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Zack Walther & The Cronkites
Americana / Roots Music / Pop

"Demand "Which Way to Run" from your radio station!"

New Braunfels, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  11/17/2008
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   Zack Walther & The Cronkites: General Info
Member Since11/17/2005
Band Websitezackwalther.com
Band Members
this is Zack's profile


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Vocals, Guitar Zack Walther
Lead Guitar Luke Leverett
Bass Guitar Steven Jo Boykin
Drums Chris Compton



FOR BOOKING:
Greg Henry
Austin Universal Entertainment
Greg@aueonline.com
Ph:512-452-6856 ext. 13



MANAGEMENT:
Deric Garza
management@zackwalther.com



PUBLICITY:
Neal Brown
Neal@aueonline.com



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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 15 2008 10:00P
Armadillo Palace Houston, Texas
Nov 19 2008 7:00P
Gruene Hall New Braunfels, Texas
Nov 22 2008 7:00P
Auslander Biergarten Fredericksburg, Texas
Nov 28 2008 9:00P
Tavern in the Gruene New Braunfels, Texas
Nov 29 2008 10:30P
Armadillo Ballroom Brazoria, Texas
Dec 5 2008 8:00P
Jolly Fox Huntsville, Texas
Dec 12 2008 9:00P
Woody’s Tavern Fort Worth, Texas
Dec 13 2008 9:00P
KD’s Smokehouse West, Texas
Dec 20 2008 10:30P
Armadillo Ballroom Brazoria, Texas
Dec 26 2008 8:00P
Gruene Hall w/Eli Young Band New Braunfels, Texas

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"This thing jumps from the speakers with energy, confidence, and spirit. Cool songs & production, too. Now i know why i've been hearing about zack & his band for awhile." -Walt Wilkins, singer/songwriter

"If you've been wondering when the new crop of Texas Music stars are going to bust through look no farther than Zack Walther." -Mattson Rainer, Program Director, KNBT New Braunfels

"...contender for soundtrack to the summer of '07." -Glenn Taylor, Program Director, KRVL Kerville, in reference to Live at Tavern In The Gruene.

"Zack Walther plays ass clown rock 'n' roll." -anymous sticker found in various New Braunfels men's rooms

New Braunfels' hometown band Zack Walther and the Cronkites never thought they'd be playing music that would be referred to as "ass-clown rock 'n' roll," but they are delighted to be doing something new and different. In reality, Zack Walther and his buddies play a distinctly potent yet sweet blend of Americana and modern rock, peppered with pop hooks.

Supporters of the Cronkites are often first recruited to the cause by the voice of Zack Walther, which is something like a combination of Pat Green and Eddie Vedder, a little more versatile than the first and a lot more intelligible than the second. The second thing that people notice are the songs, which are thoughtful about life, love, and the tough parts about being a musician in an unknown band. Zack is a plain-spoken songwriter, simple and to the point, but never stupid or too cliched, and that goes for the tunes as well as the words.

It needs to be said here and now that The Cronkites aren't just some singer-songwriters' backup guys, either: The Cronkites play as a band. The have plenty of rock 'n' roll energy playing together, and their on-stage camraderie is damn near like brotherhood at times. Chris Comptom (drums) and Mel Nolte (bass) are a dynamic rhythm section, bombastic when necessary, divinely sensitive and quiet at others. The proverbial icing on this band's cake is Luke Leverett on lead guitar, whose parts are virtuosically played but rarely built on speed or flash, but almost always on solid melodic hooks. Oh, and everybody gets to do some singing.

June 5, 2007 marks the date that Zack Walther and the Cronkites release their first full-length album, Live at Tavern in the Gruene. It's a home bar and a home crowd, and a great night. The Cronkites lineup was strengthened that night buy guest musicians Ron D'argenio ..boards, Deric Garza on acoustic guitar, and Claire Cunningham on vocals. The result is a fuller and slicker version of The Cronkites. You can hear their energy, and their joy in playing, but you also hear their control and sublety. Highlights include their new epic alt-country song, "Get Up," which gets the 3 part harmony treatment at the end and may raise some hairs, a brilliant and spirited cover of Radney Foster's "I'm In," and "Wrapped for Me," an old-fashioned country duet that features the rootsy alto of Claire Cunningham.



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Zack Walther & The Cronkites's Friends Comments
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KariLou





Nov 14 2008 10:48 PM

what's got two thumbs and excited to see you guys for the first time tomorrow in houston????

<------this girl right here! woohoo!
Raquel





Nov 14 2008 9:48 PM

Zack when are you coming to College Station already?!!! I need some ZWC!!!!
:o) Sami





Nov 13 2008 3:37 PM

Hey Zack,

We are really missing you over here in Midland! I've been checking the mailbox everyday, hehehe. yea it's that bad.
We are hoping to see y'allin gruene hall next month. We miss our ZWC and we need a fix!
Love y'all and praying y'all are safe and doing well! God bless!
Kellie





Nov 12 2008 2:48 PM

Hey Zack, Thanks for the awesome music at the reunion. We really enjoyed it! Looking forward to hearing more of you guys soon.

Kellie
Stephanie





Nov 11 2008 6:18 PM

I Just love your song Wrapped For Me
Andrew





Nov 11 2008 5:58 PM

Georgia Kane, profile player?? Come on now guys!
The Hangar Bar & Grill





Nov 8 2008 7:27 PM

Just wanted to send a huge thank you to you guys.. we loved the show.. Looking forward to December.
Stay in touch

Hangar Bar
The Hangar Bar & Grill





Nov 5 2008 4:45 AM

Photobucket
Morgalicious





Oct 30 2008 11:36 PM

Thanks, Luke...but no "special" cookies.

There will be:
Chocolate Chip
White choco w/ macadamia nuts
Oatmeal and peanut butter sandwich cookies
Lemon Cookie balls rolled in powder sugar
and maybe Sugar cookie balls

Enjoy :)
The Hangar Bar & Grill





Oct 30 2008 6:10 PM

Look forward to having you guys..

Keep up the great work

Garett / Hangar Bar
Morgalicious





Oct 29 2008 8:20 PM

Looking forward to seeing you all this weekend in Nac. It has been a very very long time!! Sorry I missed yall in Houston this past weekend... :(

I will be making cookies tomorrow for this weekend. If you have any special requests, please let me know as soon as possible!!

Thanks guys, glad you all are doing well!
Colby





Oct 29 2008 5:21 PM

Get back up here... I got the smoke machine working
Hunter Texas (guitar town)





Oct 25 2008 10:37 PM

APPLEGATE SPRINGS, Plans are under way to build the coolest compound in Texas. On Caney Creek overlooking the Texas Music Park. The fire circle is under the best oaks in Hunter and only 100 feet from the town square. The original homestead springs will be improved and dammed to create a swimmin' hole for all songwriters to enjoy.
Dedicated to the Late Great BILLY APPLEGATE 1961-2008, R.I.P. Billy...
Sarah





Oct 25 2008 12:53 PM

You guys were AWESOME last night! Thanks for a great show and hurry back to Houston!
JOSIE





Oct 24 2008 3:53 PM

IM SO SUPER DUPER EXCITED TO SEE YALL.... I HAVENT SEEN YALL IN LIKE 3 MONTHS WOOOOOOOOOOOO
CANT WAIT FOR SAT!!
L.R.T.





Oct 23 2008 10:00 PM

Can't wait to see that badass video, y'all!
Sam Watkins





Oct 23 2008 8:52 PM

Thanks for the add!
Dropping by to see how you are doing and to let you know that I love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback and comments on my CD "Has Anybody Seen Me?" Thanks and God Bless!
Sam
Cambrey's Music





Oct 23 2008 4:30 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!
Carie Jo





Oct 22 2008 9:33 PM

I just love your sound! I've got to get a CD!

Hugs, CJ
Dusty





Oct 22 2008 3:43 PM

ya i agree add georgia cane to the list so i can put it on my profile..... marketing...... i wont even charge yall
Andrew





Oct 21 2008 9:03 PM

Add Georgia Cane to the profile player!
Raquel





Oct 21 2008 2:56 PM

Besos!!! Boo..ya'll need to be playing in S.A.
or NB or Austin the weekend of my birthday - Nov 6 thru Nov 9!!!!!
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