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Rich O'Toole and full band take the stage at the Arc Light Sports Bar & Grill inside the Clarion Hotel, 441 Rio Concho, for a special performance on June 14. Advance tickets are $15 and available on Stubwire.
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Rich O'Toole's journey from a baseball dreamer in west Houston to a mainstay in Texas Country music started at Texas A&M University-and it hasn't let up since. A 2006 Aggie graduate with a degree in Mass Communications, O'Toole discovered a new calling in the Red Dirt scene after an injury ended his hopes of playing college baseball. Trading his glove for a guitar, he began performing at frat parties and bars around College Station, soaking up the then-growing independent Texas music movement and crafting songs that reflected his roots. He released his debut album, "Seventeen," in 2006 and quickly gained traction across Texas with hits like “Queen of Misfits," “Pancho Villa," and “When Kelly Comes to Town." His follow-up effort, "In a Minute or Two, dropped next under Smith Music Group and included his breakout hit of the same name. In 2011, O'Toole signed with Average Joe's Entertainment, where he released "Kiss of a Liar," an album that included collaborations with Texas Country heavyweights Pat Green and Josh Abbott. The project landed at No. 73 on Billboard's Country Albums chart, signaling O'Toole's growing national appeal. He eventually struck out on his own, founding his PTO label and releasing "Brightwork" in 2013. Working with acclaimed producer Ilya Toshinsky, O'Toole began expanding his sound and songwriting, especially after relocating to Los Angeles. There, he wrote the 2014 album "Jaded," and later "American Kid" in 2017-an introspective collection that followed a three-year creative stretch that included launching a clothing line and releasing a set of Texas-themed emojis. O'Toole, who cites Bruce Springsteen as a major influence, shares a similar working-class narrative and love of storytelling. “The moment I couldn't play baseball, I immediately switched my passion over to guitar. If [Springsteen] could do it," O'Toole once said, “I could do it." Now a veteran of the Texas Country scene with more than a dozen charting singles and millions of Spotify listeners, O'Toole continues to evolve. His songwriting has matured, but the core themes remain: heartbreak, home, and the hunt for lasting love. Among his most-streamed songs today are “Too Good to Call," “Mississippi Baby," “God & George Strait," “Texas Queen," and the fan-favorite “Marijuana and Jalapeños." His latest project, "Ghost," released in 2024, features 12 new tracks, including the standout “That Hill Country Sound" and the heartfelt “Texas is My Home." He also recently dropped the Yellowstone-inspired single “17 Wild Horses," further blending cinematic imagery with Texas grit. From College Station's college bars to stages across the country, Rich O'Toole has carved a career defined by authenticity, hustle, and a sound as big as the Lone Star sky. Rich O'Toole and full band take the stage at the Arc Light Sports Bar & Grill inside the Clarion Hotel, 441 Rio Concho, for a special performance on June 14. Advance tickets are $15 and available on Stubwire. Ticketing Options:
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