11 Nov Flatland Cavalry: A Ten-Year Retrospect
When six friends from Texas Tech University began running around Texas and Oklahoma playing shows, there was little expectation they would turn their dreams into reality. Ten years later, Flatland Cavalry is one of the most respected bands in country music, with frontman Cleto Cordero being one of the most imaginative and clever songwriters.
Their first EP, Come May, left an immediate impression on music with hits like “No Shade of Green,” “Summertime Love,” and “Missing You.” While Turnpike Troubadours dominated the red dirt/Oklahoma scene, Flatland developed a youthful and energetic sound that invited a new generation of listeners and opened them up to a world of music with visionary songwriters and musicians. With their foot on the gas, they went directly into their debut album Humble Folks, and the lead single, “A Life Where We Work Out (with Kaitlin Butts),” which grew to be their biggest hit across all streaming platforms. Written by Cleto Cordero, the song exemplified his ability to express countless emotions with the listener through his words, and his unique voice elevated the words to another level.