The news is out: Zack Walther and The Cronkites are bringing new and captivating musical twists to the thriving Texas music scene. It’s the next evolution of the sounds from the Lone Star State created by a new generation that’s taking the stage with some serious moxie, grounded in the best roots yet also right up to date for these times.
Walther and the band have developed and now launch this artistic progression from Gruene Hall, the hallowed musical ground zero in Central Texas where such notables and innovators as George Strait, Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Hal Ketchum, Robert Earl Keen and others have all played their way to fame. As the latest act to win a prestigious residency there, they’ve rocked the dancehall for more than a year of weekly Wednesday night shows, gathering fans and making musical waves that have already rippled across the Southwest and beyond. And now with Ambition, their debut Sustain Records album, Zack Walther and the Cronkites are ready to bring the sound that’s winning over Texas to the world.
It takes but a listen to hear that Ambition, audacious as the title may be, is indeed an apt statement of purpose for this band. The album is rich with the sound of a new musical generation coming into its own, and creating a style that defies easy description or categorization other than to say that it’s damned good and appealing as all get out. From a solid base of country and roots — these guys are dyed-in-the-wool Texans, after all — Walther and his group pull and thread in the best of everything: rock’n’roll from classic to the latest alternative, the tastiest pop, the finest singer-songwriters, you name it, as long as it’s quality music, it’s an inspiration. Then they indelibly stamp it with the trademark Zack Walther and the Cronkites sound.
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Good show tonight at the Brauntex, really miss Luke on lead guitar though!!!! His up-beat energy was missing and 'Spinning Away' was def. better the old way. Just my oppinion though.
Saw you at the LoneStar Saloon this past Saturday, I caught just a few songs but I enjoyed it!! Looking forwarding to see you again...possibly in Bmt at the Hub...Good luck to you guys!
Here's some GREAT NEWS!!! I am nominated for "Best New Artist of the Year" You can vote daily for your favorite artist @ www.GrueneWithEnvy.com Thanks for your support!
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Hey Zack! Great seeing you last night!! Sorry we didn't get to visit long. I'm proud of you and excited for everything going on in your life!! Congrats friend :) Happy Turkey Day ~Jess
i definitely thought you were playing in stephenville on the 24th but was SADLY let down so you better be here this saturday! im throwin all halloween plans out the door for yall! wahoo! :] cant wait! i need your cd too so lets hope sat gets here QUICK! ((:
Zack Walther & The Cronkites.........I just wanted to stop by and say hello, I haven't heard from you in awhile. When do you think you might be able to come out to see us? We would love to see you here soon!