Gary Clark Jr. to headline Longhorn City Limits presented by Still Austin Whiskey on October 28

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Austin-native and four-time GRAMMY award winner Gary Clark Jr. will headline Longhorn City Limits presented by Still Austin Whiskey on Saturday, October 28! The FREE gameday concert, located on the LBJ Lawn, will take place prior to Texas Football's game versus BYU. He will be joined on the lineup by fifth generation Austinite Calder Allen.

Steeped in the grand tradition of the American songbook, Gary Clark Jr. has emerged as a 21st-century rock 'n' roll messiah; a blues virtuoso who blends in reggae, punk, R&B, hip-hop, and soul, re-shaping the genre for our time. He's been doing his thing since he was a kid in Texas, but made global waves in 2014 following his first GRAMMY Award: Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Please Come Home" from his 2012 debut Blak And Blu. Clark ascended to greater heights in 2019 with his third full-length, the sensual and socially conscious This Land, which hit #6 on the Billboard Top 200, his third consecutive Top 10 debut. This Land garnered acclaim from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and many more. Clark topped bills at festivals and venues like the Hollywood Bowl, made appearances sharing the stage with The Rolling Stones, and performed at the White House for the Obamas. In 2020, Clark cleaned up at the GRAMMYs, taking home Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song ("This Land"), and Best Contemporary Blues Album. He performed "This Land" backed by The Roots during the ceremony, releasing the live version as a single. To date, Clark has six GRAMMY nominations and four wins. He has performed on national TV, making stops at Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and more. Clark is currently working on a follow-up to This Land, continuing to experiment and push the possibilities of American roots music.

"When the Longhorn City Limits concept was born, Gary Clark Jr. was immediately an artist we identified as a perfect fit," said Chris Del Conte, Vice President and Athletics Director. "His accolades and influence on musicians across the industry are numerous, and we are so excited to welcome such an incredible artist and hometown legend to the Forty Acres. The LBJ Lawn will be the place to be on October 28."

At 20 years of age, Calder Allen is one of the newest rising acts to emerge out of Austin, Texas. Both audibly and lyrically beyond his years, Allen is a prolific singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist who's most recent single 'Ripple Through' was recorded at the historic Arlyn Studios. This remarkable single is produced by critically acclaimed Charlie Sexton and engineered by Grammy winner Jacob Sciba. With Calder's sublime lyrics and gritty voice, he encapsulates his love of the outdoors and fly fishing. Calder Allen's sophomore album is once again being recorded at Austin's Arlyn Studios alongside Sexton and Sciba and will be released in 2024.

In June of 2022, Calder released his debut album "The Game," which was also produced and engineered by Sexton and Sciba. His festival run has included slots at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza Chicago, Austin City Limits, South by Southwest, Oceans Calling, Sea Hear Now, FareWell Festival, Two Step Inn, and Format Festival. Beyond festivals, he has opened for The Avett Brothers, John Hiatt, Turnpike Troubadours, The Wood Brothers and this November will be on tour with Shane Smith and the Saints.

Calder Allen will take the stage at 11:15 a.m. followed by Gary Clark Jr. at 12:30 p.m. approximately.

Fans ages 21 and up can enjoy signature experiences at Longhorn City Limits including the Still Austin Music Lounge. Serving up a full menu of refreshments including the Still Austin Horns Up Bourbon Lemonade on ice, the lounge provides relaxation in a shaded area while enjoying the show. Fans won't want to miss surprises and limited-edition swag curated by Still Austin Whiskey Co, the homegrown grain-to-glass craft distillery using 100% Texas grains.

Also returning for a second consecutive season is the Tito's Tailgate located in front of the LBJ Fountain featuring refreshing Tito's cocktails on tap and shaded views of the stage to tailgate in real Texas fashion.

Concert goers can also enjoy Stubb's BBQ and pregame happy hour pricing featuring select $5 domestic and $6.50 premium beers at Longhorn City Limits.

The University of Texas at Austin Athletics

Gary Clark Jr. to headline Longhorn City Limits presented by Still Austin Whiskey on October 28