Hard 2 Handle – The Black Crowes Experience Tribute Band Performs

Tribute band brings the look, sound, and vibe of The Black Crowes to the stage

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Hard 2 Handle - The Black Crowes Experience, a tribute band formed by guitarist Steve O'Dell and other Charlotte-based musicians, will perform all the hits and recreate the live show experience of the iconic rock band The Black Crowes. The tribute band aims to capture the energy and essence of The Black Crowes, who formed in Atlanta in 1984 and went on to sell over 30 million albums worldwide.

Why it matters

The Black Crowes were one of the most successful rock bands of the 1990s, known for their bluesy, Southern rock sound and energetic live performances. This tribute show allows fans to experience the music and vibe of The Black Crowes even though the original band is no longer actively touring.

The details

Hard 2 Handle - The Black Crowes Experience features a lineup of Charlotte's best musicians, including Carrie Ann on keys and vocals, Daniel Austin on lead vocals, Bryan Porter on guitars, Scott Burns on drums, and Colden O'Dell on bass. The tribute band aims to faithfully recreate the look, sound, and energy of a real Black Crowes concert, performing all the band's biggest hits from albums like 'Shake Your Money Maker' and 'The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion'.

  • The Black Crowes formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1984.

The players

The Black Crowes

An American rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1984 that went on to sell over 30 million albums worldwide.

Hard 2 Handle - The Black Crowes Experience

A tribute band formed by guitarist Steve O'Dell and other Charlotte-based musicians to recreate the live show experience of The Black Crowes.

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The takeaway

This tribute show allows fans to experience the iconic sound and energy of The Black Crowes, one of the most successful rock bands of the 1990s, even though the original group is no longer actively touring. The attention to detail in recreating the live show experience is sure to delight longtime fans of the band.