While many people were enjoying Aerosmith at Stephens Auditorium, an almost-filled Maintenance Shop enjoyed the works of great singer/songwriter Charlie Robison.

The tall Texan walked onto stage wearing old boots, jeans and a denim shirt like the true working-class heroes of his songs.

He also showed that he is just a small-town guy who likes to have a good time.

Robison showed his heritage by singing a German drinking song and having the crowd join in with the traditional style of swinging their beers back and forth.

He also related to the audience when he sang about the preacher in his hometown, a tune that was emphasized by church- hymn tones from the piano.

Robison showed that he still has the traditional sound with the song “You’re Not The Best” which starts off like an old George Jones tune, but becomes more like Jimmy Buffet’s “Why Don’t We Get Drunk and Screw.”

The lyrics echoed Buffet: “If a pretty girl leaves you, you will end up in tears, if an ugly girl leaves you, who cares.”

Robison also brought female members of the audience up to sing his version of a real-life wedding song. Robison kept things rocking with his new hit “Right Man for the Job” and past hit “Barlight, Barbright” while taking beers from the crowd and showing his guitar skills by sliding the bottle on the strings as he played.

He also did a couple of covers, introducing his band with the Steve Miller Band Hit “The Joker.”

Robison then took on a more somber note and dedicated his last song “My Hometown” to the U.S. military as the crowd sang along.

Robison came back for an encore and brought the crowd to its peak with “Life of the Party” and showed versatility with the Irish tune “Fare thee Well.” Robison stayed for over an hour to sign autographs and talk.

Even though Robison does not play the large concerts that his wife’s group the Dixie Chicks do, he puts on an amazing concert.

He knows how to keep the crowd on its feet and keep it happy in these troubled times.