Shaboozey Kickstarts PBR Gambler Days Despite Summer Rain

Moody Center — Summer rain showers delayed but didn't deter Shaboozey's spirited performance at Moody Center for PBR Gambler Days.

Sudden Summer Storms Cause Shelter-in-Place

6:30 p.m. Shaboozey's set, originally scheduled before the bull riding competition, was postponed due to a sudden downpour. Concertgoers were instructed to shelter in place, crowding around doors in anticipation.

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Post-Storm Humidity Tests Fans' Patience

7 p.m. After the rain, fans rushed to a tent housing a small outdoor stage. The intimate setting offered a rare close-up experience with the rising star. The wait stretched for half an hour, with a mix of cowboy-hatted adults and eager children filling the tent.

Shaboozey Delivers Memorable Performance

7:30 p.m. Shaboozey took the stage in Western attire, kicking off his set with "Tall Boy." He engaged the crowd, dubbed "bootcut boys, bootcut girls, and bootcut babes," and performed a country jig to "Beverly Hills." The 40-minute set concluded with his viral hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," with the crowd singing along enthusiastically.

Despite the weather, Shaboozey's performance stood out as a highlight of Gambler Days' opening night.