No matter what he does or where he goes, Uncle Kracker adheres to a simple, yet rather timeless philosophy. The single skyrocketed to number one on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay list in 2001 and number five on the Billboard Hot 100. 05/27/2023. His singles "Follow Me" and "Drift Away" were top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 . [2] With his brother Mike Shafer, he visited a nightclub in Clawson, Michigan, where a turntables competition was occurring. There is clear adoration on both parts here tonight as Matthew knows that it is through their support he is able to stand on stage and share his music which he has a clear equal passion for. However, any recent popularity change would cause a price fluctuation well beyond this example. "Once in awhile I'll catch them playing my songs," Uncle Kracker added. Uncle Kracker first came to fame as a turntablist for Kid Rock's backing group, Twisted Brown Trucker. They perhaps may accept lower fees too. 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. April 26, 2001. "It's very interactive," he says. The album featured two singles: "Rescue", which only charted at No. "It's always fun to reflect and just be thankful that things turned out the way they did," he said. I so desperately didn't want to waste those tickets, I even offered to give them to my future ex and his bitch of a girlfriendbut they couldn't stop arguing long enough to catch the show either. Loved the show and love the Kracker, He put on a good concert joked around with everyone, He included everyone took pictures with anyone who came up. Pima County Fairgrounds. Thats what its always about. Kracker was the nickname he picked up from Kid Rock. VENUE. The singer explained that his daughter didn't appreciate that most of his songs were too relaxed and slow. Luckily, his buddy Kid Rock was starting to grow in popularity, sometimes for controversial reasons. Probably will not go back to this venue. Shafer knew nothing of using turntables, but since his brother was an experienced DJ, he agreed. For all available tickets and to find shows near you, scroll to the listings at the top of this page. In 2000, Shafer released his debut LP, Double Wide under the moniker Uncle Kracker. Every time we drive anywhere we play all your music. The album was certified gold by the RIAA within a year of its release. As well as doing his job with complete professionalism . Moving forward, Uncle Kracker ditched his rap rock leanings and moved into the world of country music, releasing a further three albums in that genre, the latest being 2012s Midnight Special. I have had a knee and hip replacement and still have more issues with arthritis. They treated the customer like they were nothing but scum on their shoes and even asking for the tour manager was an impossible task. People get mad and your phone calls don't get answered as much," he confessed. He explained, "Back when my first records were coming out, we did a lot of shows together and have kept in touch over the years. Shelter Music Group | 1 Music Circle South Suite 400 Nashville TN, 37203 | Contact Us | sheltermusic.com | 615-864-7400, Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to take a commercial flight today. Each time we go on stage, I want people to leave smiling. Uncle Kracker remembered, "I didn't even bat an eyelash. If you are unable to go to any of the current concerts, sign up for our Concert Tracker to get notified right when Uncle Kracker events are added in any city. I have never been so hurt or humiliated as I was at the Uncle Kracker concert was at Sound Waves at the new Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City on September 7th, 2018 by one of their employees.