. 5/17- Revolution Music Room in Little Rock, Arkansas
Sat. 5/18- Temple Live in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Sat. 5/25- Lone Star Jam in Austin, Texas
Sun. 5/26- North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina
Fri. 5/31- The Backyard Amphitheater in Fredericksburg, Texas
Thu. 6/6- Kansas City Live Block in Kansas City, Missouri
Thu. 6/13- Festival Country de Lotbiniere in Saint-Agapit, Canada
Fri. 6/14- Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont
Sat. 6/15- Festival Country de Lotbiniere in Saint-Agapit, Canada
Sun. 6/16- Aura in Portland, Maine
Mon. 6/17- Bernie’s Beach Bar in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Fri. 6/21- Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Iowa
Sat. 6/22- Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton, Missouri
Sun. 6/23- Country LakeShake Festival in Chicago, Illinois
Fri. 6/28- Dow Diamond in Midland, Michigan (w/Big & Rich)
Sat. 6/29- Sun Valley Pavilion in Sun Valley, Idaho
Wed. 7/3- The Old Saloon in Emigrant, Montana
Fri. 7/5- The Pub Station in Billings, Montana
Thu. 7/11- Country Boom in West Salem, Wisconsin
Fri. 8/2 – Cherry Peak Resort in Richmond, Utah
Sat. 8/3- Emery County Aquatic Center in Castle Dale, Utah
Mon. 8/19- Lorain County Fair in Wellington, Ohio
Fri. 8/23- Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln, Nebraska
Fri. 9/20- OC Inlet Parking Lot in Ocean City, Maryland
For tickets and further information go to www.facebook.com/grangersmith
- Photo Credit: Kim Casper at Garden State Band Connection
