Kolton Moore & The Clever Few’s steady rise from Texas’ best-kept secret to national headliner status didn’t come easy. For years, the band played 250 shows annually, sharpening their mix of American rock & roll, blue-collar storytelling, and Texas-sized country hooks. That sound — raw, real, and rooted in the shared instincts of four longtime friends — reaches a new peak with their sixth album, A Place That I Call Home, out September 26. Tracked in Memphis with Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang, it’s the sound of a veteran band reflecting on the long path that’s brought them from past to present, from wild teenage nights to mental health journeys to the joys of fatherhood. They veer between amplified arrangements and scaled-back simplicity, showcasing the versatility that’s earned the band high-profile placements on shows like Yellowstone and American Idol. With A Place That I Call Home, Kolton Moore & The Clever Few don’t just stake their claim as road-running lifers, joining the ranks of grassroots heroes like Lucero and Drive-By Truckers. They also plant their flag in the sand, building their home on the borderlines of sharp songwriting and a sound of their own making.
