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Gary Clark Jr.: The Bluesman’s Roar

By on March 6, 2025

At 4:10 PM, Gary Clark Jr. stormed the Home Plate Stage, his Stratocaster slung like a weapon. Born in Austin, Texas, Gary’s a modern blues titan, fusing Hendrix’s fire with soulful grit. He’s famous for “Bright Lights,” a snarling anthem from 2012’s Blak and Blu that’s soundtracked countless late nights.

File Photo: Gary Clark Jr. and his band performs at the Innings Festival in Tempe, AZ on February 22, 2025. (Photo Credit and Copyright; Larry Philpot/SoundstagePhotography.com)


The air thickened as Gary growled into “When My Train Pulls In,” his guitar wailing like a freight engine. “Bright Lights” hit like a thunderclap, the crowd swaying under its weight, while “Cold Blooded” oozed swagger. His 75-minute set was a masterclass—raw, electric, and alive—proving the blues still burn in the desert sun.

File Photo: A rare smile as Gary Clark Jr. and his band performs at the Innings Festival in Tempe, AZ on February 22, 2025. (Photo Credit and Copyright; Larry Philpot/SoundstagePhotography.com)


Speculated Setlist:

  1. “When My Train Pulls In”
  2. “Bright Lights”
  3. “Cold Blooded”
  4. “The Healing”
  5. “Our Love”
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