TODD SNIDER
Sold out | Todd Snider has been hailed by critics as a spokesmen for our times. Fans no less than Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Jeff Walker and John Prine have called the troubadour “a true songwriter” and “the best."
Snider was born in Portland, Oregon, and grew up in Santa Rosa, Austin, Houston and Atlanta. After moving to Memphis in the mid-'80s, he was discovered by Keith Sykes, a member of Jimmy Buffett's band. Sykes began to work with Snider to help advance his career, and after passing on demo tapes of Snider to Buffett, he was signed to the star's Margaritaville Records. Snider's debut album, Songs for the Daily Planet, was released in the fall of 1994."Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues," an alt-rock satire that struck a chord with people who were fed up with angry alternative bands, while at the same time speaking to rockers who grew up with the folk revival of the 1960s, was added to the album almost as an afterthought, and went on to become a hit.
On his second effort, 1996's Step Right Up, Snider and band continued blending bluegrass, blues, folk-rock, and country-rock to forge their own distinctive sound. On his third outing, 1998's Viva Satellite, Snider took a Tom Petty approach, replacing much of his acoustic setup with twang-drenched electric guitar. In 2000, he signed to John Prine's Oh Boy label and returned to his singer/songwriter roots with the CD Happy to Be Here. He recorded three more records for the Oh Boy  label: 2002's New Connection, 2003's Near Truths and Hotel Rooms Live, and 2004's East Nashville Skyline. That Was Me, a best-of, was released on Hip-O in 2005, and the next year Snider's eighth album, Devil You Know, came out.
Snider stands out as a unique songwriter and storyteller, a master of humor and pathos. From alt.country, Americana and neo-folk, to rootsy, raucous, Chuck Berry-inspired rockers, he has proven that songs can be funny, honest and heartbreaking, sometimes all at once. A great lyricist, with a soft spot for the loveable loser, his songs have been covered by Jerry Jeff Walker, Gary Allan and Cross Canadian Ragweed. Still, fans and critics alike agree: Todd Snider is best experienced live.
Sat Feb 16 | 8 pm | SOLD OUT
CSPS | 1103 Third St SE | Cedar Rapids
$17 advance | $20 day of show

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