Performing singer/songwriter following in the footsteps of the legendary outlaws of country music. Great baritone vocals. Diverse classic playlist including country, folk , light rock, and many upbeat songs, great sense of humor, I do everything necessary to keep shows fun. I have entertained a wide age range of crowds, being able to adjust as needed to keep shows interesting.
Due to high gas prices all quotes for gigs 100 miles or more away will include a fuel surcharge
Robert played a great mix of songs that had us tapping our toes and even dancing!
Great country music by a real country artist. Robert was engaging, fun and enthusiastic. He arrived early and played a full 2 hour set without a break. Since this was a neighborhood BBQ, his music was great while everyone ate, and then a few danced. Perfect!
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Robert arrived on time and played the full time we agreed to. The setup on the outdoor patio of our rented Air BNB in Westcliffe was perfect. Out of the sun and perfect setting away from close neighbors with the stars above. He played gospel, John Denver, Willey Nelson, Garth Brooks and more. Next time I would give him a detailed list. He was very affordable and he played for just two of us. You don't need a big party to have music especially since all concert venues and bars are closed because of Covid. Support the musicians and book a private event.
Response from Robert Clarkson / The Colorado Outlaw:
Thank you for a great evening.
Robert was professional, arrived early for setup, interacted with the guests, and provided great entertainment. We enjoyed some of his original songs and the traditional campfire songs he played. He was easy to work with and prompt with replying to messages during the pre-planning of the event.
Robert was just great for our family event. He took our request list and played our favorite music. He has great interaction with his audience
Price Range: $150 - $500.00 negotiable
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
A fun filled time of jokes and music. A few surprises on the playlist, audiences generally remark "We haven't heard that one in years". A witty almost sarcastic relationship with audiences keeps the show informal and relaxed. I like to get to know my crowd and play on their needs to be entertained. A truly exceptional voice highlights the music with a range from the likes of Johnny Cash to the smoothness of Jim Reeves with some brash outlaw sprinkled in you will not doubt that it comes from a Nashville long forgotten in today's country music.
I can play solo or bring a group depending on your needs.
Hello, I am Robert Clarkson, a performing singer/songwriter from Colorado.
Deep vocals and a great sense of humor defines my shows. A playlist in the style of outlaws like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and many others. Along with my original songs, some classic rock, folk and other surprises.
I’m a U.S. Army veteran. I continue to support the military in every way possible. Reminding myself daily that the freedom of our country depends on servicemen and servicewomen worldwide
I simply require a plug.
| July 03, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
| July 03, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Holiday Party |
| July 10, 2020 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 08, 2019 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Camp Event |
| June 28, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Reunion |
| September 29, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Ralf's Break Room |
| September 22, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Ralf's Break Room |
| September 15, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Ralf's Break Room |
| September 11, 2016 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Private Wedding Reception |
| November 08, 2015 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
* Wreck of Ol' 97 (Ab)
* Is anybody going to San Antone (D)
* Bobby McGee (Bb)
* Rock Island Line (Bb)
* Wreck of number 9 (Bb)
* Ring of Fire (Bb)
* Ain't you even gonna cry (E)
* Pass me by (E)
* Looking at the World through a windshield (E)
* Amanda (A)
* L&N Don't stop here anymore (Bm)
* Folsom Prison (E)
* A Little Bitty Tear (A)
* Out Behind the Barn (Bb)
* Orange Blossom Special (Bb)
* White line fever (Ab)
* He'll Have to go (A)
* Paradise (B)
*Crystal Chandeliers (Bb)
* denotes "A List" these are my best and will generally open a show out of this list
1a Big River (A)
1b The snakes crawl at night (Bb)
1c Crystal chandeliers (Bb)
1d I don’t know a thing about Love (Ab)
1 Honey I still do (A)
2 Set em up Joe (A)
3 Lodi (Bb)
4 Home of the Blues (E) capo 4 (C)
5 She thinks I still Care (E)
6 How High's the water (Bb)
7 I Loved them everyone (Bm)
8 Old Flame (Bb)
9 Fifteen Years ago (B)
10 Lost Highway (A)
11 My Heroes Have always been cowboys (B)
12 Mary Ann regrets (A)
13 Rednecks, White Socks, and Blue ribbon Beer (A)
14 Some Days are Diamonds (Eb)
15 Big City (C#)
16 Fire on the Mountain (Fm)
17 Hey Good Looking (D) capo 2 (C)
18 Tennessee Stud (D)
19 Pancho & Lefty (B)
20 Ghostriders (G#m)
21 Long Haired country Boy (A)
22 The Fighting side of me (Bb)
23 Promise Land (D)
24 Mansion on the Hill (A)
25 Riding my Thumb to Mexico (D)
26 Sunday Morning coming down (A)
27 Bed of Roses (G)
28 Okie from Muskogee (Bb)
29 City of New Orleans (B)
30 Act Naturally (Bb)
31 Blackjack county chain (Bm)
32 One Woman Man (A)
33 What's A memory like you (A)
34 South's Gonna do it Again (Bb)
35 Roots of my Raising (A)
36 Old Man from the Mountain (Bb)
37 Why don't you love me (Bb)
38 Much too young (A)
39 Muddy Water (B)
40 What are those things (A)
41 Blueberry hill (Bb)
42 Where oh Where (Bb)
43 Last thing on my mind (A)
44 High Cotton (A)
45 lovin her was easier (A)
46 Mind your own business (D)
47 Take these chains (Bb)
48 I sang dixie (A)
49 Blue eyes crying in the rain (Ab)
50 Canadian Pacific (Bb)
51 I would like to see you again (Bb)
52 Remember when (Bb)
53 Moving on (Bb)
54 Leaving on a Jet plane (A)
55 I don't love you anymore (B)
56 Rolling in my sweet baby's arms (B)
57 Just the other side of nowhere (B)
58 kiss an Angel good morning (E)
59 Hungry eyes (B)
60 Silver Wings (D)
61 For the Good Times (A)
62 Would you Lay with me (A)
63 The one on the right (B)
64 Gatsby's restaurant (B)
65 Faded Love (Bb)
66 Four walls (A)
67 City Lights (D)
68 Crazy Arms (Bb)
69 Saginaw Michigan (B)
70 Alberta bound (Bb)
71 Cross the Brazos at Waco (Bb)
72 He's A Poet (Bb)
73 Wabash cannonball (Bb)
74 Flowers on the Wall (B)
75 Blue moon of Kentucky (B)
76 Just A girl I used to know (Ab)
77 16th Ave (B)
78 Singer of Songs (Bb)
79 You belong to me (C#)
80 The cowboy rides away (Bb)
81 Give me 40 Acres (Bb)
82 Get Rhythm (A)
83 Like A Soldier (Bb)
84 My shoes keep walking back to you (Bb)
85 A headache tomorrow or heartache tonight (Bb)
86 Tight fittin Jeans (Bb)
87 I'm so lonesome I could cry (A)
88 Puff the magic dragon (E) capo 4
89 Six days on the road (A)
90 Ramblin Fever (Bb)
91 My Rifle, Pony and Me (A)
92 Amarillo by morning (C)
93 Forever & ever amen (A)
94 Rollin lonely (A)
95 1982 (F)
96 Nashville Rebel (E) capo 4
97 They call the wind Mariah
98 Mama tried (B)
99 Lonesome fugitive (E)
100 Seminole Wind (D) capo 2
101 The only hell my mama ever raised (A)
102 King of the road
103 Hello walls (A)
104 Setting the woods on fire
105 The Rose (B)
106 I can’t help it (Bb)
107 Adios Amigo (A)
108 Old Rattler (Bb)
109 Sundown (A)
110 When the grass grows over me (B)
111 If we’re not back in love by Monday (A)
112 I like Beer (A)
113 Faster horses (A)
114 Race among the ruins (A)
115 Hello Walls (A)
Some of my originals:
The Longest Miles (A)
Southbound Dixie Train (Bb)
The Porch Song (A)
Hard Times (A)
Should I have walked away (Bb)
How Can I Stand (Bb)
Bitter cold & burning heat (A)
Regarding my heart (E)
The Dogwood tree (Bb)
Shenandoah Road (A)
Shoes For Sale (Bb)
Somewhere I need to be (Bb)
Colorado without you (A)
Cactus Rose (A)
Mountains on my mind (A)
Drifter (G)
If you have watched Hee Haw at least once you have seen the majority of my influences.
On a songwriting note, Gordon Lightfoot, Johnny Russell and Kris Kristopherson
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