Singer-Songwriter Theo Lawrence Will Serenade Downtown May 9
French Twist on Texas Tunes
See Theo Lawrence Live at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9
Bordeaux, France, is a place known for wine, wine, and wine, so you could be forgiven
if you are surprised to learn that Theo 
Lawrence, the country music singer-songwriter headlining the second week of UHD’s
Thursday Night Concert Series at Discovery Green, hails from the world’s wine capital.
The French-Canadian is now based in Austin and, as you might expect, incorporates the classic country sound of that town, along with honky-tonk and Texas dance, all delivered, according to Strada Music, “with a croon straight out of Charlie Rich or Ray Price’s golden years.”
His latest album, Chérie (roughly equivalent to "darling" in English), has earned praise from all corners of the critical world. The website savingcountrymusic.com wrote that the sounds of the album are exquisite, “but the magic is completely born from the voice of Theo Lawrence, and the songs he has crafted to compliment it.”
Opening for Lawrence on May 9 are Kalu & The Electric Joint, as well as The Creeps. Kalu & the Electric Joint combines psychedelic soul music with the beat of rock and roll and the ancient rhythms of Africa. Billboard describes their sound as “blending both West African and American brands of funk with bluesy grit and psychedelic ambience, along with a chin-out attitude.”
The Creeps draw inspiration from grunge, rock and heavy metal, blending these genres to create an energetic and thunderous sound.
Guests are welcome to bring blankets, camping chairs and snacks. Please leave alcohol and glass containers at home. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase at The Lake House at Discovery Green.
About the University of Houston-Downtown
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.