Cowpoke. (Band)

About Cowpoke. (Band)

Putting fresh spins on all of your favorite tunes with something for all ages! ~~ Here is our current list of we most commonly perform. We ask that you read and review to see if we’re a good fit before reaching out. Thank you! Something More Than Free - Jason Isbell Lady May - Tyler Childers Caroline - Colter Wall Born n Raised - John Mayer Long Hard Road - Tyler Childers Badfish - Sublime Sunday Morning - Maroon 5 Dreams - Fleetwood Mac First Cut is the Deepest - Sheryl Crow version Lovelier Than You - B.o.B Sittin on the Dock - Otis Redding Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers Stop this train - John Mayer I'm on fire/sex on fire - Bruce/Kings of Leon Heaven Knows - The Smiths Valerie - Amy Winehouse Folsom Prison Blues/No Doc - Johnny Cash Keep Me in My mind - Zac Brown Band Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band Carolina in my mind - James Taylor Fire & Rain - James Taylor Body is a Wonderland - John Mayer Free Fallin - Tom Petty Hey Ya! - Outkast When I Come Around - Green Day Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol Something Like Olivia - John Mayer Wagon Wheel - Old Snow Medicine Show Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver Codeine Dream - Colter Wall Cover Me Up - Jason Isbell Charleston Girl - Tyler Childers Jumbalaya/Good Lookin - Hank Williams Sr These Days - Rascal Flatts Landslide - Dixie Chicks version Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton White House Road - Tyler Childers The Breeze - Lynard Skynard Smoke Two Joints/Kryptonite - Sublime/3 Doors Down Roadhouse Blues - The Doors Sweethome Alabama - Lynard Skynard The Joker - Steve Miller Band Semi Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind Thinkin' on a Woman - Colter Wall Codeine - Jason Isbell Wonderwall - Oasis Outfit - Drive-by truckers Decoration day - Drive-by truckers GD lonely love - Drive-by truckers Take the money and run - Steve Miller Band Good lord lorries - Turnpike 7&7 - Turnpike You're Beautiful - James Blunt Jumper - Third Eye Blind Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley Oh Sarah - Sturgill Simpson Collie Man - Slightly Stoopid Santeria - Sublime What I Got - Sublime Feathered Indians - Tyler Childers Use Somebody - Kings of Leon Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers Dress Blues - Jason Isbell Time of Your Life - Green Day Pinch Me - Barenaked Ladies Two Princes - Spin Doctors Last Train Home - John Mayer Take it easy - Eagles 1968 - Turnpike Sugar We're Goin Down - Fall Out Boy Mr. Brightside - The Killers All Yourn - Tyler Childers Sittin Wiatin Wishin - Jack Johnson Won’t Go Home Without You - Maroon 5 All Time Low - Jon Bellion Picture - Kid Rock/Sheryl Crow One Last Breath - Creed The Middle - Jimmy Eat World Basket Case - Green Day Rude! - Magic Breathe - Anna Nalick Heartless - Kanye West Jet Airliner - Steve Miller band Macys Day Parade Green Day Lovesong - The Cure Cowpoke takes its name from its country-western beginnings, but its sound has grown far beyond the name. The Northern Virginia trio has evolved into an eclectic force in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia music scene, bringing together rock, Americana, soul, folk, pop, and country with a distinctive undercurrent of blues and jazz. Original songs and thoughtfully reimagined covers share the stage, connected by expressive vocals, adventurous arrangements, and a sound unmistakably their own. Frontman Kalman Weinstein anchors the band with a distinctive voice, acoustic and electric guitar, and songwriting that balances personal reflection with relatable storytelling. Brian Cambrel’s tenor and soprano saxophones move between lyrical melodies, soulful accents, and fiery improvisation, adding a defining voice to the trio’s sound. Behind the drums, Sawyer Gaydon brings a feel-first approach that balances deep grooves, dynamic interplay, and the flexibility to follow the music wherever it leads. Cowpoke’s evolution is reflected in its regional presence. Northern Virginia Magazine featured the group as the opening-night act for Arlington’s Filling Station in 2023, describing it then as a country-rock band. Regional venue and music listings capture a broader identity: an eclectic trio whose performances blend genres, transform familiar songs, and pair rock grit with Americana storytelling and soul groove. Released in August 2025, the band’s debut album, Clementine (Live), captures its original music in a live setting. Recorded at Clementine in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the collection explores life’s stages, family bonds, and personal aspirations while preserving the spontaneity and connection at the heart of the band’s performances. From intimate local stages to ticketed theater performances, Cowpoke continues to build a regional identity rooted in musicianship, personality, and a willingness to move beyond expectations. The name still nods to where the band began; the music tells the story of how far it has traveled. Members Kalman Weinstein — Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar Cowpoke’s frontman and songwriter, Kalman brings nearly a decade of live performance experience to the stage. His distinctive vocal delivery, inventive arrangements, and expressive guitar work help shape the band’s identity, connecting its country-western roots with an increasingly wide-ranging repertoire. Brian Cambrel — Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Auxiliary Percussion, Vocals Brian is a music educator, performer, and composer with more than 15 years of experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Shepherd University and a master’s degree in music composition from Columbia College Chicago. His melodic instincts, improvisational range, and arranging sensibility bring depth and a distinctive instrumental voice to Cowpoke’s sound. Sawyer Gaydon — Drum Set, Percussion Based in West Virginia, Sawyer is a performer and educator whose multifaceted approach prioritizes feel, groove, and adaptability. Performing throughout the DMV, he brings a responsive, song-centered sensibility to the trio, supporting its stylistic range while keeping the music grounded and moving.

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