Larry McCray is the kind of blues guitarist who makes you remember why the instrument matters. The Magnolia, Arkansas-born musician has been one of the genre’s most respected practitioners since his debut in 1991, combining the traditional Southern blues of his upbringing with a full-bodied rock edge that keeps his playing vital and unpredictable. He’s played with everyone from B.B. King to Carlos Santana, and every collaboration has affirmed the same thing: McCray is a serious musician with a serious guitar voice.
Larry McCray brings his band to Daryl’s House in Pawling on August 12, 2026, for a 7:00 PM show. This is the kind of booking that defines what Daryl’s House does best — finding artists at the top of their craft and putting them in an intimate room where nothing is between you and the music.
For blues fans, McCray is essential listening. His recordings span decades of consistent work, and his live shows have a reputation for being something more than a set list run-through. He plays like someone with something to prove, even when his reputation is long established. The Daryl’s House crowd will be in excellent hands.
Tickets are on sale now through TicketWeb. Wednesday night in August, Pawling — a real blues night in a real blues room.