Gary Clark Jr. in Dallas

Gary Clark Jr. is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist born in Austin, Texas, in 1984. His music draws on blues, rock, soul and R&B, and he is known for songs including “Bright Lights,” “When My Train Pulls In” and “This Land,” as well as the albums Blak and Blu and This Land. Gary Clark Jr. performed at the 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival at Toyota Park, an event organized by Eric Clapton, and took part in the 2012 Red, White and Blues concert at the White House. He later opened selected shows on the Rolling Stones’ 50 & Counting tour and Foo Fighters’ Sonic Highways World Tour. He followed those appearances with the This Land Tour, performing as lead singer and electric guitarist with a full band.