Carter Beckworth
Carter Beckworth | |
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 Carter Beckworth | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1986 (age 37–38) Houston, Texas, United States |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Rock, singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Cypress Creek Records |
| Website | carterbeckworth |
Carter Beckworth (born 1986 in Houston, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico and is known for his unique style, combining rock, R&B and electronic elements.[1] He has released five solo albums since 2007, and he is also the lead vocalist of the rock band Baker Hotel, with whom he has released two albums.[2]
Early career
[edit]Beckworth has been writing songs and singing since the age of 12.[3] He started playing professionally when he was a student at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. It was here that he released his debut solo album, Fairweather Grace, in 2007.[4] Beckworth returned to Texas to attend St. Edward's University. After a year, Beckworth transferred to University of Texas at Austin where he graduated in 2010 with a degree in English and a minor in Spanish. He later took a job as a fishing guide in Alaska, and performed his music for the guests at the lodge where he worked.[4]
Beckworth's name is known to fans of the hit single, "Mabel," which played on over 200 radio stations and was selected to appear in two independent films.[5]
Baker Hotel
[edit]While Beckworth was in Austin from 2008 until he graduated from UT Austin in 2010, he studied full-time and also performed as frontman for the rock band Baker Hotel, whose sound was called reminiscent of ground-breakers like Pearl Jam, ZZ Top, and Guns N' Roses.[6] The band released two albums – Baker Hotel (Independent) in 2008 and Hard To Prove (Revolution Records) in 2010.[7]
Touring
[edit]Beckworth has toured in more than 30 states around the United States and Canada, and has shared the stage with performers such as Randy Rogers Band, Carolyn Wonderland, Bob Schneider, Bruce Robison, Black Oak Arkansas, Mike McClure, Micky & the Motorcars, Ryan Bingham, Hayes Carll,[8] Cory Morrow and Pat Green,[9] as well as noted country musician Radney Foster.[10]
Songwriting
[edit]As a songwriter, Beckworth writes almost all of his own material,[11] and contributed six songs [12] to Texas music star Cory Morrow's 2015 album 'The Good Fight.'[13]
Discography
[edit]
Albums
[edit]| Title | Year | Artist Name | Label | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairweather Grace | 2007 | Carter Beckworth | Independent | Carter Beckworth |
| Baker Hotel | 2008 | Baker Hotel | Independent | Baker Hotel |
| Hard To Prove | 2010 | Baker Hotel | Revolution Records | Hunt Sales (Iggy Pop, David Bowie) |
| Carter Beckworth | 2011 | Carter Beckworth | Revolution Records | Chris Rockaway |
| Humble Heart | 2013 | Carter Beckworth | Cypress Creek Records | Fred Mollin (Sheryl Crow, Chris Cornell, Billy Joel) |
| Speak Up | 2017 | Carter Beckworth | Cypress Creek Records | Fred Mollin |
| pocketknife | 2021 | Carter Beckworth | Independent | Fred Mollin |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Small Talk: Carter Beckworth". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "Carter Beckworth". Houston Arts Alliance. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "Carter Beckworth Previews His Show at Patton Alley Pub". Ozark's First. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ a b Russin, Nicole (February 9, 2013). "POP INTERVIEW: Singer/Songwriter Carter Beckworth Wants to "Lead the Resurgence"". Pop Goes the Week. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ Daniels, Callie. "Six years later, tour brought musician back to Oxford". The Daily Mississippian. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "Carter Beckworth & Steve Bernal Concert". Fire Eye. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "Carter Beckworth". Do 512. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "Texas Music Festival Featuring Ryan Bingham, David Nail, Kevin Fowler & More". Sam Houston Race Park. Archived from the original on February 8, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "Pat Green, Cory Morrow – Tickets – Whitewater Amphitheater – New Braunfels, TX – July 26th, 2014 | WhiteWater Amphitheater". Archived from the original on July 6, 2014. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ "Radney Foster in concert with Carter Beckworth". CultureMap Dallas. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "Fairweather Grace - Carter Beckworth | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Carter Beckworth Austin Shows March 24 at Saxon Pub, March 25 at The Scoot Inn". Austin - The Deli Magazine. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ "The Good Fight - Cory Morrow | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
External links
[edit]- carterbeckworth
.com, official website - Carter Beckworth at AllMusic
- Baker Hotel at AllMusic