Why Uncle? But this nostalgia also created another realization for Uncle Kracker: his age. It's like they're the biggest blessing and the biggest nuisance all at the same time," he admitted. Tickets . Add-Ons Available. Uncle Kracker's press and management team handles all inquiries involving: interviews, press, and all things media related. Thereafter, Uncle Kracker published the hugely famous album 'Double Wide' which is comprised of some of the most famous songs from the Uncle Kracker discography. Once you locate the Uncle Kracker tickets you want, you can buy your tickets from our safe and secure checkout. Look through our selection of Uncle Kracker front row tickets, luxury boxes and VIP tickets. Its the train that Im forever on. The unnamed victim claimed that afterShafer allegedly groped her under her skirt, she "turned around, Mr. Shafer was standing behind her, they exchanged some words, and she slapped him, at which point, he slapped her back." Uncle Kracker's most recent album came out in 2012 and is titled Midnight Special. It was released on May 30, 2000, via Lava / Atlantic Records. Check back in a minute. The security guard tried to help me as I started to cry because I have endured so much and finally thanking Uncle Kracker is all I wanted..its all I drove 2 hours for and tried for years to do. Can I book Uncle Kracker for an event at a price less than shown? Entitled No Stranger to Shame, it was released on August 27, 2002. Find Uncle Kracker's upcoming U.S. and international concerts, tickets, demands and tour dates for 2023 on Concertful. After his three girls, Uncle Kracker continued to grow his family, adding two boys. As a solo artist, Kracker has released five studio albums. The album went double platinum and spent an incredible 10 months on the Billboard 200. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. So now I have 10 days to find someone who might want to go see the "KRACKER" my treat, but won't mind driving to Lakeland. But according to the artist, "I've been really lucky with country music." But back to the Pinellas Park show.. Uncle Kracker always puts on a great show! Just in time for summer, the feel-good track recorded in Nashville couples Uncle Kracker's heartfelt, infectious lyrics with a country groove that will keep fans smiling all summer long. He released his debut album, Double Wide, to little success. Shafer recalled to Rolling Stone that while his occasionally shady buddy Kid Rock knew what the derogatory term meant, "I didn't, so that's when it started.". Uncle Kracker confessed to MTV, "[Kid Rock] put me behind the turntables, and I was there more or less as something for people to look at, because I didn't know what the hell I was doing." The album was a full-fledged country record. Happy Hour: The South River Road Sessions. Driving is very painful for meso I figured if I bought the ticket I could get someone to go with me and just get them to do the driving. Every time we drive anywhere we play all your music. You will want to contact Uncle Kracker's publicist. As long as your funding is commensurate with the price range to book Uncle Kracker, CTI will propose your event to the official agency representing Uncle Kracker. amassed him country-wide attention and scored Top 10 position on Billboard Hot 100. The album was a hit, peaking at No. But thanks to years of touring and his songwriting credits from early in his career, it all adds up to a sizable net worth: an estimated $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In 2007, the singer pleaded guilty "to misdemeanor assault on a female" at a nightclub in Raleigh, North Carolina, via WRAL. How exactly does one classify Uncle Kracker's music? After collaborating with the famous musician Kid Rock as a turntablist for a while, Shafer released his solo album Double Wide in 2000 which immediately climbed to number 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart and went on to become his most famous and highest-selling album with multi-platinum certification. I really subscribe to this mindset of just having fun, he affirms. What a great show, fun and high energy !! ("When the Sun Goes Down") and a summer tour -- both with his pal Kenny Chesney -- Uncle Kracker's life is anything but dry. Now hes having more fun than ever. Double Wide (album) Double Wide is the debut studio album by American recording artist Uncle Kracker. 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. It is also important to consider the travel costs when researching the Uncle Kracker booking fee, as additional expenses like this, as well as an entourage of staff and equipment, are not necessarily built-in to the booking fee range shown. Me and my boyfriend are literally obsessed with you! Sun 6:30pm. I have had a knee and hip replacement and still have more issues with arthritis. "It's nerve-racking, and annoying and it's everything. tim.beeding@caa.com. is a frequent question we get. If your going to a concert at the HARD ROCKs Sound Waves venue just skip it and dont expect customer service to help you either! Leesburg, VA. Uncle Kracker is Matthew Shafer. To buy last minute Uncle Kracker tickets, check out the eTickets that can be downloaded instantly. Dickies Arena - Fort Worth, TX. Early aughts music fans, grab your first generation iPod and headphones for a closer listen to the untold truth of Uncle Kracker. 26 on the Adult Contemporary charts. Tour schedules for all Uncle Kracker concerts are refreshed daily. Take a look at the itinerary that follows to find a show that interests you. Uncle Kracker's love of the water is a common theme in his leisure activities, asPop Culturealso noted in 2019 that "in his downtime he likes to spend his time out on the lake in his boat with his fiance and some friends. His live show continues to get bigger and better with every tour. . Upon the release of Rock's multi-platinum album, The History of Rock, Shafer decided that it was time to release his first solo album, Double Wide in 2000. We wrote a lot of songs together," he remembered. ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour. His singles Follow Me and Drift Away amassed him country-wide attention and scored Top 10 position on Billboard Hot 100. View all concerts. Every time we drive anywhere we play all your music. Driving is very painful for meso I figured if I bought the ticket I could get someone to go with me and just get them to do the driving. On his 2013 tour, he shared a loaded ticket with longtime musical collaborator Kid Rock and Southern rock legends ZZ Top. The album was released on September 15, 2009. His singles "Follow Me" and "Drift Away" were top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Shafer soon became friends with Kid Rock. As Uncle Kracker was leaving the stage though he seem to point me out, as I noticed as well as by the other fans around me who were strangers rooting for me on my quest, and he told the tour manager to bring me back to talk to him. Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | TOS. Uncle Kracker will be showcasing his new song in sheds across the country. [7] The album was in the works for five years and was delayed due to Atlantic Records' decision to bring in Rob Cavallo to produce the album right as they were finishing their cut of the album in late 2007. Uncle Kracker is a big family guy Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images While Uncle Kracker may be associated with Kid Rock, the artist also has plenty of other kids in his life. Great event, love his music very friendly. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, remaining atop this chart for 28 nonconsecutive weeks. Out of the friends I have in FloridaI couldn't find one person who would go with me. 20 Questions With Uncle Kracker. . Way too short for a paid concert. Check out the Uncle Kracker schedule above and press the ticket icon to see our big selection of tickets. Other singles released from No Stranger to Shame include "In A Little While", which peaked at No. He was previously a turntablist for Kid Rock's backing group Twisted Brown Trucker and since 1999 has recorded as a solo artist. See Tickets. "It's always fun to reflect and just be thankful that things turned out the way they did," he said. He gained substantial recognition from his music and has released several albums since then including No Stranger to Shame, Seventy Two and Sunny, Happy Hour, Midnight Special and a six-song EP Happy Hour: The South River Road Sessions. It peaked at No. If you are seriously interested in booking Uncle Kracker or other talent shown on our site, we will research their desire and the specific fee for your live-streaming event or project request. Booking Agent Info provides price estimates for booking Uncle Kracker, and you would need to contact Uncle Kracker's agent to get the official pricing. 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"Uncle Kracker, born Matthew Shafer, grew up in Michigan, where he became best friends with then-unknown rap-rocker Kid Rock, who introduced Kracker into the turntable scene. They had three children together. This website uses cookies to improve service and provide tailored ads. When I found out he was playing at Sound Waves I thought it would be finally my chance to see him live and thank the man for being the inspiration he was to me. Apart from releasing music as a solo artist, Kracker has been a turntablist for Kid Rock's group Twisted Brown Trucker. In those times, he was mainly rapping. Shafer's friend and others started referring to the teenager as Kracker and the name stuck with him for years. "Somebody. [4] In 1994, Kid Rock asked Shafer to play turntables for his band called Twisted Brown Trucker. Refund Policy: No Refunds. "I started DJing for him back in like '90 or '91. "It gives you that kind of 'I told you so' feeling," Uncle Kracker remembered of his big moment, "because I always knew the record was good." But in an amazing full circle moment in 2014, he was re-signed by "the guy that signed me and Kid Rock 15 years ago," he told the outlet. Oh my goodnesswhere had I been all these years ? All rights reserved. Matt Shafer said that when the two were teenagers, "somebody wanted to call Kid Rock" by the nickname "Kracker." Recording sessions took place on the back of a tour bus parked in various motels and arena parking lots across the country. Uncle Kracker was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, in the early 70s. His live show continues to get bigger and better with every tour. His singles "Follow Me" and "Drift Away" were top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 . Thats what its always about. Uncle Kracker remembered, "I didn't even bat an eyelash. He gained substantial recognition from his music and has released several albums since then including . However, any recent popularity change would cause a price fluctuation well beyond this example. He got the tour manager my letter and Matt Shafer / Uncle Kracker got my bracelet during the show and wore it through the rest of the show. The single skyrocketed to number one on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay list in 2001 and number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Sold Out concerts will not be an issue, we always have great seats. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. When Rock achieved musical success, Kracker decided it was time for him to release his own album, too. And while he was excited to welcome his newest kin, Uncle Kracker confessed in a June 2020 interview with Sam Alex that after kid number five, "the kitchen's closed.". Uncle Kracker Tour Dates will be displayed below for any announced 2023 Uncle Kracker tour dates. Find concert tickets for Uncle Kracker upcoming 2023 shows. He kept the name Uncle Kracker for his first solo album that was released in 2000. For some reason I have a rotten feeling that I am going to miss him this time around too. Get your tour dates seen by one billion fans. He told Pop Culture that as a teenager, he "signed [his] first record deal" and "made a rap record." Giving up, I thought I could at least thank the young roadie who played guitar on Follow Me for trying to help me before the show started by pointing out the tour manager so the security guard could give him my letter for Matt Shafer/ Uncle Kracker. The novice record-scratcher was "barely 16" at the time. The album would go on to reach double platinum status, jumping into the top on Billboard's 200 chart, and turned the singer into an overnight success. [9][10] He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to a year of probation.[11][12]. Out of the friends I have in FloridaI couldn't find one person who would go with me. The first single taken off the album was "Follow Me", which was co-written with Bradford, and peaked at Number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 2001. Get your tour dates seen by one billion fans. DATE. The concert was the best ever. I've dreamed of seeing Matt Shafer/ Uncle Kracker for yearsit was his music that helped me face many surgeries; losing part of my colon, part of my intestines, having my GI track anchored in mesh/ anchored to my spine, an abscess that they only gave me hours to live through, a dirty instrument in surgery clogged with someone elses blood/tissue and much more. In 2023, Uncle Kracker will tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top on their Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour, which is set to commence July 21, 2023 in West Palm Beach and conclude September 17 in Camden. Uncle Kracker was on track, and it was a great show, great tunes and everyone was loving the show. NOTE: If you do not have the budget for this talent, please use our. If your budget does not factor that in, then there is no benefit for them to want to be hired. But it also includes the breezy and country-like single "Follow Me." We had such a good time! See below for a list of Uncle Kracker tour dates and locations. "Smile" also became his first solo entry on the Hot Country Songs chart, where it debuted at No. According to Uncle Kracker, McGrath called him up with the opportunity about a "summer thing," he told SW News Media. Uncle Kracker Featuring Dobie Gray 03.29.03 9 12 Wks 08.02.03 35 Follow Me Uncle Kracker 03.10.01 5 12 Wks 06.09.01 33 Smile Uncle Kracker 08.15.09 31 12 Wks 08.14.10 33 In A Little While . His music kept me fighting even when the Doctors counted me out. This album remains Shafers most successful to date and has been certified double platinum. And that's where I found the "KRACK MAN" LmaoFollow Meit was wonderful, and I really thought it was brand new and Mr Kracker was a Teeny Bopper . Then, asKid Rock started to build a music career,Uncle Kracker became his on- and off-stage helper. Though upon a closer look, "Follow Me" sticks out on the album, as the rest of the tracks are more "aggressive" and "confrontational," perMTV. It features the songs Smile, Good to Be Me and Mainstreet. Matthew Shafer (Born 6 June 1974) is American Rock and Pop singer songwriter and occasional rapper, often known by his stage name, Uncle Kracker. Matthew Shafer, also known by his stage name Uncle Kracker, is an American singer, rapper and musician. ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour. Just because someone doesnt have a high card or doesnt look a certain way does not give ANYONE the right to treat anyone as less, and you cannot tell who a person is based on a card status or anything else. I recently had bought 2 tickets to see Uncle Kracker in Pinellas Park Florida. And this mixture of genres continued throughout several more albums and singles. 'Double Wide' includes the track 'Intro' which has proven to be the most recognized for music lovers to hear during the live events. This was the 2nd concert that i have attended at Oak Grove Gaming and Hotel, and let me tell you something! A music video for the track "My Girlfriend" was released in November 2009, though there has been no official word whether it will be serviced as the album's second single. Uncle Kracker tour dates. On August 10, 2018, Kracker released his new single entitled "Floatin'", along with an accompanying music video. You can get access to all of Uncle Kracker contacts by signing up and becoming a member. I bought tickets through ticketmaster the second they went on sale, yet the best tickets I could get were in Section 202 in the back (and it is not like it was packed). I and others emailed the customer service/ customer care many times in the last few weeks trying to tell my story so I could just let the man know how he touched my life, and how I dont think Id be alive today if it wasnt for the connection I felt to his music, his life and his voice. Had a real good time. Tools Matthew Shafer (born June 6, 1974), also known by his stage name Uncle Kracker, is an American singer, rapper and musician. The tour includes a stop at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. 6 months ago I had never heard of him or him music while going thru the 1st phase of my husband letting me know we were getting divorced ( he freaking packed up his car and disappeared for 2 months ) I found tons of soul rebuilding by listening to music. Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements, dates and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not due to play in your area, join Songkick to track Uncle Kracker and get concert alerts when they play near you, like 270723 other Uncle Kracker fans. Alpharetta, GA. His older brother was competing against a then-unknown musician, Kid Rock. In an interview with SW News Media, Uncle Kracker explained why he ended up switching from the harder "rap-rock sound" into mainly country. Probably will not go back to this venue. 1999-2023 - Celebrity Talent International. See all your opportunities to see them live below! 3:26 PM. kara.enos@caa.com . Popularity, career stage, along with current demand will cause fluctuations in their speaking price as well. "Smile," the first single from the album, was released on July 13, 2009, and has peaked at No. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. A Good looking hunni. If there's a casino, I might put some money down on a table. The two guys from Detroit worked together to release Kid Rock's debut album,Devil Without A Cause, via Buzzfeed. Uncle Kracker born as Matthew Shafer is an American country and rock music singer-songwriter widely known for pushing the creative boundaries with his talent.