Dwight Yoakam
A postmodern preservationist and a progressive misfit in country music!
Dwight Yoakam
...a singer whose ironclad alloy of rockabilly, Bakersfield worship and British Invasion pop has long made him both a postmodern preservationist and a progressive misfit in country music.
Rolling Stone
Dwight Yoakam
A postmodern preservationist and a progressive misfit in country music!
Why see Dwight Yoakam?
Country Icon Dwight Yoakam hits the road
The young whippersnappers of modern Country owe a lot to Dwight Yoakam. Once shunned by the Nashville elite, the pioneering singer-songwriter is credited with paving the way for Country music's acceptance in the mainstream. His 'hillbilly honkey tonk stylings' earned him a following of fans that called themselves 'Cow-Punks' in retaliation to the polite Country Pop of the late '70s.
It wasn't long before Hollywood came calling and along with international recognition came 5 Billboard number 1 albums, 12 Gold and 9 Platinum records as well as 2 Grammy Awards. With his cowboy hat tilted at a rakish angle, the 60+-year-old has still got the spark that has electrified his stellar four-decade career. The veteran's vocals are as smooth, earthy and soulful as ever, with a dose of that Country twang thrown in for good measure!
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35 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)
Terry Schulz
Dwight at Iroquois Amphitheater
I have always been a fan, but this was my first time of
seeing Dwight live. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED him! I was
amazed at how incredibly wonderful he still sounds
and how entertaining he was as he played, song to
song, non-stop. His voice is truly a gift! I will see him
again anytime he's in the area! ... Read more
Cynthia
Dwight Yoakam was FANTASTIC!
Drove 2 hrs up to Albany to see Dwight and his band. I enjoyed his show thoroughly. He’s an amazing artist
and it was a real joy to see him perform. Seeing Dwight Yoakam in concert has always been at the top of the
list. My other top of the list was Joshua Bell the violinist so I have pretty eclectic music taste. As long as the
talent is there and the music is moving then count me in. Dwight Yoakam is a rare talent. Right up there
with Johnny Cash. My feet hurt today from dancing solo in the aisle of the orchestra level. I couldn’t sit still in
my seat! Great great night and a wonderful memory. ... Read more
Sue Kedrowicz
Dwight!
High intensity, fun concert. He was awesome! Can't wait to see him again at the State Theater! ... Read more
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